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Aston Villa accused of 'exploiting' fans after hiking up ticket prices for Champions League matches
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04/09/24 09:44
JAMES SHARPE: Aston Villa are facing a backlash over 'eye-watering' ticket prices for their Champions League campaign. The Midlands club are accused of refusing a request from their own fan board to cap prices for their return to Europe's top competition for the first time in 42 years after they announced adult tickets would start at £70. Unai Emery's side face four home games in the league phase - against Bayern Munich, Bologna, Juventus and Celtic....read
'We are men... we move forward': Fiery Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario admits he was wrong to scream at a young team-mate and is targeting being 'remembered for life' by winning a trophy
31/08/24 10:45INTERVIEW BY JAMES SHARPE: Vicario knew, deep down, that he'd gone too far. He was lost in the heat of battle, where emotions run high and tempers can flare.I was a Premier League footballer who has faced the same treatment as Raheem Sterling at Chelsea: What it's really like to rot away in a 'bomb squad'
27/08/24 04:21Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are among the victims at Stamford Bridge but they are not the only stars to have been brutally exiled by their manager.THE SHARPE END: When did Man United's belly get so soft? The stats behind their continual stoppage-time demises - the opposite of Fergie Time
24/08/24 10:09Remember the days when Manchester United were drawing late into a game, Fergie would look at his watch and you knew what was coming next? United would win. These days it's the other way round.Theo Walcott reveals real reason Mikel Arteta hired pickpockets to steal Arsenal stars' valuables at a team dinner - and it wasn't just to keep his players alert
20/08/24 06:31Gunners boss Arteta has become renowned for his quirky man management and did so again over the summer when it emerged he'd hired professional pickpockets to steal his team's valuables.Jamie Redknapp urges Liverpool not to 'panic buy' after missing out on Martin Zubimendi - as the former Reds midfielder insists Arne Slot must focus on securing a contract extension for one key star
20/08/24 05:03JAMES SHARPE: Arne Slot is still waiting to land his first signing with the pursuit of Spain midfielder Zubimendi ending with the 25-year-old choosing to stay at Real Sociedad.From Ange to Z-Cars and handballs to PICKPOCKETS: Mail Sport's A-Z guide to the new Premier League season delivers the key talking points ahead of the 2024-25 campaign
16/08/24 10:48JAMES SHARPE: As ever a raft of new and exciting players will showcase their skills on the world's biggest stage, with some promising talents, including the likes of Joshua Zirkzee.Team GB shooter Amber Rutter demands apology for controversial judges' call that cost her a gold at the Paris Olympics
13/08/24 07:14Team GB shooter Amber Rutter has demanded an apology for the controversial judges' call that cost her an Olympic gold medal.THE SHARPE END: Oscar Bobb hopeful of more Man City game time after his touching performance in the Community Shield... while stats suggest United are making progress
10/08/24 09:44JAMES SHARPE: 'Will we see more of you this season?' the TV interviewer asked Oscar Bobb. 'I hope so,' was the reply. On this showing, and with Julian Alvarez leaving, you'd think so.Dan Brown admits he has mixed emotions despite an extraordinary Open debut that saw him surpass all expectations by finishing 10th
21/07/24 09:31His hopes were effectively dashed after five bogeys on the front nine and he eventually finished on level par, nine strokes behind winner Xander Schauffele.Justin Rose insists he WILL fight for more majors - as Xander Schauffele denies the Brit the chance to become the first Englishman to win The Open since Sir Nick Faldo
21/07/24 09:31JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: The 43-year-old twice topped the leader board and birdied two of the last three holes but finished two shots behind eventual winner Xander Schauffele.Talk of the Troon: Team GB stars remain focused on the task at hand, Dan Brown is watched on by famous namesake and the Postage Stamp claims yet another victim
21/07/24 09:30JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: The thrilling action at Royal Troon came to a climax on the as some of the sport's top stars vied to lift the Claret Jug.Eddie Howe is favourite for the England job after his Newcastle power play, but analysis shows there is a better suited - albeit shock - candidate to succeed Gareth Southgate
21/07/24 01:00JAMES SHARPE: On Friday afternoon, the English FA quietly dropped its latest job post on the careers section of its website entitled: England Men's Senior Team Head Coach.Rain and wind thrashes Royal Troon as Scottie Scheffler insists The Open's torrid Scottish weather makes it the 'hardest back nine in golf'
20/07/24 09:30JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: Royal Troon was awash with what a few with local accents could be heard around the course describing as 'beautiful Scottish July weather'.Talk of the Troon: Si Woo Kim hits hole-in-one, Joaquin Niemann goes off the rails on the 11th and will Shane Lowry mural be a bad omen?
