CONNACHT CONFIDENTIAL: The inside story on how the new transfers are settling in, can Bundee have one final great season?.. and the one player who could be a real bolter for the World Cup

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YEAR Two of the Stuart Lancaster project is going to be fascinating. These are exciting times for Connacht ahead of a new season filled with promise.

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Sep 17, 2026

The truth behind Max Verstappen's 100-influencer racing challenge: Daily Mail Sport's HENRY WILLIAMS reveals the one rule everybody HAD to follow, the pre-race warning Red Bull star sent him and how he fared in Silverstone bonanza

HENRY WILLIAMS: I managed to navigate myself into a good position, but had to move to the centre of the track to avoid collisions with the dozens around me.

'Traumatised' Steve Smith claims he was 'thrown to the wolves' and 'didn't have any support at all' during the Sandpapergate scandal

Sep 17, 2026

'Traumatised' Steve Smith claims he was 'thrown to the wolves' and 'didn't have any support at all' during the Sandpapergate scandal

Smith was banned from all cricket for 12 months for ball-tampering offences during a Test series against South Africa in Cape Town eight years ago, while also being stripped of the captaincy.

From Ball Boy To Facing India: Indonesian Hockey Player Set To Take On Idol Hardik Singh

Sep 17, 2026

From Ball Boy To Facing India: Indonesian Hockey Player Set To Take On Idol Hardik Singh

Indonesian player Ahdan Asasi Ramadhan, a former ball boy, will play against India at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, fulfilling his dream.

Kylian Mbappe insists Real Madrid stars 'HAD' to wear t-shirts supporting Ceuta and reveals why he defied orders amid migrant crisis in Spanish enclave

Sep 17, 2026

Kylian Mbappe insists Real Madrid stars 'HAD' to wear t-shirts supporting Ceuta and reveals why he defied orders amid migrant crisis in Spanish enclave

Kylian Mbappe has broken his silence on the decision to defy Real Madrid by covering up a t-shirt bearing a message of solidarity with the people of Ceuta.

Isack Hadjar injury update: Red Bull will not rush Azerbaijan GP return as recovery stays on plan

Sep 17, 2026

Isack Hadjar injury update: Red Bull will not rush Azerbaijan GP return as recovery stays on plan

Isack Hadjar missed the last three races after injuring his wrist during routine training in the summer break.

ESPN host launches furious attack on 'immature' Arch Manning as scandal engulfs college football superstar over reaction to violent AI clip

Sep 17, 2026

ESPN host launches furious attack on 'immature' Arch Manning as scandal engulfs college football superstar over reaction to violent AI clip

Arch Manning remains engulfed in scandal despite his public apology to Holly Rowe after her ESPN college launched a blistering attack on the 'immature' Texas quarterback

'Have Identified What Needs To Be Focused On': Indian Hockey Team Starts Afresh After WC Disappointment

Sep 17, 2026

'Have Identified What Needs To Be Focused On': Indian Hockey Team Starts Afresh After WC Disappointment

India are clubbed alongside Indonesia, hosts Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Pool A of the Asian Games 2026.

NFL star demands answers after league fined him for wearing religious message on his uniform

Sep 17, 2026

NFL star demands answers after league fined him for wearing religious message on his uniform

The fourth-year cornerback helped shut down Justin Herbert and his Los Angeles Chargers offense in a 26-14 upset win at SoFi Stadium. But it came at a cost for the 25-year-old

Muhammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq in trouble after court rejects petition; PCB to decide on action against the duo

Sep 17, 2026

Muhammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq in trouble after court rejects petition; PCB to decide on action against the duo

According to Muhammad Rizwan's lawyer, the Pakistan cricketer was called to the hotel lobby after the Lord's Test against England, interrogated without a notice, and his mobile phone was confiscated.

