Lincoln claimed their first win in any competition for nearly a month by beating Northampton 1-0 at Sixfields on Saturday. Tendayi Darikwa scored the game’s only goal late in the first half as the Cobblers failed to score at home for the third game running. Lincoln striker Freddie Draper nearly headed a long throw into…
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak‘s scoring run is finally over. The Sweden international had scored in eight straight games before failing to find the net in Newcastle’s 4-1 loss to Bournemouth on Saturday. Isak had been closing in on a record set by Leicester’s Jamie Vardy in 2015. It leaves Isak tied for third with…
Tyrrell Hatton is one shot behind leader Daniel Hillier after round three of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, where Rory McIlroy has made up ground. Hatton’s four-under 68 moves him onto 12 under for the tournament and he is favourite to win a fifth Rolex Series event, with Hillier in unfamiliar territory. The Kiwi appeared…
A hero in an adopted country where he lived and raised a family and yet, famously, he was on a deserted golf course when England were winning the World Cup. He argued with Jim Baxter – another handy craftsman of the trade – when we ripped the English at Wembley in 1967. James wanted to…
Ole Gunnar Solskjær has been named Besiktas head coach. Besiktas media Turkish side Besiktas have appointed former Manchester United player and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær as head coach, the club has confirmed. “We believe Ole Gunnar Solskjær will make significant contributions to our club, and we warmly welcome him to the Besiktas family, wishing him great…
Manchester United wing-back Diogo Dalot returns after missing Thursday’s win against Southampton through suspension, while centre-back Harry Maguire is likely to regain his place in the starting line-up. Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte were withdrawn at half-time in midweek because of tiredness, so head coach Ruben Amorim may opt to freshen up his midfield. Mason…
Celtic have proposed £5m with a further £5m in add-ons plus a buy-back option for Aston Villa striker Louie Barry but the Premier League club are not prepared to sell the 21-year-old this month. (Daily Mail), external Rangers are closing in on a deal to sign defender Rafael Fernandes, 22, on loan from Lille. (Sky…
The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers… THE SUN Arsenal are weighing up whether to make a £70million move for Benjamin Sesko in the January transfer window, or land a short-term loan deal. Out-of-work football boss Wayne Rooney is said to be in negotiations to be a pundit on Match of the Day….
Charley Hoffman and Rico Hoey shot a pair of 63s to take the halfway lead at The American Express at La Quinta Country Club in California. Hoffman birdied five of his last seven holes on the Nicklaus Tournament course – one of three being used for the event – with Hoey carding eight birdies in 10…
Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard has admitted his side will need to be perfect in their pursuit of the Premier League title this season. The Gunners currently sit four points behind league leaders Liverpool who also have a game in hand. Last time out, Arsenal bounced back from a late set-back at Brighton where they were…