Follow all the action as Newcastle host Arsenal in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, live on talkSPORT.The Magpies hold a vital 2-0 lead heading into the return leg at St James’ Park thanks to goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon.Since their first clash, a lot has changed for both clubs, with the hosts losing their last two home games to Bournemouth and Fulham.Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta‘s Gunners have cruised through the Champions League League Phase and smashed Manchester City 5-1.Kick-off at St. James’ Park set for 8pm.Team news to follow…talkSPORT commentary live stream HERE, app HERE.You can follow all of the action in our live blog […]

Influencer Paige Spiranac insists the WM Phoenix Open is good for golf and expects the Ryder Cup to be even rowdier. Spiranac is the queen of golf social media with four million Instagram followers – which is more than Tiger Woods. Spiranac is a former professional golfer who rose to fame as an influencer and modelGettyIn 2023, the American model was the second most-Googled name in golf, behind Woods but ahead of every other player in the game. Spiranac has made a multi-million dollar career out of growing interest to the sport.Speaking to talkSPORT at Super Bowl LIX‘s famous ‘Radio Row’, we asked whether all interest is good interest. The PGA Tour rolls into […]

The Premier League may implement sanctions on players whose celebrations are considered to damage the reputation of the game.Excessive celebrations have been a hot topic of late with Myles Lewis-Skelly imitating Erling Haaland’s signature celebration during Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Manchester City last weekend.The teenager got revenge on Haaland, who claimed to not know who Lewis-Skelly was in the reverse fixtureGettyThe 18-year-old did not receive any punishment but the same cannot be said of Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye against Brighton, who received a yellow card after he netted the winner and flapped his arms like a seagull.The Premier League’s chief football officer, Tony […]

Caitlin Clark wants the WNBA to get even bigger.The 22-year-old was a featured guest at the annual Women’s Sports Awards where she backed the decision to expand the league into Kansas City.credit: @tmobilecenterCaitlin Clark did a Q&A at the Women’s Sports Awards[/caption]Clark, who is a lifelong Chiefs fan, spoke about how her and family would drive from their home in West Des Moines Iowa to Kansas to see the NFL team play, something she said made her love the city even more.When asked about bringing a WNBA team to the area, the basketball phenom referenced the popularity of the NWSL’s Kansas City Current.Current’s CPKC Stadium was built specifically for them, a first […]

Former Premier League striker Emile Heskey has joined security services company, Octavian Security UK, as company director.Heskey will balance this new role alongside his duty as Head of Football Development at Leicester City Women, a position he has held since 2021.Heskey scored 60 goals for Liverpool, his highest tally at a clubGetty Images - GettyHeskey said: “I’m delighted to finally join Octavian. The company is a real route for progression for me. I first met Sukhi at school and we’ve really worked on this relationship for the last 15 years.“The business and corporate world offers great rewards for elite athletes and they share so many synergies with elite entrepreneurs. […]

Follow all the build-up as Super Bowl LIX takes centre-stage this Sunday and the Kansas City Chiefs eye glory for a third straight year.Last season, the Chiefs became the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowls since the New England Patriots in 2004.  Led by Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs made history, and now they’re looking to break new ground and become the first team ever to win three from three.Mahomes and co will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX in a rematch of NFL’s showpiece in 2023.Super Bowl LIX takes place on Sunday, February 9 at Caesars Superdome, New OrleansKick-off is expected at 6:30pm ET / 11:30pm GMTKendrick Lamar to star in halftime […]

Ange Postecoglou shed light on his Zoom call that helped convince Mathys Tel to join Tottenham.The 19-year-old arrived at Tottenham on deadline day to finalise a six-month loan deal from Bayern Munich in a deal that could be made permanent in the summer.Tel joined Spurs on loan with an option to buy late on deadline dayThis came despite Tel rejecting an initial approach from Spurs chairman Daniel Levy just three days earlier.Manchester United and Arsenal both showed an interest in the French starlet after he rejected Spurs but it was Postecoglou who managed to resurrect the move and give Spurs some much-needed firepower.Postecoglou was asked about the intricacies of the transfer in […]

Snooker star Shaun Murphy tore into an ‘epidemic’ he believes has recently plagued the sport.Given the length of some matches, players will inevitably need to use the bathroom.Murphy hit out at the concerning number of players taking bathroom breaksGettyHowever, Murphy believes the toilet breaks are no longer being used for their intended purposes.Instead, the 42-year-old believes it’s now ‘good old-fashioned gamesmanship’.“We have to talk about the epidemic of toilet breaks that are spoiling snooker action,” Murphy said on The Onefourseven podcast.“It is now getting ridiculous, guys. It is getting totally out of hand. It is ridiculous how many times players are […]

Manchester City are back in FA Cup action this weekend as they travel to east London to take on League One side Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road on Saturday lunchtime.bet365 are offering new customer £50 in free bets when they bet £10 on any of the football across the season, which can be claimed by following this link*.bet365Bet £10 and get £50 in free bets with bet365[/caption]BET365 – Bet £10 Get £50 in Free Bets – CLAIM HERE*Manchester City will head back to the capital this weekend desperate to get back to winning ways after suffering a humiliating 5-1 defeat at the hands of Arsenal in the Premier League last weekend, a result which saw them drop out of the Champions […]

Carlos Alcaraz has made his stance clear on who is the best tennis player in the world.The Spaniard responded to comments from Serena Williams‘ ex-coach Patrick Mouratoglou who went viral for his opinion on Jannik Sinner.Carlos Alcaraz won the last final between the pair in BeijingIn January, Sinner continued his red-hot form when he won the Australian Open, securing his third Grand Slam inside 12 months.Sinner is ranked as the world No.1 and most see him as the best player on the ATP tour as his meteoric rise has seen him win 80 of his last 86 matches.Although this did not stop debates about who is better being reignited after Mourtagolou, claimed that Sinner “is not above […]

Napoli’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, has explained why a proposed move for Alejandro Garnacho ultimately fell through.The Manchester United forward was heavily linked with an exit from Old Trafford during the winter transfer window, with the Serie A side at one point appearing favourites to land his signature.Garnacho has struggled to nail down a starting berth this seasonGettyGarnacho emerged as a major target for the Italian outfit following the departure of star player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Paris Saint-Germain, who entered into negotiations with the Red Devils.Chelsea were also considering making an audacious swoop for the Madrid-born star.Having fallen out of favour […]

Eddie Hearn insists Anthony Joshua vs Martin Bakole is not ‘signed’ despite Ben Shalom claiming otherwise.On Saturday night, following Adam Azim’s victory over Sergey Lipinets at the OVO Wembley Arena, Shalom told talkSPORT that Joshua and Bakole had agreed terms for a blockbuster showdown in Congo.Hearn claims there have been no conversations about Joshua vs BakoleMark Robinson/MatchroomSpeaking to talkSPORT’s Spencer Oliver at ringside, Shalom said: “The promoter of Martin Bakole, that’s what I want to be known as.“The number one heavyweight in the world…“It’s done. I’m hearing he’s signed and we’re off to the Congo.”Bakole then stoked the flames […]

