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VAR is set to be used in all 380 Premier League games... will the controversial technology wreck the new season?
03/08/19 09:30
The Premier League begins again on Friday with a new face in town. Video Assistant Referee, more commonly known as VAR, will be used in all 380 games this season. Sportsmail's James Sharpe looks at whether the technology will be a mess or a marvel....read
Premier League 2019-20 team guide: Liverpool to be Manchester City's closest title rivals while Chelsea will do well to finish in the top four
03/08/19 09:30The new Premier League season is just around the corner. While some teams are scrambling around for some last-minute transfer deals, others are more confident in their current squad.
Female referee to take charge of a UEFA men's game for the first time EVER as France's Stephanie Frappart is picked to officiate Chelsea vs Liverpool in the Super Cup final
02/08/19 10:07The Frenchwoman, who refereed the Women's World Cup final between the United States and Holland, will lead a team of predominately female officials for the showpiece clash in Istanbul.
Edgbaston's Hollies Stand ridicules 'Sandpaper Three' but brilliant Steve Smith has the last laugh after batting Australia back into the match
01/08/19 08:48JAMES SHARPE AT EDGBASTON: Jeers greeted Smith as he removed his helmet, and raised his bat to the sky. Smith was even booed off the field when he was dismissed
MEET THE TEAM: From the opener trying to fill Alastair Cook's shoes to the veteran seamer at the peak of his powers… here's the England squad looking to tear through Australia this summer!
27/07/19 09:32England will begin their pursuit of the Ashes against Australia in the opening test at Edgbaston on Thursday, August 1. Meet the squad hoping to tear through Austalia.
A new film, The Edge, charts England's rise to No1 in the world after an Ashes series win over Australia in 2009, so who will have the Edge in this series?
27/07/19 09:31A new film, The Edge, charts England's rise to No1 in the world after a fraught Ashes series win over Australia in 2009. So who will have the Edge in this series?
AB de Villiers reveals he warned Eoin Morgan about 'captaincy and the pressures that come with it' before stunning Cricket World Cup win
16/07/19 09:34EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JAMES SHARPE: It was November and England one-day captain Eoin Morgan had just started a short spell with Tshwane Spartans in South Africa.
'I need the control of emotions to help me go to that next level': Matt Wallace anger management could be key to his Open fortunes
13/07/19 11:10EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JAMES SHARPE: On a course as punishing as Portrush, control over the emotions is paramount. For Wallace, it may be this which defines or destroys his chances at Portrush.
So, how does Jofra Archer, the terror fast bowler, relax? By winning at dominoes!
13/07/19 09:31If you talk to anyone who has known Jofra Archer, there is always one word that crops up: competitive. 'He never, ever wanted to lose,' says Aaron Jones, Archer's childhood friend.
If Andy plays Jamie... I'm going to the pub! Judy Murray would avoid meeting of her sons at Wimbledon and would 'wait for someone to text' the score
29/06/19 09:32Whenever they did as juniors, Judy was wrapped up trying to organise minibuses full of excitable youngsters to pay too much attention, while once the senior ranks beckoned they went different routes.
The tale of tragedy behind new Brit hope: Wimbledon wildcard Paul Jubb out to honour memory of his parents
22/06/19 10:08Paul Jubb clenched his fists and roared. Sweat-drenched shirt clutched in one hand, a University of South Carolina sweatband around his other wrist, he celebrated the American college title.
'It's weird how people are always looking for you to fail': Kyle Edmund on pressures of being British No 1 as he battles injury and poor form
22/06/19 09:29EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JAMES SHARPE: The day after Kyle Edmund returned from the French Open, he squeezed into a pub in Fulham crammed with supporters, all in their Liverpool shirts.
'We have peace now and cricket is a huge part of that': Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib reveals strength of nation at the World Cup
16/06/19 12:15Gulbadin Naib stood with his shoulders back, elbows out, fists closed in, muscles flexed. The Afghanistan captain's bulging biceps threatened to pop the stitching in his shirt.
Split personality: Stunning new film lifts the lid on Diego Maradona's life of drugs, prostitutes and the Mafia while playing for Napoli
08/06/19 09:30Fernando Signorini, Diego Maradona's former fitness coach, puts it best: 'I would go to the end of the earth for Diego. I would not take a step for Maradona.'
