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Dan Brown admits he has mixed emotions despite an extraordinary Open debut that saw him surpass all expectations by finishing 10th
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21/07/24 09:31
Journeyman Dan Brown had mixed emotions after his memorable Open debut ended with the Yorkshireman securing a share of 10th place. The cigarette-smoking son of a pig farmer went into the final day with a chance of an unlikely victory after an outstanding first three rounds. The 29-year-old from Northallerton led after shooting 65 on Thursday and stayed near the top of the leaderboard on Friday when many thought he would fall away. He then put himself right in the mix with an extraordinary round on Saturday in atrocious conditions. But he faded yesterday with a three-over-par 74....read
Justin Rose insists he WILL fight for more majors - as Xander Schauffele denies the Brit the chance to become the first Englishman to win The Open since Sir Nick Faldo
21/07/24 09:31JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: The 43-year-old twice topped the leader board and birdied two of the last three holes but finished two shots behind eventual winner Xander Schauffele.Talk of the Troon: Team GB stars remain focused on the task at hand, Dan Brown is watched on by famous namesake and the Postage Stamp claims yet another victim
21/07/24 09:30JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: The thrilling action at Royal Troon came to a climax on the as some of the sport's top stars vied to lift the Claret Jug.Eddie Howe is favourite for the England job after his Newcastle power play, but analysis shows there is a better suited - albeit shock - candidate to succeed Gareth Southgate
21/07/24 01:00JAMES SHARPE: On Friday afternoon, the English FA quietly dropped its latest job post on the careers section of its website entitled: England Men's Senior Team Head Coach.Rain and wind thrashes Royal Troon as Scottie Scheffler insists The Open's torrid Scottish weather makes it the 'hardest back nine in golf'
20/07/24 09:30JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: Royal Troon was awash with what a few with local accents could be heard around the course describing as 'beautiful Scottish July weather'.Talk of the Troon: Si Woo Kim hits hole-in-one, Joaquin Niemann goes off the rails on the 11th and will Shane Lowry mural be a bad omen?
20/07/24 09:30JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: It was another eventful day of action at The Open. Billy Horschel leads, with Englishmen Justin Rose and Danny Brown one shot behind.Talk of the Troon: Hammer Horschel doesn't fancy Kante, Postage Stamp severely dents Niemann's hopes and celebrated stars crash out at the Open
19/07/24 09:31JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: Shane Lowry continued to build from his strong start on the opening day to move two shots into the lead at the Royal Troon.Tiger Woods confirms he WILL return to The Open next year, despite missing the cut at Royal Troon
19/07/24 02:39JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: There was no doubt in Woods's mind when asked by reporters if he'll return for the 153nd Open at Royal Portrush next year.Talk of the Troon: England's Southgate finally soars above De La Fuente, local Scot impresses at the Open and a special moment for returning New Zealand star
18/07/24 09:47JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: The Open is underway as Royal Troon plays host to the 152nd edition of the iconic championship at one of Scotland's toughest courses.Rory McIlroy and Co can't escape the claws of 'Wee Beastie', as Royal Troon's famous Postage Stamp wreaks havoc at The Open - but local amateur shows the way forward
18/07/24 09:30JAMES SHARPE AT ROYAL TROON: It tells you everything about the eighth at Royal Troon, the Postage Stamp, that a 20-year-old Scottish amateur made birdie on his Open debut.ULTIMATE OPEN GUIDE: Mail Sport's experts name their best bets, dark horses to watch (with an Englishman picked by two)... and the seven holes where the major will be won and lost
18/07/24 12:09Royal Troon, a links course on the windswept west coast of Scotland, is our venue for a 10th time with the likes of Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau in action.THE SHARPE END: Carlos Alcaraz found Novak Djokovic's weak spot in last year's Wimbledon final - but can he serve up another masterclass?
