'I really wanted that title' Mark English makes history as he cruises to a glorious gold

Mark English produced the run of his life to become the first Irishman to win a European Championships gold medal after a sensational performance in the 800m final in Birmingham last night. The 33-year-old veteran ran close to the perfect race, finding good position just off the lead and holding it comfortably until the final […]

Boxing champion dies aged 33, 11 years after taking illegal punches which put him in coma

Prichard Colon, competing as a super-middleweight at the time, suffered a bleed on the brain after taking repeated blows to the back of the head during a contest with America's Terrel Williams in Virginia.

Roger Federer loses his billionaire status after share price crash

Roger Federer is no longer a billionaire after seeing a major price crash in sports brand On.

Laura Fox weds longtime love Brian for a second time in Rome

Laura Fox made for a beautiful bride the second time round at her destination wedding. The 2FM presenter and her longtime love, Brian Moran, whom she affectionately refers to as 'B Balls', tied the knot in a legal ceremony on Tuesday, April 21, and now they've exchanged vows once more. After over a decade together, […]

Why winning the Community Shield could be a bad omen for Arsenal and Manchester City

Arsenal and Manchester City meet in the Community Shield on Sunday with the first piece of silverware of the season set to be handed out. While the traditional curtain-raiser is viewed by some as little more than a glorified friendly, both teams will nevertheless be keen to head into the new campaign with a dose of positivity. But perhaps surprisin...

Chelsea co-owner wants to sell up as he faces investigation into multi-billion dollar loans

Chelsea co-owner Mark Walter has expressed an interest in selling his minority stake in the Premier League club, according to reports.

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Man Utd signing Youri Tielemans issues apology over Aston Villa comment

Youri Tielemans has issued a heartfelt apology to Aston Villa fans after suggesting Manchester United were a level ‘above’ his former team. After wrapping up a deal with Chelsea for Andrey Santos, United further strengthened their midfield by triggering a £35million release clause in Tielemans’ contract at Villa Park. Tielemans enjoyed three years ...

Everton forward charged by FA after allegedly breaking betting rules

Everton forward Martin Sherif has been charged by the FA for allegedly breaching betting rules. He has been accused of betting 61 times on matches over 15 months.

Man United boss Carrick on aims for new season, the future of Rashford and why Santos is a 'dream'

INTERVIEW BY NATHAN SALT IN DUBLIN: It's why United were comfortable throwing open the doors to Amazon filmmakers for this season's 'All or Nothing' behind-the-scenes documentary.

Chelsea set deadline to Man City over Enzo Fernandez transfer

Awkward moment footballer is blanked by his girlfriend

A footballer hoping for a smooch on one of the proudest days of his career was left with lonely lips after his girlfriend blanked and abandoned him on stage. Uruguay striker Luciano Rodriguez was celebrating his loan move to Brazilian giants Cruzeiro alongside his girlfriend Anto Ciavaglia. But just as he leaned in for a kiss in front of the cameras, Ciavaglia – who has been dubbed the 'Uruguayan Kim Kardashian' – turned and left him stone cold.

He waded into crocodile waters with a bow and arrow… then realized one could be watching him - "Help me"

Sailing along one of the wildest and most remote stretches of northern Australia, a couple continues their journey through the Gulf of Carpentaria on their small orange sailboat, testing their fishing skills while surrounded by crocodiles, sharks and an incredible abundance of marine life. At low tide, large fish begin feeding in the murky shallows, giving them the perfect opportunity to try something new: hunting barramundi with a bow and arrow. But there is an added danger. A sizable crocodile had been spotted patrolling the same shoreline just a day earlier, so while Jack wades through the brown water searching for a clear shot, Fran keeps the drone overhead to watch for any sign of the reptile approaching.

Lee Dixon tells Mikel Arteta to replace Arsenal striker

Lee Dixon believes Arsenal could still do with an ‘elite’ centre forward ahead of the new season despite his praise for Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres. Arsenal are still active in the summer transfer window as they look to add more quality to Mikel Arteta’s side ahead of next Friday’s Premier League opener against Coventry City. The Gunners have a...

