37 h. ago Ohio football coach Brian Smith vows to fight ‘wrongful’ firing and misconduct allegations

His tenure as Ohio's head coach ends one day short of a year

Sport

42 h. ago Which Premier League teams will be affected by the Africa Cup of Nations?

Six Sunderland players are off to the tournament but Chelsea, Arsenal and Aston Villa are not losing anyoneBy Opta AnalystThe Africa Cup of Nations begins on Sunday in Morocco. Thirty-two Premier League players have been selected to represent their national teams at the tournament but some clubs will be hit harder than others.Sunderland have enjoyed an excellent return to the Premier League, with their derby win over Newcastle on Sunday taking them to 26 points from 16 games. They have already picked up more points than the three promoted clubs did last season – Leicester (25), Ipswich (22) and Southampton (12). However, they will have some key absentees over the next month. Six Sunderland players will be with their national teams, representing nearly a fifth of all Premier League players at the tournament, and double the tally of any other club. Continue reading...

Politics

67 h. ago ‘They wanted me to leave’: Fernandes hits out at Manchester United directors

Midfielder has been subject of interest from Saudi Arabia‘Loyalty is no longer seen the way it used to be’Bruno Fernandes has claimed Manchester United directors “hurt” him by wanting to sell him and has criticised teammates “who don’t value the club” as he does.Fernandes has been the subject of transfer interest over the past two summers. In the more recent window Al-Hilal, a Saudi Arabian club, offered United £100m and the player a £700,000-a-week salary. Continue reading...

Events

69 h. ago Premier League club the worst hit by Afcon player departures in Europe

The Africa Cup of Nations is due to get underway on Sunday

Sport

3 d. ago Fans fight in brutal bar brawl in shocking video after Sunderland vs Newcastle derby

WARNING, DISTRESSING FOOTAGE: The wild brawl shows around 15 people punching and scrapping with chairs and tables thrown as women and children scream following Sunderland's victory over Newcastle

Sport

3 d. ago Rangers fight off Hibs as Rohl rise reaches new heights to propel unlikeliest of title bids – 5 talking points

The Light Blues moved up to third - their highest position under Danny Rohl - with a 1-0 win and cut the gap on Celtic in second

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3 d. ago Shocking footage of mass bar brawl emerges after Sunderland vs Newcastle derby

Tensions were high in the North East on Sunday, as Sunderland and Newcastle clashed in the first Tyne-Wear derby to be played in the Premier League for almost a decade

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4 d. ago Ruben Amorim responds to Manchester United criticism from Class of 92 pundits

Ruben Amorim has faced plenty of criticism as Man Utd manager from former players at the club but insists he doesn't have a problem with it.

Politics

4 d. ago The 1% Club player beats two competitors to win £96k jackpot – but would you have known the answer?

A 1% Club player has beaten two competitors to win the £96k jackpot - but would you have known the answer? The Rollover show is a spin-off of the Lee Mack-fronted quiz, where those who make it through to the one per cent question can play again the following day. During tonight's show, three players, Jack Kettle, Dominic...

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4 d. ago Ruben Amorim goes on rampage against Man Utd academy with three popular stars singled out

RUBEN AMORIM has gone on the attack against the Manchester United academy again. Amorim, who has copped flak for his reluctance to use the club’s academy players, suggested three graduates had been overpromoted. The United manager namechecked Toby Collyer, Harry Amass and Chido Obi as three talents whose promotions were premature. Midfielder Collyer made his...

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5 d. ago Four Man Utd players given 'special treatment' when club's infamous hierarchy was leaked

The reputation Manchester United created in the Premier League was one to be deeply feared

Sport

6 d. ago Arsenal XI vs Wolves: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Gunners could be missing nine players as leaders face bottom club at the Emirates

Politics

6 d. ago Celtic and Nancy look to navigate choppy waters in League Cup final

Pressure, and no shortage of it, sits on Celtic’s shoulders and St Mirren are unfavourable opponents at Hampden ParkIt is very easy to root for Wilfried Nancy. A likable, passionate individual whose career has taken him from unheralded player to the forefront of a club the size of Celtic should be worthy of high praise. It also feels only two games into the Frenchman’s tenure in Glasgow that he requires all the support he can get.Nancy will receive that backing from the stands. Whatever legitimate grievances Celtic’s fanbase has about the direction of their club and circumstance by which Nancy was coaxed from Columbus Crew, they are generally wise enough to give the man a chance. Which is not to say there were no howls of outcry when Nancy’s name was initially floated as a potential successor to Brendan Rodgers. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago The 1% Club player makes show history by winning £100k prize – but would you have known the answer?

A PLAYER on The 1% Club Rollover has made history by winning the show's £100K prize, after breezing through a final question that had everyone else scratching their heads. The Rollover show is a spin-off of the Lee Mack-fronted quiz, where those who make it through to the one per cent question can play again the...

Economics

8 d. ago Real Madrid show fight but another setback leaves Xabi Alonso’s future on knife

The hosts battled against Manchester City but a second successive home defeat pushes manager towards exitOn the night they were going to sack him, Xabi Alonso watched his team rise against their fate and perhaps his, but fall again. He listened to the fans whistle and the final whistle, embraced the man who had been his mentor and then, defeated for the second time in four days here, disappeared straight down the Bernabéu tunnel without looking back. Real Madrid had taken the game to Manchester City, going ahead first and chasing another comeback later. But in the end, in the words of Rodrygo, whose first goal in 33 games had given them hope, “it was not enough”.The question now is whether it will be enough to rescue the coach Rodrygo had run to embrace, a gesture of solidarity on the edge of the abyss. Late last Sunday night in one of the offices here, some in the club’s hierarchy had been determined to get rid of the coach who had presided over two wins in seven. The sentence was ...

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8 d. ago Arsenal player ratings vs Club Brugge: 9/10 steals the show in key victory

Arsenal kept their winning run in the Champions League going at the expense of Club Brugge as Mikel Arteta's injury-hit team bounced back to form

Sport

8 d. ago Arsenal player ratings vs Club Brugge: Noni Madueke electric as Gabriel Martinelli makes history

David Raya also impressed as Arsenal returned to winning ways on Wedensday night

Sport

8 d. ago The truth about Jamie Carragher and his 'challenging' relationship with Liverpool: The secret summit between him and the club and why Mo Salah isn't the only Reds player who dislikes him

Back in the days when Jamie Carragher was transitioning from footballer to pundit, he was given some advice from another sportsman in that space that he perhaps hasn't forgotten.

Society

8 d. ago Liverpool players will not try to influence Salah on his future, says Szoboszlai

‘It’s going to be the club’s and his decision,’ midfielder saysCurtis Jones insists squad firmly behind Arne SlotDominik Szoboszlai has said the Liverpool dressing room will have no influence over Mohamed Salah’s next move because only the player and the club can decide how their standoff ends.Salah missed Liverpool’s valuable Champions League win at Inter on Tuesday having been left out of Arne Slot’s squad in response to his highly critical interview at Leeds. The 33-year-old could also be absent when Liverpool host Brighton on Saturday. He is due to report for Africa Cup of Nations duty with Egypt on Monday. Continue reading...

Sport

9 d. ago Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta faces 'nightmare scenario' as Declan Rice misses training

Arsenal face a selection dilemma ahead of their Champions League clash with Club Brugge as Declan Rice misses training and key players risk suspension

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