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EIGHT NBA superstars feature in the top 10 most influential sports stars in the world, with Kyrie Irving, LeBron James and Steph Curry joining the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar
30/07/22 01:06
American sports stars - and specifically NBA players - dominate the landscape when it comes to the most influential on the planet. From LeBron James and Steph Curry to Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, basketball almost has a monopoly on the top 10 in an incredible new study. Carried out by Ticketsource, the findings look at social media popularity, wages, merchandise interest, and Google searches of the biggest sports stars in the world in order to reveal who are the most influential around....read
Kyler Murray hits back at criticism over the 'homework' clause in his new $230m Arizona Cardinals deal - and claims it's 'disrespectful... almost a joke' that people think he could reach the top without watching film
28/07/22 06:38It was revealed on Monday that the former Heisman winner's new five-year deal includes an 'independent study addendum', requiring him to review four hours of game film per week.Kayvon Thibodeaux 'bringing joy' to the Giants, Sauce Gardner is the Jets' No 1 after paying $50K to a teammate, and is first-overall pick Travon Walker a 'unicorn' or a mistake for the Jags? Meet the NFL's rookie class of 2022
28/07/22 03:15As always ahead of the new NFL season, there is plenty of excitement over this year's draft class, and the exciting talent coming into the league. We take a look at the rookies ready to light up the league...New York Mets sweep two-game Subway Series as Starling Marte's ninth-inning walk-off single seals dramatic 3-2 win over crosstown rivals Yankees in front of a packed Citi Field
27/07/22 09:09Starling Marte delivered the walk-off RBI single Wednesday night for the host New York Mets, who edged the New York Yankees 3-2 to sweep a two-game interleague series at Citi Field.Business as usual for Deshaun Watson as Cleveland Browns quarterback is pictured at training camp with his teammates while waiting to hear whether he'll be banned from the NFL over sexual misconduct allegations
27/07/22 08:50Cleveland Browns star quarterback Deshaun Watson is continuing to train as normal this week, despite a potential ban from the NFL still hanging over his head.Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers sends fans into a frenzy as he strides into Packers' training camp dressed as Nicolas Cage's character in Con Air
26/07/22 07:33The 38-year-old arrived back at Lambeau Field for the first time ahead of the 2022 season, and immediately turned heads wearing a white vest and blue jeans.Trump heaps praise on 'great' breakaway LIV Saudi golf league - then insists controversy around murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has 'totally died down' and dismisses protests by saying 'I don't know much about the 9/11 families'
26/07/22 02:05Donald Trump has given his backing to the Saudi Arabia-funded LIV Golf breakaway league and insists it is 'one of the best things to have happened in sports' despite a huge backlash from fans.REVEALED: Gregg Berhalter's USA squad will stay on the luxurious Pearl in Doha for the Qatar World Cup, where a suite costs up to $16,500 a NIGHT and the players can use a limousine service to get around
26/07/22 01:13The USA's 2022 World Cup squad will be based in a luxurious Doha hotel where a suite can cost up to $16,500 a night when they arrive for the tournament in Qatar this winter.MLS top scorer and New York City superstar Taty Castellanos LEAVES to join Spanish LaLiga side Girona... as gutted fans gush over their Golden Boot winner's emotional exit
25/07/22 05:00Last season's Golden Boot winner, and current MLS top scorer, Castellanos played his final game for NYCFC in their victory over Inter Miami Saturday night, where fans held banners in his honor.Henrik Stenson is SACKED as Europe's Ryder Cup captain as he confirms he is taking joining golf's Saudi rebel tour - with the Swede insisting he 'disagrees' with the decision but 'accepts' it after taking £40m signing-on feeÂ
20/07/22 11:40Ryder Cup Europe have released a bombshell statement confirming that Henrik Stenson has been stripped of his role as captain for the 2023 tournament after opting to join the LIV series.'Where do you think their loyalties lie?': Lee Westwood hits out at Sky's anti-LIV 'agenda' after reporter was told to 'go f*** himself' by an unnamed defector at The Open last week... as Henrik Stenson becomes the latest to make Saudi switch
20/07/22 10:05A tetchy Lee Westwood has become the latest LIV Golf defector to hit out at media coverage of the Saudi-backed breakaway series, after a Sky Sports reporter was told to 'go f*** himself' at The Open.Controversial former F1 race director Michael Masi QUITS the FIA after being removed from top role following 'error' which cost Lewis Hamilton the world title... as Australian moves home to be 'closer to his family'
12/07/22 12:49Controversial former F1 race director Michael Masi has walked away from the FIA, exactly seven months after his 'human error' cost Lewis Hamilton the 2021 title.Manchester United captain Harry Maguire ADMITS he liked an Instagram post about wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo being 'upset' at a 25 per cent wage cut, insisting he clicked the button in error!Â
06/07/22 10:35Harry Maguire has been left red-faced after admitting he liked an Instagram post about Cristiano Ronaldo's anger at Manchester United salary cuts - before quickly backtracking.Cristiano Ronaldo misses Manchester United training for a THIRD straight day, with club left in the dark over whether he will travel on pre-season tour to Asia and Australia
06/07/22 08:55Cristiano Ronaldo has not turned up at Manchester United's pre-season training for a third straight day, leaving the club in the dark as to whether he will travel on their pre-season tour.Watch out for payday problems! FIFPro warn players about signing for clubs in China, Turkey, Greece and more this summer due to 'widespread contract violations' that have seen hundreds of stars fail to receive their wages
06/07/22 06:15Global players union FIFPRO has warned footballers about the risks of signing for clubs in China, Turkey, Greece and more this summer due to 'widespread contractual violations'.Liverpool and Arsenal target Marco Asensio 'would cost less than £25m this summer as Real Madrid name their price in a bid to cash in on forward before his contract runs out'
