Exeter’s Rob Baxter urges football law-makers to be careful over sin-bins trial
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has supported the move following a successful implementation in the grassroots game.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Will Zalatoris back in the swing after enduring ‘golfer’s worst nightmare’
Zalatoris moved to the top of the FedEx Cup standings with his first PGA Tour title in the FedEx St Jude Championship last August.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Mavs coach Kidd storms out of press conference after reporter spat
Jason Kidd was in a defiant mood as he performed his post-game media duties after Luka Doncic inspired the Dallas Mavericks to victory.
Wed Nov 29 2023
John Turner aiming to push T20 World Cup hopes on England’s tour of Caribbean
The 22-year-old fast bowler could make his international debut as part of a new-look ODI side in Antigua on Sunday.
Wed Nov 29 2023
VAR involved in controversial PSG penalty call stood down from duty
Thomas Kwiatkowski will no longer be among the officials in charge of Real Sociedad v Red Bull Salzburg.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Callum McGregor determined to help Celtic end Champions League campaign on high
Lazio’s 2-0 win in Rome on Tuesday night ensured the Hoops will finish bottom of their group for the second straight year.
Wed Nov 29 2023
It wasn’t a penalty – Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier disappointed as PSG nick point
Kylian Mbappe’s spot-kick with seconds remaining earned the hosts a 1-1 draw at the Parc des Princes.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Eddie Howe’s Champions League passion undiminished by Paris penalty controversy
Newcastle’s fate is no longer in their own hands.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Football rumours: Timo Werner emerges as Man Utd January transfer window target
The German striker is on the radar at Old Trafford as reinforcements are lined up.
Wed Nov 29 2023
NBA: Antetokounmpo, Lillard help Bucks clinch quarterfinal spot
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and the Milwaukee Bucks topped the Miami Heat 131-124 to secure a quarterfinal spot
Wed Nov 29 2023
On this day in 2015: Great Britain end long wait for Davis Cup win
Andy Murray was involved in all three points won by Great Britain in the final.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Alan Shearer blasts ‘disgusting’ penalty as Newcastle denied win in Paris
Shearer joined other former Newcastle players in criticising the decision to award Paris St-Germain a late penalty.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Late penalty leaves Eddie Howe ‘hugely frustrated’
The Magpies need to beat AC Milan in their final game to have a chance of making the last 16.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Seaman pays fitting tribute to Terry Venables
David Seaman recalls his best memories of former England manager Terry Venables on the Seaman Says podcast
Tue Nov 28 2023
Eagles coach Sirianni downplays adding Reich to coaching staff
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni says he hasn't thought about the possibility of adding Frank Reich to his staff. Reich was fired by the Carolina Panthers earlier in the day after starting the season 1-10. Sirianni served as offensive coordinator for three seasons under Reich in Indianapolis.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Could Eagles add fired Reich to coaching staff?
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni was asked if he might hire Frank Reich after he was fired as head coach of the Carolina Panthers
Tue Nov 28 2023
The Premier League title race: will anyone dethrone Man City?
Opta predicts which team is most likely to win the title and who will qualify for the Champions League.
Tue Nov 28 2023
I arrived at City with long hair! - Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reponds hilariously to a question about his future at the club
Tue Nov 28 2023
Simeone 'proud' of UCL milestone with Atletico
History-maker Diego Simeone said he was proud to have managed Atletico Madrid in 100 Champions League games
Tue Nov 28 2023
Cummins still 'buzzing' after World Cup win
Pat Cummins spoke after returning to Australia with the ICC World Cup trophy, and said how proud he is to lead the team.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Can PSG escape from the 'Group of Death'?
PSG are second heading into the penultime matchday of a tight Group F in the UEFA Champions League.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Bamba throws down nasty putback slam
Mo Bamba reacted quickest to KJ Martin's missed free-throw, slamming home a huge putback dunk
Tue Nov 28 2023
Did you pay attention to GW13? Take Opta's EPL quiz
Put your footballing knowledge to the test, with questions from matchday 13 of the Premier League
Tue Nov 28 2023
It's good that Pearly-Thinaah had a rift on court, it showed they cared!
