We’ll have all the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) injury updates, team news, and key manager quotes as we cover Friday’s Gameweek 2 press conferences in this live blog. There are a total of 14 managers speaking to the media today, while the other six were confronted with questions yesterday. Thursday’s key press updates can be … Read more
Tyson Fury has re-announced his retirement from boxing, despite revealing plans to return to the ring just four days ago. The Gypsy King has fluctuated in and out of retirement he first announced after his stunning knockout win over British rival Dillian Whyte in April. It wasn’t until Monday that Fury publicly announced his intention … Read more
TORONTO — Canada’s Bianca Andreescu lost to China’s Zheng Qinwen 7-5, 5-7, 6-2 when she was eliminated from the National Bank Open on Thursday. Andreescu, from nearby Mississauga, Ontario, was the last Canadian to play in the women’s tennis tournament. Felix Auger-Aliassime is the only remaining Canadian at the men’s event in his hometown of … Read more
Barcelona confirmed on Friday that they have activated the infamous fourth ‘economic lever’ ahead of the start of the new La Liga season this weekend. The Catalans, as widely expected, have sold a further 24.5% of Barca Studios for a consideration of 100 million euros. Here is the official statement from the club: FC Barcelona … Read more
There’s not long to go before the summer transfer window closes, and Premier League clubs across the country will be desperate to add that extra bit of quality that could make all the difference to their season. Manchester United have so far only managed to add Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen to their … Read more
The Warriors got away with a big win over the Bulldogs, piling on the points in a 42-18 win. Stacey Jones’ squad has broken a four-game losing streak as Shaun Johnson starred, scoring one and providing two assists. The Warriors opened the scoring, courtesy of a short ball from Shaun Johnson to find young gun … Read more
WINNIPEG – Trevor Harris didn’t seem too surprised – or even excited – after the Montreal Alouettes delivered a huge shock with a 20-17 overtime win over the previously undefeated Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday. “It’s just such a CFL game,” said the veteran Montreal quarterback. “There will always be things you don’t expect and … Read more
DENVER — Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy had a “fight plan.” Sure, Denver Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett had exactly the same plan. And just before Thursday’s joint practice between the two clubs here in Denver, McCarthy put the plan into words. “That’s not harshness,” McCarthy said of “extracurricular” silliness. “If you throw a punch in … Read more
Frenkie de Jong’s agents reportedly have bad news for Chelsea as they remain clear about the Dutchman’s desire to stay at Barcelona. The development comes after more crucial transfer talks in which Barca chairman Joan Laporta attempted to introduce super agent Pini Zahvi into the proceedings before being shut down by De Jong’s camp. The … Read more
Broncos coach and Kevin Walters have argued for the NRL to increase its mental health support in the wake of Paul Green’s shocking death. The representative halfback and legendary Cowboys coach passed away at his Brisbane home on Thursday, leaving the entire rugby league community in mourning. Queensland Police issued a statement following Green’s death, … Read more