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MLB's hitters are struggling to thrive after 35 in the age of analytics and increased velocity

2026-06-09, 19:15

Nolan Arenado was slugging his way...

Stokes considering England captaincy future after nightclub incident

2026-06-09, 19:15

Julian Guyer Tue, 9 June 2026 at 6:05 pm UTC·4 min read Ben Stokes is preparing to make a decision on his future as England captain, several British media outlets reported Tuesday following his involvement in a nightclub incident with a Saracens rugby player. Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson are...

Real Madrid have £129m offer rejected for Julian Alvarez

2026-06-09, 19:15

Press Association Sport Staff Tue, 9 June 2026 at 6:03 pm UTC·1 min read Real Madrid have revealed a €150million (£129.4m) bid for striker Julian Alvarez has been rejected by city rivals Atletico Madrid. The Argentina international, 26, has scored 49 goals in 106...

Former Carlisle United winger joins Crewe Alexandra on three-year deal

2026-06-09, 19:15

Matthew Graham Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:57 pm UTC·1 min read FORMER Carlisle United winger Jordan Gibson has joined Crewe Alexandra on a three–year deal following his...

2026-06-09, 19:15

Garbhán Moriarty Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:49 pm UTC Despite the indifferent weather, spirits remained...

Atalanta sack coach Palladino with Sarri set to arrive

2026-06-09, 19:15

AFP Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:55 pm UTC·1 min read Atalanta have sacked Raffaele Palladino, the Serie A club said on Tuesday, ahead of the widely expected arrival of Maurizio Sarri. In a statement, Atalanta said that Palladino had been "relieved of his duties as first...

Enniskillen teen delivers impressive performance in the pool

2026-06-09, 19:15

Mark McDougall Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:49 pm UTC·3 min read Enniskillen swimmer Luke Lannon delivered an impressive performance at the Banbridge Long Course Meet, securing a gold medal, a silver medal and two personal best times as he completed his preparations for next month's Swim Ireland Youth...

Gary Lineker says ‘annoyed’ Cristiano Ronaldo no longer speaks to him

2026-06-09, 19:15

Holly Bishop Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:48 pm UTC·1 min read Gary Lineker revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo stopped speaking to him after he said that he thinks Lionel Messi...

Hundreds of pupils from 21 primary schools enjoy day of friendly competition

2026-06-09, 19:15

Mark McDougall Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:43 pm UTC·3 min read More than 20 primary schools from across Fermanagh and Tyrone came together for a memorable day of sport, teamwork, and community spirit at the annual Primary School Blitz. The popular event welcomed 21 schools and hundreds of pupils,...

Watson is appointed as new head coach at League Two newcomers

2026-06-09, 19:15

Jonathan Waldron Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:36 pm UTC·2 min read LEAGUE Two new boys Rochdale AFC have appointed Ian Watson as their new head coach. The 40-year-old has taken over from Jim McNulty, who quit to take charge of League One side Stockport County last week.Advertisement Advertisement...

‘Don't see another striker better than him’ - Why Cristiano Ronaldo has to start for Portugal at 2026 World Cup as former team-mate hails ‘unique’ talent

2026-06-09, 19:15

Mohamed Saeed Tue, 9 June 2026 at 4:02 pm UTC·3 min read Ronaldo remains 'unique' Ronaldo’s former Portugal team-mate Maniche has thrown his support behind the Al-Nassr superstar, insisting that he must remain the focal point of the national team’s attack through the 2026 World Cup. Despite...

David Sullivan’s Sport newspapers used sexualised images of underage girls as ‘bait for predatory men’

2026-06-09, 19:15

Emine Sinmaz, Geraldine McKelvie and Jacob Steinberg Tue, 9 June 2026 at 6:05 pm UTC·4 min read David Sullivan’s Sport newspapers used sexualised images of underage girls as “bait for predatory men”, the former victims’ commissioner has said. Vera Baird spoke amid scrutiny of the newspapers’...

Why ‘podcast wars’ will be real broadcast battleground at this World Cup

2026-06-09, 19:15

Matt Hughes in Mexico City Tue, 9 June 2026 at 6:00 pm UTC·7 min read For the first time since the BBC and ITV began sharing World Cup coverage in 1966 their local rivalry will not be the main broadcasting battleground this summer. In keeping with the first World Cup staged across three countries...

Julian Alvarez: Atletico Madrid reject £129m bid from Real Madrid for Arsenal transfer target

2026-06-09, 19:15

Tashan Deniran-Alleyne Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:55 pm UTC·2 min read Real Madrid have seen a stunning £129 million bid for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez rejected. Prior to being re-elected as Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez said he was planning to make a huge bid for a player - but...

Vegas Undead: How & Why the Golden Knights Never Say Die

2026-06-09, 19:15

Hannah Kirkell Tue, June 9, 2026 at 2:37 AM UTC·3 min read Darkness crawls across the land / The midnight hour is close at hand. This Vegas Golden Knights team is practically unrecognizable from the one that lost to the Edmonton Oilers in five games last postseason.Advertisement Advertisement...

