Former Scotland and Manchester United defender Gordon McQueen believed that years of heading a football may have contributed to the dementia that later defined the final chapter of his life, according to evidence given his daughter. An inquest into McQueen’s death opened this week in North Yorkshire, offering a deeply personal account that has reignited […]
A positive start to the 2026 season Portuguese tennis began the new season on a high note as national number one Nuno Borges delivered a composed and convincing performance at the Hong Kong Open. On Monday, 5 January, Borges defeated Bosnia’s Damir Dzumhur in straight sets in the first round, setting a confident tone for […]
A tenure over almost as soon as it began Eight matches were all it took for Celtic to bring one of the shortest managerial chapters in its long history to an abrupt end. Wilfried Nancy arrived in Glasgow amid curiosity and cautious optimism, but departed just 33 days later after six defeats and a run […]
Measuring entertainment in the Premiership Every season, Premiership Rugsteps back to assess how compelling its product really is. Alongside the annual salary cap report, a set of performance and entertainment metrics are released comparing the English top flight with other rugcompetitions. These include the closeness of scorelines, the number of tries scored and how often […]
Charges follow deadly highway collision Nigerian police have charged the driver involved in a fatal road accident that included British boxing star Anthony Joshua with reckless and dangerous driving. The incident occurred earlier this week on a major highway in southwest Nigeria and resulted in the death of one person, according to local authorities. The […]
A demanding January window for a new manager Rangers are intensifying their efforts in the January transfer window as head coach Danny Rohl confirmed the club is working around the clock to strengthen the squad. Appointed in October, this winter window represents Rohl’s first real opportunity to reshape the team according to his tactical ideas […]
A major statement signing for Crystal Palace Crystal Palace have made a significant statement of intent with the signing of Brennan Johnson, completing a club record thirty five million pound move from Tottenham Hotspur. The transfer was finalised on Friday and represents one of the most high profile acquisitions in Palace’s recent history. The deal […]
Incident raises concern for former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is recovering in Nigeria after being involved in a car crash earlier this week, according to statements from his promoter. The incident occurred on Monday on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway, a major transport route linking Ogun State with the city of Lagos. The vehicle carrying Joshua […]
A moment of doubt at the peak of a career Stefanos Tsitsipas has spoken candidly about one of the most difficult periods of his professional life, revealing that constant pain and recurring injuries in 2025 pushed him close to quitting tennis altogether. The former world number three shared his reflections during a press conference ahead […]
Age has rarely been a barrier in professional football, but few careers challenge expectations quite like that of Kazuyoshi Miura. Widely known as “King Kazu,” the Japanese striker has once again defied convention signing on for another season, extending his professional career into an extraordinary 41st year. At nearly 59 years old, Miura continues to […]
