Warren McVea, the speedy running back who was the first Black player to receive a football scholarship to a major Texas school and later helped Kansas City win its first Super Bowl title, died Saturday after a long illness. He was 79. McVea’s daughter, Tracey Ellis said, said he died at home in Los Angeles…
Zinedine Zidane reportedly had a rare clause written into his Real Madrid contract that just three others were given. Zidane and Real Madrid will be forever connected, given the Frenchman’s success as both a player and a manager during his various spells in the Spanish capital. In 2001, Los Blancos signed the 1998 World Cup…
LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) – North Laurel hung around with Pulaski County in the first half, but the Maroons shut the Jags down in the second half, winning 49-14. North Laurel trailed 13-7 in the second frame, but then marched down the field to score, thanks to a QB sneak from Jude McWhorter on fourth and…
By WILL GRIFFEE Published: 23:52 BST, 16 October 2025 | Updated: 00:07 BST, 17 October 2025 Bryan Mbeumo has been ‘trying to persuade’ Cameroon team-mate Carlos Baleba to join him at Manchester United. The £71million signing from Brentford has not been at Old Trafford long but is attempting to play his part in strengthening the…
Who: Fulham vs ArsenalWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Craven Cottage in London, United KingdomWhen: Saturday, October 18, at 5:30pm (16:30 GMT)How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 2:30pm (13:30 GMT) in advance of our live text commentary stream. Premier League leaders Arsenal will be the heavy favourites when they travel…
Nico Schlotterbeck is on Liverpool’s radar as a potential successor to Virgil van Dijk (Picture: Getty) Liverpool have entered the race to sign Nico Schlotterbeck and view the Borussia Dortmund star as a possible long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk, according to reports in Germany. Schlotterbeck has established himself as one of the most sought-after…
A game of chess. A jigsaw. A Rubik’s cube. Jenga. Just some of the puzzles referenced by industry insiders in describing the process of selecting Premier League matches for television, one of the most complex and controversial aspects of the season. The Premier League announced on Wednesday afternoon the latest Sky Sports and TNT picks…
Published 12:44 14 Oct 2025 GMT+1 Jobe Bellingham has been linked with a move away from Borussia Dortmund. Jobe Bellingham has reportedly attracted interest from two Premier League clubs amid his ongoing issues at Borussia Dortmund. During the summer transfer window, Bellingham left newly-promoted Sunderland to join German Bundesliga giants Dortmund in a deal worth…
By LEWIS BROWNING, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 19:35 BST, 13 October 2025 | Updated: 19:57 BST, 13 October 2025 Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Jobe Bellingham as uncertainty continues over the midfielder’s future at Borussia Dortmund. The 19-year-old joined Dortmund from Sunderland last summer in a £32million package deal, but he has been used sparingly…
A player previously dubbed a ‘flop’ during his time in the Premier League is now thriving in another European league. Several players with healthy reputations have arrived in England for big transfer fees only to struggle with the pace, power and relentless nature of the Premier League. Many high-profile examples, such as Juan Sebastian Veron’s…