Ray Longo confused by 'unrecognizable' Belal Muhammad at UFC Vegas 118

2026-06-09, 18:57

Ray Longo was baffled by Belal Muhammad's strategy and execution at UFC Vegas 118....

Dylan Harper hilariously described how he handled seeing Jay-Z before NBA Finals Game 3

2026-06-09, 18:57

Andrew Joseph, For The Win Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:32 pm UTC·1 min read With the Knicks hosting their first NBA Finals game since 1999, the celebrities were out in full force at Madison Square Garden on Monday. And let's...

The USMNT's 5 biggest questions entering the 2026 World Cup: Expectations, lineup decisions and defensive concerns

2026-06-09, 18:57

To accomplish that, though, the U.S. would have to not only take care of business in the newly created Round of 32, but probably defy odds in the subsequent stage.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Since the first World Cup in 1930, the U.S. has never recorded an upset in the knockout round....

Shock update: Baker Mayfield says Bucs negotiations are at a standstill

2026-06-09, 18:57

Joe Kiemen Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:37 pm UTC·2 min read Mayfield’s contract talks with the Bucs reach a standstill Baker Mayfield turned his career around in Tampa Bay and is now heading into the final year of his contract. His comments on extension talks were clear, and the details behind them help...

Ben Stokes set to be left out of England squad for second New Zealand Test

2026-06-09, 18:57

Simon Burnton Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:47 pm UTC·4 min read Ben Stokes is highly unlikely to be included in England’s squad for the second Test against New Zealand after the 35-year-old asked for space and time to consider his long-term future amid the fallout from a nightclub incident in the early...

Fermanagh and Western player of the year awards held

2026-06-09, 18:57

Mark McDougall Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:31 pm UTC·3 min read The local football community came together on Friday evening for the annual awards ceremony, held at the prestigious Killyhevlin Hotel in Enniskillen, to celebrate the outstanding achievements of players, referees, and clubs from across the...

Flash flooding fails to stop debutants shining on Salisbury opening day

2026-06-09, 18:57

John Hoskins Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:25 pm UTC·2 min read The Kimpton Down dogs have long been barking about Undiscovered and he duly answered the call. Six furlongs is already the minimum trip for the New Bay colt whose stock relish give in the ground, and he made an impressive debut in the testing...

'Honestly, I would have beaten him to a pulp!' A former Eintracht Frankfurt player has leveled serious allegations against BVB coach Niko Kovac

2026-06-09, 18:57

Jochen Tittmar Tue, 9 June 2026 at 3:43 pm UTC·4 min read Yanni Regäsel, who was a professional player for Eintracht Frankfurt between 2016 and 2018, has delivered a scathing critique of his former manager, Niko Kovac. "Everything was fine at the start," recalled Regäsel, now 30 and plying...

Man Utd earn ‘cheap’ Ederson transfer praise as fellow Brazilian explains what £38m midfielder will offer as Casemiro’s replacement

2026-06-09, 18:57

Mohamed Saeed Tue, 9 June 2026 at 3:42 pm UTC·3 min read A bargain in the modern market Manchester United’s pursuit of midfield reinforcements has led them to Atalanta’s Brazilian standout, with a deal reportedly worth £38 million ($51m) reaching its final stages. In an era where defensive...

What Unai Emery thinks about Prince William's Aston Villa support

2026-06-09, 18:57

Steve Wollaston Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:48 pm UTC·2 min read Unai Emery has revealed that he feels very grateful for Prince William's support of Aston Villa and called the future King Of England 'charming' and 'magnificent'. The praise for the club's regal supporter followed the Prince's celebration...

LA Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson has been arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence

2026-06-09, 18:39

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson was arrested Monday...

Jack Draper explains Queen’s withdrawal as Eastbourne return plan leaves tight Wimbledon build-up

2026-06-09, 18:39

Guadalupe Carniel Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:21 pm UTC·2 min read Jack Draper has withdrawn from Queen’s, with the Briton now aiming to make his return at Eastbourne before Wimbledon. The 24-year-old has pulled out of the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club as he continues his recovery from injury,...

Ben Stokes given ‘time and space’ to decide England future amid retirement fear

2026-06-09, 18:39

Will Macpherson Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:25 pm UTC·4 min read Ben Stokes has been given “time and space” by England to decide his Test future, with retirement understood to be on the table. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) was in the dark on Tuesday over Stokes’s position as Test captain after...

Former Carlisle United first-team coach appointed new Rochdale manager

2026-06-09, 18:39

Matthew Graham Tue, 9 June 2026 at 5:23 pm UTC·1 min read FORMER Carlisle United first-team coach Ian Watson has been appointed manager of Rochdale. Watson joined Carlisle in September 2024, arriving from MK Dons as...

Why Declan Rice is ‘sceptical’ about one area of Kobbie Mainoo’s game - with Man Utd youngster hoping to join Arsenal title winner in England’s World Cup midfield

2026-06-09, 18:39

Moataz Elgammal Tue, 9 June 2026 at 3:21 pm UTC·2 min read Doubts over off-the-ball productivity Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is planning to revamp his midfield ahead of his first full season in charge, but Mainoo still has areas to improve before convincing his international...