Heartbreak for Mary Fowler in League Cup final as Sam Kerr mystery continues for Chelsea

Mary Fowler's dream of a first trophy with Manchester City have been dashed as Chelsea won their Women's League Cup final duel 2-1.

Man United youngster Ayden Heaven, 18, forced off on a stretcher after suffering injury on his first Premier League start against Leicester

Heaven, who joined the club from Arsenal in a deal worth £1million in January, saw an impressive display at the King Power cut short after he tangled with Leicester forward Patson Daka.

Arsenal 'open talks with Nico Williams' camp' over summer transfer - but face strong competition from European heavyweights for Athletic Bilbao star

Arsenal have reportedly made contact with Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams' representatives over a potential transfer in what could be one of the coups of the summer.

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ON THE ROAD: As City and Hibs mark 500-match milestone, women's game has so much to celebrate... and so much more still to achieve

On a clear day in Springburn, one can't quite see forever - but it is possible to gauge how far Scottish women's football has come.

Why Jordan Pickford's days as England number one might be over, writes JAMES SHARPE - and Burnley's James Trafford might take his place

JAMES SHARPE: In Thomas Tuchel 's eyes, all his England goalkeepers are equal. 'These are the four we think we can build our squad on,' said Tuchel at his squad unveiling on Friday.

Rasmus Hojlund reveals truth behind goal drought nightmare after £72m Man United star finally ended rut lasting over 22 HOURS with strike at Leicester

The £72million striker scored his first goal in 22 hours and 19 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 win at Leicester - a barren run that stretched back 22 games and three months to mid-December.

Training With The Worlds Strongest Bodybuilder

What does it take to train like the strongest bodybuilder on the planet? I stepped into the gym with a massive strength legend to push my limits and see if I could survive his brutal, record-breaking workout. From heavy lifts to endurance tests, this session was beyond anything I expected. Can I keep up, or will I get crushed under the weights? Watch to find out!

Named: Two rival Premier League managers 'among Tottenham's candidates to replace Ange Postecoglou if they sack him' with pressure rising on him again

Ange Postecoglou is under high pressure again after Tottenham suffered a disappointing 2-0 by Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, with the team sitting in 14th place in the Premier League.

Is Mohamed Salah out of the race? The 10 favourites for the 2025 Ballon d'Or

Mercato – Van Dijk, an astronomical offer from PSG announced!

The 2025 summer mercato isn’t open yet, of course, but it’s already gearing up, so rumors surrounding Paris Saint-Germain still arrive from time to time. This time, it’s Anfield Watch that assures PSG have launched a huge bid for Virgil Van Dijk, the 33-year-old central defender from the Netherlands who is at the end of his contract at Liverpool (whom he joined in 2017). “Van Dijk’s initial offer was 100 million euros. “Van Dijk is a prime...

Everton 1-1 West Ham: David Moyes' London legacy lives on as his old signings come back to haunt him - but Hammers fans still appreciate class act Scot, writes IAN HERBERT

IAN HERBERT AT GOODISON PARK: After the game's breathtaking finish, when David Moyes marched across to acknowledge West Ham's fans and was offered rich applause in return.

Mauricio Pochettino reveals hopes of Tottenham return despite 'difficult' ending at the club - and admits he's still in contact with Daniel Levy

Pochettino managed Spurs for five-and-a-half years between 2014 and 2019 and led them to the Champions League final in his last year at the club.

The stats that show Bruno Fernandes is one of the Premier League's greatest EVER playmakers as he continues to carry Man United

After Bruno Fernandes put the gloss on yet another superb individual display for Manchester United in the 3-0 win at Leicester, the 3,000-strong away section serenaded him.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe increases ticket prices AGAIN as Man United announce rise for 2025-26 season

Manchester United have hiked season ticket prices for the 2025-26 campaign by five per cent in Sir Jim Ratcliffe's latest attempt to increase revenue.

Empowered women, empowered lives: Fitness as a stepping stone to success

Navinder is among the women who have broken barriers in competitive sports and corporate leadership with fitness, championing the transformative power of prioritising health and well-being.

Lando Norris hopes newfound confidence can help fire him to his first Formula One title after ending Max Verstappen's remarkable run

Lando Norris has admitted he lacked confidence last season but hopes a new-found self-belief will fire him to world championship glory.