After signing on loan from Manchester United just days ago, Marcus Rashford’s first-ever Aston Villa shirt is now available to buy.It was announced on Saturday evening that Marcus Rashford had made a shock transfer from his lifelong club Manchester United to Aston Villa.Marcus Rashford signs for Aston Villa on loan and will wear the number 9 shirtInstagram / avfcofficialAston Villa Adidas Home 24/25 Shirt with Rashford printing, £95BUY HEREFans can snap up the Aston Villa Adidas Home 24/25 Shirt with Rashford printing at Fanatics, priced at £95.Made by Adidas, the shirt marks the club’s 150th anniversary with an “AV150” sign-off at the rear of the collar and a […]

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw’s return to action has hit a speed bump, talkSPORT understands.The 29-year-old has been hit with a small setback in his recovery process and is expected to miss the Red Devils’ FA Cup fixture against Leicester City on Friday.Shaw can’t catch a break amid another injury setbackGettyHowever, United anticipate Shaw will be back in training next week.The 29-year-old has missed the Red Devils’ last 16 games, with his last appearance coming in a 34-minute cameo against Everton on December 1.All up, Shaw has played a total of just 98 minutes across three games this season for United, with each appearance coming off the bench.Coincidentally, […]

talkSPORT have you covered with free horse racing tips and free bets on Thursday’s fixtures at Huntingdon, Doncaster and Ffos Las.Tom Lunn has gone through the cards, form, going and much more to help guide your horse racing betting choices.talksporttalkSPORT BET have you covered with Tom Lunn’s racing tips on all the day’s action![/caption]talkSPORT BET – Bet £10 Get £30 free bets – CLAIM HERE*Thursday racing tipsHUNTINGDON1.45: Califet En Vol 15/8 (1pt)2.20: La Renommee 7/2 (1pt)4.05: Fortune De Mer 4/5 (2pts)DONCASTER2.45: Shanagh Bob 5/1 each-way (1pt)Califet En VolSolid form behind The New Lion at Newbury back in November and more progression is on […]

Frank Warren insists Tyson Fury is ‘happy’ with life after boxing.‘The Gypsy King’  left fans with their heads in their hands after retiring from the sport for a fourth time last month.Fury hung up his gloves following two consecutive losses to UsykGettyIn doing so, he walked away from the long-awaited all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua while Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh was preparing an offer.Several members of the boxing fraternity believe Fury has merely hung up his gloves as a means of driving up his purse for a lucrative clash against AJ.However, Warren insists money wouldn’t be his primary motivation for returning to the ring.“I’ve not bothered […]

Tottenham could become Mohamed Salah’s favourite opponents on Thursday night.The Liverpool forward will face Spurs at Anfield in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.Salah could reach a personal milestone against SpursGettyGettySpurs lead the semi-final following last month’s first leg[/caption]Salah will be key to his side’s chances of overturning their first leg deficit.Spurs won last month’s opening leg 1-0 in north London thanks to Lucas Bergvall’s late strike.However, the contest remains in the balance ahead of the second 90 minutes on Merseyside.It could also prove to be a historic night for Salah if he can get on the scoresheet more than once. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs can make NFL history with an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl triumph.Patrick Mahomes takes on the Philadelphia Eagles after reaching the season finale for the fifth time in six years.GettyMahomes is carrying the weight of history on his shoulders[/caption]Their potential accomplishment already has been branded the three-peat — a phrase which has been uttered countless times this season.Mahomes and Co. have been trying to downplay it, insisting that they are taking things one game at a time so as not to get ahead of themselves.But just days out from the showdown in New Orleans, a report claims the Chiefs have been caught looking beyond the […]

Wigan take on Fulham in the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon as the 4th Round presents some interesting ties between Premier League and EFL sides.Wigan vs Fulham best betFulham over 2.5 goals – 6/5 on Paddy PowerWigan vs Fulham oddsFind the latest match odds for Wigan vs Fulham on Paddy Power. Odds are subject to change.Wigan – 10/1Draw – 5/1Fulham – 1/5Get free bets on the football action!Wigan vs Fulham predictionThis is the first ever FA Cup meeting between Wigan and Fulham, where the hosts have won both of their previous cup games in the League Cup in both December 2002 and September 2003.Fulham are unbeaten in the last 19 meetings in all […]

Former Premier defender Nicky Hunt revealed the gruelling details of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United debut.In August 2003 Sir Alex Ferguson green lit the signing of Ronaldo for £12m from Sporting Lisbon, a then record for a teenager in England.Ronaldo scored 103 Premier League goals for Man UnitedAFPAnd on 16 August the winger made his debut as a substitute in a 4-0 home win over Sam Allardyce‘s Bolton Wanderers.Ronaldo was matched up against Nicky Hunt who played right-back.Speaking on Ronaldo’s birthday today, Hunt told talkSPORT: “Making your debut at Old Trafford, it’s something you dream about.“There was speculation about this wonderkid that Man United […]

The fourth round of the FA Cup takes place this weekend, kicking off on Friday night with Manchester United hosting Leicester at Old Trafford in an all Premier League clash.Betfred are offering new customers £50 in free bets when they bet £10 on any of the action, an offer which can be claimed by following this link*.BETFREDNew customers can bet £10 and get £50 in free bets with Betfred[/caption]BETFRED: Bet £10 and get £50 in free bets – CLAIM HERE*Manchester United head into their FA Cup fourth round clash having seen their three-match winning streak come to an abrupt end with a 2-0 defeat at home against Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon.Ruben Amorim’s side have […]

Things are looking good for tennis star Alex de Minaur both on and off the court.After recent getting engaged to British No.1 Katie Boulter, he’s now impressive with a new look physique.GettyThe current world No.8 has been put himself through a brutal body transformation which appears to be paying off[/caption]The Australian has been going through a body transformation in hope of improving his performance and it’s fair to say that his commitment is paying off.De Minaur is now sporting a ripped physique which was clearly visible as recently as last month’s Australian Open.Fans were quick to flock to social media to comment on the star’s impressive new look.The […]

Corinthians and Netherlands forward Memphis Depay has been handed a four-month suspended prison sentence for drink driving.The former Manchester United No.7 didn’t attend his sentencing at the Monaco Criminal Court on Tuesday morning, or opt to send a lawyer to represent him.Depay is currently playing in Brazil after impressing at Euro 2024GettyThe incident took place on August 6, 2024 at 5:38am when Depay was stopped in his Rolls Royce for ‘risky driving’ according to the Monaco public prosecutor’s office.Monaco-Matin reports that he was stopped by the police at the Place d’Armes and they requested a breathalyzer test which showed he had an alcohol level of 1.01mg per liter […]

The NBA’s trade deadline threatened to come and go without fuss but has now become one of the most memorable in history.The dust is still settling on the sport after Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis were swapped in an earth-shattering trade last weekend.LeBron addressed criticism that the trade does not suit himGettySlovenian star Doncic has headed west to join the Los Angeles Lakers in California, with his rival replacing him at the Dallas Mavericks.News of the shock deal sent the basketball world into meltdown, with it marking the first time that two reigning All-NBA players have been traded for each other midseason.The fallout has been equally immense, with even LeBron James […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a huge decision to make this offseason.The Niners made the Super Bowl in 2024 and had expectations of returning to the big game this year.Many of the 49ers’ best players, including Christian McCaffrey, were injured for most of this seasonGettyBut that optimism quickly faded as injuries decimated their roster and they limped to last place in the NFC West with a 6-11 record, missing out on the playoffs.Now, they’re at a crossroads with quarterback Brock Purdy, who’s in line for a very tidy payday.Purdy was the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, earning himself the nickname “Mr. Irrelevant”.But “Mr. Irrelevant” soon became “Mr. […]