06/07/22 05:57Real Madrid have asked suitors of forward Marco Asensio to cough up between £21.6m and £25.8m in order to secure his signature this summer, according to reports.Crisis club Bordeaux's relegation to the third tier of French football is CONFIRMED despite their desperate appeal, as six-time Ligue 1 champions now face real possibility of bankruptcy
06/07/22 05:27The six-time French champions finished bottom of Ligue 1 when the season ended on May 21, and they were relegated for a second time barely three weeks later over financial irregularities.'They're a shambles for letting him leave... he's their best player!': Man United will make a huge mistake if they allow Cristiano Ronaldo to move this summer, claims Jamie O'Hara - as he insists striker wants out because he knows he's on a 'sinking ship'
06/07/22 05:11It is a huge summer of change at Old Trafford, with new boss Erik ten Hag taking the reins, and it appears Ronaldo could be heading for the exit door after failing to show for pre-season training.'If this is an arms race with dollar bills as weapons, we can't compete': PGA Tour boss Jay Monahan accuses rebel Saudi tour of 'spending billions to buy golf' - but vows to fight on despite big-name players deserting them
23/06/22 10:40PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan has come out swinging in his criticism of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, branding it an 'irrational threat' trying to buy the game.'If I don't play, do I still get paid?': Milwaukee Bucks NBA star and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo insists he is 'serious' about plans to take a sabbatical at the end of the season - and says he would 'disappear' to a Greek island with his family
12/05/22 12:02The Milwaukee Bucks are still alive in the NBA playoffs, but star Giannis Antetokounmpo is already joking about his plans for next year, asking reporters about sabbatical logistics.Beware another Crystanbul! Three Crystal Palace goals in 11 mad minutes left Luis Suarez and fans in tears the last time Liverpool went on a goal-hunt to bridge the goal difference gap to Man City
10/05/22 01:40Although eight years have passed since the match dubbed Crystanbul, the memory of that fateful night at Palace will still be strong in Jurgen Klopp's mind, this week perhaps more than most.REVEALED: Man City legend Vincent Kompany 'helped organise Erling Haaland's secret medical in Brussels on Monday'... as the Premier League giants seal huge £51m move for the striker
10/05/22 12:50Haaland was afforded time off by Dortmund on Monday and the 21-year-old is believed to have undergone medical tests in Brussels. More details of the supposed-to-be-secret trip have been reported.Lyon veteran centre back Marcelo's 'inappropriate behaviour', which led to his mid-season dismissal by the Ligue 1 club, 'was sparked by him FARTING in the dressing room - and laughing about it with team-mates'
10/05/22 08:14A new report in L'Equipe has lifted the lid on a chaotic few years at Lyon, both on and off the pitch, explaining some remarkable details of their downfall - and the reason Marcelo was sacked.'With me and Christian, there is zero problem!': Thomas Tuchel calls for calm over Pulisic's future after his dad's now-deleted Twitter post venting about his son's 'sad situation' and hinting that he could leave Chelsea
06/05/22 01:21Thomas Tuchel has poured cold water on suggestions Christian Pulisic is not happy at Chelsea after the player's father vented on Twitter about his son's 'sad situation' at the club.Andy Murray pulls out of ANOTHER tournament as he continues to recover from food poisoning that forced him out of showdown with Novak Djokovic... with Rome Masters qualifying the next event axed from his schedule
06/05/22 01:00Andy Murray has been forced to pull out of Rome Masters qualifying as he continues to recover from a bout of food poisoning that forced him to miss a highly-anticipated clash against Novak Djokovic.ÂChelsea's anti-Glazer clauses: New owners 'will be prevented from paying dividends or selling shares for a DECADE in a bid to avoid controversy that has hampered Manchester United'
06/05/22 11:00Chelsea's mega-rich new owners will be prevented from paying dividends, selling shares or taking management fees for a decade in a bid to avoid controversy that has hampered Man United.'Great time for new contract negotiations?': Liverpool fans go wild as Mo Salah and his agent are pictured with sporting director Michael Edwards - and his replacement Julian Ward - at dinner in London
06/05/22 09:58Salah is currently stalling on signing a new contract at Anfield with his current deal set to expire in June 2023, as the club desperately try to tie him down and he angles for the best possible deal.'George Russell finishes fourth in that car... so it's not all horrific, right?': Max Verstappen rubs the salt into rival Lewis Hamilton's wounds as he says his Mercedes is NOT as bad as he claims - despite his struggles
06/05/22 08:48While Verstappen has endured his fair share of struggles at the start of the new season, it is nothing compared with Hamilton, who currently sits seventh in the standings and is 58 points off Charles Leclerc.Italian papers hail Jose Mourinho's 'masterpiece in an Olimpico gone wild' the morning after Roma beat Leicester to qualify for a first European final in 31 years... as they heap praise on 'the Special One' a year on from his arrivalÂ
06/05/22 07:16Corriere dello Sport led their front page on the reaction to the game, with a picture of Tammy Abraham celebrating underneath a headline that simply reads: 'Come on Mourinho!''They came to us with a 10% to 20% survival rate': Gary Lineker opens up on heartache of his son George's leukaemia battle at eight weeks old... and how football was his only 'escape' from 'tiny coffin' nightmares
26/04/22 06:35England legend and Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has lifted the lid on the heartbreaking moment he was told his son George had just hours to live after being diagnosed with leukaemia as a baby.Replace Rudiger and Christensen, return Lukaku to sender and try to convince Rice to snub United and City for Stamford Bridge... Chelsea's mounting to-do list ahead of a HUGE summer overhaul (and all while getting to grips with their new owners!)
