Arsenal were in sparkling form when they hammered Chelsea 5-0 in midweek. They face another of their bitter rivals on Sunday with a short trip to Tottenham in the north London derby.
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Leicester City have secured their return to the Premier League after an impressive campaign under Enzo Maresca. Here, we look at the club's history in England's top flight.
Who will be Liverpool's new manager? That's the question everyone's asking after Jurgen Klopp announced his impending exit. We look at the favorites for the Anfield hot seat.
Liverpool's Premier League title hopes have dwindled amid a run of one win in four matches but Jurgen Klopp's men can apply some pressure to Arsenal and Manchester City with victory at West Ham.
Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave Everton a 2-0 victory in the Merseyside derby at a raucous Goodison Park to leave Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes in tatters.
Everton will aim to take another step towards Premier League survival and throw a spanner in Liverpool's Premier League title bid when Jurgen Klopp contests his final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
Manchester City will aim to stay on course for a record fourth consecutive Premier League title when they travel to Brighton. Erling Haaland scored in the reverse fixture but is not available to boss Pep Guardiola this time.
Kai Havertz and Ben White each scored twice after halftime as Arsenal they thrashed Chelsea 5-0 in a demolition derby at Emirates Stadium.
Chelsea will try to disturb Arsenal's Premier League title bid when they visit Emirates Stadium. But they might have to do so without star man Cole Palmer.
Internazionale were crowned Serie A champions thanks to a 2-1 win over bitter rivals AC Milan at San Siro. Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram were on target in a game where three players were sent off during stoppage time.
Oscar De La Hoya dubbed Ryan Garcia "the face of boxing" after his shock win over Devin Haney. But when disturbing antics and deciding not to make weight go unchecked, what sort of a sport is Garcia the face of?
Jude Bellingham’s stoppage-time winner gave Real Madrid a thrilling 3-2 victory over bitter rivals Barcelona in El Clasico and all-but secured LaLiga glory for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
Trent-Alexander Arnold, Ryan Gravenberch and Diogo Jota were all on target as Liverpool returned to winning way in the Premier League at Fulham. Jurgen Klopp's men are level on points with leaders Arsenal.
Coventry City completed an astonishing comeback from 3-0 down to force extra time against a beleaguered Manchester United in Sunday's FA Cup semifinal at Wembley. Erik Ten Hag's men prevailed 4-2 on spot kicks.
Cole Palmer has been a revelation since joining Chelsea from Manchester City last August. Now he stands in the way of his former club's bid for back-to-back FA Cups.
Ryan Garcia's erratic behaviour has dominated the build-up to his fight with WBC super lightweight champion and long-time rival Devin Haney. It's easy to be apprehensive about Saturday's showdown in Brooklyn.
The UEFA Europa League is into its final stages. Can Liverpool say farewell to Jurgen Klopp with another piece of major European silverware in Dublin?
European champions Manchester City were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League on penalties by Real Madrid. Why did Pep Guardiola substitute Erlign Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne before the shootout?
Kevin De Bruyne cancelled out Rodrygo's early opener but Manchester City could not make their dominance count against Real Madrid and the Champions League quarterfinal went to penalties. Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic has efforts saved for the hosts before Antonio Rudiger settled it for Madrid.
Manchester City and Real Madrid played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. Will he holders or the 14-time winners progress at the Etihad Stadium?
The second legs in the Champions League Round of 16 are underway. Which heavyweight teams have bowed out and can the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG, Man City, Arsenal and Bayern Munich still make it to Wembley?
Barcelona led their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg 1-0 before a Ronald Araujo red card and a Kylian Mbappe double helped Paris Saint-Germain go through.
Everton travel to Chelsea on Monday in a key fixture in their fight for Premier League survival and Dele Alli will take centre stage... as a television pundit analysing his team's performance.
Former British and Commonwealth super lightweight champion Willie Limond died aged 45 on April 15, 2024. Also a title-winner at super featherweight and lightweight, Limond shared the ring with the likes of Erik Morales and Amir Khan.
