Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been laid to rest, with David Beckham among 600 mourners to attend his funeral in Torsby, Sweden. In January, Eriksson said he had “at best” a year to live after being diagnosed with cancer and his family announced he had died, aged 76, on 26 August. Eriksson’s coffin arrived…
Our football betting expert Jones Knows is back to provide his insight on every Premier League game and tips up an 11/1 weekend treble. Southampton vs Manchester United, Saturday 12.30pm Russell Martin’s football in the Premier League is suffering some teething problems. They’ve looked comfortable in possession and creative with build-up play that has resulted…
For many of the Premier League‘s South American stars, Nico Frangione is the man they have to thank for helping them get a little taste of home while living in England. Married to an Argentine woman in London, Frangione has turned his love of barbecue into a business opportunity that is gaining ground among top…
James Cook caught a touchdown pass and ran for two scores as the Buffalo Bills routed Miami 31-10 at the Hard Rock Stadium, with Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa leaving early because of a concussion. Tagovailoa left in the third quarter after colliding with defensive back Damar Hamlin and hitting the back of his head against…
Five straight birdies helped Scotland’s Martin Laird into a share of second spot as American David Lipsky took the first-round lead in the Procore Championship. Laird started with a bogey at the Silverado North Course in Napa, but reeled off his five successive birdies from his third hole, adding another at the ninth to reach…
Andros Townsend has completed a move to Antalyaspor from Luton Town after the Turkish club’s transfer registration embargo was lifted. The 33-year-old winger signed a contract with Antalyaspor in August but Fifa had banned the Super Lig club from registering players. That meant Townsend was able to train with his new team-mates but could not…
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… THE ATHLETIC Ashley Cole is set to leave Birmingham City and join The Football Association (FA) on a full-time basis. THE SUN Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur could face up to 12 games on the sidelines following his FA charge. Image: Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur [left] could…
A trial of eight health workers charged with “homicide by negligence” over the death of Diego Maradona has been postponed from October until March, according to a court ruling on Thursday. A court in San Isidro, a town on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, granted the request of three of the eight defendants to postpone…
Barcelona and Spain teenage sensation Lamine Yamal said he wants to be his own player and that comparisons with Lionel Messi are unfair since it’s impossible to reach that level. Yamal was already on the soccer world’s radar thanks to his starring role at Barcelona at such an early age — he became the youngest…
Lily Miyazaki’s bid to reach the quarter-finals of a WTA event for the first time were dashed by Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic at the Jasmin Open. British No 5 Miyazaki was hoping to join compatriot Sonay Kartal in the quarter-finals in Monastir, Tunisia but succumbed to Ruzic in straight sets. Ruzic – ranked 173rd in the…