20/07/24 09:30JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: It was another eventful day of action at The Open. Billy Horschel leads, with Englishmen Justin Rose and Danny Brown one shot behind.Talk of the Troon: Hammer Horschel doesn't fancy Kante, Postage Stamp severely dents Niemann's hopes and celebrated stars crash out at the Open
19/07/24 09:31JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: Shane Lowry continued to build from his strong start on the opening day to move two shots into the lead at the Royal Troon.Tiger Woods confirms he WILL return to The Open next year, despite missing the cut at Royal Troon
19/07/24 02:39JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: There was no doubt in Woods's mind when asked by reporters if he'll return for the 153nd Open at Royal Portrush next year.Talk of the Troon: England's Southgate finally soars above De La Fuente, local Scot impresses at the Open and a special moment for returning New Zealand star
18/07/24 09:47JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: The Open is underway as Royal Troon plays host to the 152nd edition of the iconic championship at one of Scotland's toughest courses.Rory McIlroy and Co can't escape the claws of 'Wee Beastie', as Royal Troon's famous Postage Stamp wreaks havoc at The Open - but local amateur shows the way forward
18/07/24 09:30JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: It tells you everything about the eighth at Royal Troon, the Postage Stamp, that a 20-year-old Scottish amateur made birdie on his Open debut.ULTIMATE OPEN GUIDE: Mail Sport's experts name their best bets, dark horses to watch (with an Englishman picked by two)... and the seven holes where the major will be won and lost
18/07/24 12:09Royal Troon, a links course on the windswept west coast of Scotland, is our venue for a 10th time with the likes of Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau in action.THE SHARPE END: Carlos Alcaraz found Novak Djokovic's weak spot in last year's Wimbledon final - but can he serve up another masterclass?
13/07/24 09:57JAMES SHARPE: The keys to Carlos Alcaraz's triumph over Novak Djokovic in last year's Wimbledon final was his serve and his defence. Will it work this time?COURT REPORT: It's a Battle of the A-Listers against the British GP, Madison Keys is reduced to tears and Wimbledon pay tribute to Mail Sport's legendary tennis correspondent Mike Dickson with his family in the Royal Box
07/07/24 08:05JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: Centre Court boasted a humbler array of celebs on Middle Sunday, with celebrity chef Mary Berry among those choosing SW19 over the British Grand Prix.Roger Federer makes first appearance at this year's Wimbledon to pay tribute to Andy Murray, Madison Keys takes a pop at the crowd - and BBC make Novak Djokovic blunder: COURT REPORT
04/07/24 09:55JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: Murray and his brother Jamie were beaten by Rinky Hijikata and John Peers in the men's doubles before a series of tributes were paid to the two-time champion.Wimbledon star retires on MATCH POINT after injuring himself with a diving volley... as opponent labels decision not to finish 'super weird'
04/07/24 05:24JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: The No 7 seed injured himself attempting a diving volley at 7-7 in a fourth-set tie-break but made the shot to bring up set point that would force a decider.British No 1 Katie Boulter is knocked OUT of Wimbledon by No 2 Harriet Dart, who was in tears when she thought she would lose before remarkable turnaround
04/07/24 03:11DAVID COVERDALE AT WIMBLEDON: Dart had thought that she was destined to head out of the competition at 6-2 down in the tiebreak, and was seen wiping away tears as she sought to collect herself.Dan Evans hits out at Wimbledon officials and accuses opponent's team of making comments towards him during suspended first-round clash with Alejandro Tabilo
02/07/24 10:18JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: Evans accused court supervisor Remy Azemar of 'not caring about the players' as he repeatedly complained about the surface.Paul Jubb 'gutted' after blowing two-set lead in defeat in five-set thriller on mixed day for British men at Wimbledon... as Harriet Dart reaches round two in women's draw
02/07/24 04:37Paul Jubb admitted he was 'gutted' after blowing a two-set lead and a match point to become the latest Brit to fall in the first round at Wimbledon.Sonay Kartal shocks Sorana Cirstea to secure a hat-trick of wins for British women on opening day at Wimbledon - after Emma Raducanu and Lily Miyazaki also triumphed
01/07/24 10:21JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: Sonay Kartal pulled off an incredible upset to knock out 29th seed Cirstea and secure a hat-trick of wins for British women on the opening.THE SHARPE END: Sir Alex Ferguson said defences win trophies. England's is the best. Will that be enough?