Liverpool play every game with the number 97 on their jerseys. Here, we explain the Premier League club's ongoing tributes and campaigns in relation to the Hillsborough disaster.
Late goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins gave Aston Villa a superb 2-0 win at Arsenal that left Manchester City two points ahead at the top of the Premier League with six games to play.
Zelfa Barrett topped the bill at the Manchester Arena for the first time and followed in the footsteps of Ricky Hatton and Anthony Crolla by stopping Jordan Gill with some body shots to savour.
Manchester City hammered Luton Town 5-1 to return to the top of the Premier League. Arsenal and Liverpool are both in action on Sunday.
Paris Saint-Germain's latest bid for Champions League glory has gotten off to a poor start after a 3-2 defeat at home to Barcelona in the first leg of the quarterfinals.
Tyson Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk in their much-anticipated and long-delayed undisputed heavyweight showdown on May 18. But when Turki Alalshikh says he wants Fury for 10 more fights, thoughts of Anthony Joshua will never be far away.
Bernardo Silva gave Manchester City a second-minute lead but Pep Guardiola's team were stunned as Eduardo Camavinga and Rodrygo turned the tables for Real Madrid. The Champions League quarterfinal ended 3-3 as Phil Foden, Josko Gvardiol and Federico Valverde scored stunning goals.
Real Madrid broke Manchester City's hearts in 2022 before Pep Guardiola's side gained emphatic revenge en route to glory last season. Who will prevail in this latest titanic Champions League clash?
Bayern Munich face a tough task against Premier League leaders Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals. Thomas Tuchel's team will not have the backing of travelling fans at Emirates Stadium.
Luis Enrique leads Paris Saint-Germain against his former club Barcelona in an intriguing UEFA Champions League quarterfinal.
Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off as Al Nassr lost 2-1 to rivals Al Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup. Salem Aldawsari and Malcom were on target for Jorge Jesus' team before Sadio Mane netted a stoppage-time consolation.
For the second time this season, Everton have incurred a points deduction for breaching Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Sean Dyche's side are battling against relegation.
Everton and Nottingham Forest have both been punished this season for falling foul of the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules. But what do the regulations mean and what are the consequences of not complying?
Fenerbahce fielded their under-19s, Mauro Icardi scored inside a minute for Galatasaray and their rivals then forfeited the match. What was going on in the Turkish Super Cup and why?
Manchester United claimed a stirring win over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarterfinals but have since descended into familiar shambles. Jurgen Klopp's side have the Premier League title in their sights.
Rangers twice came from behind to claim a thrilling 3-3 draw against Celtic in an Old Firm classic at Ibrox, keeping the destiny of the Scottish Premiership title in their hands.
Jurgen Klopp asked Liverpool and Manchester United fans to refrain from tragedy chanting at this weekend's Premier League match.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr made it four consecutive Saudi Pro League wins when Aymeric Laporte dispatched a stoppage-time header to sink Damac 1-0.
Ederson was hurt during Manchester City's draw with Liverpool and that setback has ruled him out of some important games in the 2023/24 season run-in.
Reigning champions Manchester City returned to winning ways with an emphatic 4-1 win over Aston Villa. Phil Foden was the star of the show with a sensational hat-trick.
Martin Odegaard and a Daiki Hashioka own-goal gave Arsenal a 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Luton Town. Mikel Arteta's team are back on top of the Premier League ahead of Liverpool's game with Sheffield United on Thursday.
Criticism of Erling Haaland has been weirdly over the top of late, with Kevin De Bruyne also short of his best form. Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez can give Pep Guardiola and Manchester City a different solution.
Tottenham are in the hunt for Champions League qualification. Their re-arranged game against relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest could prove crucial in the final analysis for Ange Postecoglou's men.
Manchester United host Liverpool in a huge Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday. As you'd expect, one of England's highest-profile referees has been given the job.
Manchester City and Arsenal served up a tight, tense and forgettable top-of-the-table encounter in the Premier League. Our thirst for nostalgia means we forget it often used to be this way.
Fabio Wardley was battered and bloodied by Frazer Clarke, who was dropped in round five and docked a point in round seven. Their British heavyweight title thriller ended in a split-decision draw.