Time for 'Terminator Shah' to be country's main hope - Hannah

Hannah Yeoh is confident that Shah Firdaus has what it takes to take over the responsibility from Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang as the country's number one track cyclist.

MotoGP Argentina GP: Marc Marquez wins again to remain unbeaten as factory Ducati rider

Alex Marquez led much of the way in Argentina, but ultimately had to give best to brother Marc who now has four wins from four races (two sprints and two grands prix) this year

Cole Palmer is too good for Chelsea but he will struggle to leave the club, insists Jamie Carragher, as Paul Scholes agrees the England star 'needs challenging more' amid Blues slump

Palmer joined the Blues at the start of the 2023-24 campaign, and has gone on to become the west London side's best and most important players with 39 goals and 21 assists in 78 games.

PSG/OM – Introducing the Marseillais: a distant 2nd

This Sunday, March 16, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) take on Olympique de Marseille (2nd) at the Parc des Princes (kick-off 8.45pm, UTC+1) as part of Matchday 26 of Ligue 1 2024-2025. And as before every match, here’s a presentation of the Parisians’ opponents. OM’s situation – After a few chaotic years, Marseille may have found the right formula for its squad this summer with the arrival of coach Roberto De Zerbi. De Zerbi has done a great job at...

Celtic's transfer policy is at a crossroads. Will Brendan Rodgers prioritise experience over potential this summer?

THIS is a tale of Yin (big) and Yang. It tells of success in the transfer market but it also has a plot twist.

Iga Swiatek breaks her silence after 'unacceptable' behaviour towards Indian Wells ball kid with strongly worded statement

World number two Iga Swiatek has broken her silence after making headlines for smashing a tennis ball at a ball boy in her Indian Wells semi-final.

Harry Redknapp heaps praise on Eddie Howe after Newcastle's Carabao Cup triumph... and hopes his success will encourage more owners to appoint English coaches in the Premier League

Harry Redknapp hopes Eddie Howe's success with Newcastle will encourage more owners to choose English coaches rather than being fooled into thinking going foreign is their only option.

Alisha Lehmann, the Swiss footballer who is setting social media alight!

Alisha Lehmann, born on January 21, 1999, in Tägertschi, Switzerland, is not only a talented soccer player, she is a true icon of the new sporting generation. At 26, this explosive striker has established herself as a star of women's soccer while captivating a massive audience on social media. Between her exploits on the […]

Michael Olise opens up on his pride at playing for France and his multicultural upbringing after Bayern Munich star chose Les Bleus over England

Olise was eligible to play for the Three Lions and Les Blues, having been born in London to a Nigerian father and French-Algerian mother.

Jamie Carragher insists Arne Slot needs to sign 'five or six' players in the summer - as Liverpool legend claims there are 'so many areas to improve'

The Reds suffered their latest setback on Sunday afternoon after losing the Carabao Cup final 2-1 to Newcastle, which came days after their shootout defeat by PSG.

Awkward moment football team is forced to apologise after holding a minute of silence for former star who is not dead

A Bulgarian football club has been forced into an embarrassing apology after holding a minute's silence for a former player who was not actually dead.

Mikel Arteta leaves Paul Merson 'flabbergasted' with Chelsea comment - after Arsenal boss analysed Blues having beaten them 1-0

The Gunners beat the Blues - their London rivals - 1-0 in Premier League action, with Mikel Merino heading in the only goal of the game from a corner in the first half of the fixture in the capital.

Ruben Amorim: Rasmus Hojlund ending Man Utd goal drought was really important

Ruben Amorim was delighted for Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho after the Manchester United duo ended goal droughts in Sunday's morale-boosting victory at struggling Leicester. The Red Devils moved up to 13th with just their 10th Premier League win of a challenging season as they made light work of Ruud van Nistelrooy's seemingly Sky Bet Championship-bound Foxes. Hojlund fired United into a deserved first-half lead as he ended a 21-game scoreless streak, with Garnacho then ending a 24-match run without a goal before standout skipper Bruno Fernandes wrapped up a convincing 3-0 win at the King Power Stadium.

It's easy to mock Jordan Henderson's England recall but he may offer Thomas Tuchel a style of leadership Harry Kane does not, writes MATT BARLOW

MATT BARLOW: Amid the gnashing of teeth about the recall of Jordan Henderson by England, it's worth noting he is a dressing-room leader at a time of desperate shortage of that ilk of player.