29/06/24 10:20JAMES SHARPE:How would a defensive line of Marc Guehi, John Stones and two right-backs keep England solid? That was England's weak spot. And yet it's been the attack that's struggled.THE SHARPE END: Gareth Southgate's comment about Kalvin Phillips sounded ridiculous... but England ARE missing a midfielder in the 'Yorkshire Pirlo' mould and this who deserves a chance
22/06/24 09:47JAMES SHARPE: Southgate's point is this: England are missing a midfielder who can read the game, break up play and pick the killer pass. That much has been obvious.THE SHARPE END: Scotland can FINALLY get past the Euros group stage but Scott McTominay and John McGinn will have to step up again for Steve Clarke's side
08/06/24 10:32JAMES SHARPE: Eight World Cups and three European Championships and never past the group stage, that old millstone wrapped like a tartan scarf.EURO WATCH: Serbia crush Sweden, Denmark power through Erling Haaland's Norway and Slovenia have now lost just twice in 12 months... England's Group C foes finish with a flourish
08/06/24 09:30EURO WATCH: Serbia showed Southgate's side how it's done with a rampant 3-0 victory over Sweden courtesy of goals from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Tadic.THE SHARPE END: Enzo Maresca's first task at Chelsea? Find a goalkeeper who can pass, pass and pass! And who will be his metronome in midfield?
01/06/24 10:21THE SHARPE END - JAMES SHARPE: Enzo Maresca, then. From assistant under Pep Guardiola at Man City to winning the Championship with Leicester and soon to be at Stamford Bridge.LEICESTER FAN VIEW: Enzo Maresca joining Chelsea will be met with little more than a sigh and a shrug... despite leading the Foxes back to the Premier League, his style of play failed to win everyone over
29/05/24 09:05Maybe Maresca leaving should annoy me more. He is, above all, an excellent coach. He's a disciple of Pep Guardiola and it showed. He thinks like him and speaks like himTHE SHARPE END: No love lost in the Wembley dug-outs at play-off final... one manager played UNDER the other - before being booted out the club!
25/05/24 09:30JAMES SHARPE: On Sunday, the two managers will meet again in the Championship play-off final with a place in the Premier League at stake. Will Russell Martin have the last laugh?Luton 2-4 Fulham: Cottagers send the Hatters back to the Championship with a defeat courtesy of a brace from Raul Jimenez, either side of long-range strikes from Adama Traore and Harry Wilson
19/05/24 05:21JAMES SHARP AT KENILWORTH ROAD: It was not a day to believe in miracles after all. Luton, as they have done all season, gave their all one last time.THE SHARPE END: Three up, three down? The only surprise is that it has taken so long... the Premier League is a tough place to be!
11/05/24 09:31JAMES SHARPE: If, as expected, Luton join Burnley and the Blades in the Championship, it will be the first time since 1997-98 that all three promoted clubs go straight back down.Crystal Palace 5-2 West Ham: David Moyes 'embarrassed' as Hammers are battered and humiliated by Oliver Glasner's Eagles after falling 4-0 down inside half an hour… raising further doubts over his future
21/04/24 04:05CRYSTAL PALACE 5-2 WEST HAM - JAMES SHARPE AT SELHURST PARK: A thumping defeat left them humiliated. Moyes's contract is up in the summer. Can it go on like this?Will the man who saved Fergie finish Ten Hag? Coventry boss Mark Robins is preparing to take on his former side at Wembley... but insists his past heroics for Man United 'don't matter' ahead of the FA Cup semi-final clash
20/04/24 11:04JAMES SHARPE: Mark Robins doesn't like to talk about it. He's not mentioned it to his Coventry players either. Why would he? They were all born after it happened so why bring it up now.THE SHARPE END: How Coventry can hurt Man United and Erik ten Hag... Ellis Simms can take advantage of Red Devils' leaky defence and the Sky Blues will pose a threat on both flanks
20/04/24 09:31JAMES SHARPE: Coventry boss Mark Robins has long been credited as the man whose FA Cup goal in 1990 saved Alex Ferguson's career at Manchester United.Coventry boss Mark Robins defends inconsistent Manchester United - but insists they will have nothing to fear against his former side in Wembley FA Cup semi-final
19/04/24 11:39Mark Robins believes people are wrong to deride Manchester United for their current plight but insists his Coventry side have nothing to fear in the FA Cup semi-final.David Moyes hopes newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are still DRUNK from their celebrations as they try overturn a two-goal deficit in the Europa League
17/04/24 03:28David Moyes hopes Bayer Leverkusen's players are still drunk from downing giant steins of beer when West Ham take on newly-crowned Bundesliga champions.Jarrod Bowen faces late fitness test to see if West Ham star will feature against Bayer Leverkusen as David Moyes targets 'magic' Europa League turnaround