'We are not afraid': Sokratis determined to secure Europa League glory with Arsenal
26/05/19 12:03Sokratis Papastathopoulos jumped to his feet, thrust his fist into the air and roared. Arsenal's huge Greek centre-back, sinews bulging, celebrated his slide tackle as though it counted towards the score.
Doctors have warned Glenn Hoddle not to get too over-excited if Spurs beat Liverpool... but he can't promise he will pay their words much attention
25/05/19 09:33Hoddle, working for BT Sport, sprung to his feet, eyes wide, arms wider, before punching the air with both fists, clutching his face and letting out a noise that was half scream and half strangled yelp.
'My players did not care about playing in the Europa League!': Arsenal boss Unai Emery claims stars preferred Premier League as Gunners arrive in Baku for all-English European cup final
25/05/19 09:32As Arsenal sit one game away from their first European silverware in 25 years, Unai Emery has revealed some of his players did not consider the Europa League an important competition.
Former Charlton striker Kevin Lisbie looks to end illustrious career on a high with perfect Wembley double
18/05/19 11:18Kevin Lisbie was supposed to be enjoying his retirement. The former Charlton striker, now 40, was meant to be relaxing after he called it a day two years ago.
Scouting report: How can Brighton stop Manchester City's stars and give Liverpool the chance to win the title?
11/05/19 09:30Only four teams have beaten Manchester City in the Premier League this season. Here, JAMES SHARPE reveals some lessons Brighton can take from City’s previous defeats.
There'll be a clear and obvious controversy! VAR won't end arguments, but will be mostly right
11/05/19 09:30SPECIAL REPORT: Come 3pm on Sunday, a small, dark room deep in the heart of a gigantic industrial estate two miles north of Heathrow Airport will become a chaotic frenzy of action.
'We've done all that and still stand a chance': Tony Pulis questions finances of rivals following cost-cutting at Middlesbrough as he prepares to fight for final play-off spot with Derby
04/05/19 11:33Frank Lampard can lead Derby into the Championship play-offs on Sunday but if he does there will be at least one fellow manager questioning how they got there.
'We know how tough it will be': Andy Robertson unfazed as he gets set to test himself against Lionel Messi
27/04/19 10:20If Liverpool wish to avoid Manchester United's fate in their attempt to reach a second consecutive Champions League final, Jurgen Klopp will need to find a way to stop Lionel Messi.
Aymeric Laporte is the defensive rock behind Pep Guardiola's new generation at Manchester City
27/04/19 09:30Pep Guardiola knows that the closer glory gets, sometimes you need to call on a little more than plain old ability to get you there, regardless of how sparkling that talent has been.
Manchester United fans may have felt torn before kick-off against City but the atmosphere at Old Trafford was typical of a derby as thoughts of Liverpool were shelved for 90 minutes
24/04/19 09:03JAMES SHARPE AT OLD TRAFFORD: Was this not the night when Manchester United fans were supposed to be torn? Were they not meant to take their seats wrestling with their consciences?
'They are both as big as each other': Andy Robertson issues warning as he insists Liverpool are treating Cardiff clash as seriously as Barcelona tie
20/04/19 09:43It says everything about what is at stake for Liverpool and how delicately their hopes of immortality dangle in the balance, that they are treating Cardiff and Barcelona the same.
'I did things I'd probably choose not to do again...' But ex-Leicester boss Nigel Pearson says he's still no softy
20/04/19 09:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JAMES SHARPE: Some aspects of Nigel Pearson remain as familiar as ever and you get the sense they always will.
Olivier Giroud's exceptional link-up play is still under-rated by Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri... He is better than Gonzalo Higuain right now
18/04/19 09:15When Eden Hazard eventually goes to Real Madrid you would imagine he would quite like to roll up Olivier Giroud, stuff him into a suitcase and smuggle him off to the Bernabeu as well.
Assured Fabinho proves his value in Liverpool's spine as they beat Porto to reach Champions League semi-finals
17/04/19 10:55JAMES SHARPE AT ESTADIO DO DRAGAO: When it is asked of what has turned this Liverpool side into contenders, two names are often given in response: Alisson and Virgil van Dijk.
