Who: Chelsea vs Manchester City What: English Premier League Where: Stamford Bridge, London, United Kingdom When: 4:30pm local time (15:30 GMT) on Sunday, August 18 How to follow: Al Jazeera Sport will have all the build-up and full-text commentary of the game Manchester City will be without Rodri for the start of their Premier League...
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Manchester United ‘not ready’ for Fulham in Premier League season opener
The English Premier League season returns on Friday when Manchester United host Fulham at Old Trafford. Who: Manchester United vs Fulham What: English Premier League opening game Where: Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom When: 8pm local time (19:00 GMT) on Friday, August 15 How to follow: Al Jazeera Sport will have all the build-up and...
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All to know about the 2024/25 English Premier League season
When does the Premier League start and who are the favourites? Who are the new player signings? Al Jazeera Sport explains. It’s mid-August, which in football terms can mean only one thing – it’s time to kick off a new season of the English Premier League (EPL). This season’s competition promises to be one of...
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ALL Football League games are set to go ahead this weekend after riots on the streets of the UK, policing official confirms – as he insists forces are ‘well prepared’ to deal with extra unrest
By Lewis Browning Published: 12:51 BST, 9 August 2024 | Updated: 12:51 BST, 9 August 2024 All Football League games are set to go ahead this weekend following riots in the United Kingdom, a policing official has confirmed. The football season in the country will get underway again on Friday night as the Championship takes...
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Judy Murray shares biggest regret after Andy retires from tennis at Olympics
Judy Murray has shared her regret that Scotland wasn’t able to benefit more from son Andy Murray’s incredible tennis career. The two-time Wimbledon champion has retired following his defeat alongside doubles partner Dan Evans at the Olympics. Murray was born in Dunblane, Scotland, but moved to Spain as a teenager to progress his tennis career....
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Jon Rahm gives death stare at LIV Golf UK event before caddie brands spectator a ‘d***head’
Jon Rahm was visibly furious with someone in the crowd for the second round of LIV Golf’s UK event at the JCB Golf & Country Club before his caddie stepped in to call them a ‘d***head’. Rahm was LIV Golf’s most high-profile signing before the new season began earlier this year in a huge switch...
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Osaka, Djokovic, Alcaraz all going for tennis gold at Paris Olympics 2024
Tennis will be one of the most highly anticipated Olympic events at Paris 2024, with a superstar cast of players targeting gold. From stars new to old, the competition will be fierce in both the men’s and women’s tournaments. Here are five of the top contenders for gold at the Paris Olympics 2024: Carlos Alcaraz...
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Australia make surprising Pat Cummins call for UK tour
ODI World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins will be rested for Australia’s white-ball tour of the United Kingdom. Reigning Allan Border medallist Mitch Marsh will captain the side instead for five one-dayers against England after leading the team during the recent T20 World Cup. Australia will also face Scotland and England in three T20s in September...
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Super Cooper! Scorchers sensation named in Australian squad
Perth Scorchers sensation Cooper Connolly is set to tour England as part of a regenerated Australian Twenty20 squad. The 20-year-old’s maiden international call-up continues his rapid rise, which has included a final-winning knock in just his fourth Big Bash League match and a crucial innings on debut in last summer’s Sheffield Shield final. It comes...
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‘A dream’: Red-hot Alcaraz thumps Djokovic for second Wimbledon title
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz swept aside seven-time Wimbledon winner Novak Djokovic in a stunning 6-2,6-2,7-6 (7-4) win. Wimbledon, United Kingdom – If there were any doubts about Carlos Alcaraz’s pedigree as a tennis great in the making, the 21-year-old swept them aside with a crushing straight-sets win over Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final...
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Vatican cricket team takes on England Seniors – Vatican News
In two matches at the stupendous Wormsley Estate, the Vatican faces off against the England Over 60s. By Joseph Tulloch – London On Saturday, the first day of their ‘Light of Faith’ UK tour, the Vatican cricket team clashed with the England Seniors. The venue was the gargantuan Wormsley Estate, home to one of the...
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Vatican cricket team heads to London for UK tour – Vatican News
Matches with the England seniors and King Charles’ squad are on the agenda for the Vatican cricket team, which arrives in the UK on Friday. By Joseph Tulloch – Fiumicino Airport, Rome The Vatican cricket team is en route to London for its tenth ‘Light of Faith’ tour. This year’s edition will see the Vatican...