Arsenal avoided being turned over at the Etihad Stadium once again but their dour 0-0 draw against Premier League champions Manchester City handed Liverpool a title advantage.
Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka are each enjoying superb seasons for Manchester City and Arsenal. Which of the England stars will prevail in Sunday's crunch Premier League clash?
Bukayo Saka sat out England's March friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. Will Arsenal have their main man available for the Premier League title showdown against Manchester City?
Kevin De Bruyne recently spent another spell on the sidelines and sat out Belgium's March internationals. Will Pep Guardiola's midfield superstar be fit for the crunch title clash with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on March 31?
Teenage sensation Endrick made his mark at the Santiago Bernabeu in Brazil's 3-3 draw against Spain. Lucas Paqueta dispatched the third penalty of the match to snatch a draw for the visitors deep into stoppage time.
Lionel Messi and Argentina ended their recent miserable history in the Copa America by lifting the trophy in Brazil in 2021. They look to retain it in the US in 2024.
Reigning champions Manchester City were slated to travel to Brighton in the Premier League this weekend. However, their FA Cup quarterfinal against Newcastle means the fixture must be rearranged.
Liverpool were originally slated to travel to Everton in the Premier League on March 17. When will the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park take place?
WBO welterweight champion Sandy Ryan moved to Las Vegas and counted Claressa Shields among her sparring partners as she prepared for Saturday's huge all-British clash with Terri Harper in Sheffield.
Pep Guardiola had Lionel Messi at his peak and saw Erling Haaland smash records. But Rodri is arguably more important to the Manchester City boss right now than any player has been during his esteemed coaching career.
Manchester City reached their sixth successive FA Cup semifinal with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United, while Coventry City stunned Wolves, Chelsea beat Leicester City, and Manchester United won a remarkable game against Liverpool.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 edition of the Six Nations, the premier international rugby union tournament in Europe.
Manchester City reached a sixth consecutive FA Cup semifinal thanks to Bernardo Silva's deflected first-half double against Newcastle United. The treble winners remain in contention across the three remaining major competitions this season.
Al Nassr were looking to bounce back from the AFC Champions League heartache when they took on Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo gave them the points with a second-half penalty.
Joe Joyce was close to the top of the heavyweight mountain before Zhilei Zhang sent him tumbling down. The Briton wants more high-profile showdowns but can't afford another slip-up against Kash Ali.
CBS Sports has put together a much-loved pundit panel for its UEFA Champions League coverage. However, Jamie Carragher's comments to hosts Kate Abdo crossed a line.
Leandro Trossard gave Arsenal a 1-0 lead on the night against Porto at Emirates Stadium before the Champions League Round of 16 encounter headed all the way to penalties. David Raya saw the Gunners through with two saves.
Barcelona are seeking a return to the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in four seasons. But Xavi has injury problems in midfield as their tie with Napoli remains all square.
Al Nassr came back from 3-0 down on aggregate and a goal and a man down in extra time to force a penalty shoot-out in their AFC Champions League quarterfinal against Al Ain. The Abu Dhabi side won 3-1 on spot kicks, with Cristiano Ronaldo the only Al Nassr player to find the target.
Gabriel Martinelli has been a key part of Arsenal's bid for glory at home and abroad this season, but will the Brazil winger recover from a foot injury in time to face Porto?
John Stones gave Manchester City a first-half lead at Anfield before Alexis Mac Allister equalised for Liverpool from the penalty spot. The result left Arsenal top of the Premier League.
After a record-breaking career with Tottenham and England, Harry Kane's move to Bayern Munich appeared to guarantee long-awaited major honours. Heading into this weekend's crunch showdown, it seems Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen have other ideas.
Anthony Joshua floored Francis Ngannou twice before icing him with a spectacular KO. He is now on course for a shot at the winner of Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk.
Christian Horner was cleared by an independent investigation over allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a Red Bull colleague. An email purportedly containing images of messages from the F1 team principal was then shared with journalists and F1 staff. The accuser has now been suspended by the company.