13/07/24 09:57JAMES SHARPE: The keys to Carlos Alcaraz's triumph over Novak Djokovic in last year's Wimbledon final was his serve and his defence. Will it work this time?COURT REPORT: It's a Battle of the A-Listers against the British GP, Madison Keys is reduced to tears and Wimbledon pay tribute to Mail Sport's legendary tennis correspondent Mike Dickson with his family in the Royal Box
07/07/24 08:05JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: Centre Court boasted a humbler array of celebs on Middle Sunday, with celebrity chef Mary Berry among those choosing SW19 over the British Grand Prix.Roger Federer makes first appearance at this year's Wimbledon to pay tribute to Andy Murray, Madison Keys takes a pop at the crowd - and BBC make Novak Djokovic blunder: COURT REPORT
04/07/24 09:55JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: Murray and his brother Jamie were beaten by Rinky Hijikata and John Peers in the men's doubles before a series of tributes were paid to the two-time champion.Wimbledon star retires on MATCH POINT after injuring himself with a diving volley... as opponent labels decision not to finish 'super weird'
04/07/24 05:24JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: The No 7 seed injured himself attempting a diving volley at 7-7 in a fourth-set tie-break but made the shot to bring up set point that would force a decider.British No 1 Katie Boulter is knocked OUT of Wimbledon by No 2 Harriet Dart, who was in tears when she thought she would lose before remarkable turnaround
04/07/24 03:11DAVID COVERDALE AT WIMBLEDON: Dart had thought that she was destined to head out of the competition at 6-2 down in the tiebreak, and was seen wiping away tears as she sought to collect herself.Dan Evans hits out at Wimbledon officials and accuses opponent's team of making comments towards him during suspended first-round clash with Alejandro Tabilo
02/07/24 10:18JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: Evans accused court supervisor Remy Azemar of 'not caring about the players' as he repeatedly complained about the surface.Paul Jubb 'gutted' after blowing two-set lead in defeat in five-set thriller on mixed day for British men at Wimbledon... as Harriet Dart reaches round two in women's draw
02/07/24 04:37Paul Jubb admitted he was 'gutted' after blowing a two-set lead and a match point to become the latest Brit to fall in the first round at Wimbledon.Sonay Kartal shocks Sorana Cirstea to secure a hat-trick of wins for British women on opening day at Wimbledon - after Emma Raducanu and Lily Miyazaki also triumphed
01/07/24 10:21JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: Sonay Kartal pulled off an incredible upset to knock out 29th seed Cirstea and secure a hat-trick of wins for British women on the opening.THE SHARPE END: Sir Alex Ferguson said defences win trophies. England's is the best. Will that be enough?
29/06/24 10:20JAMES SHARPE:How would a defensive line of Marc Guehi, John Stones and two right-backs keep England solid? That was England's weak spot. And yet it's been the attack that's struggled.THE SHARPE END: Gareth Southgate's comment about Kalvin Phillips sounded ridiculous... but England ARE missing a midfielder in the 'Yorkshire Pirlo' mould and this who deserves a chance
22/06/24 09:47JAMES SHARPE: Southgate's point is this: England are missing a midfielder who can read the game, break up play and pick the killer pass. That much has been obvious.THE SHARPE END: Scotland can FINALLY get past the Euros group stage but Scott McTominay and John McGinn will have to step up again for Steve Clarke's side
08/06/24 10:32JAMES SHARPE: Eight World Cups and three European Championships and never past the group stage, that old millstone wrapped like a tartan scarf.EURO WATCH: Serbia crush Sweden, Denmark power through Erling Haaland's Norway and Slovenia have now lost just twice in 12 months... England's Group C foes finish with a flourish
08/06/24 09:30EURO WATCH: Serbia showed Southgate's side how it's done with a rampant 3-0 victory over Sweden courtesy of goals from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Tadic.THE SHARPE END: Enzo Maresca's first task at Chelsea? Find a goalkeeper who can pass, pass and pass! And who will be his metronome in midfield?
01/06/24 10:21THE SHARPE END - JAMES SHARPE: Enzo Maresca, then. From assistant under Pep Guardiola at Man City to winning the Championship with Leicester and soon to be at Stamford Bridge.LEICESTER FAN VIEW: Enzo Maresca joining Chelsea will be met with little more than a sigh and a shrug... despite leading the Foxes back to the Premier League, his style of play failed to win everyone over
29/05/24 09:05Maybe Maresca leaving should annoy me more. He is, above all, an excellent coach. He's a disciple of Pep Guardiola and it showed. He thinks like him and speaks like himTHE SHARPE END: No love lost in the Wembley dug-outs at play-off final... one manager played UNDER the other - before being booted out the club!
25/05/24 09:30JAMES SHARPE: On Sunday, the two managers will meet again in the Championship play-off final with a place in the Premier League at stake. Will Russell Martin have the last laugh?Luton 2-4 Fulham: Cottagers send the Hatters back to the Championship with a defeat courtesy of a brace from Raul Jimenez, either side of long-range strikes from Adama Traore and Harry Wilson
19/05/24 05:21JAMES SHARP AT KENILWORTH ROAD: It was not a day to believe in miracles after all. Luton, as they have done all season, gave their all one last time.THE SHARPE END: Three up, three down? The only surprise is that it has taken so long... the Premier League is a tough place to be!