25/04/22 05:00For Chelsea fans, it would be something of an underestimation to describe this season as a rollercoaster ride. Both on and off the pitch, it has been a whirlwind last few months at the Bridge.Dillian Whyte claims Tyson Fury's knock-out blow was ILLEGAL and calls for a rematch after his killer uppercut was followed by a 'wrestling shove' that caused him to hit his head on the canvas
25/04/22 01:26Dillian Whyte has called for a rematch against Tyson Fury and insists his opponent's knockout blow was illegal because it was a two-handed shove that caused him to hit his head on the canvas.The Premier League fights back at the Government's suggestion that football needs a state-backed regulator - and vow to bring in their OWN 'measures' to ensure fans have more of a voice
25/04/22 12:41The Premier League have hit back at the Government's plans to implement a state-backed regulator to oversee English football and have instead vowed to bring in their own measures.Oleksandr Usyk could LEAVE defence of Ukraine to fight Anthony Joshua as Eddie Hearn reveals rematch is set to go ahead in JUNE - following positive talks with country's cultural minister
21/03/22 10:44Usyk, 35, joined the Kyiv Territorial Defence to help Ukraine's fight against Russian advances last month, which threw his fight against AJ into doubt - but he could be allowed to leave the front line.Jubilant Boca Juniors players have to be helped off the pitch by riot police after being targeted by bottles in the wake of their huge victory over bitter rivals River Plate
21/03/22 09:53It is still very early in the Argentine league season, but Boca's players were delighted to score an early body blow to their opponents - much to the dismay of the home fans at El Monumental.Christian Horner laments Red Bull's 'worst nightmare' after BOTH Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez were forced into retirement in the last three laps of Bahrain opener... but he insists team will be 'back stronger' next week as F1 heads to Saudi Arabia
21/03/22 08:46Both Verstappen and Perez were on for podium places in the last laps of the race, before their cars suffered terminal issues and the drivers were forced to retire from the race.Lewis Hamilton has a super-strong mind and unrivalled experience, while Max Verstappen looks to have a quicker car and is red hot in qualifying... as the new season starts in Bahrain this weekend, here's how the great rivals measure up
19/03/22 09:00This weekend sees the highly-anticipated return of Formula One, and with it, the return of one of the biggest rivalries the world of sport has seen in many years. But who comes out on top?Lewis Hamilton and George Russell can take the title fight to Max Verstappen, Lando Norris will land a first victory and can Ferrari return to the top? Sportsmail's F1 experts give their predictions ahead of the new season
17/03/22 09:16The eve of the new F1 season is upon us and even after two rounds of pre-season testing there still appears to be no clear idea of how the campaign will play out as the sport enters a new era.Paul Scholes helping a Man United injury crisis in £50 boots, Roger Milla lighting up the World Cup at 42... and Conor McGregor chasing the cash (on more than one occasion!): Tom Brady's retirement U-turn has shocked the world - but do they EVER work?
14/03/22 09:00Brady shocked the world of sport on Sunday night when, out of the blue, he announced a comeback ahead of the 2022 season. But have eye-catching U-turns worked before?'Crowds returning will be HUGE': With Cheltenham starting TOMORROW, legendary jockey Ruby Walsh speaks out on a 'nightmare week' for jockeys thrown into the spotlight, giving the Festival a fifth day... and why Irish domination is bad for the sport
14/03/22 12:30Horse racing legend Ruby Walsh has lifted the lid on what Cheltenham week is like for jockeys, why Irish domination is bad for the sport - and the reasons the Festival needs a fifth day.American billionaire and LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly 'is one of the businessmen working with Swiss medical magnate Hansjorg Wyss in a bid to buy Chelsea'... after Roman Abramovich put club up for sale in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
02/03/22 05:30LA Dodgers' billionaire co-owner Todd Boehly is one of the mega-rich businessmen working with Hansjorg Wyss in a bid to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich, according to reports.Chelsea Q&A: Roman Abramovich wants at least £3BILLION - but can he get it? Could the UK government seize control if sanctions are taken against him? And what happens if the trustees REJECT offer of 'stewardship'?
02/03/22 02:43Roman Abramovich wants to sell Chelsea - and quickly - but there are plenty of questions surrounding the future of the club, both immediate and long-term. Here, we delve a bit deeper...Chelsea legend Frank Lampard refuses to comment on Roman Abramovich's attempted sale of the club in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine as he insists: 'I had absolute support in my time as a player and manager... but I'm not there anymore!'