Anthony Joshua has found a new lease of life under coach Ben Davison. Super featherweight Jordan Gill also recently moved to the gym and enjoyed a career-best win over Michael Conlan.
Promoter Eddie Hearn thinks Anthony Joshua "is in a great place" as he prepares to fight Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
Manchester City beat FC Copenhagen 3-1 away from home last month. It was the same scoreline at the Etihad Stadium as goals from Manuel Akanji, Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland secured a quarterfinal place for the holders.
Francis Ngannou shocked the world with his performance against Tyson Fury, but is he actually a good boxer? Anthony Joshua might be about to find out.
Pep Guardiola is expected to rotate his line-up for Manchester City's Champions League encounter against FC Copenhagen. The holders won the first leg of the last-16 tie 3-1 in the Danish capital.
Harry Kane scored in each half as Bayern Munich beat Lazio 3-0 to overturn a first-leg deficit and progress to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal are neck-and-neck heading into the final stretch of the Premier League season. Over the weekend, The Sporting News was on the ground as the top three claimed very different victories.
Arsenal continued their free-scoring form by romping to a 6-0 win over bottom club Sheffield United in the Premier League. Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Ben White were all on target.
Real Madrid were involved in a crazy and controversial LaLiga encounter with Valencia. Carlo Ancelotti will net his team focused and ready to preserve a slender Champions League advantage over RB Leipzig.
Pep Guardiola has long waxed lyrical about Phil Foden while challenging him to improve. The 23-year-old who won the derby for Manchester City is a dazzlingly complete footballer with the world at his feet.
Anthony Joshua's heavyweight showdown against Francis Ngannou is the latest blockbuster fight to land in Saudi Arabia. Is the Middle East state the new capital of the boxing world?
Marcus Rashford scored a stunning early goal to give Manchester United a 1-0 lead in the derby at the Etihad Stadium. Another Manchester native, Phil Foden equalised in similarly impressive fashion and added a second before Erling Haaland sealed victory.
Liverpool looked set to cede the initiative in the Premier League title race as they entered the ninth minute of stoppage time at Nottingham Forest. Darwin Nunez had other ideas.
IFAB, football's rulemaking body, wanted to introduce a sin-bin element to the game, but the blue card proposal is in jeopardy after public backlash regarding the proposed law change.
Liverpool won the Carabao Cup and progressed in the FA Cup while nursing a hefty injury list. How many of their stars will be back for the return to Premier League action against Nottingham Forest?
World champion Max Verstappen ensured it was normal service resumed in Bahrain as he put his Red Bull on pole position for the opening race of the 2024 season.
Fans of the Premier League will have seen players such as Bukayo Saka, Kyle Walker and Conor Gallagher playing with holes torn in the back of their socks. Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham also does it. So what's going on?
Chelsea host Leeds in the fifth round of the FA Cup. But why do two clubs 200 miles away from one another in England have a bitter football rivalry?
Erling Haaland scored five as Manchester City romped to a 6-2 FA Cup fifth-round win at Luton Town. Mateo Kovacic completed the scoring after Jordan Clark scored a fine brace for the hosts.
Everton launched an appeal against their 10-point Premier League deduction for breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). It was reduced to a six-point penalty.
Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka were on target as Arsenal kept their title bid on track with a majestic performance against Newcastle. Mikel Arteta's men hammered Newcastle 4-1 at Emirates Stadium.
Manchester City extended their Premier League unbeaten run to 11 matches at Bournemouth. Phil Foden scored the only goal to move the champions a point behind leaders Liverpool.
Rasmus Hojlund's injury is a body blow for Manchester United. But it has allowed Erik ten Hag to give a Premier League opportunity to 19-year-old attacker Omari Forson.
Robert Lewandowski and Victor Osimhen each brought their finishing prowess to the fore as Napoli and Barcelona played out a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
Oscar Bobb produced some eye-catching moments on his first Premier League start for Manchester City. But his fellow Norwegian Erling Haaland was a familiar matchwinner against Brentford.
