£150m bailout REJECTED by the EFL as Premier League’s loan offer is derided as ‘gun to the head’

The EFL have rejected the Premier League’s £150million rescue package because they do not accept the conditions attached to what is primarily a loan. The offer of financial help, which was ordered by the Government to get football through the pandemic, is not a part of the Project Big Picture plan which has rocked the … Read more

British Gymnastics chief Jane Allen will retire from role in December

British Gymnastics chief Jane Allen will retire from role in December after allegations of abuse and bullying in her organisation British Gymnastics has been hit by allegations from British Olympic athletes  The Whyte Review has been set up to address claims of abuse and bullying  CEO Jane Allen described recent developments as ‘extremely difficult’ Becky … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus days after playing for Portugal vs Spain and France

BREAKING NEWS: Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus days after playing for Portugal against Spain and France and just HOURS after posing for a photo with his teammates at dinner Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for Covid-19 He is asymptomatic and immediately left the Portugal national team to isolate Juventus superstar … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus days after playing for Portugal vs Spain and France

BREAKING NEWS: Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus days after playing for Portugal against Spain and France and just HOURS after posing for a photo with his teammates at dinner Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for Covid-19 He is asymptomatic and immediately left the Portugal national team to isolate Juventus superstar … Read more

Liverpool and Manchester United remain determined to go ahead with ‘Project Big Picture’

Liverpool and Manchester United remain determined to bring about a radical restructure that would reduce the size of the Premier League despite fierce opposition from the top flight’s executive, many of its clubs and the Government. On another dramatic day, Boris Johnson added his voice to the condemnation of Project Big Picture, the FA indicated … Read more

With Nadal and Federer on 20 Grand Slams each, who is the greatest men’s player of all time?

Rafael Nadal drew level with Roger Federer on 20 Grand Slams after beating Novak Djokovic to win the French Open on Sunday. Nadal and Federer are two of the sport’s most adored players and are deservedly in the conversation to be recognised as the greatest of all time. But who has achieved GOAT status in … Read more

With Nadal and Federer on 20 Grand Slams each, who is the greatest men’s player of all time?

Rafael Nadal drew level with Roger Federer on 20 Grand Slams after beating Novak Djokovic to win the French Open on Sunday. Nadal and Federer are two of the sport’s most adored players and are deservedly in the conversation to be recognised as the greatest of all time. But who has achieved GOAT status in … Read more

Project Big Picture Q&A: All you need to know about the Premier League Big Six’s plans

The sports headlines over the weekend were completely dominated by news of an extraordinary proposal by Liverpool and Manchester United to overhaul the Premier League. In collaboration with the EFL chairman Rick Parry, the top-flight’s leading teams have drafted up plans for ‘Project Big Picture’, creating plenty of confusion and even more anger from fans … Read more

Rafael Nadal equals Roger Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slams with demolition job over Novak Djokovic

Rafael Nadal drew level with Roger Federer on twenty Grand Slam titles after an extraordinary demolition of Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros. You can move the tournament to October from late Spring, but there is no changing the inevitability of the result. He won his 13th Paris championship in his 100th match there, dismissing the … Read more

England v Belgium, UEFA Nations League LIVE: Hosts face Kevin De Bruyne and Co

LIVE NATIONS LEAGUE: England v Belgium… Mason Mount’s deflected strike completes turnaround for Three Lions after Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford exchanged first-half penalties England will ring the changes as they take on Belgium at Wembley on Sunday Gareth Southgate’s side ran out comfortable winners in a friendly with Wales Belgium are a tougher test … Read more