FIFA is taking a major step towards tackling the surge of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in women’s football by funding a pioneering research project to investigate whether hormonal changes during menstrual cycles could be contributing to the increased risk. The year-long study, set to begin next month at Kingston University London, comes as the sport grapples with a troubling trend: female footballers are reported to be two to six…

 The stage is set, and tensions are rising. Heavyweight boxing rivals Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois clashed again – this time not in the ring, but at a fiery press conference at Wembley Stadium ahead of their highly anticipated rematch on 19 July. The rematch comes nearly two years after their controversial first bout in August 2023, when Usyk secured a ninth-round stoppage over Dubois. However, controversy erupted over a…

Two European giants still chasing their first UEFA Champions League crown, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, will face off tonight at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg of their semifinal clash. Arsenal come into the tie with momentum after a commanding 5-1 aggregate win over Real Madrid in the quarter-finals. Having produced some of their finest performances on home soil this season, the Gunners will be confident heading into their…

Mohamed Salah once again etched his name into Liverpool folklore with a moment that blended joy, spontaneity, and a touch of modernity. During Liverpool’s Premier League title-clinching 5-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, the Egyptian star celebrated his goal in a way that has since become iconic: a selfie in front of a roaring Anfield crowd. After netting Liverpool’s fourth goal of the evening, Salah borrowed a mobile phone…

The extent of the problem, which kept Rashford out of the FA Cup semi-final defeat by Crystal Palace on Saturday, is still being assessed. It is not completely out of the question that the 27-year-old, who is on loan from Manchester United, could return before the end of the Premier League campaign. However, it is more likely he will focus on recovering in time for England’s matches in June – a…

Wrexham’s Hollywood fairy tale shows no signs of slowing down. After securing promotion to the Championship for only the second time in their history, co-owner Rob McElhenney summed up the club’s mood with three defiant words: “Not. Done. Yet.” Alongside Ryan Reynolds, McElhenney has overseen a rapid rise that has taken Wrexham from the fifth tier to within touching distance of the Premier League in just four years. Following Saturday’s…

Chris Eubank Jr has been discharged from the hospital after precautionary checks following his dramatic victory over Conor Benn on Saturday night. The 35-year-old middleweight boxer was admitted shortly after winning their long-anticipated grudge match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in what promoter Ben Shalom described as “routine precautionary checks” after a gruelling 12-round battle. Eubank secured a unanimous decision win over Benn, with all three judges scoring the contest 116-112.…

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor remains optimistic that star striker Sam Kerr could still make a return to action before the conclusion of the 2024-25 campaign.

Liverpool thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 to clinch the Premier League title at Anfield on Sunday, sealing a record-equalling 20th English top-flight crown. Arne Slot’s men stormed back after conceding a surprise early goal to dominate the first half as the decibel level soared among 60,000-plus fans. Liverpool, who can no longer be caught by second-placed Arsenal, are now level with bitter rivals Manchester United as the joint-most successful club in…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca believes Cole Palmer’s recent goal drought is a mental challenge rather than a technical issue. The 22-year-old forward, who had a blistering start to the season with 14 goals in his first 23 appearances, has failed to find the net in his last 16 games. Palmer’s struggles have coincided with Chelsea’s dip in form, falling from second place in the Premier League to sixth, and currently…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his players carry a “big responsibility” as they prepare to clinch a historic 20th top-flight title in front of their home fans this Sunday against Tottenham Hotspur. The Reds need just a single point from their Anfield showdown to seal the Premier League title, after Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Wednesday widened the gap at the top. With four games remaining, Liverpool have…

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has made a welcome return to work following a brief hospital stay due to pneumonia. The 47-year-old tactician had been absent from the touchline since mid-April, with assistant manager Jason Tindall and first-team coach Graeme Jones taking over managerial duties during his recovery. The club confirmed Howe’s return to training this week, stating that he is “back overseeing matters at the training ground” and preparing…