Jack Catterall was calm and mild-mannered when he sat down with The Sporting News to discuss his huge April fight. But something about Josh Taylor flicks a switch in the Englishman.
Luuk de Jong equalised from the penalty spot to give PSV a 1-1 Champions League draw against Borussia Dortmund. Donyell Malen broke the deadlock against his former club in the first half.
Manchester City returned to second in the Premier League after Erling Haaland scored the only goal against Brentford. The Norway superstar has 17 goals in England's top flight this season.
The latest instalment of the Kylian Mbappe transfer saga is ready to commence, with Real Madrid reportedly closing in on the PSG star.
Julian Alvarez made it 24 starts out of 24 in the Premier League for Manchester City in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea. He has provided valuable goals and assists but his performances increasingly don't measure up.
Liverpool will try to solidify their position at the top of the Premier League when they host Luton Town on Wednesday at Anfield. How does this game and the Carabao Cup final fit into their plans?
Manchester City's Premier League game against Brentford will take place on the same night as some UEFA Champions League knockout action. Why has the game been slotted in on Tuesday, February 20?
Rasmus Hojlund scored twice in the opening seven minutes for Manchester United at Luton Town before Carlton Morris hit back for the hosts.
Manchester City was trying to keep the pressure on Liverpool and Arsenal at the top of the Premier League but Raheem Sterling gave Chelsea the lead at the Etihad Stadium against his former club. Rodri salvaged a 1-1 draw for the Champions late on.
Wayne Rooney has never made any secret of his love for boxing. But is the former England and Manchester United star set to lace gloves for real?
Jurgen Klopp insists Trent Alexander-Arnold was not rushed back from the knee injury he sustained in January.
Jack Grealish suffered a groin injury during Manchester City's 3-1 UEFA Champions League win over FC Copenhagen. How long will Pep Guardiola be without the England winger at this key time of the season?
Cristiano Ronaldo was nursing an injury during Al Nassr's mid-season friendly commitments. Will he be ready to return when the AFC Champions League resumes?
Bernardo Silva restored Manchester City's lead against FC Copenhagen after Magnus Mattsson cancelled out Kevin De Bruyne's opener. Pep Guardiola's side lost Jack Grealish to injury but Phil Foden completed a 3-1 win in stoppage time.
Kylian Mbappe suffered an ankle injury when PSG beat Brest in the Coupe de France last week. Will he be ready to take on Real Sociedad in the Champions League Round of 16?
Manchester City won their first ever Champions League in 2022/23. As Pep Guardiola's team embark upon this season's knockout stages, we look at the European giants who have managed to go back-to-back.
Manchester City are seeking to retain their Champions League crown in 2023/24. Here's a reminder of how Pep Guardiola conquered the final frontier for his club in the 2023 final against Inter Milan in Istanbul.
Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to victory over Everton with the sort of brute physicality that could find a home at Super Bowl LVIII.
Victor Osimhen will lead Nigeria's charge to beat hosts Ivory Coast in Sunday's AFCON final. But why does the Napoli striker play wearing a protective mask on his face?
Hamzah Sheeraz defended his Commonwealth middleweight title against Liam Williams, moving to 19-0 as he sensationally stopped the former world title challenger inside a round.
Erling Haaland’s excellent second-half brace gave Manchester City a hard-fought 2-0 win over Everton in the Premier League.
West Ham won at Emirates Stadium in December to briefly derail Arsenal's Premier League title bid. Now the Gunners are back on form and looking for revenge in the return fixture.
The controversy around Lionel Messi missing Inter Miami's friendly in Hong Kong has continued to rumble on. Organisers have offered supporters partial refunds, while the Hong Kong government has slammed the superstar forward.
The Africa Cup of Nations is heading into its final stages. The tournament has been notable for the number of big names to fall early on.
Cristiano Ronaldo turned 39 on February 5. Since joining Al Nassr from Manchester United last season, the Portugal icon has proved to still be a formidable goalscorer. But which year of his career was his best?
Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal a deserved lead against Premier League leaders Arsenal before a Gabriel own goal late in first-half stoppage time levelled matters at Emirates Stadium. There was huge defensive howler in the second half, with Gabriel Martinelli the beneficiary.
Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh moved quickly to reschedule the undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk
It's not news that any boxing fan wanted to hear, but the multi-million dollar undisputed showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has been postponed. The Sporting News looks at the details surrounding the capitulation of the February 17 date.
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Nigeria are strong favourites to prevail at the Africa Cup of Nations after a tournament full of shocks. Ademola Lookman put them a goal to the good against free-scoring Angola.
Jordan Henderson has jumped ship, Karim Benzema has denied he's leaving and Aymeric Laporte says players are unhappy. What's going on in the Saudi Pro League?
Cristiano Ronaldo will not face his longtime rival Lionel Messi when Al Nassr welcomes Inter Miami in Riyadh on Thursday. An injury to the five-time Ballon d'Or winner led the Saudi Pro League side to reschedule two friendly matches in China last week.
Al Nassr cancelled a brief trip to China due to an apparent injury to Cristiano Ronaldo. As they gear up to face Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on February 1, their star forward remains unavailable for the upcoming match.
The anticipated match on Thursday, labelled as 'The Last Dance' between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr and Inter Miami, has been thwarted by injury. Does this unfortunate turn of events signal the conclusion of their illustrious rivalry?
Due to Cristiano Ronaldo's injury, Al Nassr had to cancel two friendly matches in China last week. The question now arises: will their upcoming game against Inter Miami and Lionel Messi proceed as planned despite the absence of the star forward?
Gio Reyna has been short of game time at Borussia Dortmund this season. With the Copa America on the horizon, a move to the Premier League with Nottingham Forest is on the cards.
Erling Haaland has not played for Manchester since suffering a foot injury against Aston Villa on December 6. But last season's Golden Boot winner is rapidly closing in on a return.
Clubs in Europe's major leagues don't have long left to alter their squads before the January transfer window closes. Here's when deadline day falls across the major nations.
Conor Benn will box for the second time since failing two drug tests when he faces Peter Dobson in Las Vegas on Saturday. The undefeated British welterweight remains completely convinced of his innocence.
Jurgen Klopp intends to make a clean break from Liverpool and will have no say on selecting his successor after announcing he will step down as manager of the 19-time English champions at the end of 2023/24.
Jaime Munguia will put his unbeaten record on the line against unbeaten British super middleweight John Ryder this weekend. Here's what the undercard will look like in Phoenix.
The Premier League schedule has been lighter in January on account of the third and fourth rounds of the FA Cup and teams enjoying their mid-season break. When will EPL action return?
Anticipation is high ahead of Lionel Messi's first full season in MLS. Here's all you need to know about when the 2024 schedule gets underway.
Michael Carrick is 90 minutes away from taking Middlesbrough to the Carabao Cup final. The former Manchester United midfielder is one of the most well-regarded young coaches in English football.
The Premier League aligned itself with other European competitions by introducing a winter break in 2019/20. However, England's top flight does things a little differently.
Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota scored two goals apiece as Liverpool ran riot after halftime in their 4-0 win over Bournemouth. Jurgen Klopp's team now have a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
Liverpool remain without several key players ahead of the trip to Bournemouth but Jurgen Klopp's side could be five points clear at the top of the Premier League at the end of this weekend.
Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh threw down the gauntlet to Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren to put on a 5 vs. 5, Matchroom vs. Queensberry fight card in Saudi Arabia. Here are the Sporting News' picks for a blockbuster night in Riyadh.
Holders Manchester City and their Premier League counterparts entered the FA Cup in round three. Here are the results.
Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn sat alongside one another, shook hands on ad-hoc fight cards and told fans they've never had it so good. Unless you want to go and watch Anthony Joshua in person again.
South Korea have dominated age-group football in their region to produce an enviable crop of star players. But the Taegeuk Warriors have not won the AFC Asian Cup in 44 years.
Thomas Partey was a key player as Arsenal pushed Manchester City hard for the Premier League title last season. His absence is being keenly felt by club and country this time around.