PGA Tour to let Rory McIlroy off the hook with major rule break

The PGA Tour look likely to let Rory McIlroy off the hook for breaking a major requirement ahead of next season. McIlroy returned to action at the first round of the FedEx St Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee on Thursday, carding a four-over-par round of 74, the second-worst round of the day. Meanwhile, Shane Lowry […]

Newcastle make approach to sign Man Utd target Carlos Baleba after £75m Arsenal transfer

Newcastle United have set their sights on signing a new midfielder after selling Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal. The Magpies were reluctant to lose Brazil international Guimaraes, who has developed into a fans’ favourite at St James’ Park over the past four seasons. But Arsenal’s strong push for the 28-year-old and Guimaraes’ desire to leave forced New...

De La Hoya exposes huge Ryan Garcia and Davis deals

Boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya discusses the potential matchup between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn while sharing updates on the negotiations for a fight between Gervonta Davis and Floyd Schofield.

He was terrified of the water before the Navy SEAL challenge… then he had to swim 50 meters without breathing - “My whole body is burning”

Four men put themselves through an intense one-day Operator Challenge designed to test whether they can handle some of the physical and mental demands associated with Navy SEAL training. Under the supervision of experienced instructors, the competitors face a series of punishing evolutions on land, in the surf and underwater, earning points along the way to determine who will become the challenge’s “Honor Man.” The day begins with a timed 1.5-mile run through soft sand, and the difficulty becomes obvious almost immediately. Every competitor fails to meet the required standard, while one participant becomes physically sick after struggling through the run. Instead of getting time to recover, the group is introduced to the bell they can ring if they decide to quit—and then the punishment intensifies.

Which Formula 1 team really has the most power

Every Formula 1 team is chasing the same goal: more power without sacrificing reliability or efficiency. But not all performance comes from the engine alone, and the fastest teams often find speed in places their rivals overlook. This breakdown explores which team appears to have the strongest overall package, how power is measured, and why straight-line speed can sometimes be misleading. The answer is far more complex than simply comparing horsepower figures.

Revealed: What Diego Simeone told Julian Alvarez after Arsenal target asked to leave Atletico Madrid

Julian Alvarez has spoken to Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone for the first time since declaring that he wants to leave the club in order to 'fulfil his dream'.

Arsenal receive new £34m transfer offer for Ethan Nwaneri

AC Milan have made an offer to sign Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri with Ruben Amorim eager to bring him to Italy this summer. Six months after being relieved of his duties at Manchester United, Amorim is leading a rebuild at the Rossoneri with seven members of the first-team squad said to have been put up for sale. Portugal star Goncalo Ramos has...

Tottenham insist they are not pursuing deal for former Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun

The striker has taken his career to new heights since leaving the Gunners, and starred for the US at the World Cup this summer, where he scored three goals as his country reached the last-16.

Hamilton’s Ferrari breakthrough looked impossible - then Barcelona changed everything

Lewis Hamilton’s big Ferrari breakthrough came after a difficult adjustment period in which he had to rebuild confidence with a new car, new systems, and a new team around him. The Barcelona weekend showed how much progress had been made, with Ferrari’s development direction giving Hamilton a platform that better suited his driving style. Brake feel and corner-entry confidence were especially important, because Hamilton needed the car to respond clearly before he could attack at full commitment. The result mattered not only because it ended the wait for a major Ferrari success, but because it suggested the partnership was finally starting to work as intended. What makes the story compelling is that Hamilton’s breakthrough was not just about one strong race, but about Ferrari finally giving him the details he needed to look like himself again.

Record-breaking climber's fiancee breaks silence on his tragic death

The 30-year-old Whisenant, famed for scaling Yosemite's iconic El Capitan in record time, died on August 3 during an accident in the Sierra Nevada in the western United States.