02/03/22 02:37The Everton boss made 648 appearances for the Blues before going on to manage them, and he was asked about the future of the club as Abramovich looks to sell for a huge fee in the region of £3billion.'This is our life now... we can hear explosions, the invaders are all around us': Female referee who made history officiating an England men's match reveals harrowing story of life in Ukraine after Russian invasion - and how soldiers have looted her home
02/03/22 10:25Maryna Striletska was lineswoman for the Three Lions' 5-0 World Cup qualifier win in Andorra just five months ago, but her world now looks very different after she was left stranded in Ukraine.'He didn't expect me to overtake him there!': Max Verstappen reveals fresh details of how he beat Lewis Hamilton to the title on the final lap of the hugely controversial Abu Dhabi GP in brand new F1 documentary
01/03/22 01:32The Dutch driver is the subject of a new Viaplay series, and in it he reveals more about how he managed to overtake Lewis Hamilton in a controversial final lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Formula One team Haas spring to the defence of their Russian driver Nikita Mazepin and say he has 'nothing to do with' his country's invasion of Ukraine, after Jeremy Clarkson called him a 'f***ing r****d' who should 'go and race in Russia alone'
01/03/22 11:51Haas F1 chief Guenther Steiner has issued a staunch defence of his Russian driver Nikita Mazepin and insists he has 'nothing to do with' his country's invasion of Ukraine.'Look at the chest on this yute': Ian Wright pokes fun at his grandson and Stoke City striker D'Margio Wright-Phillips, 20, after he claimed he is a BETTER finisher than the Arsenal legend... amid his flying start to life as a professional footballer
01/03/22 10:51Ian Wright has made a playful dig at the confidence of his grandson D'Margio Wright-Phillips after the young Stoke striker claimed he is a BETTER finisher than his grandad.'I couldn't work in a nation that's bombing my homeland': Ukrainian ex-Liverpool striker Andriy Voronin reveals how he fled Moscow as war broke out - and considers fighting with a 'gun in hand' at home
01/03/22 09:07He was serving as assistant manager at Dynamo Moscow before Vladimir Putin invaded his native Ukraine, but he now says he 'can no longer work in the country that is bombing my homeland'.Leeds United confirm appointment of former RB Leipzig boss Jesse Marsch as Marcelo Bielsa's successor... and ex-USA international will be tasked with steering Premier League strugglers to safety as they hover above drop zone
28/02/22 07:16Bielsa's three-and-a-half year tenure at Leeds came to an end with the team hovering perilously above the relegation zone, with a 6-0 defeat at Liverpool and a 4-0 home loss to Tottenham the final straw.FA write to Harvey Elliott after young midfielder was spotted celebrating with a red smoke bomb thrown on to the Wembley pitch after Carabao Cup final victory
28/02/22 01:40Midfielder Elliott was a late addition to the substitutes' bench pre-game and he came on in the second half to become the first 18-year-old ever to represent Liverpool in a major final.F1 fans given a first look at new season of hit Netflix docu-series 'Drive to Survive'... as teaser shows Lewis Hamilton calling it 'constant warfare' and George Russell labelling it 'cut-throat', with show set to lift the lid on most turbulent season EVER
28/02/22 12:31The hugely-popular behind-the-scenes show returns for a fourth season next month, and details the controversial 2021 season, which ended with Max Verstappen winning the title.West Ham star Andriy Yarmolenko 'donates £75,000 to Ukraine's Armed Forces' to help defend his country in the wake of Russia's invasion... just hours after missing his side's win over Wolves on compassionate leave
28/02/22 09:55Yarmolenko is his country's third most-capped player of all-time and appears to have dipped deep into his pocket to support the army in their fight against Russia.Benfica's Ukrainian striker Roman Yaremchuk is moved to tears after receiving captain's armband and a standing ovation from the entire stadium in the wake of Russia's invasion of his home country
28/02/22 07:46This is the incredible moment Benfica's Ukrainian striker Roman Yaremchuk is moved to tears after receiving a standing ovation from the entire stadium on Sunday night.Three-weight boxing world champion Vasyl Lomachenko posts picture of himself in full Ukrainian military uniform after returning to his home country to enlist in the territorial army and help fight off Russian troops
28/02/22 07:20The 34-year-old, who was previously boxing world champion in three different weight divisions, was initially reported to have left for Greece in the wake of Russia's invasion, but has now returned home.Chelsea star Trevoh Chalobah slams referee Stuart Attwell for failing to send off Naby Keita in the Carabao Cup final... as he reveals horror tackle left him needing STITCHES post-game
28/02/22 06:34Chelsea youngster Trevoh Chalobah has revealed he needed stitches in his groin after a horror tackle by Naby Keita in the Carabao Cup final - which was left unpunished by ref Stuart Attwell.Wayne Rooney lifts the lid on trying to leave Man United in 2010, being the self-professed 'best player in the world' at 18... and how Sir Alex Ferguson jumped ship as soon as he realised the club was in decline
09/02/22 09:30Rooney's incredible career has been detailed in a brand new Amazon documentary, which is released on Friday, with the legendary striker giving a never-before-seen insight into his career.Tour de France 2019 winner Egan Bernal shares incredible image of himself back on his feet just TWO WEEKS after horror smash into a parked bus that left him in intensive care and needing spinal surgery
07/02/22 07:58Tour de France 2019 winner Egan Bernal has shared an incredible image of himself back on his feet just two weeks after he was left fighting for his life following a horror training crash.Edouard Mendy is hailed as 'the best goalkeeper in the world' by Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly after penalty shootout success in the AFCON final... as 'super proud' Chelsea star revels in victory over Egypt
07/02/22 06:12Mendy was on top form on Sunday night to help Senegal beat Egypt in a tense penalty shootout, saving from Mohanad Lasheen to allow Sadio Mane to step up and win the title for his country.Kieran Trippier's arrival at Newcastle and Villa's shock loan swoop for Philippe Coutinho has got the January window off to a flyer... so what has happened so far, who's next - and what will happen in the rest of the month as clubs look to spend big?
