Goal Baller: June 2022

Thursday, 30 June 2022

Richarlison wouldn’t get into Arsenal’s starting XI, says Jack Wilshere, who jokes he’s emigrating to Australia if Tottenham win the Premier League

U.C.L.A. and U.S.C. Poised to Join Big Ten, Rattling College Sports Anew

By BY ALAN BLINDER AND BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/Wefl4Fj

Jack Wilshere sheds light on what filming was like for Arsenal’s All or Nothing documentary, says he enjoyed watching Tottenham’s and would like to see Manchester United get Amazon Prime series

Kevin Durant Asks to Be Traded From the Nets

By BY TANIA GANGULI AND SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/CRglywx

The Ace of the Rumble Ponies Is Ready to Return to Queens

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/BPCNSc5

Jack Wilshere sheds light on what filming was like for Arsenal’s All or Nothing documentary, says he enjoyed watching Tottenham’s and would like to see Manchester United get Amazon Prime series

England Women still yet to lose under Sarina Wiegman, as they win again against Switzerland in last game before Euro 2022

Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Romelu Lukaku, Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner out, Raphinha, Raheem Sterling and Matthijs de Ligt in: How Chelsea can close gap to Man City and Liverpool in one week of transfer deals

Arsenal ‘hold talks’ with Jack Wilshere over vacant Under-23 and Under-18 head coach roles, former Gunner has ‘very good relationship’ with academy manager Per Mertesacker

Romelu Lukaku, Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner out, Raphinha, Raheem Sterling and Matthijs de Ligt in: How Chelsea can close gap to Man City and Liverpool in one week of transfer deals

Concerns, Complaints and a Suicide Shake Chelsea F.C.

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With a Throwback Style, He’s Charging Forward

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Chelsea confirm Romelu Lukaku loan to former club Inter Milan as Belgian striker declares he’s ‘very happy to be back’ after infamous interview

Big Names, Big Money and a Big Pushback at LIV Golf’s Oregon Event

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Tuesday, 28 June 2022

Raheem Sterling’s move to Man City was chaotic but he comes back to London having conquered the Premier League, becoming key for England and starting important conversations about racism

Serena Williams Exits Wimbledon in the First Round, Again

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/1HAvCrG

Chelsea hijack Arsenal’s chase for Raphinha as Blues enter advanced talks with Leeds over £55million swoop for Brazilian

Former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders labelled an ‘arrogant idiot’ by Borussia Dortmund CEO for saying Sadio Mane’s transfer to Bayern Munich is ‘not a challenge’

Monday, 27 June 2022

The New (Cushy Seats) and the Familiar (Novak, Nerves) Mix at Wimbledon

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3OH40uK

As N.F.L. Mulls Watson Case, an Accuser Adds Suit Against His Old Team

By BY JENNY VRENTAS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/RvUphfQ

Erik ten Hag speaks to Manchester United stars for ‘several minutes’ before first training session as Steve McClaren and Marcus Rashford return, while starlet Alejandro Garnacho cuts his holiday short

How a Tennis Nerd Gave Serena and Venus Williams a New Lease on the Game

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/t2vTyPO

Newcastle ‘hold talks’ with Leeds over Raphinha but will wait before making bid as Magpies’ four key transfer priorities are revealed

A Soccer Team’s Success Puts Its Small Arab Village on the Map

By BY MICHAEL YOKHIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/FTGrSv3

Sunday, 26 June 2022

Neymar linked with Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle but ‘wouldn’t play’ at Tottenham and ‘wouldn’t get on with Antonio Conte’

Novak Djokovic Has Prepared His Way. So Has Rafael Nadal.

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/bXOYI6T

Derby appoint Liam Rosenior as Wayne Rooney replacement on interim basis as Manchester United legend is warned about next step in his managerial journey

Liverpool ‘confident’ Kalvin Phillips’ imminent transfer to Man City puts them in pole position to sign Jude Bellingham – but Pep Guardiola also a ‘big admirer’ of Borussia Dortmund star

Saturday, 25 June 2022

For Some N.B.A. Draftees, Making it to the Pros Runs in the Family

By BY SOPAN DEB AND SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/7DOHsng

A Year Away, a New Coach and the Same Goal: Winning Wimbledon

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/o7b4RUN

Cristiano Ronaldo could leave Man United for rivals Chelsea as sensational talks between Blues’ owner Todd Boehly and super agent are revealed