National women’s doubles coach Hoon Thien How viewed the on-court rift between Pearly Tan-M.Thinaah at the China Masters last week as a desire of both shuttlers’ wanting to win the match badly.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Hendrawan: I am committed to guide Tze Yong to the Paris Olympics
National men’s singles chief coach Hendrawan dismissed rumours of him leaving the national association after stressing his mission to help Ng Tze Yong make the cut for the Paris Olympics next year.
Mon Nov 27 2023
China Masters: Zii Jia crashes out in quarter-finals straight games
Lee Zii Jia lost in his China Masters quarter-finals match in straight games 11-21, 12-21 against Kenta Nishimoto to effectively bring his 2023 season to an end, as the defeat also effectively ruled him out of the World Tour Finals (WTF).
Fri Nov 24 2023
China Masters: Zii Jia overcomes Tze Yong in all Malaysian thriller
Lee Zii Jia gave himself a genuine shot of making the World Tour Finals (WTF) season finale at the expense of Ng Tze Yong after he beat the national shuttler in an all Malaysian China Masters opening match.
Wed Nov 22 2023
Kumamoto Masters: Yew Sin-Ee Yi last pair standing to reach semi-finals
Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi made it to their first World Tour semi-finals in five months to become Malaysia’s sole representatives at the Kumamoto Masters in Japan, as three other doubles’ pairs were eliminated on Friday.
Fri Nov 17 2023
Guardiola salutes 'exhausted' Man City after sealing Champions League semi-final spot
Manchester City knocked Bayern Munich out of the Champions League and Pep Guardiola says his side's experience was evident.
Wed Apr 19 2023
Rashford and Pope withdraw from England squad as Forster earns recall
Three players have withdrawn from the England squad as Gareth Southgate prepares to begin his team's Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Mount withdrawn from England squad as Potter confirms injury problem
A day after being named in Gareth Southgate's 25-man England squad, Mason Mount has been withdrawn due to injury.
Fri Mar 17 2023
Conte admits he could be sacked by Tottenham before contract ends in June
Antonio Conte looks increasingly likely to leave Tottenham in the coming months, but it could be just days or weeks before he departs.
Thu Mar 09 2023
'This season has been s***' – Richarlison rankled by lack of Tottenham playing time
Richarlison aired his frustrations to reporters after Tottenham went out of the Champions League, losing on aggregate to Milan.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Big Match Focus - Galatasaray v Manchester United
Man United travel to Galatasaray on Wednesday looking to keep alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stage
Wed Nov 29 2023
Manchester City legends honoured with statue outside the Etihad
Manchester City legends Mike Summerbee, Colin Bell and Francis Lee are honoured with statue outside the Etihad
Tue Nov 28 2023
Did you pay attention to GW13? Take Opta's EPL quiz
Put your footballing knowledge to the test, with questions from matchday 13 of the Premier League
Tue Nov 28 2023
FPL Fantasy Focus: Manchester United takeover in gameweek 13
Andre Onana and Diogo Dalot top performed in fantasy this gameweek, but did Alejandro Garnacho make the cut?
Tue Nov 28 2023
The Premier League title race: will anyone dethrone Man City?
Opta predicts which team is most likely to win the title and who will qualify for the Champions League.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Seaman pays fitting tribute to Terry Venables
David Seaman recalls his best memories of former England manager Terry Venables on the Seaman Says podcast
Tue Nov 28 2023
Garnacho joins Rooney and Ronaldo in overhead kick club
A look back at some other outrageous overhead kicks after Alejandro Garnacho's stunner for Manchester United.
Mon Nov 27 2023
How does Haaland's goalscoring compare to last season?
Erling Haaland became the fastest player to 50 Premier League goals, can he beat his tally from last season?
Mon Nov 27 2023