07/01/22 10:00We are now a week into the January window and already there have been some massive deals taking place. Here, we take a look at what has happened and what's to come...Edouard Mendy named on final three-man shortlist for 2021 FIFA Best Men's Goalkeeper... and Chelsea stopper will go head-to-head with last year's winner Manuel Neuer and Gianluigi Donnarumma in a bid to lift the title
05/01/22 03:01The trio are all up for the top keeper award at The Best FIFA Football Awards, with Neuer looking to retain the title he claimed in 2020. The other two have never been on the final shortlist.Senegal plunged into Covid chaos just days ahead of AFCON opener as nine players and staff - including Leicester star Nampalys Mendy - test positive for the virus... delaying their departure from Dakar to team base in Cameroon
05/01/22 12:13Senegal's preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations have been thrown into chaos after nine members of their group - including three players - tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday.Erik Lamela's north London derby rabona, Patrik Schick's halfway line screamer in the Euros and Mehdi Taremi's overhead kick against Chelsea nominated for FIFA Puskas award for the best goal of 2021
04/01/22 04:56Erik Lamela, Patrik Schick and Mehdi Taremi have been announced as the finalists of the FIFA Puskas award for the best goal of 2021 and will go head-to-head for the award on January 17.Joshua Kimmich is APPLAUDED back to training by his Bayern Munich team-mates after players across Germany's Bundesliga voted him 'disappointment of the season' for refusing vaccination for Covid - until he suffered lung issues
04/01/22 09:06Kimmich was given a standing ovation by his Bayern team-mates as he returned to training - just weeks after being voted 'disappointment of the season' by other players for his anti-vax stance.World XI squad REVEALED: Mo Salah does NOT make the cut as FIFPro reveal 23-man list of 2021's best players - with four Chelsea stars and two each from Man United, Liverpool and City... but how did crisis club Barcelona get FOUR nominees?
14/12/21 03:04Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah is among the high-profile absentees from FIFA's star-studded World XI shortlist of 23 players, but four players from crisis club Barcelona have made the cut.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's agent makes sly dig at Arsenal by posting Instagram pictures of his client lifting trophies in the wake of his captaincy being stripped... and it's not the first time he has taken aim at the Gunners
14/12/21 12:59Aubameyang's future at the Emirates is in serious doubt after three disciplinary breaches, the latest of which occurring this week when he returned late from a trip abroad.Chelsea confirm safe-standing trial will begin with Premier League game against Liverpool on January 2 as 28-year ban comes to an end... with Tottenham, Man United and Man City also involved in initial pilot scheme
14/12/21 12:05Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham, Chelsea and Cardiff are all taking part in the safe standing pilot scheme, with the Blues being the first to begin on January 2.REVEALED: Michael Masi broke his OWN RULES in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy... as it emerges F1 race director went against safety car precedent he set in Germany last year
14/12/21 10:21Michael Masi is facing further questions about his decision-making at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after it was revealed that the F1 race director broke his own rules to allow a controversial finish.Who is Michael Masi? The Aussie F1 race director admitted he was 'thrown in the deep end' when given the top job two years ago... now he's accused of 'stealing' the world title from Lewis Hamilton
13/12/21 07:04The eyes of the world were firmly focused on F1 on Sunday afternoon, and even more so on race director Michael Masi after a hugely controversial end to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.F1 news RECAP: Red Bull party into the dawn after Max Verstappen's world title triumph while unheard radio footage sees Lewis Hamilton claim Abu Dhabi result was 'manipulated'
13/12/21 09:18LIVE: All the latest news and the fight for the F1 title continues. Mercedes have submitted their intention to appeal again, with Red Bull willing to fight their case in the courts.Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso says Max Verstappen's triumph was 'JUSTICE' after being so unlucky in 2021... but admits Abi Dhabi victory was 'pure luck' after late safety car drama and controversial FIA decision
13/12/21 08:48The Red Bull star was crowned champion in Abu Dhabi on Sunday after a hugely controversial final race, in which Lewis Hamilton looked destined to win until the final few laps of the race.Incredible moment Vasyl Lomachenko urges his opponent Richard Commey's corner to throw in the towel midway through round seven of their bout... after brutal knock-down had left the Ghanaian struggling to continue
