Sport

895
Andrea Medina suffers serious head injury in Atletico Madrid’s Champions League tie
Andrea Medina suffered a ’traumatic brain injury’ during the Atletico Madrid Champions League game against Juventus.
727
Premier League clubs partner with firms flagged by regulators amid rise of “gambling-adjacent” sponsors
Gambling-adjacent companies have deals with more than a third of teams in Europe’s top five leagues this season, exclusive analysis finds.
973
Beckham receives knighthood at Windsor Castle
The football star, 50, is being honoured for his services to sport and charity.
665
Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups charged in Mafia-linked illegal poker scheme
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups is among those charged in an illegal poker operation tied to the Mafia, while Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is among several people charged in a separate but related illegal gambling case, authorities announced on Thursday.
800
Haider Ali placed under immediate suspension by PCB after arrest in the UK
Pakistan batter Haider Ali is involved in a criminal investigation in England. It has been revealed that the player was arrested in connection with an alleged case of sexual molestation.
861
Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29
A chess grandmaster has died unexpectedly at the age of 29.
834
Harley Pearce, son of former England footballer Stuart Pearce, dies in tractor crash
The 21-year-old son of former England player Stuart Pearce has been killed in a tractor crash.
866
Former NFL star Doug Martin dies aged 36 after medical emergency in police custody
Former NFL star Doug Martin, a running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders, has died at the age of 36, reportedly after suffering a medical emergency while in police custody.
692
Nottingham Forest dismiss manager Ange Postecoglou after 40 days in charge
The decision followed Forest’s 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday, leaving the Australian departing the midlands club after just 40 days and without a single win to his name.
857
Ricky Hatton’s death inquest reveals former boxing champion likely died by hanging
An inquest into the death of former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton has revealed he most likely died by hanging at his home on September 14, PA Media reported.
635
Parents Joanne Bedford and Mark Twigg jailed after son Daniel, 3, killed by dogs at Rochdale farm
Daniel Twigg, 3, died after being attacked at a farm in Rochdale back in May 2022.
583
Conor McGregor handed 18-month drugs ban after missing three tests
Conor McGregor has been handed an 18-month ban after missing three drug tests in 2024 – but will still be eligible to fight at the White House event next summer.
770
Scottish footballer Niall Geany jailed for nearly four years for raping a woman in her home
A Scottish footballer who raped a good Samaritan in her own home has been jailed for three years and nine months today.
693
American basketball star Jarred Shaw faces possible death sentence in Indonesia after arrest over cannabis gummies
When Jarred Shaw, an American basketball player in Indonesia, stepped down to the lobby in his flat complex earlier this year to collect a package containing illegally imported cannabis gummies, he thought that the medicine to ease his Crohn’s disease had arrived.
876
Red Roses reign supreme: England crush Canada to claim World Cup glory
Ellie Kildunne dazzles as England lift the trophy before record-breaking crowd in landmark moment for women’s rugby
745
Chichester City confirm tragic death of young forward Billy Vigar
An ex-Arsenal star has died following a serious brain injury.
715
Man United legend reveals years of drinking until collapse:“I’d be dead without my wife Coleen”
England and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has revealed he would be dead if not for his wife, Coleen.
928
Manchester United suffer worst start in decades as pressure grows on Amorim
Under-fire Ruben Amorim said ‘not even the Pope’ could make him change his philosophy as Manchester United struggle to turn their fortunes around.
592
Mudryk hires lawyers to save £89 million Chelsea transfer after positive test
Shakhtar Donetsk officials have refuted reports that they plan to sue the Ukrainian Football Federation (UAF) for potential lost earnings following Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk’s positive drug test.
633
Ricky Hatton’s family mourns beloved son and champion
Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde on Sunday morning. The death is not being treated as suspicious by police.
666
Former world champion Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton dies aged 46
World boxing champion Ricky ’The Hitman’ Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester.
809
Former Premier League referee David Coote charged with making indecent images of a child
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with making an indecent image of a child.
1007
Manchester United owner Ratcliffe pulls £3bn from UK, moves Ineos investment to US
Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he will no longer be investing money into Britain through his energy empire because of Labour’s tax raid on North Sea oil and gas production.
836
England effortlessly defeats Andorra with a routine victory at Villa Park
It was nothing more than a contractual obligation fulfilled. There was little to see here at Villa Park.
694
Viral outrage after Phillies fan sparks scene, snatches home run souvenir from child
Curveball alert. An angry Phillies fan sparked outrage after she was captured bullying a father into handing over a home run ball that he had given to his young son, who was celebrating his birthday.