Author: Sports News UK
Two Premier League matches at Anfield. Two draws. For just the third time in 63 years, Liverpool have failed to win both of their opening home games of a league season – not exactly the flying start new boss Andoni Iraola would have been dreaming of.After such an encouraging midweek performance against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, full of urgency, Saturday’s goalless draw against Fulham was a flat follow-up, especially with the Cottagers lacking in confidence and having conceded seven goals in their first three league games.The Reds looked physically and mentally tired and, to put it bluntly, like…
Vitor Matos believes Swansea City’s bright start to the new season proves they are capable of competing with any team in the Championship.Swansea climbed back to second in the table – behind leaders West Ham on goal difference – thanks to Saturday’s 3-1 victory over struggling Burnley.Adam Idah, Moussa Yeo and Zan Vipotnik all found the target as the Swans produced the ideal response following their first league defeat at Southampton in midweek.After beating Burnley, Matos claimed that he did not know where Swansea are in the league table – but reckons his new-look squad have shown they can cut…
Steven Borden didn’t beat Josh Alexander on Dynamite just to disappear again. Sting’s son is sticking around, and AEW apparently has every intention of letting him build a wrestling career of his own. According to a report by Fightful Select on September 12, Steven Borden is now moving forward as an on-screen wrestler for AEW, as he’s now a full-time talent. This also isn’t something he decided to try overnight. “Steven Borden is full steam ahead as an on screen wrestler for AEW. He’s been training for over two years.” Fans finally got to see some of that work on…
Jakob Ingebrigtsen has withdrawn from the 1500m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, putting his reunion with rival Josh Kerr on hold.Two-time Olympic gold medallist Ingebrigtsen took an impressive victory in the men’s 5,000m final at the inaugural edition of the sport’s new global event on Friday night.But, having only returned to action last month following an 11-month injury lay-off that included Achilles surgery, the 25-year-old Norwegian has announced he does not want to risk competing again in Sunday’s 1500m final.In a video posted on Instagram, Ingebrigtsen said: “Unfortunately I’m not in a position to go in back-to-back races.”I would…
Friday Night SmackDown aired this week from inside the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. Nick Aldis spoke backstage with the WWE Women’s Champion, telling her he has no choice but to take the title off her if she gets hurt. Chelsea said she spent hours bedazzling the mask, and thanked him for letting her defend the title. Running into Tiffany Stratton, the Buff Barbie said she would be in her corner. After weeks of conflict, Nikki Bella and Paige were finally set to square off, with the Anti-Diva hurling a beatdown on Nikki right away. The Fearless One could…
Emilio Gay – 6 – A gritty Test-best of 60 in tricky batting conditions in the first innings looked to have gone some way towards securing his place on the plane for a winter tour of South Africa, only for a duck next time round to bring back some uncertainty. (Series – 6)Ben Duckett – 2 – A miserable end to the summer for the opener who will now come under some scrutiny. Made 11 and zero in this match and finishes this three-Test series well down the averages with a disappointing 44 runs at 8.8. (Series – 2)Jordan Cox…
For 23 years they have come and gone. Andy Roddick tried again. Andre Agassi made one final run. James Blake, Mardy Fish, Sam Querrey, John Isner, Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz all carried the hopes of American men’s tennis deep into the second week of major championships, only to thrash against the ceiling of the sport’s European hegemony time and again.Now Ben Shelton gets his chance. The fearless 23-year-old from Atlanta surged into his first career grand slam final on a feverish Friday night at the US Open, completing a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 fightback over Frances Tiafoe in a…
Hemp’s City career has also coincided with a successful period for the Lionesses in which she played a key role in helping them win back-to-back European titles.Having joined from Bristol City as a high-flying teenager in 2018, she has grown up during her time in Manchester.She was awarded an MBE in 2024 for services to football, and signed a three-year contract extension with City that year.Last season the club won their first WSL title in a decade, as well as the Women’s FA Cup – reward for Hemp’s commitment.Jayne Comer, secretary for the Manchester City supporters club and a season…
WWE Hall of Famer Fred “Typhoon” Ottman has been hospitalized after being taken to an emergency room. The former WWE and WCW star did not reveal what he is currently dealing with but asked fans to keep him in their thoughts and prayers. Wrestling fans have known Ottman by several different names throughout his career. He first gained attention in WWE as Tugboat before becoming Typhoon and forming The Natural Disasters with the late John “Earthquake” Tenta. The duo was later inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2025. Ottman is also remembered for one of the most infamous…
The Englishman has hit the ground running in Spain and become an influential presence in Hansi Flick’s Barcelona attack. While he is still waiting for his first goal, Gordon’s pace and directness are well suited to Barcelona’s attack. “Our idea of play is much more linked to Anthony’s,” Barcelona sporting director Deco replied when asked why they had chosen Gordon over Rashford.”His style fits with what the coach is looking for.”And it seems Gordon has settled in very quickly. “I feel at home already,” Gordon said. “The city is amazing. The guys have made me feel so welcome. I think…