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10 Greatest English Players in Premier League History Ranked by Shearer & Richards

Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney featured as Alan Shearer and Micah Richards ranked the best English players in Premier League history.

Premier League clubs set for fixture chaos next season as new Champions League format comes into effect

The new Champions League format will see teams play at least two extra European games before progressing to the knockout stage

Hull FC challenged to show 'progression' as Leeds Rhinos tipped for victory

Hull FC host Leeds Rhinos this Sunday afternoon.

Jack Draper finds positives despite humbling by Hurkacz at Madrid Open

For most of this season, when Jack Draper has faced off against elite opponents, those matches have played out as long, tight battles. Even when the 22-year-old has lost, he has usually offered a full demonstration of his talent. Draper’s time at the Madrid Open this year, however, ended with unusual haste on Friday as his poor serving was punished by a spectacular Hubert Hurkacz, the eighth seed, who rolled through to reach the third round with...

Instant Grades and Reaction to the 2024 NFL Draft First Round

Today's rugby news as Alun Wyn Jones honours Welsh rugby chief and ex-Cardiff coach lands Italy job

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

Tiernan Lynch: Strength of league helped fuel Larne's title fire

Champions-elect had to dig deep to turn around early deficit as they close in on back-to-back titles

Saracens edge Bath Rugby in gritty battle of the play-off contenders

Bath Rugby were beaten 15-12 at home by Saracens in Round 16 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership

The Premier League's 10 Best Playmakers in 2023/24 Based on Stats

The best playmakers in the Premier League this year have been revealed with Mohamed Salah and Bruno Fernandes making the list

Ulster topple Benetton in thriller to remain in play-off shake-up

John Cooney was excellent once again, but a late try conceded gave Ulster’s Italian rivals two losing bonus points.

Is Aston Villa v Chelsea on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch online today

Is Aston Villa v Chelsea on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch online today - Everything you need to know as Aston Villa host Chelsea in the Premier League

Premier League prize money: How much each team earns from their final position

The title winners will bag a huge amount.

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke explains QPR rout and Patrick Bamford absence

Daniel Farke blamed Leeds United's failure to do the basics right in the first 20 minutes in a humbling 4-0 defeat at QPR but he isn't giving up on the automatic play-off race yet.

Swindon Wildcats coach Aaron Nell says adversity has made team much stronger

SWINDON WILDCATS’ coach Aaron Nell believes the adversity faced by his team this season has only made them stronger - putting them in a good place for their NIHL National play-off semi-final against Leeds Knights.

The winners and losers of Nico Hulkenberg’s confirmed move to Audi

Another driver is locked down for F1 2025 and 2026, but what will be the knock-on effect?

Top 3 Everton Players To Select For FPL Gameweek 35

Everton hosts Brentford at Goodison Park for FPL Gameweek 35 of the Fantasy Premier League. Last Word on Football brings you three players from the Toffees that should be in consideration for your team.

Ivan Rakitic explains why Lionel Messi was 'sometimes not the best captain' at Barcelona during glittering Camp Nou career

Ivan Rakitic has explained why Argentine legend Lionel Messi wasn't the perfect captain at Barcelona.

Sheffield Wednesday v West Bromwich Albion: Togetherness is Owls' big strength in Championship relegation battle

If there is one adjective Sheffield Wednesday probably do not want it is "united", but it could save their Championship skin this season.

Ben Duckett hits unbeaten 197 as England trio flex batting muscles

It was a good day for the England Test batting line up with Ben Duckett on the cusp of a double century for Nottinghamshire and runs for Harry Brook and Joe Root as the bat continued to dominate in county cricket. Duckett was 197 not out at the close against Warwickshire, three runs short of the 8th double century of the season before the end of Ap...

Premier League director confirms 'door ajar' for top-flight games to be played abroad

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has delivered his take on the idea of matches being moved to the United States - 16 years since backlash over the initial plans

Hearts aiming for their highest top-flight points total since securing a Champions League qualifying place

The Tynecastle side have set a specific number they want to reach this season

Fakenham writer’s memories of the Olympic Games

The coincidence is beyond me but our three sons were all born in Olympic years - Moscow, 1980, Los Angeles 1984 and Barcelona 1992. As we approach this summer's Games in Paris I was reminded of this incidental fact. My personal active link with this sporting jamboree was in 1968 when I hitched down from Los Angeles to cross the border into Mexico a...

Rory McIlroy drawing confidence from Shane Lowry 'wonderful short game' in New Orleans

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry extended a strong start at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans tournament to 36 holes and a tied clubhouse lead following yesterday’s team event.

Steven Naismith names Hearts masterplan to help Gordon AND Clark seal Euro 2024 spots

The Tynecastle duo are both fighting for a spot in Steve Clarke's squad this summer.