Gareth Bale Will Join Los Angeles F.C. in Major League Soccer

By BY ANDREW DAS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/rKZDj5s

Friday, 24 June 2022

Wayne Rooney can leave Derby ‘with his head held high’ with Rams ‘a complete mess’ as takeover uncertainty continues

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen ranked higher than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by EA Sports as Formula 1 driver ratings are revealed

Newcastle transfer news: Magpies on verge of signing Sven Botman after securing Nick Pope’s signature, but face frustration in Hugo Ekitike pursuit, Moussa Diaby not keen

‘Bonkers’ – Man City signing a bargain in Kalvin Phillips who is set to leave Leeds for initial £42million fee

Olympics Snub Women’s Nordic Combined and Put the Sport on Notice

By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/QRSrm4E

Thursday, 23 June 2022

Gareth Bale told he’ll find it harder in the Championship than if he joined a Premier League club, say Jack Wilshere and Jay Bothroyd, who played in both divisions

Hugh McElhenny, Elusive Hall of Fame Halfback, Is Dead at 93

By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/Z4IcyRT

Jack Grealish has ‘bad boy brand’ and stories about him partying in Las Vegas ‘do him a favour’, says Jack Wilshere

Newcastle confirm second major summer signing as Nick Pope joins from Burnley

Tottenham star Harry Winks signs, Chelsea trio targeted with Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin set to depart – Frank Lampard’s new-look Everton line-up

Wednesday, 22 June 2022

Title IX Gave Women Greater Access to Education. Here’s What It Says and Does.

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Nick Pope signs with Hugo Ekitike, Sven Botman and Moussa Diaby completing transfers – Newcastle line-up set to battle for European place this season

Sport Is Again Divided Over Inclusiveness and a Level Playing Field

By BY JERÉ LONGMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/gjt2VTb

Gareth Bale seriously contemplating Cardiff transfer with Championship side briefing potential new signings they’re confident of signing five-time Champions League winner

Sadio Mane labelled ‘one of Liverpool’s greatest ever players’ and ‘modern-day icon’ as Jurgen Klopp and Reds players send heartfelt goodbyes to new Bayern Munich man

Nick Pope signs with Hugo Ekitike, Sven Botman and Moussa Diaby completing transfers – Newcastle line-up set to battle for European place this season

Tuesday, 21 June 2022

talkSPORT caller reveals his disabled daughter was ‘overjoyed’ by Jack Grealish in viral video with ‘humble, genuine’ Man City star’s sister now best friends with fan

Chelsea reach agreement in principle to loan Romelu Lukaku back to Inter Milan as talkSPORT told Serie A side could try to sign him permanently next summer

Manchester United will be ‘lucky’ to get two of Erik ten Hag’s former Ajax stars with Dutch side to ‘play hardball’ amid links with Jurrien Timber, Lisandro Martinez, Antony and Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong

Monday, 20 June 2022

‘Jersey Is Taking Over’: N.J. Hoopers Outshine the Shadow of New York

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Nordic Combined, One of the Oldest Winter Olympic Sports, Faces Elimination

By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/zp7EaXy

Raheem Sterling advised to join Chelsea this summer as Man City star is labelled ‘better’ than Jack Grealish and Riyad Mahrez, but is ‘the next tier below world-class’

Lennie Rosenbluth, Who Led North Carolina to a Title, Dies at 89

By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/N7xqQzy

Jack Grealish and Declan Rice in Las Vegas, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gets engaged, Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford training – How football’s biggest stars are spending off-season

Ryan Giggs ‘to stand down as Wales manager’ with Rob Page to lead Dragons at Qatar 2022 in first World Cup appearance in 64 years

Sunday, 19 June 2022

At U.S. Open, Matt Fitzpatrick’s First PGA Tour Win Comes at a Major

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At U.S. Open, Matt Fitzpatrick First PGA Tour Win Comes at a Major

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Cristiano Ronaldo shows ripped physique as he prepares for new season at Manchester United under Erik ten Hag

Liverpool fan Calvin Ramsay excited for Jurgen Klopp hug, reveals Trent Alexander-Arnold similarities, and loved Luis Suarez and Steven Gerrard

Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold buys fan protesters a drink and filmed saying club had ‘f****** burned through cash’

Saturday, 18 June 2022

Not All Champions Become Dynasties. Here’s Why Golden State Did.

