Jo Butterfield continued the British medal rush at the World Para-Athletics Championships in Dubai with F51 club throw silver. Rio 2016 Paralympic champion Butterfield threw a best effort of 21.67m as Ukraine’s Zoia Ovsii won gold with a new world record of 25.23m. The 40-year-old won the world title in 2015 but finished fourth in London two years later after […]

CHELSEA are in a strong position heading into the international break after a convincing 2-0 victory at home to Crystal Palace. Once again it was Tammy Abraham and Christian Pulisic who got on the scoresheet – but defender Reece James stole the show by marking Wilfried Zaha out of the game. Get all the latest Blues news here… FRANK LAMPARD […]

Neil Robertson believes his 10-9 win in the Champion of Champions final over Judd Trump was the best match he has ever played in. The Australian made five centuries in a thrilling contest which saw the beaten finalist also knock in three tons in front of the Coventry crowd. It was a see-saw contest which looked to be swinging the […]

Rangers remain level on points with Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership after sweeping aside Livingston at the Tony Macaroni Arena. But with Celtic matching the scoreline in their win over Motherwell, Rangers go into the international break second in the table on goal difference. Joe Aribo – carried off on his previous visit to Livingston – stroked […]

MANCHESTER UNITED moved to a point of Arsenal in sixth after picking up a much-needed three points against Brighton. Andreas Pereira opened the scoring on 17 minutes before a Davy Propper own goal just two minutes later sent the Red Devils on their way. Lewis Dunk then climbed above Harry Maguire but their hopes of a comeback were short lived […]

KAYCEE BLAKE admits she still struggles with anxiety – but nothing calms her down more than a punch in the face. The 28-year-old MMA fighter is in Bahrain this week looking to go one better than the IMMAF World Silver medal she won in 2017. Since then her life has changed dramatically after the birth of her daughter last year, […]

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick, including two sublime free-kicks, as champions Barcelona returned to winning ways against Celta Vigo in La Liga. Messi opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Junior Firpo’s cross struck defender Joseph Aidoo’s arm. Lucas Olaza equalised for the visitors with an excellent free-kick, but Messi put the hosts back in front with a similar […]

LIONEL MESSI scored his 34th La Liga hat-trick – equalling the record set by great rival Cristiano Ronaldo. The Argentinian superstar scored three as Barcelona bounced back from defeat to Levante and a draw with Slavia Prague to thump Celta Vigo 4-1. Messi, who took his tally to nine for the season, struck two free-kicks and a penalty for Barca. […]

ARSENAL keeper Bernd Leno is on Bayern Munich’s radar as a target to be their next No 1. German shotstopper Leno, 27, has become a name on the lips of the Bundesliga giants who are worried about Manuel Neuer’s form. Leno has become established with the Gunners after coming from Bayern Leverkusen and his Premier League experience has increased his reputation. […]

This is a defensive coordinator’s fantasy: the chance to go against a rookie quarterback who is struggling. The grin on Gregg Williams’ face on Friday at the Jets’ training facility stretched from ear to ear. He was a happy man despite his team’s 1-7 record. He linked his good mood to the cold breezy weather. “Great football weather,” he said. […]