Max Verstappen WINS chaotic go karting race against 100 influencers: Formula One star sees off content creators in just 14 LAPS after starting from the back of the grid at Silverstone

Sep 17, 2026

Max Verstappen WINS chaotic go karting race against 100 influencers: Formula One star sees off content creators in just 14 LAPS after starting from the back of the grid at Silverstone

Somewhat controversially, as absolute carnage broke loose, the Dutchman left the track at the second corner to overtake this publication's representative.

Asian Games 2026: From Harmanpreet to Smriti Mandhana, 5 players from India's 2023 gold-winning cricket squad return

Sep 17, 2026

Asian Games 2026: From Harmanpreet to Smriti Mandhana, 5 players from India's 2023 gold-winning cricket squad return

Five players from India's 2023 Asian Games squad have retained their places in the women's cricket team for the 2026 edition in Aichi-Nagoya.

'Get on the bus!': Roy Keane hits out at Phil Foden for 1-0 taunting gesture to Man United fans in car park after his red card in Old Trafford derby

Sep 17, 2026

'Get on the bus!': Roy Keane hits out at Phil Foden for 1-0 taunting gesture to Man United fans in car park after his red card in Old Trafford derby

Roy Keane has taken exception to Phil Foden taunting Man United fans after Man City won the derby at Old Trafford having left his team-mates in the lurch with a red card.

Stretford End's six-word response made clear pressure is rising on Michael Carrick at Man United

Sep 17, 2026

Stretford End's six-word response made clear pressure is rising on Michael Carrick at Man United

Man Utd surrendered a two-goal lead to lose against Brighton in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday night.

Italian media attack Ruben Amorim as ex-Man United boss hammered after latest Milan defeat

Sep 17, 2026

Italian media attack Ruben Amorim as ex-Man United boss hammered after latest Milan defeat

Ruben Amorim reached the final of the Europa League with Manchester United, but has been criticised for his AC Milan start

Donald Trump's favorite hockey player is SUSPENDED as messy feud escalates after becoming national hero

Sep 17, 2026

Donald Trump's favorite hockey player is SUSPENDED as messy feud escalates after becoming national hero

Team USA's star man from the gold medal match against Canada at the Winter Olympics has been suspended by his NHL team after demanding a trade.

IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 3rd T20I: Abhishek Sharma's 108 off 34 balls & Sanju Samson 50 powers India to 221/7

Sep 17, 2026

IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 3rd T20I: Abhishek Sharma's 108 off 34 balls & Sanju Samson 50 powers India to 221/7

India vs Afghanistan LIVE Score, 3rd T20I: Sent into bat first, India ride on Abhishek Sharma's 34-ball 108 and Sanju Samson's half-century to post 221/7 in 20 overs. For Afghanistan, Abdullah Ahmadzai took two wickets.

Ahead of Asian Games 2026, India’s surfing coach Samai Reboul says ‘LA Olympics 2028 is the ultimate goal’

Sep 17, 2026

Ahead of Asian Games 2026, India’s surfing coach Samai Reboul says ‘LA Olympics 2028 is the ultimate goal’

Frenchman Samai Reboul is a former surfer and a trained coach hired by the Surfing Federation of India in 2024. Reboul lives in Auroville, Puducherry and says spirituality teaches athletes how to adjust to the power of nature

Asian Games 2026: MMA star Varun Sanyal confirms Indian athletes were stranded in Japan

Sep 17, 2026

Asian Games 2026: MMA star Varun Sanyal confirms Indian athletes were stranded in Japan

Varun Sanyal has confirmed reports of prolonged accommodation delays affecting India's Asian Games contingent in Nagoya, while rowers and shooters have also encountered separate logistical hurdles ahead of the 19 September opening.

Grand Slam champion Joe Salisbury announces retirement

Sep 17, 2026

Grand Slam champion Joe Salisbury announces retirement

British tennis star Joe Salisbury has announced his retirement from professional tennis, is a six-time Grand Slam champion and is ending a successful career in doubles.The 34-year-old selected this month’s US Open as his final event and reached the semi-finals with his long-time champion...

