THE long jump is a staple of all athletics meetings. Here's what we know about the record holders in this event, which has appeared at every Olympics since 1896. Who holds the world record for the longest long jump? The world record for men's long jump is 8.95 metres, set by Mike Powell in the 1991 world athletics championships in […]

PAUL Wellens and Jon Bennison hope to see a silver lining as St Helens return to Trophy Town. The World Club champions take to their home turf for the first time since becoming immortals in Australia, adding to their four straight Super League titles. But it is not just in rugby league the area stands proud. World darts champion Michael […]

SOUTHAMPTON host Leicester in a huge Premier League relegation encounter – and things haven't been good for both teams elsewhere. The Saints were stunned by League Two side Grimsby Town who dumped them out of the FA Cup fifth round. However, Brendan Rodgers' men suffered the same fate at the hands of Blackburn Rovers just 24 hours before. Kick-off time: […]

GUNMEN have attacked a supermarket in Argentina owned by the family of Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo and left a chilling message for the football star. One of two men on a motorbike was caught on CCTV walking up to the premises in Messi’s home city of Rosario and firing repeatedly at metal shutters over the windows and front door.  […]

MANCHESTER CITY could line up with a brand-new midfield featuring Declan Rice next season. Pep Guardiola is reportedly preparing a summer transfer overhaul to freshen up his title-winning machine. City have won four of the last five Premier League seasons – but are in a major battle with Arsenal this term. Now Teamtalk state Rice is high on the Etihad […]

MIKEL ARTETA'S Arsenal are the best team the club has produced since the Invincibles, according to Piers Morgan. The Gunners moved five points clear of champions Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with a 4-0 win over Everton on Wednesday evening. Arteta's side will now be hoping to maintain that advantage or even extend it as […]

Horse power: Long-serving Red Bull chief CHRISTIAN HORNER on how he switches off from the high-pressure F1 environment, helped by Spice Girl wife Geri and a coterie of nags, dogs and donkeys! Once the youngest team principal, the 49-year-old is now the longest serving Horner is keen to keep a work-life balance with his wife, children and animals Bahrain will host […]

ELLIOT Management are open to financing £2billion worth of upgrades at Manchester United amid fears the Glazers could stay at the club. Qatar's Shiekh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani and British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe have made offers to purchase the Premier League giants. But while both parties await a response from Raine Group, an offer to finance the upgrade of […]

JOHN FURY sent a message to Jake Paul after watching son Tommy beat the American in Sunday's grudge bout. The 58-year-old told Paul, 26, to "pay up" after they agreed to a winner-takes-all wager ahead of the fight. The pair verbally agreed that the winner of the bout would double their fight purse, while the loser would walk away with […]

JON JONES returns to the octagon this weekend when he headlines UFC 285 – meaning his famous pre-fight crawl makes its comeback. The 35-year-old has not fought since 2020 but will be back in action when he takes on Ciryl Gane in Las Vegas. Jones is considered one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time. And this time he […]