By OLIVER SALT, US ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 17:01 BST, 4 August 2026 | Updated: 17:49 BST, 4 August 2026 Dave Portnoy has ripped into Megyn Kelly for taking a ‘cheap shot’ at Caitlin Clark over the WNBA’s transgender drama. Clark was involved in a testy exchange with a reporter…
Hollywood icon’s son ‘fires two college basketball announcers’ in ruthless start to his new coaching job
First-year Boston College men’s basketball coach Luke Murray is removing all vestiges of the program’s disappointing recent past, right down to the team’s radio announcers. The son of actor Bill Murray, the 41-year-old was hired in March after a five-year run as a University of Connecticut assistant that included a…
Aaron Rodgers aims pointed dig at brother Jordan just weeks after reconciling with his parents
The middle child of Ed and Darla Rodgers, NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers spent some time as the family’s black sheep in recent years. While Aaron’s podcaster older brother Luke and TV-personality younger brother Jordan remained close with their Northern California-based parents, the future Pro Football Hall of Famer was estranged…
What next for CBS? Network insider reveals rival analyst that could replace $180m man Tony Romo if he is fired over drunk driving arrest
As Tony Romo awaits his fate after being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, CBS executives are weighing up who could replace their $180 million man in the booth. Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Romo has been with the network since 2017 – moving straight from the NFL field to his…
Falcons make Bijan Robinson the highest-paid running back in NFL HISTORY as superstar agrees huge three-year extension
By ALEX RASKIN, US SPORTS NEWS EDITOR Published: 13:15 BST, 4 August 2026 | Updated: 13:26 BST, 4 August 2026 The Atlanta Falcons’ offseason spending spree continued Tuesday with news that the reigning NFC South champions have made Bijan Robinson the highest-paid running back in NFL history. ESPN’s Adam Schefter…
Man United confirm world’s biggest training kit deal with Betway – with gambling firms banned from match shirts
By CHRIS WHEELER, NORTHERN SPORTS WRITER Published: 11:04 BST, 4 August 2026 | Updated: 11:51 BST, 4 August 2026 Manchester United have confirmed that Betway will be the club’s new training kit sponsor in a deal believed to be worth around £20million-a-year. Daily Mail Sport revealed in May that United…
Commonwealth Games swimmer Archie Goodburn who has incurable brain cancer breaks down on BBC Breakfast as he calls on Andy Burnham to increase cancer research funding
British Commonwealth Games swimmer Archie Goodburn broke down in tears as he implored Prime Minister Andy Burnham to increase cancer research funding. Goodburn, 25, was diagnosed with inoperable brain tumours at just 22 and has since campaigned tirelessly for increased awareness of the disease and for more money to be…
Former Arsenal goalkeeper, 38, keeps clean sheet in Carabao Cup match – 18 months after his last competitive appearance
By TARA ANSON-WALSH, FOOTBALL REPORTER Published: 10:02 BST, 4 August 2026 | Updated: 10:02 BST, 4 August 2026 Former Arsenal goalkeeper Vito Mannone enjoyed a positive debut for Crawley Town on Monday night, keeping a clean sheet as his new side knocked out York City in the preliminary round of…
Who will win the 2026 Ballon d’Or? Bookies reveal clear favourite as Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi seek prestigious honour – but will one of Spain’s World Cup heroes take the prize?
With the World Cup having concluded, Harry Kane, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal will be among the stars with their sights set on football’s ultimate personal accolade, the Ballon d’Or. Performances of several stars at the tournament have furthered their claims for the honour, with several Spain stars surging up the…
Rugby league legends unite for an emotional farewell to Newcastle Knights hero after his tragic death at 39
Rugby league greats have joined Scott Dureau’s family and friends to farewell the former Newcastle Knights halfback after his death from cancer aged 39. Hundreds of mourners gathered at Pettigrew’s Main Chapel in Mayfield West on Monday to celebrate Dureau’s life and the lasting impact he made across the game.…