At AFCON 2023, West Ham playmaker Mohammed Kudus will aim to spark a Ghana attack that has been shy of goals under former Brighton manager Chris Hughton.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has taken charge of Manchester United's football operations with a 25% stake in the club. It marks the most significant addition to the sporting portfolio of the UK's richest man.
Bernardo Silva's delightful backheel put Manchester City ahead at Newcastle but sublime finishes from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon turned the game on its head. Kevin De Bruyne came on to equalise before setting up Oscar Bobb's winner.
Pep Guardiola said Kevin De Bruyne is ready to start for Manchester City against Newcastle United, but will the champions risk him for this Premier League match?
Kevin De Bruyne has returned from five months on the sidelines following hamstring surgery. But is the Manchester City star ready to start regular games for Pep Guardiola's English and European champions?
Manchester City were due to face Brentford on the weekend of December 23 but the game was postponed due to their participation in the Club World Cup. Here's all you need to know about when the Premier League match might be rescheduled.
Tottenham have been busy early in the January transfer window and Genoa defender Radu Dragusin is one of two big-name arrivals.
Timo Werner flopped at Chelsea after a prolific spell at RB Leipzig. His return to the Bundesliga side has been less successful, so the Germany forward will now have another crack at the Premier League with Tottenham.
Jordan Henderson's bid to become a transformative presence in football and beyond in Saudi Arabia looks likely to be cut short after just six months. Where might the 33-year-old England and former Liverpool midfielder go next?
Son Heung-min and Wataru Endo are among eight Premier League players taking part in the AFC Asian Cup in 2024. Here are all the club games they could miss.
Nigeria are aiming to win their fourth African title and first in a decade. Here are the players Jose Peseiro has selected for their bid for glory.
Ivan Toney's eight-month suspension is nearly up. Will the Brentford striker be on the move to Premier League heavyweights Arsenal or Chelsea?
Artur Beterbiev will put his IBF, WBC and WBO light heavyweight titles on the line against former super middleweight champion Callum Smith on January 13. WBA champion Dmitry Bivol will be an interested observer.
Phil Foden was once viewed as David Silva's midfield heir at Manchester City. The England star has proved to be a very different player but has shown he can be the answer in central areas during Kevin De Bruyne's lengthy absence.
After Deontay Wilder fumbled the bag and with Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are committed to one another, Anthony Joshua will aim to keep the good times rolling against Francis Ngannou after a tough few years.
The third round of the FA Cup brings fresh hope of memorable cup upsets for fans across the UK. Here are 10 of the biggest giant-killings.
Arsenal and Liverpool face one another in the pick of the FA Cup third-round ties this weekend. But the two title-chasing Premier League heavyweights will have to weigh up the demands of rest and rotation.
Paris Saint-Germain face Toulouse in the Trophee des Champions on January 3. Here's everything you need to know about the French football showpiece.
Gareth Southgate turned around a toxic and failing England national team when he took over following the embarrassments of Euro 2016 and Sam Allardyce's brief tenure. Could he be the man to address a mess of a similar scale at Manchester United?
Wayne Rooney has been sacked as manager of Championship team Birmingham City. The former Derby County and DC United boss won just two of 15 games in charge.
Manchester City head to Goodison Park as English, European and world champions but have only won one of their past six domestic games before facing an in-form Everton.
Chelsea's Christmas Eve defeat at Wolves piled further pressure on head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Can the Blues respond against relegation-threatened Crystal Palace?
Naoya Inoue underlined his status as a modern-day boxing great with an authoritative 10th round stoppage of Marlon Tapales to become undisputed bantamweight champion. It is a little over a year since Inoue similarly cleaned out the bantamweight division.
Naoya Inoue became a two-weight undisputed king as he stopped Marlon Tapales in Tokyo, adding the IBF and WBA super bantamweight titles to his WBC and WBO belts.
Naoya Inoue and Marlon Tapales will contest undisputed status at super bantamweight in Tokyo on December 26. While Boxing Day is not always a busy date on the combat calendar, some of the biggest names in history have been in action over the years.
