Burnley manager Scott Parker says he understands the excitement around the expected signing of Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes – but insists the winger will be a “development prospect”, not a first-team regular.

The Championship club are reportedly putting the finishing touches to a deal which will see the former Barcelona teenager swap the Nou Camp for Turf Moor on what is expected…

Continue ReadingBurnley manager Scott Parker says he understands the excitement around the expected signing of Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes – but insists the winger will be a “development prospect”, not a first-team regular.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is concerned his team are “not ready” for Friday’s Premier League opener against Fulham (20:00 BST).

New signings Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui will be in the squad but only arrived on Thursday. They have had a limited chance to train with their new team-mates,…

Continue ReadingManchester United manager Erik ten Hag is concerned his team are “not ready” for Friday’s Premier League opener against Fulham (20:00 BST).

The WNBA, looking to capitalise on the popularity of Caitlin Clark, announced on Thursday that its 2025 All-Star Game will be held at the home of the standout rookie’s Indiana Fever.

The 21st WNBA All-Star Game, which will be held on July 19, marks the first time Indianapolis will host the league's midseason showcase. Clark, who was selected first overall by…

Continue ReadingThe WNBA, looking to capitalise on the popularity of Caitlin Clark, announced on Thursday that its 2025 All-Star Game will be held at the home of the standout rookie’s Indiana Fever.

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo and defender Neco Williams have been fined for misconduct by the Football Association after last season’s defeat by Everton.

Nuno has been fined £40,000 and handed a one-game touchline ban, which is suspended until 31 May 2026, while Williams has been fined £24,000. It follows their comments after Forest…

Continue ReadingNottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo and defender Neco Williams have been fined for misconduct by the Football Association after last season’s defeat by Everton.

Alex de Minaur said he will play in this month’s US Open, weeks after withdrawing from the Paris Olympics due to a hip injury.

De Minaur pulled out of his Wimbledon quarter-final against Novak Djokovic last month after sustaining a cartilage tear in his hip in the fourth round. "Been working hard trying to…

Continue ReadingAlex de Minaur said he will play in this month’s US Open, weeks after withdrawing from the Paris Olympics due to a hip injury.

The Boston Celtics will raise their 18th championship banner on Oct. 22 before hosting the rival New York Knicks for the first game of the 2024-25 NBA season.

The NBA released the complete schedule for the regular season on Thursday after revealing the Emirates NBA Cup (in-season tournament) schedule earlier this week. A doubleheader on the card the…

Continue ReadingThe Boston Celtics will raise their 18th championship banner on Oct. 22 before hosting the rival New York Knicks for the first game of the 2024-25 NBA season.

TV presenter Laura Woods has revealed she received “numerous death threats” online after commenting on an article about the eligibility of Olympic champion boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting.

They each won gold in their respective weight divisions at Paris 2024 amid a heated public debate over whether they should be eligible to compete in the women's division. Khelif…

Continue ReadingTV presenter Laura Woods has revealed she received “numerous death threats” online after commenting on an article about the eligibility of Olympic champion boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting.

Conor Gallagher is expected to return to training at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground on Wednesday, after landing back in London with his Atletico Madrid transfer in the balance.

The England international, 24, was pictured in the La Liga club's Metropolitano Stadium on Saturday and spent five days in a hotel in Madrid but has been unable to complete…

Continue ReadingConor Gallagher is expected to return to training at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground on Wednesday, after landing back in London with his Atletico Madrid transfer in the balance.