When is a footlong not a footlong? When it’s a sandwich from Subway. That joke will soon not just be laboured and unfunny, but also inaccurate, as the sandwich chain will increase the size of its trademark product following false advertising claims. A class action lawsuit had been launched after one diner found their footlong […]

10 years ago

Arsenal may be ready to let long-serving left-back Kieran Gibbs leave the club this summer, after nine seasons at the Emirates Stadium. The England international made his debut in the League Cup win over Sheffield United in 2007, but is very much second choice behind Nacho Monreal. And Arsenal are keen to replace him with […]

10 years ago

Evander Sno, the former Celtic and Ajax midfielder, is due to face attempted homicide charges in a Netherlands court. The 28-year-old is one of multiple suspects in the case, according to Dutch website RTL Nieuws, and the charges relate to an incident in 2013 when Sno was on the books of RKC Waalwijk. It is alleged […]

10 years ago

Adam Johnson’s court case over child sex allegations is reaching its closing stages, with Judge Jonathan Rose beginning his summing-up. The former England international footballer has been before Bradford Crown Court in relation to two charges of sexual activity with a child, which he denies. He has also pleaded guilty to one charge of sexual […]

10 years ago

It’s coming

10 years ago

Ronda Rousey has claimed she “needs” Holly Holm to retain her bantamweight title against Miesha Tate at UFC 196. Rousey, who defeated Tate by submission in both their UFC meetings, does not want anyone else to defeat Holm before she has the chance to avenge her UFC 193 defeat to the ‘Preacher’s Daughter’. Holm stunned […]

10 years ago

Chelsea have been criticised for struggling to bring through young talent, but that reputation could soon disappear. Bertrand Traore has broken into the first-team reckoning this season, scoring his first Premier League goal in the win over Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge, while Traore’s team-mate Ruben Loftus-Cheek has also made his mark. And Loftus-Cheek, who […]

10 years ago

For many people, Andy Turner will be best known as one of the best British hurdlers to emerge since the days of Colin Jackson. The 35-year-old won gold at the European Championships 110m hurdles event in 2010, and also has a World Championships bronze medal to his name. But these days the retired athlete looks […]

10 years ago

Before you start reading this, we want to make sure you’ve seen The Goonies. If you’re familiar with the Steven Spielberg-penned and Richard Donner-directed classic, good. If not, watch it immediately, and then continue reading. Welcome back, Goonies newbies. It was great, wasn’t it? Now that you’ve refreshed your memory, you’re probably just recalling the brilliance […]

10 years ago

Holly Holm’s victory over Ronda Rousey at UFC 193 was one of the biggest shocks the Ultimate Fighting Championship has ever seen. Previously undefeated Rousey had been an odds-on favourite, only for Holm to cause a huge upset with a second-round knockout. Many had thought neither would fight again until a rematch was arranged, but […]

10 years ago

Breaking Bad can give an amateur drug dealer plenty of wild ideas. The award-winning show is so adventurous in its plotting that you’d need to really lack imagination if your main takeaway from watching the box-set was to use the DVD boxes to hide your stash. But that was the not-so-bright idea that led one […]

10 years ago

Michael Bisping has no plans to take it easy after his most recent victory. The British fighter, undefeated on home soil after getting the better of Anderson Silva at the O2 Arena, seemingly has his sights set on another big matchup. He may well get the title fight he so desires, but another option – according to Bisping’s […]

10 years ago

Questions were asked when Amir Khan was announced as the next opponent for Mexican pound-for-pound boss Canelo Alvarez. But the Bolton fighter has defied the odds before, and he has laid out his gameplan to none other than former heavyweight champ David Haye. Stopping by at the Hayemaker gym ahead of his compatriot’s return to […]

10 years ago

It’s not a nice time to be an Aston Villa fan. Remi Garde’s team are all but certain to drop out of the Premier League for the first time, as defeat at Stoke has left them eight points adrift of safety with just 11 games remaining. There have been fallouts with players, most notably Micah […]

10 years ago

Newcastle United are poised to lose one of their most prized assets this summer, with various outlets reporting that Rolando Aarons will leave when his contract expires. The Jamaican-born England Under-20 winger burst onto the scene last season, and while injuries have restricted his first team contributions, he has caught the eye of some very […]

10 years ago

Every transfer window seems to throw up at least one deal that makes you go ‘what?’. In January it was Steven Fletcher’s move to Marseille, while few saw Stoke City snapping up Xherdan Shaqiri before last summer. Next up could be Manchester United’s pursuit of Andy Robertson. Yes, that Andy Robertson. The Scotland left-back was one […]