Anthony Joshua forced Otto Wallin to quit on his stool after five rounds but a mooted Saudi Arabian showdown with Deontay Wilder is in tatters after his heavyweight rival was well beaten by Joseph Parker.
Anthony Joshua beat former amateur rival Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia – and the two-time heavyweight world champion could be in line for a massive 2024.
Deontay Wilder has boxed one round since losing to Tyson Fury in October 2021. Fellow former world champion Joseph Parker will look to seize upon any ring rust and secure the upset in Saudi Arabia.
Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua will box on the same blockbuster Saudi card on December 23. The Bronze Bomber believes his long-time rival has run out of options to avoid him.
Anthony Joshua has been coached by Robert Garcia and Derrick James since splitting with Rob McCracken. Logistical challenges meant another switch to Ben Davison ahead of Saturday's Saudi showdown with Otto Wallin.
Pep Guardiola leads Manchester City's bid for FIFA Club World Cup against Fluminense on Friday. The competition holds fond memories for the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich head coach.
Second-half goals from Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva saw Manchester City cruise into the Club World Cup final with a 3-0 win over Urawa Red Diamonds. Pep Guardiola's side will face Copa Libertadores winners Fluminense on Friday.
The draw for the first stage of the knockout round of the UEFA Champions League took place on December 18. Holders Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Arsenal were among the teams who learned their fate.
Dmitry Bivol was fighter of the year in 2022. After spending 2023 away from the spotlight, the WBA light heavyweight champion returns in Saudi Arabia on Saturday against Lyndon Arthur.
Lyndon Arthur has been handed a dream opportunity on a boxing card like no other against WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol. But the Manchester fighter's preparations have taken place in very familiar surroundings.
Manchester City have draw each of their past three Premier League home games and won just one of their past six top-flight outings. Pep Guardiola insists the reigning champions are playing well.
Arsenal produced a dominant display against Brighton on a weekend when Manchester City and Liverpool dropped points. It feels like their most significant performance of the season with Anfield on the horizon.
Arsenal will aim to put pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool with victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday. However, the Seagulls have proved to be a tough proposition for Mikel Arteta's men over recent seasons.
Jack Grealish and Rico Lewis put Manchester City 2-0 up against Crystal Palace before Jean-Philippe Mateta scored to set up a thrilling finale. Michael Olise's stoppage-time penalty came as a sickening blow to Pep Guardiola.
Joelinton brilliantly fired Newcastle United ahead against AC Milan but Christian Pulisic levelled before the hour, and Samuel Chukwueze ensured third place in the Champions League group.
Micah Hamilton joined Manchester City as a nine-year-old and served as a ballboy. On his senior debut in the Champions League, he scored a fine goal against Red Star Belgrade.
Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw each suffered injuries as Manchester United limped out of the Champions League against Bayern Munich. They look set to miss Sunday's Premier League trip to Anfield.
Eddie Nketiah gave Arsenal a halftime lead at PSV in the Champions League before Yorbe Vertessen levelled early in the second period. Both teams were already through to the knockout stages.
FIFA awarded the opening games of the 2030 World Cup to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, with Spain, Portugal and Morocco to host the rest of the tournament.
Manchester City are winless in four Premier League matches. If the reigning champions fail to beat Luton at Kenilworth Road it will mark their worst run since 2009.
When Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery face each in Aston Villa and Arsenal's keenly anticipated showdown it will serve as the latest example of Spain's smallest province shaping elite Premier League and European football.
Manchester City head to in-form Aston Villa winless in their past three Premier League games and down in third place. Is four titles in a row beyond Pep Guardiola's great team.
Mexico are 12-time winners and reigning champions in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. In 2024, El Tri get another crack at the Copa America. They were drawn into a fascinating group, where they'll be challenged by three quality sides.
The USA will have the backing of an expectant host crowd at Copa America 2024. How far can Gregg Berhalter's side go in the tournament on home soil?
Leon Bailey's deflected strike proved to be the difference between Aston Villa and Manchester City. Unai Emery beat Pep Guardiola for the first time in his career and his team are now above the champions in the Premier League table.
