Half of the Premier League’s 20 clubs have sponsorship or advertising deals with unlicensed gambling companies that could be illegal next year under plans being developed by the government. An eight-week consultation on proposals to ban sponsorship from gambling companies not licensed in the UK closes on Wednesday, with licensed operators such as Ladbrokes and … Read more
McCann was something of a surprise choice to take the reins at Rugby Park in January of last season as the club floundered at the wrong end of the table. However, alongside assistant Billy Dodds and helped by the sparkling loan impact of Rangers winger Findlay Curtis, he steered Killie to survival with a flourish. … Read more
Stamford Bridge officials must offload four senior players before September 1 or risk watching players tear up their contracts and walk away on free transfers under a new legal framework. The summer transfer window for English clubs closes in a matter of days, leaving the Blues with a major squad bottleneck. Premier League registration limits, … Read more
The big transfer news this week concerns Rodri’s move to Barcelona being confirmed. It was inevitable, and with only a year left in his contract at the age of 30, it was a good piece of business for Manchester City. But to lose a top-quality player like that when you want to be challenging for … Read more
Leeds United will start the 2026/27 season on the up following last year’s successful return to the Premier League. The club failed to establish themselves back in the top flight following their previous promotion in 2020, as their return from a 16-year Premier League exile ended after just three seasons, but supporters will now be … Read more
While Youri Djorkaeff would only spend two years at Bolton Wanderers, he counts his spell in Lancashire as one of the most memorable of his illustrious career. The French World Cup winner was an integral part of the Sam Allardyce side that defied expectations and bucked stereotypes to be one of the Premier League’s most … Read more
Chelsea could soon be joined in Hong Kong by Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck, senior players added to the squad to ensure that new manager Xabi Alonso has some experience to draw upon. The Blues have been busy in the transfer market since the end of the World Cup. Henderson and Welbeck are following Marco … Read more
Roberto Mancini issued an apology in his first public comments Wednesday after being rehired to coach an Italy squad in crisis three years after he abandoned the same job for a lucrative contract with Saudi Arabia. “I’m very sorry,” Mancini said. “It was like losing the woman of your life. And it means you did … Read more
If Ryan Weathers had made his regularly scheduled start on Thursday, it would have been a lesser version — literally. The Yankees lefty said he lost 9 pounds in two days due to an illness that caused him “pretty much.” [throw] “Gutted me for several hours”, prompting the club to omit it from the end … Read more
A wave of virality TikTok videos It sparked a heated debate in Egypt: Do women get a worse financial deal in modern marriage? From complaints about a 50/50 split in expenses to frustration over disappearing dowries, the conversation struck a chord. But beneath these viral images lies a more complex reality, one that lies at … Read more