CF Montreal tops reigning champion Whitecaps, advance to Canadian Championship final

Sep 17, 2026

CF Montreal tops reigning champion Whitecaps, advance to Canadian Championship final

Prince Owusu scored two first-half goals to help CF Montreal qualify for the Canadian Championship final, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 on Wednesday and 3-2 on aggregate.

Robert Kraft breaks his silence on 'ultimatum' that saw Macklemore kicked off Ed Sheeran's world tour... after rapper's 'Free Palestine' speech

Sep 17, 2026

Robert Kraft breaks his silence on 'ultimatum' that saw Macklemore kicked off Ed Sheeran's world tour... after rapper's 'Free Palestine' speech

After it was confirmed that the 43-year-old will not go on with the show, Macklemore took to social media to break his silence and claim that the NFL owner had led the decision to have him removed.

Is Michael Carrick already under pressure at Manchester United? Have your say after Brighton loss

Sep 17, 2026

Is Michael Carrick already under pressure at Manchester United? Have your say after Brighton loss

Man Utd have made a poor start to the season, and Michael Carrick has taken responsibility for the disappointing results.

Drake, Ann Michael Maye open up about navigating challenges after marriage

Sep 17, 2026

Drake, Ann Michael Maye open up about navigating challenges after marriage

Drake, Ann Michael Maye open up about navigating challenges after marriageDrake and Ann Michael Maye recently lifted the lid on how they deal with challenges.After their partnership with Amica Insurance for the 2026 NFL season, PEOPLE magazine interviewed the New England Patriots quarterback and...

Ineos are failing miserably at Man United. They don't live up to the buzzwords they believe in - and United's utterly nonsensical transfer policy is the proof. No wonder all the clubs they touch are struggling, writes NATHAN SALT

Sep 17, 2026

Ineos are failing miserably at Man United. They don't live up to the buzzwords they believe in - and United's utterly nonsensical transfer policy is the proof. No wonder all the clubs they touch are struggling, writes NATHAN SALT

Every now and then it's important you refer to the Ineos compass of buzzwords to remind yourself just how much the decision-makers at United are failing against their very own metrics.

Carlos Baleba, Luke Shaw, Amad - Man United injury latest after Brighton defeat

Sep 17, 2026

Carlos Baleba, Luke Shaw, Amad - Man United injury latest after Brighton defeat

Manchester United continue to be without half a dozen players through injury after their Carabao Cup exit to Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on Wednesday

Leicestershire on the brink of relegation because of BOLLYWOOD: County make bizarre excuse after being hit with 27-point sanction

Sep 17, 2026

Leicestershire on the brink of relegation because of BOLLYWOOD: County make bizarre excuse after being hit with 27-point sanction

Leicestershire face an immediate return to division two of the county championship after they were penalised 27 points for producing a 'poor' pitch for the visit of Glamorgan last month.

NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith reveals the current player he thinks will break his all-time rushing record

Sep 17, 2026

NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith reveals the current player he thinks will break his all-time rushing record

Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith holds the NFL all-time rushing record but sees one current superstar chasing down his milestone.

Everyone Has A "Heated Rivalry" Main Character That Matches Their Personality, So... Time To Find Out If You're A Shane Or An Ilya

Sep 17, 2026

Everyone Has A "Heated Rivalry" Main Character That Matches Their Personality, So... Time To Find Out If You're A Shane Or An Ilya

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Asian Games 2026: What will be Indian team's fate if women's cricket quarterfinal against Japan is washed out? Explained

Sep 17, 2026

Asian Games 2026: What will be Indian team's fate if women's cricket quarterfinal against Japan is washed out? Explained

Defending champions India will start their women's cricket event at Asian Games 2026 on September 18 against Japan at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.   

Jamie Carragher insists youngsters with 'nightmare' parents 'do not fulfil their potential' in warning shot to JJ Gabriel with Man United wonderkid's father pushing for exit

Sep 17, 2026

Jamie Carragher insists youngsters with 'nightmare' parents 'do not fulfil their potential' in warning shot to JJ Gabriel with Man United wonderkid's father pushing for exit

Young stars do not reach their potential if they have a nightmare parent behind the scenes, Jamie Carragher has warned.

Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai hits back at critics - and claims pointed celebration of his Tottenham wondergoal was 'just for myself'

Sep 17, 2026

Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai hits back at critics - and claims pointed celebration of his Tottenham wondergoal was 'just for myself'

The Liverpool vice-captain came in for criticism on Saturday after a sub-par performance against Fulham but hit back in style with a goal-of-the-season contender against Tottenham .

Chelsea Confidential: Clearlake's radical plan for Stamford Bridge in the post-Todd Boehly era revealed and club's stance on poaching 'kid Messi' JJ Gabriel

Sep 17, 2026

Chelsea Confidential: Clearlake's radical plan for Stamford Bridge in the post-Todd Boehly era revealed and club's stance on poaching 'kid Messi' JJ Gabriel

Officially, it is now Clearlake's Chelsea . Unofficially, it has been that way for some time, ever since the summer of 2022 when Todd Boehly acted as interim sporting director in a wild window.

Jurgen Klopp vs German media - Round TWO: Ex-Liverpool boss hits out at 'pathetic' squad leaks in feisty press conference - after threatening to QUIT if reporters targeted his family following World Cup controversy

Sep 17, 2026

Jurgen Klopp vs German media - Round TWO: Ex-Liverpool boss hits out at 'pathetic' squad leaks in feisty press conference - after threatening to QUIT if reporters targeted his family following World Cup controversy

Klopp, who was unveiled as the national side's new boss in July following a two-year break from the dugout after leaving Liverpool, has announced a 44-man split squad.

Team Japan forced to look at alternate accommodation options at home Asian Games

Sep 17, 2026

Team Japan forced to look at alternate accommodation options at home Asian Games

Abandoning plans to set up an Athletes' Village, 2026 Asian Games host Nagoya sets up alternative accommodation options, including a chartered cruise ship and shipping-container style huts

Asian Games: Indian Shooting Coach Flags Long Commutes, Transport Delays

Sep 17, 2026

Asian Games: Indian Shooting Coach Flags Long Commutes, Transport Delays

An Indian shooting coach has criticised Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games arrangements, citing long travel times for athletes.

Asian Games 2026: Who could Pakistan face in women’s cricket semifinal after three-wicket win over Thailand?

Sep 17, 2026

Asian Games 2026: Who could Pakistan face in women’s cricket semifinal after three-wicket win over Thailand?

Pakistan beat Thailand by three wickets in a rain-affected quarter-final at the 2026 Asian Games to reach the women’s cricket semifinals. Thailand posted 91/4 in 11 overs before Pakistan chased down the target of 92 despite a mid-innings wobble.

Daughter of F1 legend Juan Pablo Montoya lands Formula 2 driver and BROTHER a fine after breaking obscure rule by wearing revealing dress at the Spanish Grand Prix

Sep 17, 2026

Daughter of F1 legend Juan Pablo Montoya lands Formula 2 driver and BROTHER a fine after breaking obscure rule by wearing revealing dress at the Spanish Grand Prix

Prema raced off to the commissioners, arguing that the social media star was a guest of the team and therefore exempt from the rules.

Manchester United fans issue clear JJ Gabriel verdict to club after demand to leave

Sep 17, 2026

Manchester United fans issue clear JJ Gabriel verdict to club after demand to leave

Manchester United fans have given their verdict on JJ Gabriel's situation following his request to leave the club's academy.

NFL Week 2 picks: Bills defeat Lions; Rams outlast Giants

Sep 17, 2026

NFL Week 2 picks: Bills defeat Lions; Rams outlast Giants

Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for Week 2 of the NFL season, with the Bills prevailing on Thursday night and the Rams winning in prime time.

Leicestershire blame Ganguly biopic filming for poor pitch, get 27-point penalty

Sep 17, 2026

Leicestershire blame Ganguly biopic filming for poor pitch, get 27-point penalty

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