11/05/24 09:31JAMES SHARPE: If, as expected, Luton join Burnley and the Blades in the Championship, it will be the first time since 1997-98 that all three promoted clubs go straight back down.Crystal Palace 5-2 West Ham: David Moyes 'embarrassed' as Hammers are battered and humiliated by Oliver Glasner's Eagles after falling 4-0 down inside half an hour… raising further doubts over his future
21/04/24 04:05CRYSTAL PALACE 5-2 WEST HAM - JAMES SHARPE AT SELHURST PARK: A thumping defeat left them humiliated. Moyes's contract is up in the summer. Can it go on like this?Will the man who saved Fergie finish Ten Hag? Coventry boss Mark Robins is preparing to take on his former side at Wembley... but insists his past heroics for Man United 'don't matter' ahead of the FA Cup semi-final clash
20/04/24 11:04JAMES SHARPE: Mark Robins doesn't like to talk about it. He's not mentioned it to his Coventry players either. Why would he? They were all born after it happened so why bring it up now.THE SHARPE END: How Coventry can hurt Man United and Erik ten Hag... Ellis Simms can take advantage of Red Devils' leaky defence and the Sky Blues will pose a threat on both flanks
20/04/24 09:31JAMES SHARPE: Coventry boss Mark Robins has long been credited as the man whose FA Cup goal in 1990 saved Alex Ferguson's career at Manchester United.Coventry boss Mark Robins defends inconsistent Manchester United - but insists they will have nothing to fear against his former side in Wembley FA Cup semi-final
19/04/24 11:39Mark Robins believes people are wrong to deride Manchester United for their current plight but insists his Coventry side have nothing to fear in the FA Cup semi-final.David Moyes hopes newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are still DRUNK from their celebrations as they try overturn a two-goal deficit in the Europa League
17/04/24 03:28David Moyes hopes Bayer Leverkusen's players are still drunk from downing giant steins of beer when West Ham take on newly-crowned Bundesliga champions.Jarrod Bowen faces late fitness test to see if West Ham star will feature against Bayer Leverkusen as David Moyes targets 'magic' Europa League turnaround
17/04/24 02:30Jarrod Bowen faces a late fitness test to decide if he will play a part in West Ham's Europa League quarter-final clash against newly-appointed Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.Duncan Scott is taking inspiration from his sporting icons including Michael Phelps as he looks to beat his own record and become the first Brit to get FIVE medals at a single Olympic Games
17/04/24 01:08Duncan Scott is swimming through the list of his favourite sportsmen. He loves Tom Brady, LeBron James, Tiger Woods and Michael Phelps from his own sport.Team GB swimmers argue they 'work just as hard' as track-and-field stars who will earn money for gold medals at Paris 2024... as double Olympic champion Tom Dean believes it could cause friction this summer
17/04/24 12:35World Athletics announced earlier this month that track-and-field stars will take home $50,000 (£39,800) in prize money if they win gold at the Games.Adam Peaty insists he has 'nothing left to prove' after being named in Team GB's swimming squad for Paris Olympics as he bids to win third straight breaststroke gold following year away from the sport
16/04/24 12:04Peaty, who stepped away from the sport a year ago due to fatigue and mental health concerns, will defend his Olympic title in the 100m breaststroke as one of a 33-strong Team GB swimming team.West Ham 0-2 Fulham: David Moyes' side are booed off the pitch ahead of crucial European night as Andreas Pereira strikes twice for the visitors
14/04/24 03:27JAMES SHARPE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: If this was meant to be the dress rehearsal for West Ham 's big European night, the boos that greeted both the interval and the final curtain were ominous.THE SHARPE END: Erling Haaland banished the 'League Two player' jibes with his all-action display against Luton... and Man City striker has emulated the goalscoring feats of Andrew Cole and Ruud van Nistelrooy
13/04/24 11:01This comes with all the usual caveats. Yes, he only scored a penalty. Yes, it was only Luton. Yes, his 'assist' for the early own goal was a shot that, bar the cruel deflection, was en route to the corner flag.Micky van de Ven has risen from the Dutch second division to starring for Tottenham... but the speedy defender credits his undercover cop dad for helping him to 'enjoy' the chaos football brings
06/04/24 09:31INTERVIEW BY JAMES SHARPE: There's an old saying of his father's that Micky van de Ven often draws upon while he laces up his boots to help clear his mind and settle the nerves.THE SHARPE END: How Arsenal can put an end to their Bayern Munich jinx in the Champions League and silence Harry Kane, their old tormentor-in-chief
06/04/24 09:30JAMES SHARPE: Of all the opponents for Arsenal to face in a bid to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2009, it had to be Bayern Munich.Pep Guardiola insists there is no room for error as he demands a perfect record from his Manchester City stars in pursuit of a fourth-consecutive Premier League title
06/04/24 09:30Pep Guardiola says Man City will need a perfect end to the season to secure a fourth straight Premier League title. The side remain a point behind leaders Arsenal and level on points with Liverpool.The death of the 3pm kick-off: More TV games next season will see even fewer matches played in the traditional Saturday timeslot... and as broadcast deals bring in more money, they're likely to fall even more