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The U.S. Open’s Vexing Host Entertains a Promising Upstart

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Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Alan Shearer, Zinedine Zidane and Romario – The biggest 1990s transfers in Italy, Spain and England will make you nostalgic

‘Different gravy’ – Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp hailed as greatest Dutch star ever to play in Premier League ahead of Virgil van Dijk, Jaap Stam and Arjen Robben

Friday, 17 June 2022

Luka Modric brutally told Mohamed Salah ‘maybe next time’ after Champions League final as Real Madrid’s star midfielder s***houses Liverpool man like hilarious Gerard Pique slam

An Exclusive Reward at the U.S. Open: The Club’s Signature Cocktail

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Clint Bowyer, Former NASCAR Driver, Involved in Fatal Car Accident

By BY MCKENNA OXENDEN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/5AmGMpx

Arsenal look to add Ajax star Lisandro Martinez to Fabio Vieira signing and Mikel Arteta’s XI could start worrying Tottenham if Gabriel Jesus, Raphinha and Youri Tielemans follow

Jayson Tatum Knew He Could Have Had His Moment

By BY TANIA GANGULI from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/6RjsJoG

Thursday, 16 June 2022

How to watch the World Cup host city announcement.

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Liverpool’s signings of Darwin Nunez and Calvin Ramsay showing future is bright, despite ageing squad and Jurgen Klopp’s eventual departure

‘It was impossible’ – Florentino Perez says Erling Haaland would have been backup to Karim Benzema had he joined Real Madrid over Manchester City

‘Who chose this?!’ – Gary Neville unsure on England’s hotel for World Cup in Qatar – but David Beckham says it is ‘perfect’

Wednesday, 15 June 2022

LaLiga complains to UEFA about Man City and Paris Saint-Germain’s ‘continuous breach’ of FFP after Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland deals

Liverpool will hope Darwin Nunez doesn’t join list of Premier League’s big-money flops including Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba and Kepa as talkSPORT ranks most expensive transfers from best to worst

Jim White and Simon Jordan agree £1000 bet over Newcastle finishing in the Premier League top six next season

For Cuban Stars, the World Baseball Classic Remains a Dream

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/MXTCBFq

Jim White and Simon Jordan agree £1000 bet over Newcastle finishing in the Premier League top six next season

Man United transfer news: Antony and Frenkie de Jong are ‘definite arrivals’, Christian Eriksen contract offer, Dean Henderson exit, Paul Pogba set to rejoin Juventus

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Arsenal and Tottenham interested in Leeds winger Raphinha as Brazilian’s dream move to Barcelona looks set to collapse

Darwin Nunez breaks third transfer record as Liverpool announce deal worth £85million for Benfica striker who ‘will be one of the best in the world’

Calvin Harris reveals why Andy Robertson and Roberto Firmino were ‘freaking out’ on Liverpool bus tour and describes it as ‘the best gig of my life’

Monday, 13 June 2022

Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez up top, Kalvin Phillips and Bukayo Saka signed – The two Man City XIs Pep Guardiola could pick as stunning new squad takes shape

Chris Kirchner withdraws from Derby County takeover leaving EFL club’s future in serious doubt

Phil Mickelson, Fresh From LIV Golf Series, Stays on Message at U.S. Open

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Peter Kenyon and US consortium in talks over Everton takeover with Farhad Moshiri valuing debt-ridden club at £500million

‘To be admired’ – Simon Jordan hails Liverpool’s shrewd transfer strategy as Manchester City splash out on Erling Haaland

Sunday, 12 June 2022

Hostile Crowds. $3,500 Tickets. Worth It to See Stephen Curry.

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Antony and Frenkie de Jong are ‘definite arrivals’ at Man United with Erik ten Hag set to land two of his former star players

Frenkie de Jong fails to dismiss Man United rumours claiming ‘I can’t say anything’ in awkward interview, marking stark change from ‘I want to stay at Barcelona’ weeks ago

Antony and Frenkie de Jong are ‘definite arrivals’ at Man United with Erik ten Hag set to land two of his former star players

Last Nunez at Liverpool was Champions League winner, part of Michael Owen Real Madrid transfer, got flattened by Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira on debut, and claimed unique fea

Saturday, 11 June 2022

Stamkos Lifts Tampa to Third Straight Cup Finals With Win Over Rangers

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Mo Donegal Wins the Belmont, Closing a Varied Triple Crown Season

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‘Get behind us’ – Harry Maguire issues rallying cry to England fans as he compares international criticism to Manchester United experience and defends Gareth Southgate

England share goalless draw with Italy as Raheem Sterling misses key chance in underwhelming Nations League affair