17/04/24 02:30Jarrod Bowen faces a late fitness test to decide if he will play a part in West Ham's Europa League quarter-final clash against newly-appointed Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.Duncan Scott is taking inspiration from his sporting icons including Michael Phelps as he looks to beat his own record and become the first Brit to get FIVE medals at a single Olympic Games
17/04/24 01:08Duncan Scott is swimming through the list of his favourite sportsmen. He loves Tom Brady, LeBron James, Tiger Woods and Michael Phelps from his own sport.Team GB swimmers argue they 'work just as hard' as track-and-field stars who will earn money for gold medals at Paris 2024... as double Olympic champion Tom Dean believes it could cause friction this summer
17/04/24 12:35World Athletics announced earlier this month that track-and-field stars will take home $50,000 (£39,800) in prize money if they win gold at the Games.Adam Peaty insists he has 'nothing left to prove' after being named in Team GB's swimming squad for Paris Olympics as he bids to win third straight breaststroke gold following year away from the sport
16/04/24 12:04Peaty, who stepped away from the sport a year ago due to fatigue and mental health concerns, will defend his Olympic title in the 100m breaststroke as one of a 33-strong Team GB swimming team.West Ham 0-2 Fulham: David Moyes' side are booed off the pitch ahead of crucial European night as Andreas Pereira strikes twice for the visitors
14/04/24 03:27JAMES SHARPE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: If this was meant to be the dress rehearsal for West Ham 's big European night, the boos that greeted both the interval and the final curtain were ominous.THE SHARPE END: Erling Haaland banished the 'League Two player' jibes with his all-action display against Luton... and Man City striker has emulated the goalscoring feats of Andrew Cole and Ruud van Nistelrooy
13/04/24 11:01This comes with all the usual caveats. Yes, he only scored a penalty. Yes, it was only Luton. Yes, his 'assist' for the early own goal was a shot that, bar the cruel deflection, was en route to the corner flag.Micky van de Ven has risen from the Dutch second division to starring for Tottenham... but the speedy defender credits his undercover cop dad for helping him to 'enjoy' the chaos football brings
06/04/24 09:31INTERVIEW BY JAMES SHARPE: There's an old saying of his father's that Micky van de Ven often draws upon while he laces up his boots to help clear his mind and settle the nerves.THE SHARPE END: How Arsenal can put an end to their Bayern Munich jinx in the Champions League and silence Harry Kane, their old tormentor-in-chief
06/04/24 09:30JAMES SHARPE: Of all the opponents for Arsenal to face in a bid to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2009, it had to be Bayern Munich.Pep Guardiola insists there is no room for error as he demands a perfect record from his Manchester City stars in pursuit of a fourth-consecutive Premier League title
06/04/24 09:30Pep Guardiola says Man City will need a perfect end to the season to secure a fourth straight Premier League title. The side remain a point behind leaders Arsenal and level on points with Liverpool.The death of the 3pm kick-off: More TV games next season will see even fewer matches played in the traditional Saturday timeslot... and as broadcast deals bring in more money, they're likely to fall even more
06/04/24 09:30JAMES SHARPE: The West Ham fans that shuffled into Molineux on Saturday must have looked at their Wolves counterparts with a sense of bemusement and wonder.Bournemouth 1-0 Crystal Palace: Justin Kluivert scores late winner as Cherries climb above Chelsea... with Eagles now winless in four Premier League games
02/04/24 08:42BOURNEMOUTH 1-0 CRYSTAL PALACE - JAMES SHARPE AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: In the end, even a mystery illness failed to stop Antoine Semenyo from playing a key role.The tightest Premier League title race EVER, a nerve-shredding relegation fight, Man United in a battle for the top five - and who takes the individual prizes? ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE RUN-IN
29/03/24 10:31The Premier League returns this weekend for the season run-in. Ten games to go and everything on the line. Here's Mail Sport's 10 things to look out for on the final stretch.Bristol City 1-0 Leicester City: Jamie Vardy's miss proves costly as Foxes slump to fourth defeat in last six games and drop out of the automatic promotion spots... despite leading the Championship for six months
29/03/24 03:13JAMES SHARPE AT ASHTON GATE: How this Leicester City machine once purred under Enzo Maresca. Now, it coughs and it splutters after a damaging defeat at Bristol City.It's one of the tightest title races ever - A point separates Arsenal, Liverpool and City... as the finish line nears, we crunch the data to see who'll win Premier League's Game of Thrones