10 years ago

Emotions were riding high at UFC London as Michael Bisping took on Anderson Silva looking to remain undefeated on British soil. The Lancastrian fighter now has 18 wins from 18 in the UK after a topsy-turvy victory over his Brazilian opponent, and will likely look for a title fight next. It clearly meant a lot […]

10 years ago

As Lucas, Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana saw their spot-kicks saved by Willy Caballero in the League Cup final, one question was on everyone’s lips. Why wasn’t Daniel Sturridge taking one of Liverpool’s penalties? The England striker might have only scored one penalty in his Reds career – a clincher in the 5-0 Premier League […]

10 years ago

Emotions are bound to run high after any cup final defeat, but when you add a contentious issue into the mix things will only get worse. Liverpool might have been second-best for stretches during the Capital One Cup final, but they finished strongly and deservedly took Manchester City to penalties. They even took an early lead […]

10 years ago

The path from UFC to Hollywood is starting to become a well-trodden one. Ronda Rousey has been the biggest name from the promotion to break into film, with roles in Furious 7 and Road House, while Conor McGregor has been linked with a part in the upcoming xXx sequel with Vin Diesel. But McGregor’s former […]

10 years ago

Liverpool’s long run of penalty shoot-out success came to an end as Manchester City denied Jurgen Klopp’s team in the Capital One Cup final. The Reds had won their last five finals that went the distance, including their last three trophies against Cardiff City, West Ham United and AC Milan. But has the curse of […]

10 years ago

Mystic Manc

10 years ago

You can keep your observational comedy and your cutting satire, it’s a truth universally acknowledged that there’s no funnier sight than someone falling over in public. Okay, maybe one thing. Someone deliberately and dramatically falling over to prove a point. Louis van Gaal, clearly disappointed with the lack of entertainment in the second half of […]

10 years ago

Marcus Rashford’s stunning Premier League debut may be the stuff of fairytale, but Arsenal fans believe the youngster should have been brought crashing back down to earth. The 18-year-old struck twice in the first half to give an injury-depleted Manchester United side a half-time lead against the title challengers. But there has been a suggestion […]

10 years ago

Manchester City go into the Capital One Cup final as favourites, but Liverpool have a strong XI as they look to bring Jurgen Klopp his first trophy in English football. City make one change from the team which impressed in the Champions League trip to Kiev, with cup goalkeeper Willy Caballero preferred to Joe Hart […]

10 years ago

While Manchester United’s academy rightly holds a strong reputation, you might not know as much about Fletcher Moss Rangers CFC. But perhaps you should, as the junior football club, based in the Manchester suburb of Didsbury, has an enviable production line of players. Marcus Rashford is the latest to hit the headlines with his goalscoring […]

10 years ago

He didn’t exactly ‘Breese’ to victory

10 years ago

Harry Kane isn’t letting a broken nose stop him from contributing to Tottenham’s title challenge, taking to the field against Swansea City with a mask protecting the injury. But unlike the imposing black effort which has seemingly been passed around the Chelsea squad in recent months, the Spurs man has gone with what looks like a […]

10 years ago

Football is a game of fine margins, with entire seasons capable of turning on a matter of inches, seconds or a debatable refereeing decision. We’ve often wondered how things might have turned out if just one call had been given the other way, or one tackle, shot or cross had been executed differently. But rather […]

10 years ago

Tom Breese might not have had the media attention enjoyed by fellow Tristar fighters Sage Northcutt and Joe Duffy, but he’s edged out the pair in one key area. The undefeated Birmingham prospect is one of the rising stars of UFC, and took second place in the promotion’s ranking of 2015’s best newcomers – ahead of Northcutt […]

10 years ago

Michael Bisping feels he deserves a world title shot if he can beat Anderson Silva at UFC London. The Lancastrian fighter is one of the best British talents to ever grace the promotion, but he knows a title is missing from his CV and feels victory at the O2 Arena on Saturday will be enough for […]

10 years ago

Conor McGregor had no shortage of challengers after Rafael dos Anjos withdrew from UFC 196 with a broken foot. Anthony Pettis and eventual challenger Nate Diaz were among the more high-profile names put forward, but another – Northern Ireland’s Norman Parke – drew a fair amount of attention himself. The 29-year-old offered to withdraw from […]

10 years ago

That’s the problem with trying to copy Lionel Messi – whoever you are, he’s better than you. Zimbabwean striker Rodreck Mutuma found out the hard way when he tried to copy Messi’s pass penalty against Celta Vigo. Messi’s Barcelona team-mate Gerard Pique had already tried and failed, so Mutuma ought to have known it was […]