Aaron Ramsey will leave a hole that will prove difficult to fill... with every game that passes it becomes more remarkable that Arsenal's bean-counters allowed him to go
11/04/19 09:31JAMES SHARPE AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: Ramsey's performance against Napoli, in which he began and finished a move for the first goal, did nothing but enhance the ridiculous state of affairs.
'I hope there will be noise': Watford fans told to copy Borussia Dortmund's yellow wall when they take on Wolves in FA Cup semi-final by Jose Holebas
06/04/19 11:40The 34-year-old has played in Germany, Italy and Greece during his career. Watford man Jose Holebas believes fans in Greece 'live football in a different way' to those in England.
From the hated one to the poster boy of Wembley... both on and off the field Raheem Sterling is silencing the trolls
23/03/19 10:33From the villain of the previous campaign to the poster boy of the next. Raheem Sterling's rise in the last few years has been meteoric. Now he is preparing to become the leading light for England.
Jordan Pickford keeps a clean sheet for Gordon Banks and repays faith of England boss Gareth Southgate
22/03/19 09:56JAMES SHARPE AT WEMBLEY: This was a night on which Pickford had a couple of personal aims to fulfil. The first was to keep a clean sheet for Gordon Banks.
Four into two won't go! Manchester United's renaissance and Tottenham's collapse... so who will secure Champions League qualification?
16/03/19 10:42If Chelsea avoid defeat at Everton on Sunday there will be just three points separating them, Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester United with eight games left.
Millwall's FA Cup record suggests Brighton should fear trip into the Lions' Den
16/03/19 10:31There is something about Millwall and the FA Cup. When Neil Harris’s side walk out at the Den to face Brighton on Sunday afternoon, it will be their fourth FA Cup quarter-final in 15 years.
Arsenal 3-0 Rennes PLAYER RATINGS: Ainsley Maitland-Niles capped superb display with a goal but frustration got the better of Alexandre Lacazette
14/03/19 10:25Arsenal made it six English clubs in the quarter-finals of European competition as they overturned a first-leg deficit to beat Rennes in their Europa League clash.
Chelsea defender David Luiz hits out at criticism of manager Maurizio Sarri
09/03/19 10:32Sarri has been a man under pressure with the Italian on the brink of the sack amid growing frustrations behind the scenes and in the stands following a string of poor results.
Olivier Giroud's true value is not in scoring goals but in giving Chelsea's best players a chance to win games after impressive display to help defeat Dynamo Kiev in Europa League clash
07/03/19 10:50JAMES SHARPE AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: By the time the half-time whistle blew at Stamford Bridge, Pedro could quite easily have had the match ball already tucked under his shirt.
'You know for sure that he can help us in the remaining part of the season': Interim Fulham boss Scott Parker to show the love to Ryan Sessegnon
03/03/19 12:09Fulham caretaker boss Scott Parker says he will put an arm around Ryan Sessegnon and show him how much he is loved after the talented youngster was dropped by Claudio Ranieri.
Mauricio Pochettino claimed he needs 10 years to fix Tottenham's mentality and win the title... his opinion will be the same after they became architects of their own downfall at Chelsea
27/02/19 10:44JAMES SHARPE AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: The year is 2029 and if Mauricio Pochettino is correct in his analysis of his squad's mental frailties, Tottenham will just about be ready to win the title.
Claude Puel set Leicester on the path to a bright future but could not see the journey through... the next man must continue the team's development
25/02/19 12:15JAMES SHARPE: Claude Puel was always going to find it hard to be a popular man at Leicester City. When your job is to dismantle a team of legends you have got a job on your hands to be liked.
'That is absolutely possible': Uwe Rosler backs Manchester City to win the quadruple this season
23/02/19 11:15Pep Guardiola's side face Chelsea this afternoon in the Carabao Cup final and Rosler thinks a City victory will give them extra confidence for the FA Cup, Premier League and Champions League.
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley tips Maurizio Sarri to find winning formula after recalling early criticisms of Pep Guardiola in the Premier League
23/02/19 10:45Barkley remembers a Sunday for Everton two years ago. The man in the away dugout was also experiencing his maiden campaign with a new side. He watched Barkley set up two goals in a 4-0 win.