13/12/21 07:36The ferocious Ukrainian was fighting Ghanaian Richard Commey at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, eventually winning by a wide margin in their 12-round bout.Carlo Ancelotti hails 'extraordinary' Luka Modric after he starred in Real Madrid's vital victory over city rivals Atletico... with 36-year-old's 'spectacular' performance helping his side move eight points clear in LaLiga
13/12/21 06:36Real's 2-0 victory, with goals from Benzema and Asensio, helped them move eight points clear of their nearest rivals Sevilla in LaLiga, and the boss made no bones about who impressed him the most.Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko says 'ideal' safety car timing and Mercedes' mistakes helped Max Verstappen to his first ever F1 world title... as he heaps praise on Sergio Perez for his 'phenomenal' work in holding off Lewis Hamilton earlier in the race
13/12/21 06:18Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has put Max Verstappen's first ever Formula One world title down to 'ideal' safety car timing and two big mistakes from their rivals at Mercedes.'It's IMPOSSIBLE to call': F1 legend David Coulthard says unpredictable title fight between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton is among the sport's greatest ever battles... but he insists neither driver will feel ANY pressure in Abu Dhabi
11/12/21 09:00EXCLUSIVE: David Coulthard has seen a lot of F1 races in his life. 247 as a driver, and likely double that as a fan and pundit. But even he knows that this Sunday could be the best of the lot.History on the cards in a Lewis v Max F1 title decider FULL of plot-lines, Kimi Raikkonen's final farewell and the Yas Marina as you've never seen it before: 10 reasons why you can't miss the Abu Dhabi GP
10/12/21 10:40All eyes are honed in on Abu Dhabi this weekend for the biggest Formula One race in years, as Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton go all out for the 2021 title. Here is why you can't miss a single second.Lewis Hamilton goes quicker than his title rival Max Verstappen by more than half a second in Abu Dhabi FP2... as session is ended early by Kimi Raikkonen smashing into the wall on his last weekend as an F1 driver
10/12/21 09:00Lewis Hamilton drew first blood in the battle for the Formula One title by going over half a second quicker than Max Verstappen in the second practice session in Abu Dhabi on Friday afternoon.Ralf Rangnick is handed a major boost ahead of Manchester United's game at Norwich with Raphael Varane set to return to full-contact training... and he could make the bench this weekend after recovering from groin injury
10/12/21 07:50United travel to relegation-threatened Norwich, who are much-improved following the arrival of Dean Smith as manager and have recently moved off the bottom of the Premier League table.Arsenal academy chief Per Mertesacker backs Folarin Balogun to make huge step up to the first-team... but reveals talented young striker is set to leave the club on loan in January
10/12/21 06:53Arsenal's academy manager Per Mertesacker has picked out Folarin Balogun as the most likely youngster to make the step up to the first-team - but reveals he is likely to be sent out on loan.Javier Mascherano is set to take his first steps into management as former Liverpool and Barcelona star signs deal to take charge of Argentina Under 20s from January
10/12/21 06:20Former Barcelona, Liverpool and West Ham midfielder Javier Mascherano is to take over as coach of Argentina's Under-20 team next year, the AFA said on Thursday.Jude Bellingham is investigated by German POLICE over comments he made about referee Felix Zwayer's past match-fixing... after Borussia Dortmund star referenced official's six-month ban from football in his angry post-game TV interview
06/12/21 10:43A furious Bellingham did not hold back in his post-match TV interview after Dortmund's Der Klassiker defeat by Bayern Munich, taking umbrage with a number of decisions the referee made in the game.
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- Simone Biles breaks silence after Jordan Chiles ruling sees USA star's Olympic bronze medal put in jeopardy Romanian gymnast moves into third
- Team USA men's basketball WINS the Olympic gold medal LeBron James and Stephen Curry overwhelm France and rising star Victor Wembanyama
- Olympics fans left divided by Team USA high-jumper Shelby McEwen Controversial decision costs him gold medal in Paris
- Noah Lyles announces he is COVID free after Team USA sprinter missed 4X100 relay But not everyone is buying his story
- USA runner who was replaced 4 minutes before 4x400 relay hits back at USATF American sprinter Kendall Ellis attacks officials for handling of relay
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- Ticket prices skyrocket for UFC 306 at The Sphere in Las Vegas The best seats now costing more $40K
- USA Track & Field is SLAMMED by legendary Olympic sprinter Carl Lewis A disappointing day for USA Track & Field at the Paris Olympics only got worse
- Golden Girl Biles is becoming a Mean Girl: KENNEDY says gymnast star is cruel to stoke feud that's sparked death threats Do you agree?