A star-studded line-up of athletes dominate the Met Gala committee this year.The annual fashion event aims to raise money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and celebrities form part of a committee whose job it is to ensure the objectives are met.Angel Reese has opened up on her love of fashion in the pastAngel Reese will make a WNBA-first after she beat out basketball stars like Caitlin Clark to become the first female player to be on the Met Gala committee.The 22-year-old has rocketed to fame in the last 18 months after her initial breakthrough in April 2023 when she won the NCAA championship after beating Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in the March Madness finalReese and Clark […]

Former heavyweight world title challenger Alexander Povetkin is set to have 10 years’ worth of results wiped from his record.This comes after a drug probe uncovered the previously unreported presence of a banned substance in the Russian’s system.Povetkin challenged Klitschko and Joshua for the unified heavyweight world titlesGettyThe 45-year-old, who retired from professional boxing in 2021, tested positive for the Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator (SARM) Ostarine in 2016 and received a one-year ban from the sport before returning to compete in several lucrative fights against Anthony Joshua, Dillian Whyte and David Price.However, a further investigation into […]

Andy Ruiz is back in the gym but his latest training footage has failed to spark the imagination of boxing fans.Ruiz fought Jarrell Miller in August 2024 ending a two-year hiatus from the ring, but it didn’t end well as he was perhaps fortunate to secure a draw against his heavyweight rival.Instagram - Andy RuizRuiz is back in the gym[/caption]The Mexican showed off a swollen hand at the final bell, and it was revealed afterwards that he had suffered a hand injury and faced an extended lay-off from the ring.Ruiz has fought just three times, including his draw with Miller, since his rematch defeat to Anthony Joshua in 2021, and was hoping to have an active period.But he looked a […]

Taylor Swift’s romance with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce was the biggest non-football story of last season.What started out as an internet rumor quickly developed into the world’s hottest power couple, with Swift becoming a regular fixture at Arrowhead Stadium as she continues to cheer on her superstar tight end boyfriend.Swift has become a good luck charm for the Chiefs cheering on KelceGettyThe Grammy-award-winning superstar has been at 21 Chiefs’ games over the past two seasons, and has become quite the good luck charm.That run includes a brilliant playoff performance last year that culminated with a Super Bowl victory during former Eagles fan Swift’s first […]

Novak Djokovic has been dragged into the ongoing Davis Cup controversy.An incident involving the tennis icon five years ago has been compared to the altercation which ended a tie between Belgium and Chile.Djokovic has been dragged into the Davis Cup controversyAFPChile vs Belgium was overshadowed by an altercation on courtThe qualifiers first round tie at the weekend ended in contentious circumstances as Cristian Garin of Chile was disqualified.Garin had been facing Zizou Bergs when his opponent barged into him as he ran to celebrate with his team-mates.The Chilean protested the umpires call to hand Bergs a code violation before refusing to continue.His tirade ultimately […]

Keith Hackett has called for the PGMOL to draft in foreign referees to improve the standard of officiating in the Premier League.The former FIFA referee has been an outspoken critic of the current quality of top-flights officials.talkSPORTHackett has called for the PGMOL to draft in foreign referees[/caption]GettyThe former official has criticised the standard of Premier League referees[/caption]Hackett’s refereeing career saw him take charge of matches in the Football League and Premier League.He also oversaw two FA Cup finals during the 1980s and was an official at Euro 1988.After retiring, the 80-year-old later worked as general manager of the PGMOL.Hackett has now […]

Floyd Mayweather continues to live up to his ‘money’ moniker with his latest purchase.During an illustrious professional boxing career stretching from 1996 to 2017, Mayweather amassed an estimated $1.2billion over the course of 50 fights (50-0).Mayweather has generated huge earnings from boxingGettyHe is well clear of his contemporaries as the highest-paid boxer of all time and continues to earn money-spinning paydays in exhibition bouts against MMA fighters, reality television stars and everything in between.Mayweather isn’t shy about flaunting his cash, in fact, it has become part of his personality.‘TBE’ lives a luxury lifestyle with mansions, supercars and private […]

Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas released a statement detailing his unhappiness with intrusions into his private life after he was spotted with a former adult star Claudia Bavel.The two were seen in public together last month sparking speculation of a relationship.Casillas began his senior career in 1999 at RealGettyAccording to The Daily Mail, Bavel on a Spanish television show called De Viernes accused the retired Real Madrid goalkeeper of ignoring her since the photographs of their meet were published. She called him ‘stingy and not at all generous’ as she claimed to have wanted a glass of wine and was told by Casillas to go to a supermarket and purchase a bottle.“If you […]

Frank Lampard’s Coventry host Leeds United this evening, a club Lampard is all too familiar with.Since Lampard’s arrival, he has invigorated Coventry and four straight wins has pushed them in sight of the play-offs.Lampard has guided Coventry to four consecutive league winsGettyLeeds United are currently at the top of the Championship and hope to extend their lead to five points with a win.But this isn’t merely another Championship clash; it harks back to a rivalry with a bizarre backstory that cost one manager a heavy fine.The ‘Spygate’ incident sent shockwaves through English football, involving Leeds United and Derby County, where Frank Lampard was manager at the […]

Super Bowl LIX is now less than a week away with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans on Sunday night.talkSPORT BET are now offering new customers a huge Back Your Winner offer of 50/1 odds on either team, an offer which can be claimed by following this link*.PIck Your Super Bowl Winner at 50/1 with talkSPORT BETtalkSPORT BET – Back Your Super Bowl Winner at 50/1 for either team – CLAIM HERE*Simply sign up to talkSPORT BET and place your first £1 bet on either the Chiefs or Eagles to win on the money line.If you pick right, you will be awarded £50 in free bets!Super Bowl LIX PreviewThe Kansas City Chiefs head into Sunday night’s […]

National League clubs are calling on the EFL to increase the number of teams being promoted from the 2025/26 season.At present, two teams go up from the National League to League Two each season – the champions and the play-off winners.More National League teams are hoping to follow in Wrexham’s footstepsGetty Images - GettyThat has been the case since 2003, but clubs are now pushing to increase that number to three as part of a new ‘3UP’ campaign.Recent success stories include Luton’s promotion from the National League in 2014, which culminated in them reaching the Premier League nine years later.More recently, Wrexham – owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob […]

Jorge Martin’s MotoGP title defence got off to the worst possible start with a painful crash in pre-season testing in Malaysia.The Spaniard, who shocked the motorsport world with an unprecedented title in 2024, was on his new Aprilia when he suffered two incidents on the first day of testing at the Sepang International Circuit.Martin’s Aprilia suddenly caught and sent him the other way@MotoGPThe Spaniard went flying through the air@MotoGPThankfully his head was OK despite smashing his helmet on the ground@MotoGPThe second crash was an awful highside, with Martin’s bike throwing him up and through the air with a damaging landing on the tarmac.The 27-year-old was taken to […]