Eva Carneiro hits back at Jose Mourinho and John Terry over Netflix documentary

Former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro has hit back at Jose Mourinho and John Terry over their comments on the ‘Mourinho’ Netflix documentary. Carneiro and head physio Jon Fearn angered Mourinho after they raced onto the pitch in injury time to treat Eden Hazard during Chelsea’s 2-2 draw at home to Swansea City in August 2015. An irate Mourinho wa...

This 80-year-old grandma dives into freezing water with no oxygen tank to feed her village

For more than 1,000 years, Japan's legendary Ama divers have harvested seafood using nothing but a single breath and generations of experience. I joined these remarkable sea women as they plunged into freezing waters to hand-collect abalone, clams, and spiny lobsters before sharing one of the freshest seafood feasts I've ever experienced. It's a rare look at one of Japan's oldest - and most demanding -traditions.

Jon Rahm's Ryder Cup future is thrown into doubt again as European bosses tighten rules on LIV stars

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Jon Rahm's Ryder Cup future is in doubt once more after European golf bosses tightened their regulations around players hopping between tours.

Chelsea raise asking price for transfer flop after Champions League club make approach

Chelsea have set a new price tag for one of their unwanted stars as interest in the £30m transfer flop ramps up. Como, managed by former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas, are looking to make big moves in the market ahead of their first Champions League campaign. The Serie A side have already splashed £30.7million to sign Trevoh Chalobah and a...

Browns reveal starting quarterback for NFL preseason opener after fierce battle

The Cleveland Browns plan to rotate their starting quarterbacks for their first two preseason games - but are giving the edge to the more veteran of the pair.

What happened after this F1 driver lost both legs - the tragic story of Alex Zanardi

Alex Zanardi’s life is one of the most extraordinary stories in motorsport. After a difficult Formula 1 career, he became a two-time CART champion before a devastating crash took both of his legs and nearly ended his life. He returned to racing, won again, and later became a six-time Paralympic medalist through sheer determination and an incredible refusal to quit. This is the powerful story of a driver who faced tragedy repeatedly but continued fighting every time.

She was built for this... Olympic-level gymnast Katelyn Ohashi took on the marine obstacle course... then the marines couldn't believe it

Former UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi trades the balance beam for the US Marine obstacle course. Her athleticism is pushed in a completely different way as she takes on military-style challenges.

Noah Dobson is now a dad!

Noah Dobson becomes a dad and starts a new chapter in Montreal: Veronika is born, bringing joy and motivation to his professional and personal life.

Arteta warns Arsenal fans over incoming transfers after missing out on Vinicius Junior

Mercedes explains out of phase developments compared with other F1 teams

Despite starting the season on the front foot, a decision to push the W17's design to the limit left Mercedes "out of phase" in F1's 2026 development battle

Arsenal's next top prospect shines in absence of key man and Lewis-Skelly makes his case in Como win

ISAAN KHAN AT THE EMIRATES: There's another young gem coming through Arsenal's Hale End pipeline: enter Marli Salmon. He stepped up on a night where Mikel Arteta challenged him.

Elliot Anderson confirms Man Utd legend Ryan Giggs told him to snub Man City

Elliot Anderson has confirmed that Ryan Giggs tried to make him change his mind on joining Manchester City during a chance meeting on a golfing trip earlier this summer. Giggs’ beloved Manchester United were one of a host of elite clubs to target Anderson in their hunt for midfield reinforcements. But while the Red Devils’ pursuit of Anderson stret...

Premier League pre-season friendly chaos with a penalty taken against open goal after walk-off row

Fulham's friendly with Malaga on Wednesday night was that in name only after an acrimonious ending after the full-time whistle, which included new boss Alvaro Arbeloa being sent off.

Cesc Fabregas reveals Arsenal feeling ahead of Premier League title defence

Michael Owen predicts where Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea will finish this season

Why Turkey has become the go-to destination this summer after Lukaku and Salah's lucrative moves

Lukaku is far from the first this summer to go through this welcoming process, following Leandro Trossard, Mason Greenwood, Dusan Vlahovic and Mohamed Salah in Turkey.