23/03/24 10:30THE SHARPE END: Will Pep Guardiola make it four titles in a row? Will his protege Mikel Arteta end Arsenal's 20-year wait to be champions again? Or will Jurgen Klopp secure the perfect curtain call.Ex-England stars Emile Heskey and Danny Mills debate whether Ronaldinho REALLY meant his iconic lob over David Seaman... as they reflect on the Three Lions' World Cup quarter-final defeat by Brazil in 2002
22/03/24 10:30JAMES SHARPE: Even after all these years, the argument still rumbles on. Was it a fluke? Could Ronaldinho possibly have spotted David Seaman off his line and popped the ball over his head.Bruno Guimaraes is unsure on what his future holds at Newcastle - with Eddie Howe's side set to offload a key player to satisfy Premier League spending rules... as Man City and PSG prepare to swoop on the £100m-rated star
21/03/24 08:56JAMES SHARPE: Magpies boss Eddie Howe has admitted the club may have to sell one of their best players this summer in a bid to satisfy Premier League spending rules.West Ham star Lucas Paqueta breaks his silence on the betting scandal that saw his £80m Man City move collapse last summer
20/03/24 06:54The Brazil forward is still the subject of a seven-month FA investigation into suspicious betting patterns surrounding three yellow cards Paqueta received last year for West Ham.THE SHARPE END: Darwin Nunez has clicked at the right time, while Luton's Ross Barkley has the biggest reason to be glum after another England snub
16/03/24 10:30JAMES SHARPE: Darwin Nunez has always been Liverpool's 'agent of chaos'. Sent off on his Anfield debut. Tons of chances, tons of remarkable misses.AI in football would be 'like hiring a team of Pep Guardiolas' which could lead to 'twisted tactical innovations' with managers being given instructions on making decisions
10/03/24 12:58Leading figures in football and artificial intelligence believe the sport is close to having the technology for a 'virtual assistant coach' to instruct managers over decisions.Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr reveals the unusual job that he wants after he retires from football and opens up on idolising Sadio Mane and Yaya Toure
10/03/24 10:30It's Sarr's bustling industry, his ability to win the ball back and do the dirty work in the middle of the pitch that enables the likes of Heung-min Son and James Maddison to shine.THE SHARPE END: Farewell to the greatest rivalry ever? Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have pushed the boundaries of possibility and each other... and now they scrap for perhaps the final time
09/03/24 11:02They have taken what was perceived as possible beyond any pair of managers in the competition's history. Of the top nine points tallies in PL history, six belong to Guardiola and Klopp.THE SHARPE END: Manchester United aren't even 'noisy neighbours' - they're miles away from Man City and not making a peep
02/03/24 10:30Sir Jim Ratcliffe echoed the words of Sir Alex Ferguson when he declared he wanted Manchester United to knock City 'off their perch'.Chelsea defender Levi Colwill insists he's NOT afraid to wear John Terry's famous shirt and vows to 'just be myself' - as he reflects on following the path of Blues legends ahead of the Carabao Cup final
25/02/24 01:11INTERVIEW BY JAMES SHARPE: Levi Colwill sits behind a table at Chelsea's training ground and leafs through his catalogue of Wembley memories.THE SHARPE END: Virgil van Dijk's not back to his best, he's even better! Since returning from his serious injury, the Liverpool defender has been flawless
24/02/24 11:56JAMES SHARPE: At the start of December, Jurgen Klopp tipped his hat to the heavens. 'Everyone can see Virg is back and it's obvious. Thank God!'THE SHARPE END: How Rasmus Hojlund hit his hot streak for Man United... from no goals in his first 14 Premier League games to five in five!
17/02/24 10:37United are finding Hojlund in better positions - and he's taking advantage. It's still not near enough. Of all first-choice strikers, Hojlund averages the fewest shots a game.Meet the Newport stars who grew up supporting Manchester United as they prepare to face Erik ten Hag's side in the FA Cup fourth round
27/01/24 10:30With United supporters sprinkled among his first team, Coughlan will be hoping his side can focus on the task at hand and produce a memorable upset on Sunday.THE SHARPE END: Why Xabi Alonso wouldn't be a Klopp copy... and could Trent Alexander-Arnold be Alonso's 'Granit Xhaka'?
27/01/24 10:30Xabi Alonso is favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool - and it's easy to see why. Top of the Bundesliga , unbeaten, and sticking it to the team that usually win everything.Inside Newport County: Man United face a tiny dressing room of beige tiles and peeling plaster and a temporary stand in the FA Cup... and where they'll be dropped off is a sight to behold!