Liverpool take on Tottenham at Anfield on Thursday night for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi final clash, which Spurs lead 1-0 after the first leg.SBK are offering new and existing customers a 50% Correct Score winning boost for the game, which can be claimed by following this link*.SBK – 50% Correct Score winnings boost on Liverpool v Tottenham – CLAIM HERELiverpool have work to do on Thursday night if they want to reach the final of this year’s Carabao Cup after losing the first leg of their semi final 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Arne Slot’s side head into the second leg having won four of their last five matches in all competitions, their 2-0 win at […]

Patrick Mahomes is carving out a Hall of Fame career before our very eyes.The Kansas City Chiefs star’s legacy grows by the game and now he stands on the verge of yet another Super Bowl ring – which would be a historic three-peat.Mahomes successfully navigated the playoffs once againGettyThe iconic quarterback, who has already been named in talkSPORT’s top ten list of best-ever QBs, will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday.Throughout the game, fans might notice Mahomes yelling before the snap – here’s what it all means.Why does Patrick Mahomes say ‘White 80’ and ‘Blue 80’?What the quarterback yells before the snap is known as the cadence and […]

Manchester United wingers have a hard enough time dealing with Cristiano Ronaldo comparisons without also sharing a birthday.12 years after the mastermind behind United’s Class of 92 likened Adnan Januzaj to CR7, the only similarities that remain today are that both will be celebrating on February 5.Januzaj broke onto the scene in fine style at UnitedgettyRonaldo is celebrating his 40th birthday, having established himself as one of the greatest footballers in history.CR7 was just a spotty 17-year-old when he signed for United in 2003, instantly taking the No.7 shirt on the opposite wing to Ryan Giggs.A decade later, another teenager was given a similar honour, with Januzaj […]

Rugby has witnessed a myriad of special players in its 200 year history.This includes the likes of Jonah Lomu, Barry John, Gareth Edwards, Mike Gibson, Dan Carter, Jonny Wilkinson, Philippe Sella, Bryan Habana and Richie McCaw, but the greatest to ever play the game is Antoine Dupont, according to former Lions star Rob Kearney.England Head coach Steve Borthwick must quickly get a reaction from his players after last weekend’s defeat to Ireland in DublinGettyEngland have just two wins over Japan from their last eight internationals heaping pressure Borthwick and his misfiring team, and now they have to find a way of shackling the mercurial Dupont who has effortlessly switched from Olympic […]

Sunderland host Watford in the Championship on Saturday afternoon as one of the few EFL ties amongst the FA Cup weekend.Sunderland vs Watford best betSunderland to win, Wilson Isidor to score – 7/4 on Sky BetSunderland vs Watford oddsFind the latest match odds for Sunderland vs Watford on Sky Bet. Odds are subject to change.Sunderland – 1/2Draw – 16/5Watford – 5/1Get free bets on the football action!Sunderland vs Watford predictionSunderland have won six of their last eight home games against the Hornets, including winning this fixture last season 2-0.Watford have won each of their last two league games against the Black Cats though, but face […]

Mikel Arteta has revealed that Ethan Nwaneri uses a different changing room to his teammates due to his age.The 17-year-old came off the bench to net Arsenal’s fifth goal in their 5-1 demolition of Manchester City on Sunday.GettyEthan Nwaneri has impressed for Arsenal during what has turned out to be a breakout season for the winger[/caption]It was the latest in a line of impressive moments from the winger who is enjoying a breakout season in the Gunners’ first team.Nwaneri has now scored in back-to-back games having netted a superb effort in last week’s 2-1 Champions League win at Girona.But his brush with the club’s first-team stars has been a muted one so far as he is […]

Coventry City host Leeds United in the Championship tonight and it’s set to be a close contest with both sides in excellent form.Coventry vs Leeds United best betsLeeds to win, under 2.5 goals – 3/1 on BetfairUnder 3.5 cards – 19/20 on BetfairCoventry vs Leeds United oddsFind the latest match odds for Coventry vs Leeds United on Betfair. Odds are subject to change.Coventry – 10/3Draw – 13/5Leeds United – 5/6Get free bets on the football action!Coventry vs Leeds United predictionThis is a tricky betting game as Leeds are odds-on and though look a sure thing being at the top of the table it’s poignant to see their recent form against […]

The new season of Premier League Darts gets underway this week in Belfast on Thursday night, with world champion Luke Littler looking to defend his title.talkSPORT BET are offering all customers £5 in free bets when they make four £5 bets on the darts this season, an offer which can be opted-in for by following this link*.talkSPORT BETtalkSPORT BET: Bet 4 x £5 on darts and get a £5 free bet – CLAIM HERE*This week sees the first of 17 consecutive Thursday nights of Premier League darts, touring across 15 cities in the UK and Ireland, as well Rotterdam and Berlin – with the season final coming from the O2 Arena in London on the 29 May.Luke Littler begins the defence of his […]

WWE fans could soon have a new McMahon to watch on screens if social media posts from a family prodigy are to be believed.Former chairman Vince McMahon has long departed the wrestling juggernaut he shaped into a billion-dollar entity, resigning from the board of parent company TKO in early 2023.Declan McMahon featured at WrestleMania 20 months after birthWWEHis departure came in the wake of horrific sexual assault and trafficking allegations levied against him – which he continues to deny – and brought to a halt his occasional appearances on WWE programming.His two children, Stephanie and Shane, had featured extensively on TV during the Attitude Era and beyond as well as holding […]

All academy football coaches dream of working with a once in a generation talent.Very few, however, are able to realise this ambition, and even less boast mentoring two of English football’s biggest stars at the very start of their footballing journeys.GettyManchester City’s academy has produced two of English football’s brightest stars in recent years[/caption]This was the case for Nick Cushing however, who oversaw the development of both Phil Foden and Cole Palmer as young boys in the Manchester City academy.Best known for his work in women’s football, Cushing spent seven years in charge of City’s Women, where he won the Women’s Super League title, a FA Women’s Cup and […]

“With a quarterback like Brady, going for the win is not that dangerous, because he’s not going to make a mistake.”Bill Belichick‘s great gift was knowing a clutch performer when he saw one — and it helped him make a decision in 2002 that unleashed over a decade of dominance.AFPBrady led a game-winning drive on his first Super Bowl appearance[/caption]Legendary former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is preparing for his first Super Bowl in the Fox Sports booth as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles collide in New Orleans.He will share all the experience from a career that saw him claim the Vince Lombardi Trophy seven times back in the city where it all […]

Kevin Holland will face Gunnar Nelson in his next bout at UFC London on March 22.The fight marks Holland’s second of 2025 after he was submitted by Reinier de Ridder at UFC 311 in January in a bout that marked his tenth defeat in the promotion.Holland has fought 24 times since making his UFC debut in August 2018GettyNelson (right) has faced the likes of Leon Edwards during his careerGettyNelson, meanwhile, hasn’t fought in the octagon since submiting Bryan Barberena in the last time the UFC visited London back in March 2023.Leon Edwards won his trilogy bout against Kamaru Usman on that card, while Justin Gaethje secured a majority decision victory over Rafael Fiziev in the […]