- Jake Paul sets sights on Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 That doesn't mean he's turning his back on becoming a champion pro
- EXCLUSIVENon-binary Olympics star Saunders pulls on their trademark mask for shot put final A day after sparking controversy by competing in women's event
- Basketball legend Magic Johnson sports a VERY bold Dolce & Gabbana outfit in Venice Soaks up the sun on boat trip with his wife Cookie
- Fans go wild for Richardson as she stares down opponents on home straight before taking gold for Team USA in 4x100m relay Formidable performance
- PGA Tour caddie runs 200m street race after mocking Noah Lyles... but what was his time? Entertained themselves during rain delay at a tournament
- Durant sparks fury as he labels basketball fans 'CLOWNS' in bizarre 5am Twitter tirade Team USA basketball team have been slammed
- USA basketball fans go wild for Kevin Durant's one-line answer about representing the US 'Slogan of the generation'
- Abandoning training after a nuclear storm and getting cigars ready: Inside Enzo Maresca's hectic first month at Chelsea KIERAN GILL
- Travis Kelce returns to Chiefs practice after 'comforting Taylor Swift over foiled terrorist attack' Police stopped a plot to attack Swift's concerts
- Paris Olympics fans go wild as Chinese star Luo Shifang SLEEPS her way to a gold medal Broke three Olympic records to take gold in the 59kg weightlifting
- Noah Lyles reveals he has COVID after needing to be wheeled off the track after third-place 200m finish But insists he has NO regrets
- Team USA serenade A'ja Wilson at Paris Olympics as the WNBA star celebrates 28th birthday Celebrates with personalized champagne
- Olympics commentator CORRECTED live on air after misgendering USA star Raven Saunders But viewers watching on are unimpressed
- Travis Kelce announces launch date of 'Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?' The Chiefs star gave fans a first look at his new show on Amazon Prime
- How Aaron Rodgers held an impromptu reunion with his father Ed at a golf tournament after NFL star's rift with his parents Jets star's family agony
- Lamecha Girma's condition 'revealed' after horrifying fall during steeplechase at Paris Olympics He was taken away on a stretcher
- Appalachian State football star smacks teammate with his own HELMET in wild brawl during practice Viral footage was shared on social media
- What Simone Biles showed 'pommel horse guy' Stephen Nedoroscik when Team USA stars crossed paths at Olympics 'Surreal'
- Falcons forced to cancel practice after Rondale Moore is rushed to hospital as teammates 'pray' for wide receiver Scary scenes
- OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to crowd Canadian pole vaulter cleared national record 4.85m to make podium
- Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker praises Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid for their support After his controversial commencement speech
- Michael Jordan enters fishing tournament in stunning $8million superyacht NBA legend puffs on a cigar at Maryland competition
- Travis Kelce 'upgrades his kitchen' for Taylor Swift with singer set to spend more time at his $6million mansion Often cook together
- Jeweler behind Simone Biles' GOAT necklace reveals fans will NEVER be able to buy their own - despite 'thousands' of requests Bold decision
- Jonathan Owens reveals his stance on Simone Biles going to 2028 Olympics in LA Amid his desire to have kids with the USA gymnastics legend
- Why Simone Biles broke down in tears after her final event of the 2024 Olympics The American gymnast now has 11 Olympic medals to her name
- Watch as Mariners invite kids from Seattle hospital to hand out signed baseball cards... to MLB stars Fans praise players for the gesture
- Gender row boxer Imane Khelif powers past Janjaem Suwannapheng to book place in Olympic final MIKE KEEGAN AT ROLAND GARROS
- Christian McCaffrey's comical blunder fuels uncertainty surrounding Brandon Aiyuk's 49ers future Slip of the tongue from the running back?
- Olympic Village food vendor breaks silence after swimming star claimed athletes found 'WORMS' in the food Hit back at British star Adam Peaty
- MyKayla Skinner begs taunting Simone Biles to call off cruel attacks Claims she's been subject to online bullying and death threats
- Luana Alonso's shock comments about Team USA resurface Amid claims the Paraguayan was kicked out the Olympic village in Paris
- Meet US Olympics superstar Gabby Thomas' boyfriend Spencer McManes He'll cheer her on as she goes for Paris 2024 gold on the track
- Conor McGregor launches shocking attack on Khabib Nurmagomedov and slams Donald Trump After former president's confession to Adin Ross
- Pat Mahomes Sr. celebrates six months' sobriety after recent arrests Marks it with bizarre Instagram post featuring baseball legend
- Serena Williams shames Paris restaurant for turning her and her kids away during 2024 Olympics The five-star hotel replied to tennis icon
- Allowing gender row boxers to compete is dangerously wrong, but the charlatans who exploit them for their cause are even worse OLIVER HOLT
- Olympic champion Armand Duplantis celebrates world record by kissing girlfriend and PUNCHING teammate Wild celebrations
- Simone Biles reveals the damage to her calf as she wears protective BOOT following painful end to Paris Olympics It was a difficult end to a golden Games
- Travis Kelce blames Taylor Swift after fan admits she 'literally almost died' after meeting the Chiefs star 'You just took my wife's breath away,' Kelce told
- Simone Biles endures brutal day at the Olympics as she injures herself Before taking silver on the floor following huge error on the beam
- Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam As teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
- Revealed: Real reason glamorous Olympic swimmer, 20, was kicked out of the athletes village After being accused of 'inappropriate conduct'
- Noah Lyles comments mocking the NBA resurface after USA star won 100m Olympic gold in dramatic photo finish And fans love it!