10 years ago

A memorable kit can do great things for a football team. We’ve seen Belgium described as worthy winners of Euro 2016 on the strength of their offering, while the Northern Irish effort has been met with a less popular reaction. But the Euros isn’t the only continental tournament being played this summer – we’ve got […]

10 years ago

Just as Arsenal welcome back one of their England internationals, another could be out for the remainder of the season. The North London club have barely finished celebrating Danny Welbeck’s goalscoring return against Leicester City, only to learn that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain may face a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Oxlade-Chamberlain went for a scan after […]

10 years ago

Diego Simeone was thought to be the frontrunner for the Chelsea job, but it seems a new name may have leapfrogged the Argentine. With Simeone focused on his pursuit of a second Champions League final with Atletico Madrid, the Blues have reportedly turned their attentions to Italy boss Antonio Conte. According to the Daily Mirror, the […]

10 years ago

As someone who has worked closely with Conor McGregor on diet matters, Georges Lockhart seems like someone you should listen to. So when the performance nutrition specialist tells you how to kill your sugar cravings on a diet, it’s probably something to keep in mind. If you’re able to keep everything in check during a […]

10 years ago

Manchester City knew they were in for a tough task in Kiev, but made surprisingly light work of their opponents. Manuel Pellegrini made 10 changes from the youthful team which lost to Chelsea in the FA Cup, with only Fernando keeping his place. And it worked, with a 3-1 win giving the visitors a great […]

10 years ago

Tino Asprilla was hardly unpopular with football fans during his playing career, but retirement-era Tino is another thing entirely. The former Newcastle United striker has clearly been enjoying himself since hanging up his boots, whether he’s vaccinating his cows or teaching his horse how to play football. vaccinating my cattle, like i used to vaccine all […]

10 years ago

Manchester City are at near full strength as they look to lay down a marker in their Champions League last 16 tie with Dynamo Kiev. Manuel Pellegrini’s team are still without a handful of injury victims, most notably Kevin de Bruyne and Fabian Delph, but the Chilean coach has been able to name a very strong […]

10 years ago

It’s one of the oldest running jokes in the Premier League over recent years, and frankly Manchester City fans are getting sick of it. Every time they play at home, and every time empty seats are spotted on television, the word ‘Emptihad’ seems to make an appearance. While it’s true there are plenty of seats […]

10 years ago

Manchester United’s injury list this season has been well-documented, but it’s likely to get a bit shorter very soon. That’s because Antonio Valencia and Marcos Rojo, both of whom have been out of action since before the turn of the year, have returned to training. The pair might not be ready for a first-team return […]

10 years ago

You’d think a winnable Champions League knockout match would be an instant sellout, but it seems that is not the case for Manchester City. Manuel Pellegrini’s team are preparing to take on Dynamo Kiev in a game which was originally scheduled to be played behind closed doors as a result of the Ukrainians’ stadium ban. […]

10 years ago

As we wait for the new season of Game of Thrones to begin, there’s one question on everyone’s lips. In case you were in any doubt, what follows below may contain spoilers. They’re only speculative ones, though, as we know as much as you. So, back to that question. It is, of course, whether or […]

10 years ago

Tottenham’s Europa League hopes have been dealt a blow by the news that Harry Kane and Mousa Dembele have both suffered injuries in training. The pair have been ruled out of the last 32 return leg against Fiorentina, and Dembele could face a race against time to return for the North London Derby on March […]

10 years ago

David Haye’s next opponent is yet to be announced, but another of the fights on the bill for his O2 Arena return has been confirmed. ‘Smokin’ Joe Mullender will take on Lee ‘Banjo’ Markham for the English middleweight title in an all-Essex bout. Mullender, who dropped down to middleweight in 2015, has an 9-1 career […]

10 years ago

As fan protests go, this is probably one of the more effective. Charlton Athletic supporters are not happy with owner Roland Duchatelet, to say the least, and they’ve been quick to voice their concerns in any way possible. But while protests at the ground are one thing, the fans have found a way to hit […]

10 years ago

The anticipated withdrawal of Rafael dos Anjos from UFC 196 has got plenty of challengers looking to get their red panty night with Conor McGregor. While RDA’s injury-enforced absence is yet to be officially confirmed, it seems to be everything but. Northern Irishman Norman Parke has already put his name forward, but now a man […]

10 years ago

A man has been arrested in connection with the coin-throwing incident during West Bromwich Albion’s FA Cup defeat against Reading. Albion’s Chris Brunt was struck by a coin thrown from the end where his own team’s fans were sat, as he tried to give his shirt to a supporter following the 3-1 defeat. A statement […]

10 years ago

American dream

10 years ago