Mike Tyson feared he would be sued if he pulled out of fighting Jake Paul for a second time.The heavyweight legend made an unlikely full professional return against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul at the age of 58, and was outpointed in a blockbuster commercial event.Tyson had health issues in the build-up to facing PaulGETTYWidespread concern had plagued the build-up given the veteran’s age and health.He was originally forced to pull out from their original July 2024 planned date, after a flare up of his stomach ulcer left him in a bad way.Tyson was medically cleared to step in the ring in November, but was a shadow of himself and could barely muster a whimper in the contest. […]

Although I try to eat a healthy and varied diet, I often struggle to hit the recommended weekly intake of fruit and vegetables.After hearing about the AG1 daily greens powder from podcasts and athletes’ social media accounts, I was intrigued.AG1 green powder dissolves in water to make a frothy dark green drinkAG1 greens powder supplement, £79 / monthBUY NOWWell-known sporting fans of AG1 include F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, seven-time Olympic gold medal-winning track and field athlete Allyson Felix, UFC commentator Joe Rogan and Ironman triathlete Timothy O’Donnell.Hollywood celebrities Gwyneth Paltrow, Hugh Jackman and Cindy Crawford are also fans.I wanted to see if […]

Jason Kelce’s shirtless antics are the stuff of legend.The former Philadelphia Eagle partied hard last season when the Kansas City Chiefs returned to the AFC Championship game for what was the sixth consecutive year.Jason Kelce went all out for the Chiefs’ win and later heard about it from his daughterGettyMaybe a little too hard.While his brother Travis caught two touchdowns in the Chiefs’ 27-24 road win over the Buffalo Bills, a shirtless Jason celebrated with children and chugged beers with Bills fans.No one doubts that Jason is a cool dad.But there were questions about the ex offensive lineman’s decision to go shirtless in the Buffalo cold.The biggest question […]

After leaving Bolton in unceremonious circumstances, Ian Evatt is now the favourite to land at the tail end of English professional football.Evatt was the second longest-serving manager in the EFL up until January 22 when a video of him appearing to tell fans to ‘f*** off’ became the final straw for Wanderers’ board.Evatt is out of work and could take up the toughest job in EnglandGettyJust ten days earlier, the 43-year-old even turned on his own players, suggesting they were ‘mentally fragile’ after a 3-1 defeat to Rotherham.Those incidents brought his four-and-a-half year spell at the club to an end, but Evatt could soon be back in action, just far further down the […]

Logan Paul revealed he ‘actually felt sad’ for former UFC champion Conor McGregor after meeting the Irishman last month.On Paul’s podcast IMPAULSIVE he confidently denied McGregor would beat him in a street fight.Logan Paul has committed his near future to WWE and was the final entrant into Saturday’s Rumble matchWWEThe two were rumoured to be in talks for a boxing fight in Mumbai, India that would net them $250m each but progress has stalled.However, McGregor suggested last week that negotiations collapsed because the UFC refused to approve the bout.The Irish fighter claimed both he and Paul were ready to meet under the TKO banner, which overseas WWE and UFC, but that the […]

Harry Kane has a release clause in his Bayern Munich contract, which has dropped significantly in recent days. The England captain joined Bayern from Tottenham in a staggering £100million transfer in 2023.Kane has enjoyed an excellent 2024 for Bayern and England and could end the season with a trophyGettyWhile he has yet to lift a trophy with the Bavarian giants, his performance has been nothing short of impressive, scoring 70 goals in 72 games.Yet, clubs have the power to activate a release clause in his Bayern contract if they desire, according to Sport Bild, hinting that a return to the Premier League could be a possibility.Kane was available for £67m in the January transfer […]

Donald Trump is set to make history at Super Bowl LIX on Sunday.The White House have confirmed that he plans to attend the game in New Orleans, and in doing so, would become the first sitting president to attend America’s biggest annual sporting event.Trump attended a game between the Steelers and Jets earlier this season, but no sitting president has ever gone to the Super BowlGettyHis guest list is still being prepared, an official said, though House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana native, is in talks to join him at Caesars Superdome.Not only will President Trump attend the Super Bowl, but he will also have a role in Fox’s coverage of the event.It was revealed on Monday […]

Very few teams have managed to keep Lionel Messi at bay in his career, especially those in America’s Major League Soccer.The Argentine superstar has been virtually unstoppable since his MLS move to join Inter Miami in July 2023, scoring a staggering 34 goals in 39 games in all competitions.Lionel Messi has registered 54 goal involvements in just over 18 months in the StatesAFPWhile he was unable to clinch MLS glory after defeat in the play-offs, Messi enjoyed a stunning individual campaign in 2024.The 37-year-old netted 20 goals in just 19 games to help Miami top the Eastern Conference, as they recorded the highest points total in MLS history.His goalscoring exploits saw him […]

Luka Doncic was all anybody wanted to talk about as the Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Clippers.The superstar’s arrival from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis and a first-round pick sent shockwaves through the NBA.LeBron James and son Bronny join Doncic on the benchDoncic was in town to watch the Lakers win 122-97 on Tuesday – the first game since his arrival.Bronny James did his best to steal the limelight — on and off the court.LeBron’s eldest son was on the bench to start and sat next to five-time All-Star Doncic, who is recovering from a calf injury.The rookie got into it with a fan during the first quarter as cameras caught him in a […]

Luke Littler remains the favourite to win this year’s Premier League Darts however one player has been tipped to dethrone the teenage sensation.Just as they finally caught their breath following an epic World Championships at Alexandra Palace, darts fans are gearing up for the return of the Premier League.GettyLuke Littler is eyeing a second successive Premier League title[/caption]The 2025 edition kicks off in Belfast on Thursday with the sports’ popularity at an all-time high and the top prize of £275,000 on the line.Over the next 17 weeks, the Premier League will be showcased live from England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Germany and the Netherlands.Central to its growth is […]

Premier League Darts is back!The 2025 season starts at the SSE Arena in Belfast on Thursday, February 6th. Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler is the star attraction, but the world champion will have stiff competition from Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen, who also make up part of a world-class eight-player field.Littler is the defending Premier League Darts champion and is the betting favourite to win the title again. The Nuke will kick off his 2025 campaign with a mouth-watering showdown against Michael van Gerwen on Week 1.Best darts bets for February 6thGerwyn Price to have more 180s than Chris Dobey at 6/5Stephen Bunting to win Week 1 at 7/1Luke Littler to beat MVG at 12/25 […]

LeBron James has broken his silence on the Luka Doncic trade.The 40-year-old spoke to reporters following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 122-97 win over the LA Clippers and clarified his thoughts on Doncic’s arrival.Doncic was present for the Lakers’ first game since his tradeJames put up a stunning performance on Tuesday night with 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in a thrashing that saw Doncic watch approvingly from the bench.For everyone inside the Intuit Dome, it felt like a new era had begun for the Lakers as the Doncic clapped and fist pumped almost every point scored by his new team.This was the first game involving the Lakers since they opened up the NBA turnstile […]