Michael Obafemi stunner and masterclass from Tottenham starlet Troy Parrott inspire Republic Of Ireland to emphatic victory over Scotland in Nations League

Photos From the Belmont Stakes

By BY HAIYUN JIANG, DESIREE RIOS AND ULI SEIT from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/aIwvsQO

Friday, 10 June 2022

Gareth Southgate says it’s an ’embarrassment’ for the whole country that England’s clash with Italy has to be played behind closed doors at Molineux

The ‘more adventurous’ England line-up that could play Italy as Gareth Southgate told to start Jack Grealish and Tammy Abraham and ditch ‘cautious’ approach

Derby’s administrators confirm prospective buyer Chris Kirchner hasn’t met deadline to provide proof he can purchase League One club

Kylian Mbappe frustrated on France bench as they go behind to Ralf Rangnick’s Austria – before coming on and scoring equaliser

Oklahoma’s Abortion Law Raises Questions About N.C.A.A.’s Softball World Series

By BY BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/E1V4sYv

Tottenham on the verge of signing Middlesborough defender Djed Spence in £20million deal after successful Nottingham Forest loan

Gareth Bale says he’s definitely ‘not going to Getafe’ as joke transfer is dismissed amid Cardiff, Tottenham and Newcastle links

Thursday, 9 June 2022

Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez deals to kick-start huge transfer window as Man City and Liverpool set bar for rivals – Kalvin Phillips, Frenkie de Jong, Gabriel Jesus and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could be next

David Beckham tells Gary Neville his favourite goal, which haircut Sir Alex Ferguson made him shave off and his dream free kick taker and teammate

Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez deals to kick-start huge transfer window as Man City and Liverpool set bar for rivals – Kalvin Phillips, Frenkie de Jong, Gabriel Jesus and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could be next

David Beckham tells Gary Neville his favourite goal, which haircut Sir Alex Ferguson made him shave off and his dream free kick taker and teammate

Mohamed Salah voted Player of the Year by Premier League stars as Man United’s Cristiano Ronaldo makes team and runners-up Liverpool boast TWICE as many players as Man City

Jack Wilshere reveals he was ‘a week away’ from retirement before Roy Hodgson and Watford’s masseur set up move to Denmark that ‘came out of nowhere’

‘Something died inside’ – Robert Lewandowski questions why any player would join Bayern Munich as Liverpool’s Sadio Mane is linked with summer transfer and striker pushes for Barcelona move

Wednesday, 8 June 2022

Boston Celtics Withstand Stephen Curry for Game 3 Win in N.B.A. Finals

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Man City ace Jack Grealish shares video of England stars watching Love Island with Michael Owen’s daughter Gemma in the villa and contestant does Cristiano Ronaldo celebration

Wales denied Nations League point despite scoring stoppage time equaliser, with Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong creating late Netherlands winner

Armenia player launches water bottle at linesman after Scotland put ball in net… only for goal to be disallowed

Liverpool confident of beating Manchester United to Darwin Nunez signing and prepare £68m bid, plus add-ons, and would ‘suit’ Jurgen Klopp’s team

Love Island star Liam’s dad scored at rugby World Cup for Wales, helps train boxing champion Joe Cordina and revealed what he’d say to Michael Owen after daughter Gemma ditched his son

Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed Set to Join Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tour

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Tuesday, 7 June 2022

Mired in a 12-Game Losing Streak, the Angels Fire Joe Maddon

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Gareth Bale urged to consider Rangers transfer as Ally McCoist jokes golf courses could persuade Wales star to head for Scotland – ‘The fans will love him’

Liverpool tipped to break club transfer record this summer as Ousmane Dembele, Darwin Nunez and Jarrod Bowen emerge as Sadio Mane alternatives – ‘I’m not scared!’

How the Texans and a Spa Enabled Deshaun Watson’s Troubling Behavior

By BY JENNY VRENTAS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/FBMfOTt

Liverpool tipped to break club transfer record this summer as Ousmane Dembele, Darwin Nunez and Jarrod Bowen emerge as Sadio Mane alternatives – ‘I’m not scared!’