23/01/24 09:51JAMES SHARPE AT RODNEY PARADE: Hundreds of Newport County supporters queued for hours at Rodney Parade on Thursday to get their hands on a golden ticket.THE SHARPE END: The spotlight is on Ivan Toney and Dominic Solanke as Gareth Southgate looks for the perfect Harry Kane understudy ahead of England's Euro 2024 campaign
20/01/24 10:52THE SHARPE END: With a European Championships coming into view, the auditions are open for who plays second fiddle to England captain Harry Kane this summer.Manchester United will feel right at home at Rodney Parade... the roof leaks - as Newport County stage a dress rehearsal for their money-spinning FA Cup fourth round tie
20/01/24 10:41JAMES SHARPE: They put on their thick coats and woolly hats and for hours they nudged their way down the winding queue in the freezing cold towards the ticket office.THE SHARPE END: Chelsea may have been scrappy and unconvincing in their narrow victory against Fulham - but Mauricio Pochettino's side could be turning things around at Stamford Bridge
13/01/24 10:32JAMES SHARPE: More than a billion spent, what to show for it, and how long until Mauricio Pochettino follows the well-trodden path of Chelsea managers to the exit?Ange Postecoglou and Andoni Iraola have been on a wild ride and are now set to face off in a battle between two of the Premier League's freshest faces when Tottenham welcome Bournemouth to north London
30/12/23 10:31JAMES SHARPE: Bournemouth slumped to a 2-1 home defeat by Wolves on the Saturday, a sixth loss in a winless, hapless, opening nine games for Iraola.Goal king Cole Palmer stokes the Blues fire as the Chelsea star joins an exclusive club after registering a goal and assist in 3-2 win over Luton for the FOURTH time already this season
30/12/23 10:30THE SHARPE END: This was an afternoon where one of the country's finest young talents showed why Chelsea paid £42.5million for a player who only had 19 top-flight appearances.Ange Postecoglou admits his squad is 'nowhere near' strong enough to keep playing 'Ange Ball' as he calls for patience with 'nothing magical' expected in the transfer window
29/12/23 01:37A depleted Tottenham were thumped 4-2 by Brighton on Thursday night in a game where Spurs were missing nine players through injury or suspension and it's set to get worse.Son Heung-Min admits Tottenham's defeat by Brighton 'has to be a big wake-up call' and 'was nowhere near the level' Spurs want to play at
29/12/23 12:36Son Heung-min slammed Tottenham's performance in their 4-2 defeat at Brighton and demanded they use it as a 'wake-up call' to keep their season on track.Ange Postecoglou blames tiredness after his 'leggy' Tottenham side were put to the sword by Brighton in a 4-2 Premier League defeat at the Amex
28/12/23 11:38JAMES SHARPE AT THE AMEX: Ange Postecoglou blamed the tiredness of his injury-ravaged Tottenham squad after they suffered a thumping 4-2 defeat at Brighton on Thursday night.THE NOTEBOOK: Jack Hinshelwood keeps family traditions going and Brighton show faith in their youth stars as Seagulls put four past Spurs in thriller at the Amex Stadium
28/12/23 09:45JAMES SHARPE AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Roberto De Zerbi 's side came out on top during the six-goal thriller after Jack Hinshelwood, Pervis Estupinian and Joao Pedro found the back of the net.THE SHARPE END: Jurgen Klopp's men are this season's comeback kings... But maybe Liverpool should be better at the start of matches?
24/12/23 01:28JAMES SHARPE: Their draw with Arsenal, a game they could have won were it not for Trent Alexander-Arnold hitting the crossbar in the second half, means Jurgen Klopp's side have picked up 19 points.
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Stephen A. Smith FUMES at video of Tyreek Hill being pinned to the ground by 'excessive' Miami cops Drew comparisons with Scottie Scheffler arrest
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Vicious brawl breaks out between Raiders and Chargers fans with woman BODY SLAMMED and man left out cold Shocking scenes
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Tom Brady is brutally snubbed by Fox analyst during heavily-criticized TV debut Awkward exchange in the booth for the former NFL quarterback
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Angel Reese announces her first WNBA season is OVER in bombshell statement The Chicago Sky rookie played in the team's Friday night victory
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Taylor Swift might not sit with Brittany Mahomes - but Patrick does! Chiefs QB joins wife to cheer on Kansas City Current in NWSL
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'Entitled brat' Caitlin Clark ripped for 'embarrassing diva' behavior in Indiana Fever loss The WNBA star admits she must do better
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Aryna Sabalenka beats American Jessica Pegula to win US Open with dominant display in New York She finally wins the trophy she craved
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REVEALED: Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes sat apart at Chiefs game as they 'wanted different vibes' More details emerge on the WAG wars
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TV star and Chiefs super fan Rob Riggle opens up on hanging out with Taylor Swift They were both at Arrowhead for this week's season opener
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TV networks 'are scrambling to sign up Donna Kelce for a new cooking show' after newfound fame thanks to Taylor Swift She is in demand
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Caitlin Clark has hilarious response to bizarre 'razzmatazz' question at Indiana Fever press conference How was she supposed to answer that?
