The latest saga in the endless hyping of a bout that should not be happening unfolded in a pantomime atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday evening when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn held their final press conference. Eubank Jr would not allow Eddie Hearn, Benn’s promoter, to talk as he constantly interrupted … Read more
Bury break a record Six years after Bury were expelled from the league, last weekend they smashed a North West Counties league record by attracting a crowd of 8,719 to Gigg Lane as they sealed the first promotion since they were reborn by thrashing Burscough 4-0, a 15th successive victory. A measure of this achievement: … Read more
It’s hard to know what was more impressive today at the MCG – Private Hettie Adams’ rendition of the New Zealand national anthem, or Collingwood’s Big Five. Pte Adams is flown in every Anzac Day and she never fails to stir the pulse. Collingwood’s Big Five are just as reliable. Yes, Collingwood have some excellent … Read more
Newcastle’s manager, Eddie Howe, said he was “not 100%” but was “delighted” to be back as he made his return to work after his recovery from pneumonia. The club announced on Thursday that the 47-year-old, who was admitted to hospital on 11 April after feeling unwell for several days, was back at the training ground. … Read more
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Josh Hull interview Ali talks to Leicestershire’s big beast: Share How well do Somerset travel? Let’s just say that they haven’t won at The Oval since 1995 and haven’t won an away game in two years. Share Limping Durham have been … Read more
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Slot revealed the Liverpool team watched Arsenal’s midweek draw with Crystal Palace all together. Those dropped points by the Gunners have given the Reds the chance to lift the title this weekend with four games to spare. It was different. Normally … Read more
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The first pick of the 2025 NFL draft went much as expected as the Tennessee Titans selected the talented Miami quarterback Cam Ward No 1 overall. It was at No 2 – and who wasn’t picked later – where things got a little more interesting on Thursday night in Green Bay. Jacksonville, who had been … Read more
1 George can be the difference for Chelsea Tyrique George has caught the eye since breaking into Chelsea’s first team. A homegrown talent, the 19-year-old winger has done well in his Conference League outings and is in contention for his first start in the league when Enzo Maresca’s side host Everton in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off. … Read more
Beau will be here shortly. In the meantime, here’s who our panel of writers think should be the No 1 overall NFL draft pick tonight: Travis Hunter, CB/WR. Any team picking No 1 overall needs a quarterback. And Cam Ward is the top quarterback prospect in the class. But the No 1 pick should be … Read more