Norwich’s Pukki denies 10-man Newcastle first win
Teemu Pukki’s superb equaliser denied 10-man Newcastle United a first Premier League win of the season as the crucial relegation clash ended 1-1 at St James’ Park on Tuesday.
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EU calls on China to show proof of tennis star’s wellbeing
The European Union called on Beijing on Tuesday to show proof of the wellbeing of tennis star Peng Shuai, adding its voice to international concern about her fate since she ...
Rangnick era begins while Benitez faces big test – Premier League talking points
Manchester United begin the Ralf Rangnick era at home to Arsenal, while beleaguered Everton boss Rafael Benitez is desperate for an upturn in fortunes ahead of his first Merseyside derby ...
Tiger Woods rules out full-time return to golf after serious car crash
Tiger Woods has ruled out a full-time return to professional golf but says he is still intent on playing tour events as he continues his recovery from a life-threatening car ...
‘Absolute disrespect:’ Ronaldo disputes Ballon d’Or ‘lies’
Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at comments made by Ballon d’Or organiser Pascal Ferre, saying the editor-in-chief of France Football “lied” about his rivalry with Lionel Messi.
Ferre told ...
Williams falls asleep during snooker match, blames Covid
Triple world champion Mark Williams has apologised to snooker fans for falling asleep during his own match at the UK championship, blaming the after-effects of Covid-19.
The 46-year-old ‘Welsh Potting ...
Howe will not promise that Newcastle can buy their way out of trouble
Eddie Howe has insisted it would be “foolish” for him to promise that Newcastle will buy their way out of Premier League relegation trouble in January.
Howe celebrated his 44th ...
Messi claims record-extending seventh Ballon d’Or
Argentina’s Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world for a record-stretching seventh time on Monday, beating Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho to ...
Italian soccer reporter files charges against man for harassment on TV
A female Italian journalist filed charges on Monday against a man accused of slapping her bottom on live TV after a Serie A football match just as the league was ...
Elder, first black player to compete in Masters, dies at 87
Lee Elder, a champion of racial justice who in 1975 became the first black man to compete in the Masters, has died at the age of 87, the PGA Tour said on ...
A closer look at previous German managers in the Premier League
Ralf Rangnick has been appointed as Manchester United’s interim manager to become the sixth German to coach in the Premier League.
Here, the PA news agency looks at the ...
Djokovic likely to skip Australian Open over vaccine mandate
Novak Djokovic is unlikely to play at the Australian Open if rules on COVID-19 vaccinations are not relaxed, the world number one’s father, Srdjan Djokovic, said.
Organisers of the ...
Tuchel satisfied with Chelsea position despite galling home draws
Thomas Tuchel has insisted Chelsea must be satisfied with topping the Premier League heading into December despite frustrating, consecutive home draws.
The Blues dominated Manchester United on Sunday, just as ...
Manchester United appoint German Rangnick as interim manager
Manchester United have named German Ralf Rangnick as interim manager until the end of the season, the Premier League club announced on Monday, eight days after sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
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Gerrard relishing the challenge as he faces top coaches
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is relishing the different challenges of being a Premier League manager and admitted he is where he always wanted to be.
The 41-year-old was able ...
China not inviting Western politicians who threaten boycott of Beijing Games, media says
China does not plan to invite Western politicians who threaten a diplomatic boycott to the Beijing Winter Olympics, Chinese state media said on Monday, after U.S. President Joe Biden ...
Chelsea held by United, City brave snowstorm to beat West Ham
Manchester United put their worries to one side to hold Premier League leaders Chelsea to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday thanks to a Jadon Sancho breakaway goal ...
Sir Frank Williams dies aged 79
Sir Frank Williams, the founder and former team principal of the once-dominant Williams Racing Formula One team, died aged 79 on Sunday, the team announced.
“After being admitted into hospital on ...
Tuchel lauds Loftus-Cheek as midfielder delivers on his potential
Thomas Tuchel has hailed Ruben Loftus-Cheek for thriving even amid Chelsea’s crowded midfield selection battle.
Chelsea host Manchester United on Sunday looking to end another weekend top of the ...
Conte enjoying PL return despite Tottenham struggles
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is enjoying being back in the Premier League despite the situation he inherited at his new club.
Conte laid bare just how big a job he ...
Jota double sets up Liverpool rout of Southampton
Diogo Jota’s early double set Liverpool on their way to a crushing 4-0 victory over Southampton on Saturday to move up to second in the Premier League standings.
The ...
Arsenal stroll past rock-bottom Newcastle
Arsenal returned to winning ways and deepened Newcastle United’s relegation worries as goals by Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli sealed a comfortable 2-0 Premier League win on Saturday.
Bottom ...
Italy finance police search Juventus offices in player trading probe
Italian finance police have searched the offices of Serie A club Juventus in Turin and Milan, seeking documents relating to player trading between 2019 and 2021, a prosecutor said.
Juventus, which is ...
Italy and Portugal on collision course in World Cup playoffs
The last two European champions, Italy and Portugal, could meet for a spot at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after they were drawn on Friday in the same path for ...