Why Germany will wear women’s kit for Nations League clash with England

Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea suffer blow with highly-rated midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni set for Real Madrid transfer

Monday, 6 June 2022

Michael Owen began Real Madrid career ‘with a bang’ in Mallorca but former England striker admits daughter Gemma going to Balearics to enter Love Island is his ‘worst nightmare’

‘There’s always this narrative’ – Gareth Southgate hits back at England negativity criticism and discusses Tammy Abraham ahead of huge Germany test

‘He wants to come’ – Sadio Mane ‘very likely’ to join Bayern Munich as Liverpool star looks set to replace Barcelona-bound Robert Lewandowski

‘Bring in a leader’ – Danny Murphy urges Erik ten Hag to sign a new Manchester United captain as Harry Maguire debate rumbles on

Sunday, 5 June 2022

‘Little old Wales’ celebrate first World Cup since 1958 with belly slides, bucket hats and a rousing sing-along as a giddy Aaron Ramsey and Rob Page gear up for Qatar

Derrick White’s Celtics’ Run Has His Group Chat Going Crazy

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Gareth Bale is Wales’ greatest ever sportsman, says Dean Saunders, who explains how the foundations for World Cup qualification were laid by former manager John Toshack over ten years ago

Wales reach World Cup for the first time in 64 years with Gareth Bale and Wayne Hennessey the heroes as Ukraine’s hearts are broken and Robert Page’s side set up date with England

Luis Campos: PSG’s new director of football was rival to Jose Mourinho then became his scout at Real Madrid and is the man behind Lille and Monaco miracles where Kylian Mbappe, Bernardo Silva and Fabinho made their names

Liverpool star Sadio Mane’s honours continue after Premier League and Champions League firsts make him a Senegal legend

Liverpool ‘interested’ in signing Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic, who Jurgen Klopp tried to bring to Anfield, as replacement for outgoing Sadio Mane

Saturday, 4 June 2022

England ‘turned back the clock’ with dismal display in Hungary defeat, as Gareth Southgate slammed for substitute decision with Three Lions chasing game

Jose Mourinho hailed Lionel Messi as ‘the God of football’, compared Kylian Mbappe to Ronaldo, loves Neymar and could find lure of Paris Saint-Germain impossible to resist

Oleksandr Zinchenko hailed as ‘incredible’ by Pep Guardiola and Man City teammate amid Arsenal, Newcastle and Everton transfer links – eight years after Arsene Wenger demanded Gunners sign him

‘One of Armenia’s greatest victories’ – Republic Of Ireland suffer horrific defeat as woeful Nations League run continues for Stephen Kenny’s side

Oleksandr Zinchenko hailed as ‘incredible’ by Pep Guardiola and Man City teammate amid Arsenal, Newcastle and Everton transfer links – eight years after Arsene Wenger demanded Gunners sign him

England’s longest ever unbeaten run ended by Hungary in Nations League with Gareth Southgate’s dismal Three Lions punished by ‘soft’ penalty

Friday, 3 June 2022

Special Olympics lifts a vaccine mandate at its Games in Orlando after Florida threatens a fine.

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Romelu Lukaku looking to force Chelsea exit as potential loan move is discussed amid Inter Milan links

A Very Specific Risk

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‘No football fan should be put in that situation’ – UEFA issue ‘sincere apology’ following crowd trouble at Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid

He’s a Star for the Digital Age. Some Think His Belt Is Paper.

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Thursday, 2 June 2022

Man City plot moves for Leeds star Kalvin Phillips and former Barcelona man Marc Cucurella to conclude summer transfer business

Neil Critchley quits as Blackpool boss as former Liverpool academy manager becomes Steven Gerrard’s assistant at Aston Villa

Man City plot moves for Leeds star Kalvin Phillips and former Barcelona man Marc Cucurella to conclude summer transfer business

Nike Founder Phil Knight and a Dodgers Co-Owner Bid for Portland Trail Blazers

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Heung-min Son and Neymar swap shirts after South Korea played Brazil as Emerson Royal reveals Tottenham teammate asked if Paris Saint-Germain star knew who he was

Wednesday, 1 June 2022

Gareth Bale and James Milner receive MBE’s in Queen’s birthday honours list, whilst Rio Ferdinand gets OBE for services to football and charity

Night Matches at French Open a Tricky Ticket

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Lionel Messi inspires Argentina to Finalissima success at sold-out Wembley Stadium against Italy – their 32nd win in a row

Ukraine beat Scotland in emotional game to qualify for World Cup play-off final, just under 100 days since Russia invaded their country

Touching scenes as Ukraine play first competitive game since Russia’s invasion of their country began earlier this year, as they take on Scotland in World Cup play-off

Tottenham’s new signing Ivan Perisic namechecks talkSPORT’s Jamie O’Hara as he’s given tour around Spurs stadium after transfer