06/04/24 09:30JAMES SHARPE: The West Ham fans that shuffled into Molineux on Saturday must have looked at their Wolves counterparts with a sense of bemusement and wonder.Bournemouth 1-0 Crystal Palace: Justin Kluivert scores late winner as Cherries climb above Chelsea... with Eagles now winless in four Premier League games
02/04/24 08:42BOURNEMOUTH 1-0 CRYSTAL PALACE - JAMES SHARPE AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: In the end, even a mystery illness failed to stop Antoine Semenyo from playing a key role.The tightest Premier League title race EVER, a nerve-shredding relegation fight, Man United in a battle for the top five - and who takes the individual prizes? ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE RUN-IN
29/03/24 10:31The Premier League returns this weekend for the season run-in. Ten games to go and everything on the line. Here's Mail Sport's 10 things to look out for on the final stretch.Bristol City 1-0 Leicester City: Jamie Vardy's miss proves costly as Foxes slump to fourth defeat in last six games and drop out of the automatic promotion spots... despite leading the Championship for six months
29/03/24 03:13JAMES SHARPE AT ASHTON GATE: How this Leicester City machine once purred under Enzo Maresca. Now, it coughs and it splutters after a damaging defeat at Bristol City.It's one of the tightest title races ever - A point separates Arsenal, Liverpool and City... as the finish line nears, we crunch the data to see who'll win Premier League's Game of Thrones
23/03/24 10:30THE SHARPE END: Will Pep Guardiola make it four titles in a row? Will his protege Mikel Arteta end Arsenal's 20-year wait to be champions again? Or will Jurgen Klopp secure the perfect curtain call.Ex-England stars Emile Heskey and Danny Mills debate whether Ronaldinho REALLY meant his iconic lob over David Seaman... as they reflect on the Three Lions' World Cup quarter-final defeat by Brazil in 2002
22/03/24 10:30JAMES SHARPE: Even after all these years, the argument still rumbles on. Was it a fluke? Could Ronaldinho possibly have spotted David Seaman off his line and popped the ball over his head.Bruno Guimaraes is unsure on what his future holds at Newcastle - with Eddie Howe's side set to offload a key player to satisfy Premier League spending rules... as Man City and PSG prepare to swoop on the £100m-rated star
21/03/24 08:56JAMES SHARPE: Magpies boss Eddie Howe has admitted the club may have to sell one of their best players this summer in a bid to satisfy Premier League spending rules.West Ham star Lucas Paqueta breaks his silence on the betting scandal that saw his £80m Man City move collapse last summer
20/03/24 06:54The Brazil forward is still the subject of a seven-month FA investigation into suspicious betting patterns surrounding three yellow cards Paqueta received last year for West Ham.THE SHARPE END: Darwin Nunez has clicked at the right time, while Luton's Ross Barkley has the biggest reason to be glum after another England snub
16/03/24 10:30JAMES SHARPE: Darwin Nunez has always been Liverpool's 'agent of chaos'. Sent off on his Anfield debut. Tons of chances, tons of remarkable misses.AI in football would be 'like hiring a team of Pep Guardiolas' which could lead to 'twisted tactical innovations' with managers being given instructions on making decisions
10/03/24 12:58Leading figures in football and artificial intelligence believe the sport is close to having the technology for a 'virtual assistant coach' to instruct managers over decisions.Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr reveals the unusual job that he wants after he retires from football and opens up on idolising Sadio Mane and Yaya Toure
10/03/24 10:30It's Sarr's bustling industry, his ability to win the ball back and do the dirty work in the middle of the pitch that enables the likes of Heung-min Son and James Maddison to shine.THE SHARPE END: Farewell to the greatest rivalry ever? Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola have pushed the boundaries of possibility and each other... and now they scrap for perhaps the final time
09/03/24 11:02They have taken what was perceived as possible beyond any pair of managers in the competition's history. Of the top nine points tallies in PL history, six belong to Guardiola and Klopp.THE SHARPE END: Manchester United aren't even 'noisy neighbours' - they're miles away from Man City and not making a peep
02/03/24 10:30Sir Jim Ratcliffe echoed the words of Sir Alex Ferguson when he declared he wanted Manchester United to knock City 'off their perch'.Chelsea defender Levi Colwill insists he's NOT afraid to wear John Terry's famous shirt and vows to 'just be myself' - as he reflects on following the path of Blues legends ahead of the Carabao Cup final
25/02/24 01:11INTERVIEW BY JAMES SHARPE: Levi Colwill sits behind a table at Chelsea's training ground and leafs through his catalogue of Wembley memories.THE SHARPE END: Virgil van Dijk's not back to his best, he's even better! Since returning from his serious injury, the Liverpool defender has been flawless
24/02/24 11:56JAMES SHARPE: At the start of December, Jurgen Klopp tipped his hat to the heavens. 'Everyone can see Virg is back and it's obvious. Thank God!'THE SHARPE END: How Rasmus Hojlund hit his hot streak for Man United... from no goals in his first 14 Premier League games to five in five!
