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Head coach Gary O’Neil has warned Wolves’ spending power remains limited despite bringing in nearly £100m in transfer fees.

Wolves have sold Max Kilman to West Ham for £40m and Pedro Neto to Chelsea in a club record deal worth £54m this summer. In the transfer window so far…

Continue ReadingHead coach Gary O’Neil has warned Wolves’ spending power remains limited despite bringing in nearly £100m in transfer fees.

Manchester United’s £36m new-boy Joshua Zirkzee became an instant Old Trafford hero as he scored an 87th-minute winner against Fulham.

The former Bologna forward came on with Alejandro Garnacho after an hour as United struggled to find a breakthrough against Marco Silva's side. And the pair combined in the nick…

Continue ReadingManchester United’s £36m new-boy Joshua Zirkzee became an instant Old Trafford hero as he scored an 87th-minute winner against Fulham.

Bank of America (BAC.N), opens new tab is partnering with FIFA to become a sponsor for the 2026 World Cup, soccer’s global governing body said on Thursday, in a move that will link the financial giant with one of the world’s most-watched sporting events.

Sponsoring sport can be a fruitful marketing tactic for companies as it allows them to reach a wider audience and boost recognition of their brands. The second-biggest U.S. lender will…

Continue ReadingBank of America (BAC.N), opens new tab is partnering with FIFA to become a sponsor for the 2026 World Cup, soccer’s global governing body said on Thursday, in a move that will link the financial giant with one of the world’s most-watched sporting events.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against disqualification from the Paris Olympics after she failed to make weight for her women’s 50kg freestyle final last week.

Phogat was set to face American Sarah Hildebrandt for the gold medal on Aug. 7 but was found 100 grams (3.5 oz) overweight despite starving herself and spending hours in…

Continue ReadingThe Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against disqualification from the Paris Olympics after she failed to make weight for her women’s 50kg freestyle final last week.

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.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s players have told him they “want more” this season as they look to deny Manchester City a fifth consecutive Premier League title.

The Gunners have finished second to City in the past two league campaigns, and were just two points behind Pep Guardiola's side last season. On the evening after the final…

Continue ReadingMikel Arteta says Arsenal’s players have told him they “want more” this season as they look to deny Manchester City a fifth consecutive Premier League title.

Leicester City will be without injured forward Patson Daka for “a few months”, says new manager Steve Cooper.

The 25-year-old Zambia striker has undergone surgery after suffering an ankle injury in Leicester's final pre-season game with Lens last Saturday. Cooper, who was named as Enzo Maresca's replacement as…

Continue ReadingLeicester City will be without injured forward Patson Daka for “a few months”, says new manager Steve Cooper.

British number two Cameron Norrie has withdrawn from the US Open because of the forearm injury which also prevented him playing in the Olympics.

Norrie, 28, says he plans to take some rest and recharge, and added on Instagram that he “can’t wait to get back to competing”. With Andy Murray’s retirement, Jack Draper…

Continue ReadingBritish number two Cameron Norrie has withdrawn from the US Open because of the forearm injury which also prevented him playing in the Olympics.