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Donald Trump claims it's the 'beginning of the end' for the NFL as he slams huge new change for this season The NFL introduced a new 'dynamic' kickoff
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TV cameras are SCARED to show Brittany Mahomes after she controversially endorsed Donald Trump Jason Whitlock claims
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Green Bay Packers face anxious wait on Jordan Love injury as video shows star quarterback's knee pop Not looking good
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dine at iconic Brooklyn pizza joint Lucali as the loved-up couple have a weekend in New York Chiefs party goes on
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Topless Noah Lyles hits the catwalk at New York Fashion Week as USA Olympics hero shows off his ripped physique Showing off his style
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Philadelphia Eagles are BOOED taking the field in Brazil after Darius Slay was forced to apologize over controversial remarks First NFL game in Brazil
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Jason Kelce celebrates hard-fought Eagles win vs Packers despite 'sloppy game' The Philadelphia hero is adjusting to watching from home in retirement
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Robert Griffin III blasted by Tyreek Hill over his ESPN firing... before hitting back at Dolphins star ... and his growing number of children
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Danica Patrick, 42, goes Instagram official with her new 'boyfriend' Move over Aaron Rodgers. The former Indy driver has a new man, according to Instagram
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Chiefs gush over Taylor Swift in post welcoming Travis Kelce's girlfriend back to Arrowhead 'Football season is here'
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Ravens star Isaiah Likely caught on camera in X-rated rant Likely had a disappointing ending to a career night in Kansas City before unleashing a profane response
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Chiefs superfan nicknamed 'The Shoe' is brutally mocked on social media after hilarious video 'He's the sole of their team'
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Simone Biles reveals she has 'plenty of Bears gear' to support husband This comes AFTER she was caught wearing Packers apparel
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The NFL's first ever trip to Brazil is lucrative for the league Is tonight's Packers-Eagles game in Sao Paulo game a step too far?
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Loved-up Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift leave Chiefs game together hand-in-hand Kansas City open NFL season with a win over Baltimore Ravens
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Travis Kelce sends Taylor Swift wild by taking an historic catch for Patrick Mahomes Helps the quarterback set another Chiefs record in the process
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Jason Whitlock calls out NBC for snubbing Brittany Mahomes in Chiefs-Ravens broadcast Is it because of her support for Trump?
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Taylor Swift does NOT sit next to Brittany Mahomes at Chiefs game vs Ravens After she expressed support for Donald Trump at next election
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Angel Reese accuses Caitlin Clark fans of being RACIST - and claims they sent her family nude AI pictures of her Bombshell remarks
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Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's high school to honor NHL star and his brother in a 'quiet night of remembrance' After they were killed by alleged drunk driver
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Vince McMahon documentary WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals Lifts the lid on the billionaire's chaotic life
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How much fans will have to pay for beers and hot dogs in each NFL stadium this season... so where does your team rank? REVEALED
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Charles Barkley shares candid update on his future with Inside the NBA Amid TNT's legal battle with the league over media rights
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Jude Bellingham launches his own YouTube channel England and Real Madrid midfielder reveals new behind-the-scenes documentary
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Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson, 23, breaks silence amid shock romance with NFL legend, 72 After he joined Instagram
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Simone Biles makes appearance at the US Open As Olympics hero watches Jessica Pegula reach first ever Grand Slam semifinal
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CBS host Nate Burleson rips NFL fans for Taylor Swift fury over new season promo 'Get out your mama's basement'
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Chiefs owner Clark Hunt speaks out on Taylor Swift drawing up plays for Travis Kelce And reveals whether coach Andy Reid would ever use one
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Louis Rees-Zammit reveals what Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and co messaged him after release by Chiefs Claims he's playing in best role with Jaguars
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Travis Kelce stars in new creepy, twisted trailer for Ryan Murphy's Grotesquerie But Chiefs tight end's role remains a secret ahead of launch
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'World's hottest pro softball player' Brylie St. Clair shows off shooting skills in skimpy outfit Fans go wild on social media and declare her 'the American Dream!
