Kone, Barella, Thuram and more: Who Liverpool will target next
With Liverpool having signed Alexis Mac Allister, the club will now move their focus on to other targets, with several midfielders reportedly being considered by Jurgen Klopp this summer – but who fits the Reds’ system the best? Source
‘It means so much to the people’ – Saints and Wigan ready to renew rivalry
Like so many other outsiders who have joined St Helens down the years, Curtis Sironen was quick to learn what really matters to the club and the town’s rugby league fans: Whatever else happens, make sure you beat Wigan Warriors. Source
Down to the final four in battle for Netball Super League supremacy
After 20 rounds, the Vitality Netball Super League has reached the semi-final stage – and for one club in particular it offers a chance to reclaim some of their former glory. Source
Irish’s demise the latest in a disastrously tumultuous Premiership season
Tuesday brought news that London Irish had been suspended from the Premiership for the 2023/24 season due to financial issues – an outcome which sees a third club from 13 professional outfits to hit the rocks in the space of eight months. Source
Kane’s future and uniting the club – what’s in Ange’s in-tray at Spurs?
Tottenham have ended their long search for a permanent head coach by appointing Ange Postecoglou on a four-year deal. Source
British South Asians in football: Team of the Season
The 2022/23 season has been another breakthrough campaign for British South Asians in football. Source
‘A wonderful tribute’ – Bentley’s pride at Rhinos honouring Weir in Newcastle
John Bentley played alongside Doddie Weir as a team-mate at club and Test level, but more importantly he could call him a friend. Now the former dual-code international’s old rugby league team are paying tribute to the Scottish rugby union icon in one of the cities he starred in. Source
Mourinho the immovable object meets irresistible Sevilla force
Jose Mourinho had the air of a man who has been here several times before. Source
Good causes and throwback shirts – all of this year’s Magic Weekend kits
As well as being a celebration of all things rugby league, Magic Weekend often sees clubs producing spectacular one-off kits for the Betfred Super League showcase. Source
Mac Jones to Trey Lance: QB question marks ahead of new NFL season
By this stage most NFL teams will have made and lay down in their quarterback beds as they ramp up preparations for the 2023 season – though not without lingering uncertainty in several cases. Source