Category Archives: Sports

How Everton, Forest and a messy relegation battle reveal the crisis in the Premier League

Everton and Nottingham Forest face each other in the Premier League this weekend (Getty Images) This was one of those moments that they couldn’t help but stare at, just like everyone else did. It didn’t help that 777’s Josh Dreyfuss insisted on looking like this Inheritance Kendall Roy is wearing one of those expensive baseball… Read More »

Player problem-solving is Northampton’s secret weapon this season

Phil Dowson trusts his players to make good decisions on the pitch – Getty Images/David Rogers It is early January and the clock has ticked past 20 minutes at Sandy Park, where Northampton conceded their fourth try against Exeter Chiefs. In the windswept stands, director of rugby Phil Dowson entertains some dark thoughts about his… Read More »

James, Nkunku, Fernandez – Chelsea injury news and return dates for Man City FA Cup semi-final

Chelsea may be without more key players against Manchester City -Source: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images Chelsea will want to take advantage of the extra 48 hours of rest against Manchester City in their match at Wembley on Saturday evening. The Blues aim to reach their fourth FA Cup final in five years, while… Read More »

Injury rise, Noni Madueke chat

Chelsea had plenty of time to recover ahead of their clash with Manchester City -Source: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images It’s been a week full of smiles and sunshine for Chelsea. Coming off the back of their biggest Premier League win in two years – a 6-0 drubbing of hapless and relegation-threatened Everton –… Read More »

Coe splits Olympic action with prize money push

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe sparked backlash following his organisation’s decision to award prize money to Olympic gold medalists (ANDREJ ISAKOVIC) World Athletics President Sebastian Coe’s decision to award prize money to Olympic gold medalists may have been welcomed by athletes, but the move upset some federation bosses and surprised experienced observers of the Games.… Read More »

Atalanta vs Liverpool LIVE: Europa League team news and squads as Trent Alexander-Arnold starts for the Reds

Liverpool need another European comeback under Jurgen Klopp as the Reds travel to Atalanta to keep their Europa League hopes alive. Klopp’s side were favorites to reach the Dublin final on May 22 and a fitting farewell for the German manager, but Atalanta went off the script by stunning them with a 3-0 win at… Read More »

Lille v Aston Villa LIVE: Europa Conference League final score and updates as Ollie Watkins kicks off

Aston Villa traveled to Lille with a one-goal advantage after narrowly defeating Villa Park in the first leg of the Europa Conference League quarter-finals. Unai Emery’s side won 2-1 thanks to goals from Ollie Watkins and John McGinn and will travel to France with an impressive weekend display in the Premier League to defeat title… Read More »