Football rumours: Jaden Sancho deal for Saudi move falls at last hurdle
What the papers say With the Saudi transfer window closed, Al-Ettifaq did not manage to secure Jadon Sancho in time, with the Daily Mail reporting the deal failed as Manchester United wanted to put a £50m obligation to buy the player in the agreement between the clubs. Turkey is emerging as a likely destination for Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe. According to the Evening Standard, Besiktas and Trabzonspor are keen on taking the 28-year-old from Arsenal. Former England striker Wayne Rooney, now DC United manager, may be the man to take over at Birmingham City if current boss John Eustace leaves the club, the Daily Telegraph reports. Social media round-up Players to watch Harrison Reed: Fulham are understood to be in talks for a new contract with the 28-year-old midfielder after turning down a £3million bid from Wolves. Jesse Lingard: The 30-year-old will play in a behind-closed-doors friendly for West Ham against Ipswich as the club mulls over a contract offer. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
1970-01-01 08:00
Aryna Sabalenka edges Madison Keys in US Open semifinals, will play Coco Gauff on Saturday
Aryna Sabalenka reached her first U.S. Open final by edging Madison Keys 0-6, 7-6 (1), 7-6 (10-5)
1970-01-01 08:00
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow gets NFL record per-year salary, reports say
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will have the NFL's highest-ever salary by yearly average after agreeing to a five-year, $275 million extension with the team, according to multiple reports Thursday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Asian Games set to go in China with more athletes than the Olympics but the same political intrigue
The Asian Games are set to go in China
1970-01-01 08:00
Chiefs rue dropped passes, penalties in sloppy season-opening loss to Detroit
The Kansas City Chiefs can look back at a slew of dropped passes and far too many penalties for a sputtering offense that led to a 21-20 loss to the Detroit Lions in their season opener Thursday night
1970-01-01 08:00
Detroit Lions shock reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs as 2023 NFL season gets underway
The National Football League's 2023 regular season got underway with a shocking result as the Detroit Lions defeated the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs 21-20 at the Chiefs' Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night.
1970-01-01 08:00
Randal Grichuk delivers walk-off RBI, Angels score twice in the 9th to beat Cleveland 3-2
Kyren Paris tied it with his first career RBI before Randal Grichuk delivered a walk-off single, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their six-game skid with a 3-2 comeback victory over the Cleveland Guardians
1970-01-01 08:00
Rugby World Cup Presents France With a Real-Life Olympics Test
The Rugby World Cup kicks off Friday on the outskirts of Paris, with the first match pitting two
1970-01-01 08:00
Adesanya and Strickland feature in UFC 293, a welcome back to Sydney after 6 years
Nigerian-born New Zealander Israel Adesanya will have some local support when he takes on American title challenger Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 293 on Sunday
1970-01-01 08:00
UNC says the NCAA has denied appeal efforts for Walker's immediate eligibility
The NCAA has denied North Carolina’s appeal efforts for immediate eligibility for transfer receiver Devontez Walker
1970-01-01 08:00
Lions spoil Chiefs' celebration of Super Bowl title by rallying for a 21-20 win in the NFL's opener
The Detroit Lions rallied for a 21-20 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to ruin the Super Bowl champions' celebration on the NFL's opening night
1970-01-01 08:00
Jawhar Jordan, Jamari Thrash have 2 TDs each, Louisville routs Murray State 56-0 in home opener
Jawhar Jordan and Jamari Thrash each scored two touchdowns, and Louisville used a slew of explosive plays to dominate Murray State 56-0 on Thursday night for its first shutout in nearly three years
1970-01-01 08:00