25 h. ago Manchester United reach Women’s FA Cup final after Bizet and Clinton sink City

It would be wrong to suggest there has been a seismic shift in momentum in Manchester, but United’s 2-0 defeat of a beleaguered City to set up an FA Cup final against Chelsea showed a maturity and composure that has sometimes proved elusive in the fixture.City bowed out of the tournament with, ultimately, a whimper, their last hope of a trophy over within 22 minutes but written off by many before a ball was kicked at a windswept Academy stadium. Nick Cushing’s squad has been torn apart by injuries, their squad so threadbare that just four outfield players were named on the bench, including 17-year-old Sacha Lewis, who joined Derby on a dual registration in January to get playing minutes in the National League Northern Premier Division. Continue reading...

Sport

52 h. ago Scotland stars and Rangers duo win league without kicking ball

Birmingham crowned League One winners - and they could have glory at Wembley a day later

Politics

60 h. ago Mikel Arteta makes feelings clear on Declan Rice 'ignoring' Arsenal set

Declan Rice scored a pair of stunning free-kicks against Real Madrid after ignoring instructions to cross the ball and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has praised his decision

Sport

3 d. ago Footballers who had richest upbringings including Chelsea star who lived in 60

Many footballers rise from humble beginnings to achieve greatness - but there are also players who were wealthy before they ever kicked a ball professionally

Sport

2 w. ago Man City can earn £30m this summer without kicking a ball as £97m prize fund confirmed

Manchester City are due to pocket tens of millions from the FIFA Club World Cup - with a possible £97m available if they win the competition in the USA

Economics

2 w. ago Joey Barton appears at court as he faces verdict over claims he 'kicked his wife in the head' while they children slept upstairs during drunken row

Joey Barton, 42, arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court today where he will receive a verdict over charges he kicked his wife in the head, leaving her with a 'golf ball sized' lump.

Society

4 w. ago After ‘kick’ controversy, Nick Ball is ready to meet the best fighter in the world

The Liverpudlian emerged from a scrappy, ugly fight with TJ Doheny, in which he escaped punishment after kicking out at his opponent, to stand in line to face Japan’s legendary four-weight world champion Naoya Inoue

Politics

4 w. ago Watch controversial moment British world champion Nick Ball KICKS his opponent

With the WBA world featherweight title at stake, the fighters concluded the first five minutes with a controversial illegal kick, which saw the Irishman fall to the ground in pain.

Politics

last month Forgotten Celtic man considers transfer options after shock international recall

The winger hasn't kicked a ball for Celtic since December 2023 and could cut ties after only two appearances

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