'We will face a different beast': Jordan Henderson admits Liverpool will come up against a tougher Manchester United under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
23/02/19 10:45United have won 11 of 13 games under Solskjaer and Henderson knows the prospect of coming away from Old Trafford with the point that will take them back to the top has become a lot harder.
Manchester City's last Wembley final with Chelsea? A 5-4 defeat day after the derby with United!
23/02/19 10:26For two clubs as big and successful as Manchester City and Chelsea, one might think that you do not have to go too far back to find the last time these modern football giants met in a cup final.
Chelsea fans show they're on Callum Hudson-Odoi's side in tussle with Maurizio Sarri as starlet hits fine strike in Europa League win against Malmo
21/02/19 10:58JAMES SHARPE AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: 'Hudson-Odoi, we want you to stay.' Those echoes around Stamford Bridge left you with little doubt as to whose side the fans are on.
'He has a lot of skills and at the moment he is playing at his best': Hugo Lloris insists Tottenham team-mate Son Heung-min is enjoying the most impressive form of his career
16/02/19 11:19Son has carried the goalscoring burden for Mauricio Pochettino's side in the absence of injured Harry Kane and has netted 13 goals in his last 16 appearances in all competitions.
Sometimes sloppy, sometimes splendid, Tottenham defender Juan Foyth produced an undaunted display after being thrown in the deep end by Mauricio Pochettino at Wembley
13/02/19 11:42JAMES SHARPE AT WEMBLEY: It is not unknown to see young players thrust into the Champions League spotlight. Foyth benefitted from such a debut in the competition last season.
'Work hard and be brave... being a goalkeeper is not easy': Heartfelt advice Gordon Banks gave youngster
12/02/19 10:30Heartfelt advice given by Banks to an aspiring young goalkeeper has been published following the World Cup winner's death. Banks told Lucas Marlow to be brave and take up table tennis.
'I was completely empty in my body and in my mind': Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris reflects on France's World Cup success
10/02/19 01:23Hugo Lloris became just the 21st man in history to captain his country to World Cup triumph after France's victory in Russia last summer. Yet while the nation was in celebration, their captain was in bed.
Memories of mum is inspiring Shaquile Coulthirst's FA Cup run with non-League Barnet
26/01/19 10:41Shaquile Coulthirst, a product of the Tottenham academy, buried his penalty to knock Sheffield United out in the last round and put Barnet through to the FA Cup fourth round.
Eddie Jones has England players catching smooth-sided, soapy balls to prepare for Ireland's aerial onslaught
26/01/19 10:30England are expecting such an onslaught from Ireland’s kickers in their opening Six Nations clash that Eddie Jones has had his side catching soapy, smooth-sided balls.
'They didn't give me the guidance I needed': Ryan Babel pins blame on Liverpool for failure to reach potential
20/01/19 12:10Fulham's new signing spent more than three years at Anfield after joining from Ajax in 2007 with his national team's then-coach Marco van Basten saying Ryan Babel could be 'the next Henry'.
There is hope for Andy Murray yet as New York surgeon believes miracle operation could save the Scot's career
19/01/19 10:38EXCLUSIVE BY JAMES SHARPE AND MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: A New York surgeon believes his ‘miracle’ operation could save Andy Murray’s career.
'I had some flashes of the seven months of rehab': Laurent Koscielny can't stop smiling after making his return against Qarabag
15/12/18 10:30Laurent Koscielny could not stop smiling after Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Qarabag and the defender strode away from the Emirates Stadium with a new bounce in his step.
Mesut Ozil blows chance to impress Unai Emery on Arsenal return as he drifts through win over Qarabag
13/12/18 11:12JAMES SHARPE AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: You might think, for someone so prone to back trouble, that one might wish to run around a bit to keep themselves warm on such a cold December night.
Yerry Mina hung out of the back of lorries as a kid, earned £1.50 a day selling fruit and always vowed to do well enough to help his mum... now the Everton man is a Premier League star
08/12/18 10:31Yerry Mina was 14 when he made a promise to his mum. The teenage Mina, his parents and his younger brother lived in Guachene, a small market town in Colombia. Not in a house, but a single room.
Leicester fans shows appreciation for Claudio Ranieri but former boss can't cap reunion with a Fulham victory
05/12/18 10:39JAMES SHARPE AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: Less then six minutes showed on the clocks at Craven Cottage when the Leicester City fans burst into song in celebration of their former manager.