Newsboy's ITV selections for Sandown, Leicester and Haydock, plus tips from Saturday's other UK meetings

Newsboy believes Le Milos can land the bet365 Gold Cup, the final big handicap chase of the season, for Dan Skelton and he also expects Nicky Henderson's Jonbon to repeat last year's win in the Celebration Chase at the expense of Willie Mullins' hotpot El Fabiolo

Tottenham vs Arsenal: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Tottenham vs Arsenal: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds - Huge north London derby to have impact on title race

Newcastle United v Sheffield United: The midweek scouting mission which gave Chris Wilder fresh hope

IT IS the job of a football manager to search every cloud for a silver lining.

Cardiff City boss's expectations for Middlesbrough game could set up for an exciting clash

Erol Bulut previews Cardiff City's clash with Middlesbrough

Rangers and Celtic weigh up loan futures as St Johnstone man reflects on Dundee United spell

Here's a round up of the latest transfer news across the Scottish Premiership concerning Hearts and Hibs league rivals

Tyrone will ask different questions of Donegal, just not enough of them

Donegal had one hundred and eighty-two days to prepare for Derry. They’ll have had seven full days for Tyrone.

Aston Villa vs Chelsea predicted line-ups as Unai Emery handed key boost

Latest Chelsea news and gossip as Mauricio Pochettino and Co. prepare to face Aston Villa in the Premier League clash at Villa Park this weekend

MotoGP Spanish GP: Marc Marquez grabs first Ducati pole in damp qualifying

Gresini’s Marc Marquez has taken a first Ducati MotoGP pole after topping a damp Spanish Grand Prix qualifying from VR46’s Marco Bezzecchi.

Tonight's rugby news as four Wales internationals say emotional goodbye and Welsh captain back

Dewi Lake is back in the matchday squad as the Ospreys look to keep up their perfect record against South African opposition this season

Erik ten Hag: Marcus Rashford abuse is wrong but he must accept share of blame for failings

Erik ten Hag has told Marcus Rashford he must take his share of the blame for Manchester United’s struggles despite offering the striker his full backing in the face of “months of abuse”. Rashford posted on social media in the early hours on Friday to condemn the “abuse” he says he has been subjected to “for months” and declare: “Enough is enough”....

More Lance Stroll commitment questions raised after ‘rookie errors’ in F1

"Does he want to stay? I honestly don't know the answer to that..."

Ranking the chances of the Champions League 29 signing Bruno Guimaraes

Bruno Guimaraes wants out and Man City surely won't let Arsenal win another midfielder battle. We've ranked all 29 Champions League clubs by their chances of signing the Newcastle wantaway.

Buckie Thistle threaten Scottish FA with arbitration over exclusion from pyramid play-offs

Highland League champions "stunned and devastated" by licence denial

Championship promotion permutations: Who can seal top-flight status and who can qualify for play-offs

Championship promotion permutations: Who can seal top-flight status and who can qualify for play-offs - Leeds lose at QPR as pressure rises

Farewell Charlie Hurley - a true Sunderland legend whose legacy will endure

Phil Smith pays tribute to Sunderland legend Charlie Hurley after his death this week

Dundee United officially champions as Premiership return rubber-stamped with draw at Airdrie

Goalkeeper heroics secures point that clinches Championship title for United

The best 15 rugby players in Wales' top domestic league have been named

There have been some fine individual performances in the Indigo Premiership this season

Wales international now getting rave reviews as a coach

Mark Jones' reputation in the game has continued to grow after a marked impact on the Ospreys this season

Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings v QPR with one 2/10, two 3s and seven 4s, sole 8

Leeds United fell to their heaviest defeat of the season as Friday night’s clash at QPR ended in a 4-0 drubbing – so how did we ‘rate’ the performances?

QPR 4-0 Leeds United highlights: Whites' automatic promotion bid derailed at Loftus Road as Leicester go up

Leeds United visit Queens Park Rangers tonight in what Daniel Farke hopes will be the club’s penultimate fixture of the 2023/24 season.

IndyCar leadership addresses Penske DQs, clarifies timeline

The leadership of the IndyCar Series addressed the media on Friday afternoon to discuss the disciplinary actions put down on Team Penske and changes moving forward.

David Healy and Jim Magilton applaud youth development work in Northern Ireland that continues to produce gems like Linfield ace Braiden Graham

David Healy and Jim Magilton have both applauded the superb youth development work within Northern Ireland which continues to help produce talented stars like Linfield sensation Braiden Graham.

West Ham: David Moyes explains what must happen for him to remain as manager

West Ham: David Moyes explains what must happen for him to remain as manager - The Hammers are already exploring successors

Ange Postecoglou gives Mikey Moore insight after Tottenham wonderkid's first-team training call

Tottenham youngster Mikey Moore has had the chance to train with Ange Postecoglou's first team at Hotspur Way after making a real name for himself at the club

Howard Wilkinson retires after lifetime in football as Leeds legend and England visionary

His managerial career began with throwing pebbles from the roof of Notts County's main stand, but Howard Wilkinson became a rock in English football's era of change

Monaco E-Prix: Pole for Wehrlein after Jaguar errors

Pascal Wehrlein claimed his third pole position of the season ahead of the Monaco E-Prix, beating Stoffel Vandoorne in the final qualifying duel.