17/02/24 10:37United are finding Hojlund in better positions - and he's taking advantage. It's still not near enough. Of all first-choice strikers, Hojlund averages the fewest shots a game.Meet the Newport stars who grew up supporting Manchester United as they prepare to face Erik ten Hag's side in the FA Cup fourth round
27/01/24 10:30With United supporters sprinkled among his first team, Coughlan will be hoping his side can focus on the task at hand and produce a memorable upset on Sunday.THE SHARPE END: Why Xabi Alonso wouldn't be a Klopp copy... and could Trent Alexander-Arnold be Alonso's 'Granit Xhaka'?
27/01/24 10:30Xabi Alonso is favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool - and it's easy to see why. Top of the Bundesliga , unbeaten, and sticking it to the team that usually win everything.Inside Newport County: Man United face a tiny dressing room of beige tiles and peeling plaster and a temporary stand in the FA Cup... and where they'll be dropped off is a sight to behold!
23/01/24 09:51JAMES SHARPE AT RODNEY PARADE: Hundreds of Newport County supporters queued for hours at Rodney Parade on Thursday to get their hands on a golden ticket.THE SHARPE END: The spotlight is on Ivan Toney and Dominic Solanke as Gareth Southgate looks for the perfect Harry Kane understudy ahead of England's Euro 2024 campaign
20/01/24 10:52THE SHARPE END: With a European Championships coming into view, the auditions are open for who plays second fiddle to England captain Harry Kane this summer.Manchester United will feel right at home at Rodney Parade... the roof leaks - as Newport County stage a dress rehearsal for their money-spinning FA Cup fourth round tie
20/01/24 10:41JAMES SHARPE: They put on their thick coats and woolly hats and for hours they nudged their way down the winding queue in the freezing cold towards the ticket office.THE SHARPE END: Chelsea may have been scrappy and unconvincing in their narrow victory against Fulham - but Mauricio Pochettino's side could be turning things around at Stamford Bridge
13/01/24 10:32JAMES SHARPE: More than a billion spent, what to show for it, and how long until Mauricio Pochettino follows the well-trodden path of Chelsea managers to the exit?Ange Postecoglou and Andoni Iraola have been on a wild ride and are now set to face off in a battle between two of the Premier League's freshest faces when Tottenham welcome Bournemouth to north London
30/12/23 10:31JAMES SHARPE: Bournemouth slumped to a 2-1 home defeat by Wolves on the Saturday, a sixth loss in a winless, hapless, opening nine games for Iraola.Goal king Cole Palmer stokes the Blues fire as the Chelsea star joins an exclusive club after registering a goal and assist in 3-2 win over Luton for the FOURTH time already this season
30/12/23 10:30THE SHARPE END: This was an afternoon where one of the country's finest young talents showed why Chelsea paid £42.5million for a player who only had 19 top-flight appearances.Ange Postecoglou admits his squad is 'nowhere near' strong enough to keep playing 'Ange Ball' as he calls for patience with 'nothing magical' expected in the transfer window
29/12/23 01:37A depleted Tottenham were thumped 4-2 by Brighton on Thursday night in a game where Spurs were missing nine players through injury or suspension and it's set to get worse.Son Heung-Min admits Tottenham's defeat by Brighton 'has to be a big wake-up call' and 'was nowhere near the level' Spurs want to play at
29/12/23 12:36Son Heung-min slammed Tottenham's performance in their 4-2 defeat at Brighton and demanded they use it as a 'wake-up call' to keep their season on track.Ange Postecoglou blames tiredness after his 'leggy' Tottenham side were put to the sword by Brighton in a 4-2 Premier League defeat at the Amex
28/12/23 11:38JAMES SHARPE AT THE AMEX: Ange Postecoglou blamed the tiredness of his injury-ravaged Tottenham squad after they suffered a thumping 4-2 defeat at Brighton on Thursday night.THE NOTEBOOK: Jack Hinshelwood keeps family traditions going and Brighton show faith in their youth stars as Seagulls put four past Spurs in thriller at the Amex Stadium
28/12/23 09:45JAMES SHARPE AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Roberto De Zerbi 's side came out on top during the six-goal thriller after Jack Hinshelwood, Pervis Estupinian and Joao Pedro found the back of the net.THE SHARPE END: Jurgen Klopp's men are this season's comeback kings... But maybe Liverpool should be better at the start of matches?