Colossus Virgil van Dijk is not the only reason for revival of Fortress Anfield under Jurgen Klopp... Allison, Joe Gomez and new streetwise approach have all contributed to recent success
01/12/18 10:45Take an imposing main stand, add a couple of world-class players and mix with a dose of pragmatism. It’s the perfect recipe for Fortress Anfield where Liverpool look impregnable.
'A dodgy piece of chicken ended my Chelsea career': Andre Schurrle on tummy bugs, being pals with Jose Mourinho, and his return to the Bridge
01/12/18 10:30Fulham forward Andre Schurrle has blamed a piece of dodgy chicken for the premature end to his Chelsea career under Jose Mourinho.
'He has everything to become in the future one of the best players': Chelsea star Willian praises Callum Hudson-Odoi after telling youngster that he wants to be his agent
01/12/18 10:30Chelsea winger Willian believes Callum Hudson-Odoi will become 'one of the best players' over the next few seasons and rates him so highly he has even told the youngster he wants to be his agent.
'It is still one of the best moments of my career': Virgil van Dijk recalls making his dream Liverpool debut against Everton as he prepares for latest Merseyside derby
01/12/18 09:41EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: For some, Virgil van Dijk justified his £75million price tag about 84 minutes into his Liverpool debut.
Cesc Fabregas showed what Maurizio Sarri wants in his Chelsea midfield... he carved PAOK open again and again with passes N'Golo Kante can't make
29/11/18 11:34JAMES SHARPE AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: When it comes to central midfielders, few come as technical as Cesc Fabregas. He was at the heart of everything that Chelsea did.
Battle in attack: Neymar, Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe steal the show in Paris as Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino struggle to find their usual rhythm
28/11/18 10:37JAMES SHARPE IN PARIS: Heading into the game, the two forward lines had a combined 237 goals between them in all competitions since the start of last season. PSG, 125. Liverpool, 122.
The Emery effect? Arsenal boss has knack of changing games with late substitutions but will Gunners come unstuck at high-flying Bournemouth
25/11/18 12:52A third of the way through yet another Premier League season. The table is taking shape. Much, as it stands, is as expected. Yet in the heart of the table, something remarkable is happening.
'Apologies to everyone for what happened... nobody wants to see diving in our beautiful game': James Maddison says sorry to Leicester fans after being sent off in Brighton draw
24/11/18 10:12Maddison was shown a second yellow card by referee Chris Kavanagh when he went down under little contact inside the Brighton box just 28 minutes at the Amex Stadium.
Nations League permutations... who needs what to get through, what happens to the group winners and does relegation matter?
18/11/18 12:19The Nations League group stage is almost at an end and there is still plenty to play for - few more so than for England who know a win against Croatia will see them reach the semi-finals.
'Without football I am without my life': Claudio Ranieri reveals he only feels the pressure when he is unemployed because he loves football
17/11/18 11:27Quality family time for a 67-year-old man unburdened by the stresses and strains of management. The Italian was without a job, having left Nantes after just one season in charge.
'In my career, never I bring back my old players': New Fulham boss Claudio Ranieri dismisses prospect of raiding Leicester in January transfer window
17/11/18 10:46New Fulham boss Claudio Ranieri has played down the prospect of raiding former club Leicester City for his out-of-favour Premier League title winners in January.
Jesse Lingard ready for a Nations League party as England look to book semi-final spot with victory over Croatia at Wembley on Sunday
17/11/18 10:30If you didn't know, it is called the Stoopid Challenge. That strange dance move whipped out by Jesse Lingard and Jadon Sancho after the Manchester United star's goal against the USA.
Gareth Southgate has two of England's most vibrant full-backs in Ben Chilwell and Trent Alexander-Arnold... they will be key on the flanks for years to come
15/11/18 10:44JAMES SHARPE AT WEMBLEY: Both are being given the freedom and confidence to express themselves and thrive. On current showing, they will forge the flanks for England for years to come.
'It's remarkable the way they have dealt with everything': Gareth Southgate to contact Leicester to commend them on their handling of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's death
11/11/18 12:51England boss Gareth Southgate says he will contact Leicester City to commend them on how the club have handled the tragic death of their chairman.
