Kazakhstan winger Islam Chesnokov, 25, is set to join Hearts on a pre-contract agreement, with documents ready to be processed within the next month. (Edinburgh Evening News), external Celtic have raised concerns with the SPFL over ticket arrangements for their potential title-sealing trip to Dundee United next weekend. Upper tier seats for away fans in...
Wade previously scored 82 tries in seven seasons with Wasps before joining the Buffalo Bills as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway in 2019. He scored a 65-yard touchdown on his debut for the Bills during pre-season, but never made a regular-season appearance. He returned to rugby union in 2022 with a move to...
It is quite odd for a player to have a breakthrough season aged 30, but that is exactly what is happening with Murphy, who did not start more than 17 matches until this campaign. Boyhood Toon fan Murphy joined the club from Norwich in 2017. For seven years he was on the fringes of the...
Sunderland paid tribute, external to Fairweather, saying he was “a beloved character behind the scenes at the Academy of Light” and said he died on Monday night, surrounded by family. Sporting director Kristjaan Speakman said: “Carlton’s personality and charisma was unique. He worked across all aspects of our club and the reason he’s so highly...
Ex-Premier League striker Dion Dublin speaks with winger Anthony Elanga to discuss Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo and how he has got them “chasing greatness” this season. Watch Football Focus on Saturdays at 12:00 BST on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app. Get all the latest Nottingham Forest news...
While financial matters will inevitably be a factor in discussions, Nwaneri’s continued growth within manager Mikel Arteta’s set-up will also be a strong consideration. Nwaneri has made 31 appearances for the Gunners so far this season, getting his opportunities amid a string of injuries suffered by senior attacking players. The likes of Bukayo Saka, Kai...
Brighton have agreed a deal worth £10m to sign Sunderland winger Tom Watson this summer. The 18-year-old has scored two goals in 17 appearances for the Black Cats since making his senior debut in April 2023. Watson has agreed a four-year deal with the Premier League side, starting from when the summer transfer window opens...
France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey has been named player of the tournament for the 2025 Six Nations in recognition of his record-breaking campaign. The 21-year-old scored eight tries – a record in a single championship – as France lifted the title for a 19th time. Bielle-Biarrey saw off competition from England back Tommy Freeman, Scotland full-back...
“Tyler has uniqueness. In a world and industry which is becoming more commercialised, over sanitised, robotic, structured and predictable, Tyler’s greatest strength is the opposite to all of that.” That’s quite the sell for Southampton’s 19-year-old midfield star Tyler Dibling, especially given his basic Premier League career numbers amount to 25 appearances, 1540 minutes played,...
Betis have lost only two of their 12 games since Antony’s arrival, and Sunday’s derby win over Sevilla was their sixth in a row in La Liga. Betis are sixth in the table, with the top four qualifying for the Champions League. Antony joined United from Ajax for £81m in 2022, their second most expensive...
Callum Hudson-Odoi feels he is almost back at the beginning of his career. The winger’s mindset now, as then, is going into every game feeling he can score or assist, being part of the conversation around the England senior team, and once again trying to impress Thomas Tuchel. Now 24, the three-cap England international has...
Wales winger Lisa Neumann has extended her contract at Harlequins for the 2025-26 Premiership Women’s Rugby campaign. The 31-year-old has scored six tries in 22 appearances since moving to the London club just over a year ago. Neumann has played 41 times for Wales and started their 24-21 Six Nations loss to Scotland in Edinburgh...
Warrington Wolves winger Josh Lynch has been banned for 16 months for use of a prohibited substance. The 21-year-old was tested by UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) in December 2023 during a training session with the sample returning a ‘adverse analytical finding’ (AAF) for the growth hormone ibutamoren, which is prohibited in sport. Lynch has been out...
St Helens winger Kyle Feldt faces up to three months out to undergo surgery on a hand injury. The Australian, who joined Saints from North Queensland Cowboys ahead of this season, has scored four tries in five appearances. Scans on his hand revealed that he had ruptured a ligament with head coach Paul Wellens deciding...
