“Athletes across all sports have been discussing this for a long time, but it hasn’t really changed. Hopefully something can get done soon.” Asked for his view – as both an ex-player and father-of-four – about what could be done to eradicate toxic abuse, Murray said: “If I’m being honest I don’t know. Me and...
Celtic have paid tribute to Lisbon Lion John Clark, who has died at the age of 84. In more than 300 games for the club, Clark won several major honours, including four league titles. However, his greatest achievement came in 1967, when Celtic defeated Inter Milan in Lisbon to become the first British team to...
Emma Saunders Culture reporter Getty Images Kim Woodburn, who has died at the age of 83, found fame relatively late in life alongside co-star Aggie McKenzie in Channel 4 show How Clean is Your House. But when the show ended in 2009 following a six-year run, it was just the start for the acerbic star,...
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min says sacked manager Ange Postecoglou is a “legend” who has “changed the trajectory of this club”. Postecoglou, 59, was sacked on Friday just over two weeks after ending the club’s 17-year wait for silverware with victory in the Europa League final. Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League after losing 22...
Michael Bristow Asia-Pacific editor Getty Images Former baseball player Shigeo Nagashima, who was once one of Japan’s most famous sports stars, has died aged 89. He died of pneumonia at a hospital in Tokyo, according to a statement released by his former team the Yomiuri Giants. Nicknamed Mr Giants, Nagashima won nine straight titles with...
Although Modric has been playing less than he has done for most of his Real Madrid career, he is the kind of player that can affect things because he becomes a magnet for the team. He may have felt he was being useful at some points, but football is heading in a different direction now...
Manny Pacquiao has announced his return to the ring aged 46 and almost four years after his last fight. The Filipino says he will face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on 19 July in Las Vegas. Pacquiao is now aiming to become boxing’s oldest welterweight world champion. “I’m back,” Pacquiao said on social media. “Let’s...
Cristiano’s Ronaldo’s eldest son has been called up to the Portugal Under-15s squad for the first time. The 14-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia with his father, who signed for the Pro League club in December 2022. Portugal great Ronaldo, 40, posted a picture on social media of his son’s name...
This is the moment Jamaica’s sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce completely demolished other parents in a race at her son’s school sports day. The three-time Olympic champion, who is the third-fastest woman in history, competed against other parents at her son’s school on Wednesday. “They haven’t banned me yet so I’m at the line,” she posted...
It is not known how much Modric has invested in Swansea or what stake he has received – and that may never become clear if he simply adds to the US group that currently has a 77.4% share. However, what the iconic Modric brings is worth more than just cash, with Swansea keen to capitalise...
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona says the club is being destroyed under the co-ownership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe’s Ineos Group bought a 27.7% stake in United in February 2024 worth about £1.25bn ($1.6bn). The Glazer family, who have owned the 20-time English champions since 2005, retain a majority stake but Ineos have taken control...
Dean Lewington, MK Dons’ record appearance holder, is to stop playing for the club at the end of the season. The left-back has made 915 appearances for the club over 22 years, breaking John Trollope’s 40-year record for the most league appearances for a single club in the EFL in 2023. The 40-year-old, son of...
Hull FC have appointed Gareth Ellis as director of rugby and wellbeing. The 43-year-old former Black and Whites captain returned to the club in a wellbeing and welfare role last April after a brief spell with charity Rugby League Cares. “Hull FC means a great deal to me, and I’m honoured to take on this...
Leeds Rhinos winger Ryan Hall has said he is “not bothered” about the achievement of reaching 500 career appearances in Saturday’s home game against Wigan. The 37-year-old, who made his debut for the Rhinos in May 2007, is the record try-scorer in Super League with 256. He won six Grand Finals, one World Club Challenge...
Robertson’s fourth international goal came in stoppage-time against Poland in November, earning a 2-1 victory in Warsaw to clinch third place in Nations League Group A1. Now Scotland must prevail against Greece to remain in the tournament’s top tier. According to the captain, the team made “huge strides” in their debut Group A campaign, amassing...