If you are viewing this page on the BBC News app please go here to see this story in full. Anthony Joshua – a two-time world champion In case you missed it, there was a little old scrap taking place in the Saudi Arabia desert this weekend as Anthony Joshua …
Anthony Joshua produced a tactical masterclass to beat Andy Ruiz Jr Anthony Joshua said he was “emotional” after beating Andy Ruiz Jr to become a two-time world heavyweight champion – and is ready to “rock and roll” with Oleksandr Usyk within six months. Th…
Andy Ruiz weighed in at 20st 3lbs on Friday, 15lbs heavier than the first time the pair met in New York Andy Ruiz Jr said three months of partying and a lack of proper training left him “overweight” for his world title rematch with Anthony Joshua. Ruiz, 30,…
Media playback is not supported on this device City have ‘duty’ to continue title race – Guardiola Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says it is “not realistic” to think of catching Liverpool in the Premier League title race, but says his side have a “duty …
Lionel Messi has scored 35 La Liga hat-tricks, including four in 2019 Lionel Messi celebrated winning his sixth Ballon d’Or with a hat-trick as Barcelona beat Mallorca to move top of La Liga. He scored two excellent finishes from outside the box before smas…
Jose Mourinho, right, took charge of Spurs after Mauricio Pochettino’s sacking For Jose Mourinho, praise doesn’t get much higher. “Sonaldo. Sonaldo Nazario,” said the Tottenham manager when asked for his reaction to Son Heung-min’s extraordinary 70-metre so…
Ferguson has taken the helm in the wake of Marco Silva’s sacking Duncan Ferguson may not be Everton’s long-term choice to succeed sacked manager Marco Silva – but he produced enough in 90 minutes to ensure his time in charge will never be forgotten at Goodis…
Marcus Rashford’s goal ensured he equalled his best goalscoring return for United in a season (13) Manchester United dealt a crushing blow to Manchester City’s title hopes with a stunning derby win that leaves the defending champions 14 points behind Premier…
Ronnie O’Sullivan was beaten 10-4 by Judd Trump in last year’s Masters final Seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan says World Snooker made a “mistake” by stating he had pulled out of next month’s Masters for “personal reasons”. The governing body said in a …
This week Lionel Messi was named the world’s best player for the first time since 2015 – and only the second since 2012. He scored 54 times for Barca and Argentina in 2018-19, winning the La Liga title with his club. He will present the trophy to the Barca …
Ron Saunders managed Aston Villa between 1974 and 1982 Former Aston Villa manager Ron Saunders has died at the age of 87, the club have announced. Saunders guided Villa to the First Division title in 1981, before departing during their European Cup-winning …
Fred was about to take a Manchester United corner when the incident happened Manchester United midfielder Fred appeared to be hit by a object thrown from the Manchester City section during Saturday’s derby at Etihad Stadium. With United leading 2-0, a numbe…