Bristol prop Max Lahiff and back row Ben Grondona have signed new contract extensions to stay at the Premiership club. Lahiff has made 104 appearances for the club since joining in 2019 from West Country neighbours Bath. The 35-year-old, who can operate on both sides of the scrum, has scored two tries in 15 matches...
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka could be named in the squad to face Fulham in the Premier League next week. The 23-year-old has been out since December after sustaining a hamstring tear in the win at Crystal Palace which needed surgery. Saka’s recovery schedule has gone according to plan and he is now back in full...
West Ham have been charged by the Football Association over alleged homophobic chanting by their fans during last month’s 2-1 loss at Chelsea. The FA said the Hammers were being charged with misconduct in relation to crowd control. It alleged “the club failed to ensure its spectactors2” and “did not behave in an improper, offensive,...
Dundee midfielder Lyall Cameron may miss out against future employers Rangers on Saturday evening, Dens Park manager Tony Docherty has revealed. Cameron, 22, has signed a pre-contract to move to Ibrox this summer and has scored 10 goals in 36 games for the Dark Blues so far this season. “Lyall picked up a wee injury...
Interim manager Barry Ferguson suggests Rangers have been guilty of being “too nice” this season as he targets three points away to Dundee on Saturday. Read article in full at source...
Vitality Stadium, 16:30 BST 10th in Premier League v 5th in Premier League Gap = 5 Last major trophy? Bournemouth: never. City: 2024 Premier League Best FA Cup run? Bournemouth: quarter-finals 1957 & 2021. City: winners x7 between 1904 & 2023 This is such a difficult tie to call. Bournemouth were the team who started...
The Kenya Football Federation (FKF) has launched an investigation into allegations that goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has been involved in match manipulation. The 37-year-old, who plays for Kenyan Premier League club Kakamega Homeboyz, has won over 30 international caps. His most recent appearance for the Harambee Stars came in October last year, in a qualifier for...
Earlier this week, Rangers announced they are “in the process of issuing lifetime bans” to those responsible for a banner that has led to a suspended closure of the Copland Stand from Uefa. A repeat incident within two years would mean the 8,000-seater stand would be shut for one European home fixture. Rangers were also...
“It’s a huge honour to become Yorkshire captain,” Bairstow told BBC Sport. “It’s something as a young boy you dream about. It’s something you want to do, no matter if it’s the first few years of your career or the last few years of your career. “To be asked to do that with the group...
Former Australia bowler Peter Siddle reflects on his career and we discuss the Gabba. Read article in full at source...
St Helens can build consistency as the season draws on if they can keep finding measures to improve their game, head coach Paul Wellens said. Having won their first four games of the season – including a record 82-0 thrashing of Salford Red Devils – Saints have lost two of their past three games. Wellens’...
Salford Red Devils’ squad will always be consistent in their attitude no matter the club’s situation off the field, head coach Paul Rowley has said. The club have twice been placed under a sustainability cap by the RFL over financial troubles, with delays in funds being transferred by the investment group buying the Red Devils...
For years, gamers around the world have racked up goals with Cristiano Ronaldo in their favourite football video game franchises, celebrating with his iconic “siu” on virtual pitches. But now, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is stepping into a very different kind of battle. Instead of weaving past defenders and smashing in free-kicks, players can...
Warwickshire have been hit by a pre-season injury issue that will delay main overseas signing Tom Latham’s arrival at Edgbaston. Wicketkeeper Latham, 32, has suffered a broken finger while practising in the nets with his domestic club side Canterbury before this week’s Plunket Shield game in Wellington. The New Zealand Test captain was, in any...
Officials lobbying for golf to include a mixed competition at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are “optimistic” the proposal will be accepted by the International Olympic Committee. A meeting on Monday will hear golf’s submission to include a two-day mixed event, which would be staged between the men’s and women’s individual tournaments. Golf’s return to...