Lewis Hamilton will only have three races to settle into his new car at Ferrari, according to Martin Brundle.The seven-time world champion will make his debut for his new team at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix next month.Hamilton has three races to settle in at Ferrari says BrundleGettyThe presenter has urged fans to ‘never underestimate’ HamiltonGettyHamilton has replaced Carlos Sainz alongside Charles Leclerc on the grid for Ferrari this year after leaving Mercedes.He arrives having won 105 races in his career, including at Silverstone and Spa in 2024.Both Hamilton and Leclerc are currently undergoing private testing for the new season.Ahead of the upcoming […]

Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw and Tom Brady have all dominated the Super Bowl down the years.But picking the greatest players in Super Bowl history isn’t easy — especially when a kicker deserves to make the Top 10 list.GettyTom Brady spent two decades dominating the biggest sporting event in the United States[/caption]Since the first Super Bowl in 1967 between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs, the big game has often been decided by the best player on the field in the final contest of the season.With Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans fast approaching, talkSPORT.com looks at the greatest players the sport’s biggest game has ever seen.10. Adam Vinatieri, New England […]

Tottenham Hotspur beat their north London rivals to the signing Mason Melia for a League of Ireland record transfer fee.Melia has left St Patrick’s Athletic for a reported initial fee of £1.6m and signed a deal that will see him move in January 2026 on a five-year contract.Melia has joined Spurs for a record feeRexThe unusual timing of the move is due to Brexit-related regulations.Melia was previously on trial at Manchester City and reportedly had interest from Arsenal. Chelsea, Everton, Celtic and Bayer Leverkusen were also linked.Spurs also bolstered their youth ranks with Luca Furnell-Gill from Liverpool, Daniel Batty from Manchester City, and Reiss Russell-Denney from […]

Piers Morgan gave fascinating insight into his trip to see Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner turned 40 on Wednesday but continues to lead the line for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.X / @piersmorganMorgan has lifted the lid on watching Ronaldo play in Saudi Arabia[/caption]The forward scored as Morgan watched Al Nassr’s win over Al FatehGettyIn 25 appearances in all competitions this season, Ronaldo has scored 23 goals.Meanwhile, he is the league’s top scorer with 15 strikes to his name, one of which came in front of Morgan against Al Fateh last month.Reflecting on watching Ronaldo, the broadcaster told Breakfast: “I was in Saudi […]

Kendrick Lamar has the honour of performing the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show, and he’s going to make the most of it.The hip-hop artist has won multiple awards for his various albums inspired by the fight for civil rights and social justice.Lamar is a worldwide star and will no doubt deliver a stunning performanceGETTYNow, many millions will be tuning in to watch him perform the iconic halftime show at Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.But whether Lamar’s performance goes down as one of the best or worst in Super Bowl history largely depends on if he’s lip-syncing.Will Kendrick Lamar lip-sync at the Super Bowl?No, Lamar is not expected […]

The Super Bowl is the biggest sporting event in America, which means the referee will have a lot of eyes on him.This year’s head official will be Ron Torbert, and he could be about to become a household star or villain.Torbert is the man who will lead the officialsGettyThe 61-year-old has been picked as the main man for this weekend’s clash in New Orleans.The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to become the first NFL side to win three consecutive Super Bowls, and the Philadelphia Eagles will be out to stop them.Torbert will no doubt hope he doesn’t have to make any controversial calls as he takes charge of Super Bowl LIX.Who is the head referee for Super Bowl LIX?Torbert […]

Super 6 is back with a bang this weekend for the FA Cup fourth round action!Sky Bet’s Super 6 are offering up to £500,000 if you predict all six correct scores, without having to bet a penny!Play Super 6 free-to-play predictor game for the first round of the EURO 2024 Group games to win £100k if you get all six correct scores!SKYBET: Super 6 – Win £500k for free – PLAY HEREAnd if you’re lucky enough to bag the most points by correctly predicting all six scores you can win cash without betting a thing!Super 6 games:Everton vs BournemouthSouthampton vs BurnleyAston Villa vs SpursBrighton vs ChelseaBirmingham vs NewcastlePlymouth vs Liverpool […]

A Super Bowl reporter did his best to get a rise out of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce with a particular line of questioning.NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has been forced to defend the league’s referees after unsubstantiated claims of bias towards the Kansas City Chiefs.Mahomes and Kelce have been dominating the NFL for yearsGettyThe row has overshadowed some of the build-up to Sunday’s showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans.Chiefs stars Mahomes and Kelce were shocked by an unnamed reporter during their media availability on Monday.“For your whole career, you have had so many great people help you win, so who is your favorite ref?” Mahomes was asked rather […]

Super Bowl 2025 is just days away and sports fans across the country are going to be gearing up for the big event.As the Philidelphia Eagles look to take on the Kansas City Chiefs, many of us will join in on all the action from home.Host the best Super Bowl party possible with our tips belowScheduled to kick-off at 11:30 pm GMT, fans will be able to watch the event on Sky Sports and for free on ITV.If you happen to be hosting, there are many ways to ensure your Super Bowl LIX party is one to remember.Below, we’ve compiled a selection of must-have American snacks, drinks, games and decorations to ensure you’re having a blast regardless of how good the game is.What do you […]

Rory McIlroy has hit back at Charley Hoffman’s frustration at the TGL schedule.The PGA Tour veteran wrote a letter expressing his disappointment at a perceived lack of commitment to the core events by some of the Tour’s players.Charley Hoffman aimed a thinly veiled dig at McIlory and Tiger WoodsThe letter cited pace of play and the effectiveness of the Aon Swing 5 initiative as key issues currently hampering the Tour.He also suggested ways in which the players could improve their relationship with broadcaster partners.But it was his criticism of players that have pushed for fewer tournaments all while turning out at non-PGA Tour events including the TGL and the DP World […]

Oliver McCall has won his latest return fight at the age of 59 as his bizarre comeback trail continues.In his prime, McCall reigned as a WBC heavyweight champion, having upset Lennox Lewis with a huge second round KO in 1994 to snatch the belt.Country BoxMcCall returned in a second comeback fight against police sheriff Cobia[/caption]The veteran fought for three decades before retiring in 2019 after a long and arduous career, but he has now began a new bizarre campaign as a professional.He returned late last year in a surprising bow against Stacey Frazier, a fight he won by brutal stoppage, becoming the oldest former heavyweight champion to win a boxing match.After the bout he […]

The Carabao Cup final will be taking place later than usual this season with two teams set to seal their spot at Wembley this week.Liverpool beat Chelsea in last year’s showpiece clash to get their hands on the trophy and now they’re aiming to go all the way again. Liverpool won the Carabao Cup for the 10th time in Jurgen Klopp’s last seasonThe Reds are into the semi-finals where they’re facing Tottenham, although they were beaten 1-0 in the first leg of that tie.Arne Slot’s side do have home advantage as they bid to overturn that deficit, hosting Spurs at Anfield on Thursday, live on talkSPORT.Meanwhile, Newcastle and Arsenal are facing off in the other final-four […]