24/12/23 01:28JAMES SHARPE: Their draw with Arsenal, a game they could have won were it not for Trent Alexander-Arnold hitting the crossbar in the second half, means Jurgen Klopp's side have picked up 19 points.THE SHARPE END: Jurgen Klopp's men are this season's comeback kings… but maybe they should better at the start
23/12/23 10:30They have only gone and done it again. For the ninth time this season, Liverpool have come from behind to earn crucial points in the Premier League title race.How Jorginho became Mikel Arteta's brainy sidekick: The Arsenal midfielder is the key to Gunners' title ambitions this season both on and off pitch
17/12/23 12:04For much of the game against Aston Villa, with suspended manager Mikel Arteta sat high in the stands, Jorginho paced the touchline, waving his arms.THE SHARPE END: It's no surprise Man United's front men can't score... because no one passes to them! No strikers have received fewer passes this season than Rasmus Hojlund and Anthony Martial
16/12/23 10:30THE SHARPE END: There's a reason United's forwards have four PL goals between them this season and Liverpool have 24. One works as a team and the other is Manchester United.THE SHARPE END: Man City's slump has been coming... teams know they don't like it up em'! They've got the best players, they've got the best manager, but they are a bit wobbly...
09/12/23 11:19THE SHARPE END: Yes, they're seven points adrift of Liverpool. Yes, Pep Guardiola has never failed to win five on the trot. Yes, a team as bad as Man United are only three points behind them.THE SHARPE END: Ange Postecoglou finds a new main man without James Maddison, but Jeremy Doku will make it tough for Pedro Porro to seize mantle
02/12/23 10:31THE SHARPE END: First, Ange Postecoglou lost Harry Kane before a ball was kicked. Then, he lost his new main man James Maddison to injury. Now, he's turned to a Spaniard flying down the wing.Pedro Porro on the right path after falling under Pep Guardiola's radar at Man City - never even making it to Manchester - and finding himself under Ange Postecoglou at Spurs
02/12/23 10:31JAMES SHARPE: Pedro Porro lets out a little chuckle before considering his answer. How does he reflect on his time at Manchester City?THE SHARPE END: Jeremy Doku stars for Man City in 1-1 draw with Liverpool as the Belgian completes more dribbles than any other player under Pep Guardiola... but Trent Alexander-Arnold gets the last laugh!
25/11/23 10:31THE SHARPE END: Guardiola's game plan was clear. Give the ball to Doku and watch him go. Watch him run with the ball and attack the space left behind by Alexander-Arnold.Ben Davies hints he does not expect a repeat of Ange Postecoglou's infamous high line during Tottenham's defeat to Chelsea... as he tips the team to bounce back from back-to-back defeats against Aston Villa
25/11/23 10:30Ben Davies says Spurs will stick to their guns after two defeats on the bounce but admits he does not expect a repeat of the high line they played in defeat by Chelsea.THE SHARPE END: England's drab performance against Malta bores fans into making paper planes and Trent Alexander-Arnold shines
18/11/23 10:30JAMES SHARPE: Supporters at Wembley greeted the news of six minutes stoppage time with groans that suggested they'd rather not miss the next Tube.