Arsenal fans left confused by Myles Lewis-Skelly's cryptic celebration after scoring against Como

Myles Lewis-Skelly left Arsenal fans speculating about his future once more after scoring during Wednesday's friendly with Como.

F1’s $215 million upgrade war may decide the 2026 title

Formula 1’s 2026 title fight is being shaped by an unusually intense development battle under the sport’s $215 million cost cap. The new regulations have created cars that are still far from fully understood, which means upgrades can bring bigger gains than teams would normally expect during a mature rules cycle. That makes the timing of every update crucial, because spending too aggressively could solve today’s problem while limiting flexibility later in the season. Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren and Red Bull are all trying to decide how much performance they can unlock before their rivals respond. What makes the story compelling is that the championship may not be decided by who built the best first car, but by who spends, develops and reacts fastest under pressure.

They jumped into 3,000-foot-deep water to spearfish for food then one of them took a spear to the leg - "I speared myself in the leg"

Off the coast of Indonesia, a group of experienced spearfishermen heads into the deep blue in search of fresh food, diving around floating fish aggregating devices where the ocean floor can be roughly 1,000 meters below them. These offshore structures provide rare shelter in an otherwise enormous expanse of open water, attracting baitfish and the larger predators that follow them. The divers jump from one FAD to another, never knowing exactly what they might encounter beneath the surface. They find sought-after triple tail hiding around the floating structures and continue searching for bigger pelagic species, including mahi-mahi and wahoo. The action also comes with real risk, including an accidental moment when one of the divers spears himself in the leg.

Chelsea urged to sign £47m Man Utd flop Andre Onana: 'He could be outstanding'

Chelsea have been urged to consider a shock deal to sign ‘outstanding’ goalkeeper Andre Onana from Manchester United. New boss Xabi Alonso has overseen another Chelsea spending spree this summer, with the Blues splashing out over £300m on over ten new signings. Despite the huge spending, Chelsea have resisted the urge to bring a new goalkeeper to S...

These are the best superbikes you can buy in 2026

The 2026 superbike class is packed with brutally fast motorcycles, but horsepower alone doesn't decide which bike deserves your money. This buyer's guide ranks the major superbikes from worst to best, looking at performance, handling, technology, value, and real-world usability. From Ducati and BMW to Kawasaki, Honda, Aprilia, Yamaha, and more, the biggest names are put head-to-head. If you're shopping for a modern superbike, this ranking shows which machines rise to the top and which ones fall behind.

McLaren built the wrong 2026 car concept - and Mercedes has already pulled away

McLaren’s 2026 Formula 1 car has become a major concern because the team appears to be behind not only on pace, but on concept direction. After entering the new rules era as a benchmark team, McLaren has fallen behind the Mercedes works outfit and is now described as being months behind the development curve. The issue is partly linked to design mistakes and a knowledge gap, meaning the team may need more than one simple upgrade to recover. That matters because Norris and Piastri are trying to defend championship ambitions while the car’s weaknesses limit how quickly McLaren can respond. What makes the story compelling is that McLaren did not simply build a slow car, it may have misunderstood the direction the 2026 rules demanded.

Bodybuilders try the US Navy SEALs fitness test... strength wasn't enough

They have the muscle, but do they have the fitness demanded of a Navy SEAL candidate? With no practice specifically for the test, two bodybuilders put themselves through the swimming, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups and running standards — discovering just how different military conditioning is from being strong in the gym.

Messi says not certain to play 'much longer' after father's death

In a social media post, the Argentine superstar reflected on the final months of his father's life, which coincided with the 2026 World Cup.

Golfing prodigy Jessica Bang dead at 18

Harry Maguire, Benjamin Sesko and Mason Mount miss Man Utd friendly vs Leeds

Harry Maguire, Benjamin Sesko and Mason Mount have been left out of Manchester United’s pre-season friendly against Leeds United on Wednesday night. Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven start in central defence for United at Croke Park in Dublin, while Michael Carrick has left Maguire out of his squad completely. Maguire took part in full training on Tuesday...