New frontrunner to sign Mason Greenwood emerges with Man Utd demanding £40m

[ Juventus are the new frontrunners to sign Mason Greenwood, but the prospect of the exiled forward still being a Manchester United player next season remains a firm and controversial possibility. Atletico Madrid have been monitoring Greenwood’s progress on loan at Getafe since he arrived in Spain, but i understands a “number of clubs” from … Read more

England rugby star Billy Vunipola ‘tasered’ during Spanish bar arrest

[ England rugby star Billy Vunipola was “tasered twice” and arrested by police following a late-night incident at a bar in Mallorca. Local reports said it took eight officers to apprehend the Saracens forward after he allegedly threatened staff and customers with bottles and chairs at the Epic bar in the island’s capital, Palma. Vunipola, … Read more

Why the fitness experts don’t waste their money on electrolytes

[ Judging by the success of the £45 Stanley Cup and the ubiquity of those giant water bottles, there’s a real preoccupation with staying hydrated right now. But sometimes, plain old water just won’t cut it: if you’re a thirsty gym-going Gen Z, you’ve probably come across adverts for electrolytes in your social media feeds. … Read more

Liverpool have found the man who can reignite their title challenge

[ Fulham 1-3 Liverpool (Castagne 45+2′; Alexander-Arnold 32′, Gravenberch 53′, Jota 72′) CRAVEN COTTAGE — Trent Alexander-Arnold is closing in on a bit of Liverpool history. His goal against Fulham was his sixth direct free-kick in the league for the club, meaning he is just one behind Steven Gerrard and Jamie Redknapp in the Reds’ … Read more

Man City’s ‘influencers’ on the rise as media becomes football’s new battleground

[ Pep Guardiola might only be able to field 11 players on the pitch but Manchester City’s team of executive producers, producer/directors and content creators now amounts to 85. That is a bigger headcount than in many newsrooms and TV production companies. It is emblematic of the big picture in elite team sport, where audiences … Read more

Burnley boost Premier League survival hopes as Luton lose ground

[ Burnley’s chances of Premier League survival have taken a huge boost as they thrashed bottom side Sheffield United 4-1 at Bramall Lane. Meanwhile, Luton were eviscerated 5-1 by a clinical Brentford side as the Hatters missed a massive opportunity to temporarily escape the relegation zone. This weekend may well be the season’s most imporant … Read more

How Liverpool are using AI to take even better corners

[ When Trent Alexander-Arnold noticed the entire Barcelona defence had switched off, darted to the corner and quickly swept in a delivery that Divock Origi converted, it went down in football folklore. In one fleeting moment, it completed one of the greatest Champions League comebacks, one of the great corner-kick assists, one of the most … Read more

Three possible outcomes of Forest’s FFP appeal – and an expert’s prediction

[ Nottingham Forest’s appeal against their four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) is set to begin on Monday 22 April. The club are reportedly still hopeful for a reduction in their punishment, which would have a massive impact on their hopes of Premier League survival. Everton appealed against their … Read more

The surprisingly simple exercises with big health benefits

[ Is your body a temple or does it resemble a dilapidated shed that’s been subject to repeat vandalism? While we all know how important it is to take regular exercise, whether that’s a daily stroll to the corner shop, or training for a 10K run, finding the time, energy and inclination to do so … Read more