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Angel Reese says she lives a 'double life' as a 'girly girl' who also has 'that dog mentality' She made the admission before the WNBA All-Star game on Saturday
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Patrick and Brittany Mahomes throw gender reveal party as couple announce if they're having boy or girl With adorable Tic-Tac-Toe game
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Caitlin Clark reveals why she rejected offer to compete in WNBA All-Star 3-point contest Amid criticism of Indiana Fever rookie for not taking part
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Brittney Griner reveals wife has given birth to baby boy as couple welcome first child 19 months since WNBA star's release from Russian jail
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Jake Paul SHOVES Mike Perry and sparks on-stage brawl as weigh-in ahead of boxing showdown descends into chaos Tempers flare
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Angel Reese BEATS Caitlin Clark in shooting contest to win $100 prize Before rival blanks her as she celebrates with All-Star teammates
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Odell Beckham Jr. and Nike BOTH claim victory after $0 ruling in breach-of-contract suits The NFL star sued the apparel giant for $20m in 2022
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Kylie Kelce shuts down pregnancy rumors as she opens up on past miscarriage The wife of Jason Kelce shares three children with the retired Eagles legend
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Olivia Dunne shares message for Simone Biles before Olympics The LSU gymnast gushed over the seven-time Olympic medalist before she heads to Paris
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Angel Reese FINALLY arrives in Phoenix for WNBA All-Star weekend The rookie skipped the opening event to watch NBA summer league
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Caitlin Clark is slammed for refusing to participate in WNBA All-Star 3-point contest ESPN's Around the Horn host said 'there's really no excuse'
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Tennis legend Martina Navratilova hits out at Donald Trump As she brushes off the former American President's ear bandage as a 'PR stunt'
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Ryan Garcia CHARGED with vandalism and could face one year behind bars After alleged meltdown at five-star LA hotel
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Donald Trump's greatest WWE moments as Hulk Hogan prepares to speak before former President at RNC Famous cameo appearances
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Stephen A. Smith makes brutal prediction about Bronny James' Lakers playing time next season Expressed immediate impression on his game
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NFL legend Willie Anderson bizarrely blames The Blind Side movie for being continuously snubbed for Hall of Fame Astonishing claim
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Olivia Dunne shows off her baseball expertise on MLB All-Star red carpet Alongside pitching prodigy boyfriend Paul Skenes
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Antonio Brown gets VERY handsy with Lil Kim Before controversial ex-NFL star locks lips with the rapper at a wild yacht party
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Mary Lou Retton reveals fat-shaming abuse she suffered after her 1984 Olympic Gold Despite gymnastic legend weighing just 94 POUNDS
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Lionel Messi puts his feet up as Argentina captain relaxes in the sun with wife Antonela After damaging ankle ligaments in Copa America final
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LeBron James and Team USA thrash Serbia in Olympic warmup, despite claims of 'ego and other BS' threatening their gold medal chase
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Belichick blasted as a 'hypocrite' over NFL media U-turn The former Patriots coach was criticized for inking a deal with the CW network's Inside the NFL
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Bosa lists luxurious $1.75m Florida condo with a private beach The NFL player, who signed a $170m 49ers deal last fall, got his mom's real estate help
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'Humiliated' former NFL star Terrell Davis opens up on being handcuffed on a flight He called for United Airlines to be held accountable
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Serena Williams says being ghosted by her first boyfriend made her a better athlete 'He's gonna regret this,' the Grand Slam champ recalled saying
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WNBA inks media rights package worth more than $2billion It's worth roughly four times the value of the league's current media deals
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Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa hints at late husband's feud with his parents as she mourns death of father-in-law 'We hoped things would've been different'
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Ingrid Andress breaks silence after national anthem performance made her laughing stock at MLB Home Run Derby 'I was drunk'
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Usher FINALLY attends Las Vegas Aces game two years on from A'ja Wilson's hilarious plea As pair link up on court after defeat to Chicago
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Andress fans leap to her DEFENSE despite her disastrous national anthem performance at the MLB Home Run Derby Branded 'the worst ever'
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Kobe Bryant fans mourn father's death after ex-NBA star dies following a stroke ''I'm picturing Kobe playing his Dad one-on-one in heaven'
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Simone Biles addresses 'traumas and downfalls' after suffering the 'twisties' in Tokyo Ahead of return to Olympic Games for USA
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Patrick Mahomes insists he's 'DONE' having kids after wife Brittany announced they're expecting their third child last week In a heartwarming video
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Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes arrive at MLB All-Star game after gymnast flaunted their private jet to Texas 'First lady of baseball' stunned in gown
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Jaylen Brown lists his Boston penthouse for $4.75m amid star's Olympics snub and dig at Bronny James In the upscale Seaport neighborhood
