Manchester City put their recent disastrous spell behind them as they ended a seven-game winless streak by beating Nottingham Forest. First-half goals from Bernardo Silva and star man Kevin de Bruyne put Pep Guardiola’s side in command by the break, with Jeremy Doku adding a third 12 minutes after the interval. After six defeats and a 3-3 draw with Feyenoord that must have felt like a loss given City were…

In a thrilling encounter at the Allianz Arena, Nathan Tella’s second-half strike secured Bayer Leverkusen’s place in the German Cup quarter-finals, overcoming a 10-man Bayern Munich side in front of 75,000 spectators. Bayern’s hopes were dashed early in the match when veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer received a straight red card in the 17th minute. Rushing off his line to intercept a dangerous run from Jeremie Frimpong, Neuer collided with the…

Ruud van Nistelrooy’s managerial reign at Leicester City began in style as the Foxes secured a crucial 3-1 victory over West Ham United at King Power Stadium on Tuesday night. Just three days after his appointment, the Dutchman replaced Steve Cooper, who was sacked following a dismal run of results, and witnessed his side bounce back from a heavy 4-1 defeat to Brentford with a spirited performance in front of…

Tiger Woods has proposed that each American Ryder Cup player should receive $5 million, with the entirety donated to charity. His comments reignite a long-standing debate about player compensation in the event, which historically has never included direct payments. Speaking at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, Woods emphasized the Ryder Cup’s immense revenue and the potential for funds to support charitable causes. “The Ryder Cup makes so much…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has rubbished claims of a rift with star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, affirming his commitment to seeing the Belgian return to his best after an injury-hit campaign. De Bruyne, 33, has struggled for game time this season, starting just four Premier League matches. Following an abdominal injury, he has managed only 72 minutes across five substitute appearances since his return last month. During Sunday’s 2-0…

Barcelona ended a three-game winless streak with a commanding 4-1 victory over Mallorca, thanks to a brilliant second-half performance led by Raphinha. After a goalless first half, Raphinha opened the scoring in the 56th minute with a penalty, awarded after Lamine Yamal was fouled in the box. The teenager then turned provider, delivering a stunning cross to Raphinha, who slotted in his second goal of the match, taking his tally…

The Dutch Grand Prix will conclude its run on the Formula 1 calendar after 2026, following a one-year extension to its current contract for the 2025 and 2026 events at the Zandvoort Circuit. The race, which made its return in 2021 after a 36-year absence, has struggled financially despite sell-out crowds, largely thanks to local hero Max Verstappen’s success. Zandvoort’s final race in 2026 will feature a special “sprint” event…

Belgian cycling star Remco Evenepoel is recovering after surgery to treat multiple fractures sustained in a training crash on Tuesday. The 24-year-old, who recently triumphed at the Paris Olympics, broke several bones, including his ribs, shoulder blade, and hand, in the collision with an open postal vehicle door in Belgium. He also suffered lung contusions, a dislocated clavicle, and torn ligaments. Evenepoel, who previously fractured his pelvis in a 2020…

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s stunning second-half goal guided Crystal Palace to a 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road, their first Premier League away win of the season. The match, crucial for both teams at the foot of the table, lacked excitement in the first half, with few chances created. Palace captain Marc Guehi sparked controversy, writing a religious message on his rainbow armband despite an FA reminder to adhere to…

Tottenham Hotspur’s season has been a whirlwind of highs and lows, perfectly encapsulating the term ‘Spursy’—a label for the team’s trademark inconsistency. Fans like Anna Howells, content creator for Spurs XY, admit the term is frustrating but fitting. “We have been incredibly inconsistent. Somehow both really good and really bad,” she says. Under manager Ange Postecoglou, Spurs are the Premier League’s top scorers, with 28 goals from 13 matches. However,…

Manchester City’s title hopes took a significant hit after a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, leaving them 11 points adrift of the Premier League leaders. The loss marked City’s fourth consecutive league defeat and extended their winless streak across all competitions to seven games. Goals from Cody Gakpo and a Mohamed Salah penalty sealed Liverpool’s dominant win. Pep Guardiola’s side, now in fifth place, find themselves behind…

Australian tennis great Neale Fraser, a former world number one and winner of multiple Grand Slam titles, has passed away at the age of 91. Fraser, a left-handed powerhouse of the amateur tennis era, clinched the Wimbledon singles crown in 1960, defeating compatriot Rod Laver. He also claimed the US National Championships in 1959 and 1960, cementing his status as one of the era’s finest players. In doubles, Fraser was…