Arsenal legend Ian Wright has hit out at the decision to start second-choice goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday. The Gunners’ search for a first major trophy under Mikel Arteta since the 2020 FA Cup final faced a significant setback following a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Man City in … Read more
Manchester United are reportedly planning to strengthen their left-back position in the summer transfer window and have drawn up a four-man shortlist. The club believe Luke Shaw requires genuine competition, with Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly identified as a potential option. Lewis-Skelly enjoyed a breakthrough 2024-25 campaign, making 42 appearances and establishing himself as a regular … Read more
The plan was executed as expected, even if the circumstances were completely unexpected. Only Mathieu van der Poel (who also crashed) and Tom Pidcock managed to follow him there, despite the clear disadvantage at the start of the ascent. But despite the fall and the extra effort he had to do, he had the … Read more
A major crash on the descent of the Cipressa has shaken Milano-Sanremo Women 2026 at a critical moment in the race, with several riders brought down just as the finale was beginning to take shape. The incident occurred shortly after the summit of the Cipressa, where the pace had already intensified, and the peloton had … Read more
Shakhtar Donetsk and Lech Poznan will conclude their battle for a Conference League quarter-final place on Thursday when they meet in the second leg of their round-of-16 tie in Krakow. Lech Poznan stay on home soil, given their opponents inability to host games in Ukraine, with a mountain to climb after a 3-1 home defeat … Read more
Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of exercise, a new study led by a UCL researcher has found. The study, published in Brain Research, took a group of inactive unfit participants through a 12-week training programme of cycling three times per week and made … Read more
Last updated in 2019, Shimano’s new Tiagra line is now a 2×11-speed mechanical road groupset (rather than a 2X10). Upgrades to ergonomics, weight and gear range are also included in the new Tiagra R4000 set. Shimano positions it as, “modernized road performance at an attainable price.” Wider gears without the weight penalty The big change … Read more
Liverpool‘s winner against Nottingham Forest on Sunday was the seventh time a winner has been scored for or against them in the Premier League this season, the most ever in a single campaign. It looked as if the Reds were going to settle for a point against Forest at the City Ground when Alexis Mac … Read more
Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers attacking talent, Mateus Mane, in the next summer window. The Reds spent heavily last summer to bolster their forward areas, and while other areas need attention, the club could look to bring in one or two players in the attacking department. Even if Mohamed Salah … Read more
At this time of year, the headlights sweeping our hall flash off a panoply of reflective and hi-vis gear. We have jackets, tabards, gloves, gaiters, covers for backpacks, all in neon yellow with reflective silver stripes. Depending on your point of view, it’s dumped or kept sensibly ready by the front door. You’d think we … Read more