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Umpire FUMES at Olivia Dunne's MLB boyfriend Paul Skenes during heated first-inning altercation Felt the umpire's wrath for a harmless mistake
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Charles Barkley slams 'petty' WNBA players as he claims they have 'f***ed up' Caitlin Clark's rookie season Slammed 'jealousness'
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Commanders VP is SUSPENDED after branding his own team's black players 'homophobic,' calls NFL stars 'dumb as hell' and labels fans 'alcoholics'
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Dave Portnoy taunts Angel Reese as Chicago Sky lose SEVENTH straight WNBA game Reese and Chicago's playoff place seems at growing risk
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White Sox ripped over embarrassing error and are even mocked by announcer as Chicago approaches loss record It just doesn't get any better for them
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Taylor Fritz's girlfriend Morgan Riddle celebrates US Open win over Alexander Zverev But a different tone after earlier Wimbledon controversy
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Travis Kelce attacked by Ravens star in blistering rant before Thursday's NFL game And Taylor Swift is even targeted by the Baltimore player
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Jason Kelce reveals his favorite Taylor Swift song and his three-year-old daughter Elliotte's hilarious lyric change Taylor has taken over his house, too
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WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes fires back after Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman claimed Caitlin Clark controversy ended their friendship
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Olivia Dunne, Jason Kelce and Snoop Dogg star in 'Manningcast the Musical' promo For new season of Peyton and Eli Manning's ESPN show
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Rapper goes on bizarre social media rant after falling for FAKE Tiger Woods post Which claimed golf legend slammed Kamala Harris' 'fake black accent'
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Roger Federer weighs in on Jannik Sinner doping controversy After the world No 1 failed two tests for banned steroid
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ESPN accused of appeasing First Take host Stephen A. Smith Jason McCourty addition raises eyebrows amid tensions between staff and hosts
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Leonard Floyd reveals he received death threats after rupturing Aaron Rodgers' Achilles But will try to sack him AGAIN with the 49ers
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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay tells his family NOT to come to Brazil Philly is preparing to play Green Bay in Brazil to pen season
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San Francisco 49ers make decision on Ricky Pearsall The NFL rookie's status is clouded by the gunshot wound he took to his chest
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- Revealed: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's punchy drinks order at US Open as tennis fans call them out for 'doing too much'
- Former cop reveals Tyreek Hill's big mistake in detainment - as liberal media goes into meltdown over 'racism'
- Moment Tyreek Hill speeds past Miami police officer - who then stopped and dragged NFL star to the ground before Dolphins game
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- Why stunned Notre Dame owes Northern Illinois University $1.4MILLION after their huge upset victory
- Johnny Gaudreau's widow speaks out after revealing surprise pregnancy at his funeral
- Brittany Mahomes posts new pictures from US Open final day out - and likes fan's comment about Taylor Swift
- Taylor Swift goes against Brittany Mahomes by backing Kamala Harris for President... after wife of Chiefs QB endorsed Donald Trump - and Caitlin Clark reacts to singer's post
- Kevin De Bruyne says he wants to QUIT Belgium's national team in new squad civil war as he accuses team-mates of 'not doing their jobs' - but manager tells Man City star, 33, to 'calm down'
- Charlamagne Tha God celebrates Taylor Swift being snubbed for Super Bowl halftime show and praises Jay-Z's Roc Nation for Kendrick Lamar choice
- Antonio Brown brutally mocks Taylor Swift over Donald Trump stance after Brittany Mahomes reunion at US Open
- Olivia Dunne reveals boyfriend Paul Skenes' reaction to her being in 'The Money Game' documentary
- Premier League panel issue final ruling on Declan Rice's red card against Brighton - after Mikel Arteta insisted he was 'amazed' the Arsenal midfielder was sent off
- 49ers' Jordan Mason gets heated with reporters over Christian McCaffrey controversy: 'Just skip that question'
- Tiger Woods slammed by 9/11 families for 'disgusting and unacceptable' meeting with LIV Golf's Saudi backers in New York - a day before anniversary
- Miami police reveals the identity of cop placed on administrative duties after Dolphins star Tyreek Hill was dragged from his car and pinned down
- Fans claim Jason Kelce was '1000 times better' than Tom Brady on TV debut... as QB legend continues to be ROASTED on social media
- Tyreek Hill police citations revealed... after video shows cops dragging Dolphins star from his car over tiny fine
- Revealed: The TWO Barcelona team-mates whose behaviour 'disappointed Ilkay Gundogan during his stint at the Catalan club' - after midfielder's shock return to Man City
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