'We'd have to tread very carefully': England boss Gareth Southgate insists football must be cautious amid talk of European Super League
10/11/18 11:59England boss Gareth Southgate has warned that football must 'tread very carefully' amid talk of a European Super League but believes the sport should have an open mind about the idea.
'Unai Emery has just built on the base Arsene Wenger built': Henrikh Mkhitaryan credits new manager with taking Arsenal to the next level
10/11/18 10:31Mkhitaryan believes Emery has taken Arsenal to the next level after building on the legacy of Wenger. The Gunners have made a superb start to their first season under new manager Emery.
After a two-year wait Arsenal's forgotten man Carl Jenkinson finally has something to smile about
08/11/18 10:19You wait 701 days for an Arsenal appearance — and then two come along almost at once. There must be a London joke in there somewhere.
It's time to start tinkering, says record-chasing Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri
03/11/18 09:56Maurizio Sarri admits he will have to start rotating his star players over the festive period if he is to achieve Chelsea's desire for success in both the Premier League and Europe.
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha is the man who allowed Leicester to dream... and gave hope to every other club that anything is possible
27/10/18 11:40It’s difficult to know what to feel let alone write. To the outside world, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha is the Thai duty-free billionaire who bankrolled the most incredible sporting story of our generation.
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Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
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Ipswich RELEGATED from the Premier League after 3-0 loss at Newcastle - as Eddie Howe makes dugout return...
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Matheus Cunha has Man United fans licking their lips as irrepressible Red Devils' target inspires Wolves to...
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- Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn Live: Start time, undercard, scorecard and round-by-round updates as Chris Eubank Sr arrives with his son for bitter grudge match after branding him 'a disgrace'
- Ian Wright REJECTS Eni Aluko's apology, as he breaks silence on her accusing him of 'blocking' opportunities for women in football
- Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively jet in as Wrexham close in on promotion to the Championship - as Deadpool star pours pints and parties with fans ahead of crunch Charlton clash
- Copa del Rey final thrown into chaos as Real Madrid withdraw from pre-match activities and match official breaks down CRYING in response to critical video shared by Los Blancos' in-house TV channel
- Chris Eubank Jr MAKES the weight for grudge showdown with Conor Benn on Saturday night - coming in 0.6lbs under 170lbs limit
- White men 'blocked' from applying for jobs at Premier League clubs including Man United and Liverpool, as they advertise 'only to women and ethnic minority candidates'
- The Eubanks are REUNITED: Father and son bury the hatchet as Chris Eubank Sr walks side-by-side with Jr on night old family feud is settled against Conor Benn
- Inside Chris Eubank Sr's fractured relationship with son Jr after fighter ignored boxing legend father's desperate pleas to abandon 'illegal' fight with Conor Benn
- Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa - FA Cup RECAP: Eagles blow Unai Emery's sorry side away to reach final
- Dimitri Payet insists relationship with former mistress was 'consensual' in new testimony after ex-girlfriend accused ex-West Ham star of 'forcing her to film bizarre sex acts' and 'drink her own urine'
- Humiliating NFL Draft moment as Shedeur Sanders' dreams are crushed by brutal prank call
- Wayne Rooney's son leaves fans in stitches with hilarious drawing of Man United legend
- Chris Eubank Sr launches fresh attack on son ahead of crunch Conor Benn showdown - claiming he 'has never understood what boxing is about'
- How to train like Conor Benn: 156-pound fighter details hour-by-hour plan he is using to beat Chris Eubank Jr
- Chelsea vs Everton - Premier League RECAP: Nicolas Jackson breaks his barren spell with his first goal of 2025 as Blues boost their hopes of securing Champions League football
- PREMIER LEAGUE RECAP: Brighton and Fulham net dramatic late winners as Newcastle send Ipswich back to the Championship
- Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft nightmare continues as humiliated QB plummets out of third round in worst slide in history... despite Trump's demand
- Maya Jama joins Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice ringside for Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn clash - as other stars including Idris Elba and KSI also settle in for grudge bout
- Boxing's most bitter fight night: Chris Eubank Jr takes on Conor Benn, son of his famous father's greatest rival, but Chris Sr refuses to attend amid a failed drugs test, 'egg-gate' - and a promoter who's dating the opposition's sister
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