$60 tequila cocktails, Fried Oyster Po’Boys and Tomahawk Steaks for the suite seats.That is what is offer for those shelling out up to $2million for the most expensive suites at Super Bowl 59 which will have the stamp of New Orleans all over it.Paul PrendervillePo’Boys are one of Louisiana’s most famous[/caption]This year’s NFL showpiece has already made it’s mark in the city.From the vibrant pink and green that lights up every corner of the Superdome and adorns every lampost from Louis Armstrong International Airport to the Ernest A.Morial Convention Center that is filling up by the day.As the self titled biggest night in North American sports edges closer, talkSPORT […]

The Carabao Cup semi-final second-legs get underway tonight and talkSPORT will bring you all the latest build-up and reaction.Newcastle hold a vital 2-0 lead over Arsenal into the return leg at St James’ Park thanks to goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon.Tottenham are gearing up to hand deadline day signing Mathys Tel his debut against Liverpool on Thursday to defend their 1-0 advantage.Elsewhere, transfer fallout continues to prove strong with several Premier League fringe players sealing moves despite the English window ending.Listen to talkSPORT live hereLatest Premier League fixtures and resultsKeep up to date with all the latest odds at talkSPORT BET

The Super Bowl is the pinnacle of a sport defined by numbers but perhaps the most important one for fans is how long it actually is.The biggest game in the NFL is usually the longest of the season but often that’s all down to the spectacle rather than the action itself.A power cut at the Superdome was responsible for the longest-ever Super BowlGettyLast season, the Kansas City Chiefs became the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowls since the New England Patriots in 2004.  Patrick Mahomes and co will bid to make it three from three this year, with 22-time Grammy-winner Kendrick Lamar performing at the world-famous half-time show.And after beating the Buffalo Bills in […]

India completed an emphatic 4-1 T20 series victory over England on Sunday and the first of three ODIs between the teams starts in Nagpur at 8am on Thursday.England captain Jos Buttler must rouse his players after their 150-run drubbing in the fifth T20 as India welcome back stars including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja for the one-dayers.talkSPORT BET welcome offer – Get £20 in free bets*India vs England 1st ODI tipsShubman Gill to score under 36.5 runs @ 17/20Ben Duckett to be England top batter @ 21/5Brydon Carse to be England top bowler @ 31/10India opener may struggle to make an impactEngland were thumped 4-1 by India in the T20 […]

Scottie Scheffler will be looking to win the WM Phoenix Open for a third time this week when he headlines the field at TPC Scottsdale.World No1 Scheffler claimed his first PGA Tour win at this popular – and notoriously raucous – tournament in 2022 before winning it again the following year.Masters champion Scheffler will be eyeing glory in the desertGettyLast year’s Phoenix Open – which was won by Canada’s Nick Taylor – was marred by fan trouble, fighting and alcohol issues.The PGA Tour have worked hard to try and control any unruly behaviour this year, making repeated calls for more respect and a greater focus on charity and environment mental causes rather than a […]

Chelsea reportedly failed with a late attempt to hijack Mathys Tel’s move to Tottenham.The French forward completed a loan move to Spurs from Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day.Chelsea made a late attempt to sign Mathys Tel on deadline dayGettyThe Blues successfully hijacked Spurs’ move for Willian in 2013GettyTel has joined the club until the end of the season with an option to buy included in the deal.However, he could have emulated Willian by snubbing Spurs for the Blues at the last minute.According to L’Equipe, Chelsea attempted to hijack the deal whilst Tel was waiting to fly to London.Their approach came too late, though, as the player had already chosen to […]

Arsenal have been warned that their s***housery of Erling Haaland could brutally come back to bite them in a stunning rant by Jason Cundy.The Gunners inflicted a 5-1 thumping on Manchester City last weekend, and they revelled in the victory over the Premier League champions and then some.Arsenal stayed in touch with Premier League leaders Liverpool as they took City to the cleanersGettyThey didn’t half rub City’s nose in itGettyMyles Lewis-Skelly was seen mimicking City striker Erling Haaland’s meditation celebration after scoring Arsenal’s third of the game.And after the game Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Humble’ was played over the Emirates Stadium’s PA system in reference […]

Travis Kelce is more than just Taylor Swift’s super-popular boyfriend.The likely Hall of Famer is also more than just another football player obsessed with personal statistics and collecting championship rings.Travis Kelce has an inner fire that still burns for footballClark Hunt, CEO of the reigning back-to-back Super Bowl champions, sat inside a buzzing Superdome on Opening Night and used one word.One word to capture a 35-year-old who has balanced hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ and a ‘New Heights’ podcast that has 2.5 million followers with the globe-trotting Eras Tour and Happy Gilmore 2.Authentic.“Travis is pretty authentic,” Hunt exclusively told talkSPORT in […]

Newcastle United lead 2-0 at the halfway point of their EFL Cup semi-final against Arsenal.Newcastle United vs Arsenal best betsArsenal to win – 23/20 with CopybetArsenal to score first – 4/5 with Paddy PowerEthan Nwaneri to score any time – 4/1 with ToteNewcastle United vs Arsenal oddsFind the latest match odds for Newcastle United vs Arsenal. All odds are provided by our best football betting sites. Odds are subject to change.Newcastle United vs Arsenal predictionsHow Arsenal needed that. Sunday’s 5-1 victory over Manchester City was a statement of intent from Mikel Arteta’s men, not just in this season’s Premier League title race but more […]

The midweek football action includes a big semi-final second leg between Newcastle and Arsenal in the Carabao Cup, while Championship leaders Leeds face a potentially tricky trip to Coventry.We have three selections for our best bets of the day, featuring tips for those two aforementioned games, plus we’re expecting champions Celtic to rack up the goals at home to Dundee in Scotland.BET £10 GET £30 IN FREE BETS WITH TALKSPORT BETWednesday football tipsBet of the Day – Newcastle v Arsenal – Newcastle to win @ 2/1 (90 mins)Newcastle hold a commanding 2-0 lead from the first leg of their League Cup semi-final when they entertain Arsenal, with a place at Wembley now in their […]

Most iconic footballers belong to one generation: a short collection of years characterised by their greatness.The late 90s and early 2000s remind us of the original Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane, who were then dethroned by players like Ronaldinho and Kaka.A lot has changed in the last 22 years of football, not least what’s acceptable to wearGettyEarlier still, Pele handed over to Johan Cruyff, before Diego Maradona took the reins – each writing their own chapter in football history.In the Premier League, we get nostalgic talking about Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry, or Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard, because that time feels like a distant memory.The term ‘Barclaysmen’ […]

Only one Eagles rookie from Iowa can break the hearts of Caitlin Clark and Patrick Mahomes at the same time.For the once-overlooked Cooper DeJean, Super Bowl LIX already feels like a life breakthrough.GettyCooper DeJean hasn’t stopped since leaving Iowa[/caption]“It’s awesome to be here and to have this experience, especially as a young guy, first year in the league,” DeJean exclusively told talkSPORT on Tuesday in New Orleans.“You get the feeling of what it takes to get back here now.“It’s just about us continuing to do what we’ve done all year — play our game, prepare like we’ve prepared all year to go out and play our best on Sunday.”Beat Mahomes and […]

The referees have had enough.NFL officials have heard their names and their profession be slandered and dragged through the mud over the course of the postseason.NFL officials have some of the toughest jobs in all of professional sportsThe tin foil hat crowd and conspiracy theorists have come out in droves yelling and arguing that the NFL has a grand masterplan that favors Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.Sure, there have been a couple of questionable calls go their way in their two postseason victories over the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills, but the notion that the NFL is ‘fixing’ and rigging’ the games for Kansas City is absurd.NFL commissioner Roger Goodell […]

