Stephen A Smith v LeBron James turns NBA’s narrator into a main character

ESPN’s biggest name has never been shy about giving his opinion. But now he is part of the drama he so often comments onWho would win in a fight between LeBron James and Stephen A Smith is a question only Stephen A Smith would think to ask. There has been little avoiding the question since the Los Angeles Lakers superstar confronted ESPN’s No 1 …
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Max Verstappen indicates he was unhappy Red Bull sacked Liam Lawson

Yuki Tsunoda replaces Lawson for Sunday’s Japan GPLewis Hamilton describes demotion as ‘pretty harsh’Max Verstappen has reiterated that he was unhappy with the way his Red Bull team suddenly sacked their driver Liam Lawson after just two races and replaced him with Yuki Tsunoda from sister team Racing Bulls.Red Bull dropped Lawson with a shocking speed …
James Tarkowski should have been sent off against Liverpool, admits PGMOL

Slot welcomes move and says officiating has been ‘OK’Everton defender booked for challenge on Mac AllisterThe Premier League referees’ body, Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL), has acknowledged that Everton’s James Tarkowski should have been sent off early on in their defeat at Liverpool. Arne Slot welcomed the move on Thursday after …
Just as the football fan who assaulted me escapes charges, Spurs are hosting Chris Brown | Eve De Haan

While my assaulter can continue to attend games undeterred, Tottenham announce a convicted abuser as a performer. Are the club’s actions matching their words when it comes to supporting female fans?A few months ago I was assaulted on an overground train by a Brentford fan after a home win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The British Transport Police were …
Burner phones, fake names, secret betting accounts and wads and wads of cash: How a top jockey's son ran a race rigging syndicate - and has now paid a huge price for it

This son-of-a-gun jockey thought he could get rich by losing on his horses in a devious plot involving burner phones and fake names but his hopes of emulating his dad's Group 1 glory are over.
Ibrahima Konate reveals why he is frustrated to play WITH Liverpool team-mate Virgil van Dijk, as defender aims cheeky dig at his captain

Not many centre-backs who played alongside Virgil van Dijk have found a downside, but Ibrahima Konate has pinpointed one. He joked that there is one real issue of lining up next to him.
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Max Verstappen breaks silence on liking controversial Instagram post suggesting Christian Horner's ruthless axeing of Liam Lawson is 'bullying'

HENRY CLARK IN JAPAN: Mail Sport reported last week that Verstappen was 'not happy' with the team's call to switch Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda ahead of this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
Former Olympic athlete on FBI most-wanted list after being accused of attempted murder and convicted for drug trafficking

A former Olympic athlete is on the FBI 's most-wanted list after having previously been convicted for an attempt to deal cocaine. finished in 24th place out of 32 competitors at the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Lewis Hamilton slams 'completely RUBBISH' claims that he is losing faith with Ferrari after only two races - and insists he's '100 per cent' confident in team ahead of Japanese Grand Prix

HENRY CLARK IN SUZUKA: Hamilton labelled claims he has started to lose faith in his Ferrari team after just two races of the 2025 season as 'complete rubbish'.
Donald Trump blasted by Conor McGregor after tarriff bombshell just weeks after friendly White House visit

McGregor visited Trump as the White House last month and began donning a 'Make Ireland Great Again' cap - similar to Trump's famous red cap with the same slogan but for America.
UK to host Women's World Cup for first time ever in 2035 as rivals drop out to leave England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales as sole bidders

The UK will host the Women's World Cup for the first time ever in 2035 after a rival bid from Spain, Portugal and Morocco dropped out.
Jude Bellingham poses with a vintage BMW in slick adidas advert - as Real Madrid star launches his third collection for signature clothing line

The Real Madrid star has been signed with adidas from an early age and released his own collection, called the 'JB Line', back in July.
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Revealed: The potential heavy punishment awaiting Jose Mourinho after pinching the nose of Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk

Jose Mourinho could be set for a heavy punishment after pinching the nose of Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk following a chaotic Istanbul derby on Wednesday.
Barcelona avoid seeing stars BANNED from playing again this season as Spanish court rule in LaLiga side's favour amid latest alleged financial issue

Barcelona could be prevented from picking two of their players for the rest of the season after being accused of incorrectly filing their financial figures earlier this year.
Everton boss David Moyes torn into by football fans for his 'embarrassing' comments in TV interview after James Tarkowski's horror tackle at Liverpool

The Everton defender was lucky to avoid a red card for the reckless tackle on Liverpool's Argentinian midfielder, which drew criticisms from Sky Sports' pundits.
Premier League refs' chiefs make new admission on James Tarkowski's 'leg-breaker' tackle on Alexis Mac Allister after Everton star escaped red card in Liverpool's win

The Everton defender caused uproar when he lunged in on Alexis Mac Allister in the opening minutes of the game, as he slid in to clear a ball and crunched his man on the follow through.
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Grand National 2025 runners and riders confirmed as full 34-horse list revealed

The 2025 Randox Grand National field has been announced, with 34 runners set to go to post on Saturday afternoon.