- Three brutal NFL brawls erupt between Detroit Lions and New York Giants As practice ahead of the 2024-25 season turns violent
- Gender row boxer Imane Khelif gives first sit-down interview since forcing female athlete to quit after 46 seconds Issues a defiant warning
- USA Olympic star reveals why he deliberately finished LAST in 110m hurdles as fans hail 'genius'' Finished five seconds behind the winner
- Simone Biles toasts Olympic glory with racy snaps alongside fellow Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles: 'Red, white, biles & chiles' Lots to celebrate
- Jon Rahm savaged by analyst Brandel Chamblee after Spanish golfer missed out on Olympic medal following late collapse Brutal verdict
- Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Manchester City star rounds off his pre-season vacation by landing a huge fish On a five-day family trip
- Controversial boxer Imane Khelif celebrates her latest Olympics win with a poignant Instagram post On the brink of an Olympic medal
- Steve McMichael enters Pro Football Hall of Fame in powerful scenes as the Bears star, ravaged by ALS, is joined by teammates Touching tribute
- Amazing Katie Ledecky video of her playing peekaboo with Michael Jordan as a baby resurfaces A baby GOAT meets NBA's ultimate star
- Ben Gay, former Cleveland Browns running back, dead Former NFL player lost his life in a tragic car accident in Colorado at the age of 44
- 2024 Olympics sailing medal race descends into chaos after USA rivals make baffling mistake in final stretch And yet somehow, they STILL won gold!
- Simone Biles draws star-studded crowd at vault finals including John Travolta, Andy Murray and Pharrell Track star Allyson Felix also among the crowd
- 'Pommel horse guy' Stephen Nedoroscik wins another bronze! Olympics fans go wild after Team USA's 'Clark Kent' secures second medal in Paris
- These Games are a triumph - in spite of Olympic chiefs! Superstars like Simone Biles provide protection from criticism RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
- Olympics fans laud Simone Biles for post-vault moment with rival After USA star admitted she 'doesn't want to compete with the Brazilian no more'
- Tommy Fleetwood moves within one shot of leaders Jon Rahm and defending Olympic champion Xander Schauffele in Olympics RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
- Simone Biles: Why I've been shaking with anxiety in the Olympic village USA's golden girl gets candid on life in France for the Paris Games
- Dodgers give update on Freddie Freeman after son Max, 3, diagnosed with rare nerve disease Heartbreaking news emerged this week
- Simone Biles' INCREDIBLE opening Houston Astros pitch from 2019 goes viral Is there anything that the USA gymnastics star cannot do?
- Travis Kelce is helping a Chiefs teammate deal with PTSD after 18-year-old was shot dead in alleged 2018 robbery Classy gesture
- Fans have ranked every sports stadium in the United States with California being among the WORST So where does YOUR team rank?
- Simone Biles breaks silence on criticism of husband Jonathan Owens for wearing her Olympic gold medal After fans blasted his 'odd' behavior
- Ryan Garcia brands Olympic boxing a 'joke' as he weighs in on Imane Khelif controversy Amid outrage over gender question marks
- Chinese badminton player proposes to his girlfriend after she wins gold at 2024 Paris Olympics After she took home top spot in mixed doubles
- Simone Biles reveals new Team USA nickname After the five-girl squad won more gymnastics gold at the Olympics earlier this week
- Riley Gaines slams Kamala Harris over Imane Khelif Olympic boxing controversy Reveals why backing VP is 'vote against your daughter's future'
- Dodgers star Freddie Freeman and wife Chelsea give heartbreaking update on son Max, 3, after he was rushed to hospital Shock news
- Simone Biles reveals reason behind wearing a GOAT necklace after winning ANOTHER Olympic gold' 'Haters hate it, so I love it even more'
- Angela Carini arrived at Paris Olympics to honor her late father... instead, her 46-second loss to Imane Khelif has sparked a gender row Debate is raging on
- Imane Khelif left rival thanking GOD for escaping horrific injuries in 2022 fight 'Biological male' now sparking huge Olympics gender row
- Imane Khelif row: NFL star SLAMS Pat McAfee's comments after boxer beat Italy's Angela Carini Not impressed with the ESPN analyst
- Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympics gold as USA icon prevails in gymnastics all-around event As teammate Suni Lee takes bronze
- American diver jokes about 'staring at the hot athletes' in hilarious TikTok from the Olympic Village After making slew of funny videos in Paris
- Angel Reese poses in a Chanel bikini during whirlwind tropical getaway Before rookie star returns to training with Chicago Sky
- Pornhub reveals HUGE spike in Olympics searches As fans go wild on the porn site after watching stunning athletes in action in Paris
- EXCLUSIVEBelichick's ex Linda Holliday living happily on Nantucket amid Jordon Hudson romance After moving into $4.8M home
- Fans claim Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are MARRIED after spotting new detail in Arrowhead suite Eagle-eyed fans are onto them!
- Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles pose in Team USA bath robes from Olympic village They enjoy a relaxing night after winning gold earlier in the week
- Olivia Dunne lives it up at Paris Olympics as she shares stunning pictures from France Livvy loves the Games judging by her latest social media post
- USA basketball star goes viral for injury treatment at Paris Olympics - but all is not as it seems! Cameras caught him in a bad way!
- Brazil trainer goes viral for stealing a chair meant for injured fencer Nathalie Moellhausen And she was competing with a TUMOR on her coccyx
- Simone Biles gets BLOCKED by MyKayla Skinner as their bitter Olympics gymnastics feud escalates Biles has crossed a line with Skinner
- Fans rip into Simone Biles' husband Jonathan Owens for 'odd' behavior after gymnast's Olympic win Was it wrong for him to wear her medal?
- Korbin Albert scores outrageous goal for the USWNT against Australia Embattled star has been criticized for anti-LGBTQ post