Tiger Woods revealed that his late mother was the reason behind his iconic sporting look.The golfing GOAT was famous for wearing red jerseys on some of his most special occasions on the course, and it subsequently became something of a trademark.Woods revealed the reason behind his iconic red lookGettySome of the best moments in his career came while he donned red, including his incredible chip shot at Augusta in 2005, as well as during his against-the-odds Masters triumph in 2019 – to date his most recent Major.Explaining why he wears red, Woods told The Today Show: “My mom thought that, being born a Capricorn, that red was my power colour.“So in some of the junior golf […]

Leon Edwards, like many, believes Jon Jones is the greatest MMA fighter to ever walk this earth.However, others may be surprised to learn that the worst fighter of all time, in his opinion, is a current UFC champion – Belal Muhammad.Edwards has Jon Jones as his greatest fighter of all timeGettyBut named Muhammad, who he lost his title to in his last bout, as the worstGettyEdwards appeared as a guest on The Louis Theroux Podcast where he was asked about the greatest UFC fighters of all time.A former UFC champion in his own right, Edwards is more than equipped to give an expert view on the matter, but some may feel there was a hint of bias when discussing the opposite end of the […]

You can’t define a career by a single play.Especially Tom Brady‘s career.Brady and Belichick won their third Super Bowl in four years when they took down the Eagles in Super Bowl 39GettyBut his former head coach begs to differ.Bill Belichick has a particular play in mind that he believes was one of Brady’s best, if not his greatest, and shared it one on the Let’s Go! podcast.A play that took place in Super Bowl XXXIX between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles.“Tom, one of your greatest plays ever was in the Super Bowl against the Eagles,” Belichick said.“This comes down to fundamental execution, that’s just so critical.“We’re on about […]

Michael Schumacher’s former boss, Jean Todt, has spoken of his regular visits to see the Formula 1 legend.Todt was Ferrari‘s team principle during Schumacher’s most successful period, helping him to win five of the seven world titles earned during his most decorated career.Todt and Schumacher are still good friendsAFPAfter retiring from the sport, the German driver was involved in a horrific skiing accident in 2013.The incident was life-changing for Schumacher, who has not been seen in public since.With a family who are keen to preserve his privacy as he receives permanent medical care, only a select number of people are able to visit the German superstar.One of those is […]

Everything is coming up Brady.Tom Brady is set to call the biggest game of the year, Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, and he’ll be able to do something he hasn’t done all season.Brady is in the first year of a ten-year, $375 million deal with FoxGettyAnd that’s sit in on production meetings.Brady’s minority ownership stake with the Las Vegas Raiders has restricted him from being allowed to criticize officials, not being allowed to enter another team’s facility, to view practice or to attend Fox’s broadcast production meetings, either in person or virtually.He has essentially been doing the job with one arm tied behind his back. […]

Manchester City will win their legal case over alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play – their lavish winter spending spree shows that.That’s the view of finance expert Stefan Borson, who has had his say on the Citizens’ £175m business in 2025 as they await the outcome of the Premier League’s 115 charges over them.Guardiola oversaw a hectic winter transfer window at the EtihadGettyAmongst the charges are allegations that City broke spending rules by failing to provide accurate information across a nine-year spell between 2009 and 2018.They also claim that the Etihad outfit subverted UEFA FFP rules.The financial charges hearing finished in December, with the club now […]

Lewis Hamilton has been labelled as a ‘class act’ over his wholesome parting gift to Mercedes’ 3,000 employees.The 40-year-old enjoyed 12 successful seasons with the Formula 1 team having joined in 2013 – winning six world championships.Hamilton had a great bond with Mercedes’ staff members during his time spent with the team from 2013-2024GettyHe also helped Mercedes scoop eight Constructors’ Championships before linking up with Ferrari ahead of the upcoming 2025 season.But despite Mercedes preparing for the post-Hamilton era, the Silver Arrows will always have something to remember him by.That is because the British legend commissioned artist Paul Oz to design a […]

KSI has revealed that he will be fighting MMA fighter Dillon Danis in the next stage of his boxing career.The 31-year-old will take on Danis on March 29 at the AO Arena in Manchester in what will be his first fight since losing to Tommy Fury in October 2023.KSI was originally scheduled to fight England and Chelsea footballer Wayne BridgeGETTYBut Bridge pulled out after personal comments made by KSIGETTY‘The Nightmare’ had been searching for a replacement opponent for his Misfits Boxing comeback after ex-Chelsea and England international Wayne Bridge withdrew from their planned March 29 clash.Bridge announced he would not fight KSI just days after the unlikely bout was […]

Phil Taylor etched his name into history in 2010 with a breathtaking finish in the final of the Premier League Darts.As we eagerly approach the beginning of the 2025 Premier League, which starts on Thursday, it’s only fitting to reflect on the achievements of the GOAT of darts.No one managed to come close to the darts legend from Stoke-on-TrentGettyBack then, Taylor was the undeniable force to defeat. The Premier League featured eight competitors, and they didn’t engage in weekly mini-tournaments.What unfolded was a true league format, with all players facing off in one match each night for an intense 14 weeks.No one managed to come close to the darts legend from […]

Brittany Mahomes will always defend her husband.To the astonishment of many, Patrick Mahomes is often underrated when it comes to the NFL’s top 100 rankings – an annual list voted on by the players themselves – and in 2020 he shockingly did not make the top three.Mahomes and Brittany are heading to another Super BowlBoth Patrick and Brittany don’t forget things like that.Mahomes will appear in his fifth Super Bowl when the Kansas City Chiefs go to New Orleans to play the Philadelphia Eagles and the quarterback will look to make history as the Chiefs chase an unprecedented three-peat.Another bonus of winning the championship on Sunday will be that he might actually get […]

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have been painted as the villains ahead of Super Bowl LIX.The team, chasing a historic three-peat, have become the NFL‘s most hated in recent years.The Chiefs, chasing a historic three-peat, go into the Super Bowl as the villains of the NFLSome fans are bored of all their success, while others float ridiculous conspiracies about Kansas City benefiting from the help of referees.The narrative around the Chiefs is so strong, that on Super Bowl Opening Night, quarterback Mahomes was asked how he feels about it.“I don’t even think it’s embracing being the villains. We embrace who we are,” he responded.“We believe we play the […]

Barcelona have made yet another transfer blunder following Nico Gonzalez’s switch to Manchester City.The Premier League champions took their January spending to a whopping £180million after securing the signature of the FC Porto midfielder for £50m.Nico Gonzalez has completed his switch to Manchester CityAFPThe Spaniard began his senior career at Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy and was handed his opportunity in the aftermath of Lionel Messi’s blockbuster exit from the club.The cash-strapped Catalans had little choice but to place their faith in their fringe players as Gonzalez joined Alejandro Balde and Gavi in the first-team set-up.Despite an encouraging start to life […]

Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka moves to Borussia Dortmund on loan, while Mathis Amougou joins the Blues on an eight-year deal from Saint-Etienne.