Category: Sport News

Transfer news LIVE! Timber hints at Arsenal done deal, Rice latest; Caicedo to Chelsea; Spurs medical

The summer transfer window continues to heat up nicely as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham all work to complete some huge early signings. Arsenal are set to finalize their record-breaking £105million swoop for Declan Rice, with an official announcement expected soon, while Jurrien Timber has also reportedly missed Ajax training as he looks to seal his own high-profile switch to the Emirates. The Gunners could face a major fight with Liverpool for Romeo Lavia, while Chelsea are set to continue talks with Brighton over Moises Caicedo this week as they also target the likes of Celta Vigo starlet Gabri…Continue Reading

Antonio Brown hints at partnership with ESPN after company layoffs

Antonio Brown was booted from the National Arena League, but he says he’s already back to work elsewhere. The free-agent wide receiver says he’s partnered with ESPN after the company’s mass layoffs. Brown tweeted Saturday that he has a “partnership” with the brand. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Antonio Brown (Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports) “Excited to announce my new partnership @espn,” he tweeted. Brown made it so only people he followed mentioned in the tweet could reply. He has sent fictitious messages in the past, once saying he signed with the Baltimore Ravens. The Disney-owned network axed…Continue Reading

Sir David Jason and Jay Blades in Cullen for BBC TV series

Only Fools and Horses icon Sir David Jason joined craftsman Jay Blades in Cullen for a brand new BBC TV programme. The Del Boy actor was laughing and joking as the pair filmed for Touring Toolshed in the Moray town. The program is due to air on BBC TV Two daytime over 15 episodes in 2024. Blades, known for his expertise in The Repair Shop, was with the comedy icon at the same time as the Portsoy Boat Festival was in full swing, just along the road. The Touring Tools welcomed people to bring along their craft projects to share…Continue Reading

Cricket players call for a dedicated field during the Dartmouth tournament

Cricket players are coming together for a tournament in Dartmouth, NS, this weekend to showcase their love of the sport as they rally to get a dedicated field. The Atlantic Champions Cup Fundraising Cricket Tournament is taking place at Don Bayer Sports Field on Saturday and Sunday. The players, most of whom immigrated to Canada, are also using the tournament to show their appreciation of their new communities, so they’re fundraising for Autism Nova Scotia and Shelter Nova Scotia. “We wanted to do an event where we could give back to the community,” said Midhun Udai, president of Hustlers Halifax…Continue Reading

Four players suspended after hostile soccer game between USA and Mexico

CNN — Four players have been suspended after last week’s bad-tempered soccer match between the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) and Mexico, which was marred by pushing and shoving between the two teams. The contest was also ended about four minutes early following discriminatory chants from the crowd at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The four players who were red carded during the match on June 15 have all been handed suspensions for “on-field player misconduct,” Concacaf’s continental governing body announced on Friday. Mexico’s César Montes and USMNT’s Weston McKennie, whose shirt was ripped during a melee, have both received…Continue Reading

Everything you need to know about the four All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals this weekend

Kerry, Tyrone, Armagh, Monaghan, Cork, Derry, Dublin and Mayo are the last eight teams standing in the race for the Sam Maguire Cup Saturday’s program features an appetizing clash (3.45pm) between Kerry, the defending All-Ireland champions, and Tyrone, the 2021 winners. It is followed at 6pm by the Ulster derby between Armagh, who are bidding to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2005, and Monaghan, who was last there in 2018. Cork are bidding to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2012, and having beaten Mayo and Roscommon in their last two games they will fancy…Continue Reading

Rockall adventurer rescued by Coastguard after 32 days

A fundraiser who had challenged himself to spend 60 days at Rockall has called in the Coastguard after only 32 days on the uninhabited isle. Cam Cameron, an Army veteran, sets off on May 26 to spend 60 days on the remote and isolated rock, but due to “declining weather conditions” called time on his adventure today. The Maritime and Coastguard said it sent a search and rescue helicopter after receiving a distress call at 8.55am. A fixed wing aircraft was also sent to support the rescue. Mr Cameron, from Cherhill near Calne in Wiltshire, called for help after 32…Continue Reading

Cedric Roussel: Ex-Coventry and Wolves striker dies aged 45

Roussel played 43 games for Coventry, scoring 11 goals Former Coventry and Wolves striker Cedric Roussel has died aged 45. Roussel, capped three times by Belgium, partnered Robbie Keane after joining Coventry from Gent in October 1999. He moved to fellow Midlands club Wolves in February 2001 and spent 18 months at Molineux before returning to the Belgian side Mons, where he enjoyed the most success over two spells. “Our legend and ambassador Cedric Roussel passed away this Saturday,” Mons said in a statement on Twitter. “The RAEC Mons family is devastated by this news and offers its most sincere…Continue Reading