Ferrari must "understand what went wrong" after Australian GP strategy blunder

Ferrari was a top-five contender in Melbourne until both Leclerc and Hamilton lost crucial time with a slick-tyre gamble - and team boss Vasseur admits his squad got it wrong

Steve Borthwick hails England's progress after Wales thrashing

Steve Borthwick hails England's progress after their 68-14 Six Nations win over Wales, praising their commitment. Maro Itoje highlights standout performances from Ben and Henry, calling them key contributors.

From Ipoh to Cardiff: Malaysian-born weightlifting champion Chung Kum Weng remembered in Wales

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — A Malaysian athlete who made Wales his home received a heartfelt final tribute as people lined...

Fabian Hürzeler: 'We proved we can compete with any team'

Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler reflects on his team's 2-2 draw against Man City, praising their style and effort. He believes they were the better team in the second half but is disappointed not to secure all three points.

Jamie Carragher tells Liverpool to sign two players this summer after calling their 2-1 defeat by Newcastle 'probably one of the worst Reds performances I've seen in a cup final'

Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager last summer and has since only made one first-team signing, bringing in Federico Chiesa - who scored a late consolation goal on Sunday.

More women shaping the future of Malaysian sports

Their roles are now increasingly recognised, no longer mere figures in the background but key drivers of the nation’s sports landscape.

Ruben Amorim heaps praise on Rasmus Hojlund after goal-shy striker ends scoring drought with tidy finish against Leicester... and admits it's a 'shame' momentum is forced to stop due to the international break

CHRIS WHEELER: Ruben Amorim paid tribute to Rasmus Hojlund after the Manchester United striker ended his marathon goal drought in the win at Leicester on Sunday night.

QPR 2-2 Leeds: Championship promotion race takes another twist as leaders are dealt title blow despite fighting back from two goals down

JAMES COHEN AT LOFTUS ROAD: Just when Leeds thought they had overcome their shaky late-season form, they handed a reminder that this promotion race is far from over.

Newcastle end their wait for a trophy with Wembley win over Liverpool

Dan Burn and Alexander Isak ended 70 years of hurt as they fired Newcastle to Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool. Local boy Burn headed the Magpies into the lead on the stroke of half-time, and Isak's 23rd goal of the season seven minutes after the restart secured a first domestic trophy since the 1955 FA Cup despite substitute Federico Chiesa's late strike.

Scotland 'disappointed' with their performance in Six Nations

The Six Nations is a gruelling, exhausting competition that offers those in the midst of it little respite. It will become even tougher next year when the second fallow week is removed from the calendar.

Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea: Mikel Merino's sixth goal of the season helps Mikel Arteta's Gunners extend their unbeaten record against London rivals

KIERAN GILL AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: Beaten 5-0 the last time they visited Arsenal, Chelsea 's players seemingly decided they would not be bullied. Therein lied the problem

Newcastle stars projected onto building alongside River Thames by shirt sponsors Sela ahead of Carabao Cup final against Liverpool

CRAIG HOPE: Residents and nearby offices reported a glare coming through their windows, only to discover giant projections of the likes of Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes.

Paul Scholes claims Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Man United's owners are 'BEGGING' for financing to build new £2bn stadium as club legend warns fans not to be 'gullible'

Man United announced plans last week to build a brand new £2bn, 100,000-seater stadium to bring the club into the future, with a new ground having long been discussed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

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Aussie teen Gout Gout clocks under 20 seconds for 200m run

Australian teenager Gout Gout ran the 200 metres in a wind-assisted 19.98 seconds at the Queensland state championships on Sunday (March 16). The breeze of 3.6 metres per second means his dip under the 20-second barrier will not be entered into the record books. WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

Female referee shows off INSANE fitness levels needed for top-level officiating... so, can you match her rigorous workout routine?

Taking to social media , Sophie Dennington - who is a national refereeing manager with the Football Association - shared a week-long insight into her fitness regime.

Morgan Gibbs-White earns late England call-up ahead of Thomas Tuchel's first Three Lions game... amid doubts over Cole Palmer's fitness

Morgan Gibbs-White was on Sunday night added to the England squad due to doubts over the fitness of Cole Palmer, who was unable to play for Chelsea yesterday.