Ilkay Gundogan reveals he called former team-mate Fernandinho for ‘advice’ on his role as captain

Ilkay Gundogan reveals he called former Man City team-mate Fernandinho for ‘advice’ on his new role as captain… as he insists the club’s ‘big characters’ in the dressing room are ‘stepping up’ following Brazilian’s departure Ilkay Gundogan has spoken to Fernandinho about his new role as City captain The German midfielder inherited the armband after … Read more

Pittsburgh Steelers handed boost as linebacker T.J. Watt ‘does not require surgery’ for pectoral

Pittsburgh Steelers are handed injury boost as linebacker T.J. Watt ‘does not require surgery and could be back in six weeks’ despite walking off with a torn pectoral against the Cincinnati Bengals T.J. Watt left Steelers’ win on Sunday in the fourth quarter with a torn pectoral Scans on Monday confirmed the 27-year-old would be … Read more

Manly NRL coach Des Hasler ‘could quit effective immediately’ as club politics continue to fester

Under-fire Manly coach Des Hasler ‘could quit effective IMMEDIATELY’ as club denies offering him a one-year contract lifeline Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler may quit club immediately if not given a new deal Hasler, 61, is seeking a contract extension until 2024, club so far won’t budge Situation has potential to see Hasler move on, … Read more

Russell Wilson suffers nightmare return to Seattle as the Broncos lose 17-16 in embarrassing opener

Geno Smith and the Seahawks ruin Russell Wilson’s Broncos debut as the quarterback suffers nail-biting 17-16 defeat to his former side in revenge game return to Lumen Field in Week 1 Brandon McManus missed a 64-yard go-ahead FG with 20 seconds remaining Broncos HC Nathaniel Hackett decided to pull Russell Wilson and the offense on … Read more

Orlando City beats second-division Sacramento Republic to win US Open Cup and lift its first trophy

Orlando City beats second-division Sacramento Republic to win the US Open Cup and lift its first EVER trophy, as Facundo Torres nets a second-half double to send sellout crowd wild Orlando pulled away late in the match with a flurry of three goals to win It’s the club’s first trophy since debuting in 2015 in … Read more

American Danielle Collins fades vs. No. 6 seed Aryna Sabalenka in US Open Round of 16

American Danielle Collins fades vs. No. 6 seed Aryna Sabalenka, as the Belarusian moves into quarterfinals with three-set comeback win at the US Open Danielle Collins raced out to a one-set lead and almost led 4-3 in the second set But Sabalenka held serve and won eight of the next ten games to win the … Read more

Mad Monday chaos as Western Bulldogs star Zaine Cordy is CARRIED to a taxi by teammates

The Western Bulldogs washed down the disappointment for their dramatic elimination final loss against Fremantle with a Mad Monday session. Bulldogs stars Bailey Smith, Marcus Bontempelli, Zaine Cordy, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Josh Dunkley, Mitch Wallis, Louis Butler, Aaron ‘Astro’ Naughton, Arthur Jones, Anthony Scott and Tom Liberatore were amongst the players seen attending the event at a local … Read more

Tennis star Rafael Nadal admits he has NO IDEA when he’ll play again after shock US Open loss

Rafael Nadal blindsides tennis fans by admitting he has NO IDEA when he’ll play again after shock US Open loss – as birth of his first child looms  The Spanish champion was beaten by 24-year-old US hope Frances Tiafoe  His wife Maria is back home in Spain and is heavily pregnant with their first child  Nadal … Read more

LeBron James, Coco Gauff and Bradley Beal lead the social media tributes to Frances Tiafoe

‘Congrats Young King!!!’: LeBron James, Coco Gauff and Bradley Beal lead the social media tributes to Frances Tiafoe after his stunning US Open win against Rafa Nadal Frances Tiafoe beat Rafa Nadal in four sets on Monday to earn a quarterfinal trip And the 24-year-old was toasted by some of his sports heroes after the … Read more

Western Bulldogs stars party at Mad Monday celebrations after teammate Zaine Cordy was carried out

The Western Bulldogs washed down the disappointment for their dramatic elimination final loss against Fremantle with a Mad Monday session. Bulldogs stars Bailey Smith, Marcus Bontempelli, Zaine Cordy, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Josh Dunkley, Mitch Wallis, Louis Butler, Aaron ‘Astro’ Naughton, Arthur Jones, Anthony Scott and Tom Liberatore were amongst the players seen attending the event at a local … Read more