While the scope and technology of naval power have evolved immensely in the 80 years since World War II ended, the aircraft carrier continues to be one of the most powerful and important weapons on the face of the earth. It’s not just that the aircraft carrier remains of vital importance to today’s navies for…
China has gone from 1950s technology in the 1980s to the stealthy combat aircraft of today. No other nation has made such rapid progress in the field of aviation technology in the last forty years as the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The majority of new military aircraft types flown in the last 20 years…
Throughout history, wars have been shaped not only by the bravery of soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines, but also by the machines that carried them into battle. From tanks that rolled through shattered cities to ships that commanded oceans to aircraft that ruled the skies, America has fielded vehicles that changed the course of conflicts….
The good news: some of the world’s best players will be congregating in Morocco in December and January to take part in what’s expected to be another thrilling instalment of the biannual Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The bad news: at least for some Premier League clubs, this means some of the division’s biggest talents…
Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze stole the spotlight with a superb hat-trick in the Premier League leaders’ demolition of Tottenham. Troubled champions Liverpool’s wretched season hit a new low in a loss to Nottingham Forest, while Chelsea are emerging as Arsenal’s main rivals. AFP Sport looks at three talking points from the weekend’s action: Arsenal have title…
The defending champions suffered a crushing 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, marking their joint-heaviest loss at home in the Premier League era. This setback brings their tally to six defeats in their last seven league matches, a startling fall from grace for a side once at the top of the pile. This…
The scene was a school in west London, the weather was overcast and, for what felt like the first day of a new term, the mood was horribly tense. It was the Premier League’s official launch event for the 2015-16 Premier League season. Eddie Howe led a contingent from Bournemouth, all of them wide-eyed with…
By HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER Published: 15:18 GMT, 20 November 2025 | Updated: 15:43 GMT, 20 November 2025 The Premier League have announced a host of fixture changes throughout late January and early February. Broadcasters have had their pick of 19 fixtures between January 17 and February 2, with participation in European competition at…
By TAMARA PRENN, SENIOR SPORTS REPORTER Published: 20:53 GMT, 19 November 2025 | Updated: 20:54 GMT, 19 November 2025 Wayne Rooney has named his three players of the Premier League season so far ahead of the return of domestic football this weekend. But rather than plumping for some of the bigger names currently at the…
The Premier League are set to vote on the introduction of ‘anchoring’ on Friday, with the new financial rule set to be introduced from next season if it is passed The Premier League have again been threatened with possible legal action over the proposed anchoring rules. (Image: Catherine Ivill – AMA, Getty Images) The Premier…