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Phillies star Alec Bohm couldn't keep a straight face during Ingrid Andress' disastrous national anthem At MLB Home Run Derby
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Singer Ingrid Andress delivers 'the worst national anthem EVER' It's hard to turn Texans off to The Star-Spangled Banner, but one woman nearly did so on Monday
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Skip Bayless 'is OUT at FS1 and will host his final show later this summer' His departure comes one year after co-host Shannon Sharpe left
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Hard Rock Stadium suffered 'significant damage' Miami Dolphins are continuing to assess the damage caused on Sunday
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Brittany Mahomes posts friendship pics with new BFF Taylor Swift The two met up in Europe with Patrick and Travis Kelce
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CONMEBOL blames Copa America chaos on Hard Rock Stadium officials But not everyone is so quick to give the organization a pass
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Erik ten Hag FUMES at Man United stars Warns players that defeat against Rosenborg was 'not the standard for top football'
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Wife of USA soccer star reveals her traumatic ordeal As she tried to get into the Copa America final with the couple's eight-year-old daughter
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Caitlin Clark responds to Serena Williams' 'white people' joke during the ESPYs Host poked fun at her being well liked by 'white people'
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Richard Simmons 'refused medical attention after falling in his bathroom' the day before fitness guru's death aged 76 REVEALED
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EXCLUSIVEJustin Jefferson IS the father of his ex-girlfriend's baby, judge rules after $140m NFL star was accused of pressuring her to abort the child
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Copa America final descends into chaos Fans COLLAPSE in crush, hundreds sneak in through vents... and up to 7000 ticketless supporters are allowed in
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Vikings star Jordan Addison arrested on suspicion of DUI Weeks earlier, Addison's rookie teammate Khyree Jackson died in a car accident
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Argentina retains the Copa America winning their 16th title But an ugly start to the day in Miami tarnishes CONMEBOL event
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Super Bowl champion Jones dead at 40: Baltimore Ravens legend found at his home in Houston Tributes poured in for the former wide receiver
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Sydney's Travis Bazzana goes No. 1 overall to Cleveland The 21-year-old is the first Australian to be picked in the opening round of the MLB Draft
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The adorable name Kelce calls Mahomes' MOM... as tight bond between Chiefs pair is revealed Their friendship goes back years
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UFC star Dober reassures fans and insists there is 'no shame in failure' after opponent left his face COVERED in blood Took a brutal beating
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Inside Belichick's wild summer: From a new job and a new girlfriend (49 years his junior!) to roasting Brady and watching Swift in Europe
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NBA legend Kerr speaks out on Trump shooting - 40 years after his own father was assassinated In Paris coaching Team USA at the Olympics
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Richard Simmons' body is removed from his Los Angeles home after his death at 76 The medical examiner was seen arriving at the West Hollywood house
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Caitlin Clark posts hilarious birthday message to boyfriend Connor McCaffery Playfully teased him over their rivalry on the basketball court
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Dave Portnoy insists 'bad a**' Donald Trump will easily win the election after surviving assassination attempt Slams Joe Biden's slow response
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Travis Kelce gets hilarious word of encouragement from golf fan as he shanks tee shot Hit more than one wild shot this week
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Cavinder Twins reveal why they returned to Miami College basketball duo prepare to reunite on the court: 'Unfinished business'
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Ryan Garcia apologizes to ex-wife Andrea Celina after threatening to 'f**k up' baby mom and 'destroying' their home Latest ugly incident
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Inside Magic Johnson's lavish summer getaway As NBA legend travels around Europe with wife Cookie and Samuel L. Jackson
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NFL legend Jerry Rice tells reporters 'I will f**k you up' while competing alongside Jason Kelce at Lake Tahoe celebrity golf tournament
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Travis Kelce stays coy on his chances of joining Taylor Swift on stage again during her Eras Tour 'I can't let anything out the bag'
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UFC fighter Tracy Cortez chops off her HAIR to make weight for Rose Namajunas bout After needing to cut a half pound for flyweight contest
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Swift subtly reacts to Kelce being named the NFL's No. 1 tight end ESPN polled coaches, executives and scouts for their Top 10 tight ends in the league
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Brunson agrees to shock $156.5million four-year extension with the Knicks The point guard was eligible for an extra $113million in 2025
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Whitlock claims Michael Jordan 'wasn't defended' like WNBA star Clark has been The Fever player is in contention for Rookie of the Year
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Yankees and Orioles get into wild bench-clearing brawl Captain Aaron Judge was seen rushing in to break up the fight that erupted in Baltimore
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- Brittney Griner reveals she wants her newborn son to call her 'POPS' not mom, leaving fans to question 'why is he in the WNBA?'
- Wife of Yankees exec and former Mets GM Omar Minaya is 'mysteriously found dead at couple's New Jersey home as suicide is ruled out'
- Travis Kelce looks in peak form as he returns to Chiefs training camp after European adventures to see girlfriend Taylor Swift's concerts
- Dustin Johnson's wife Paulina Gretzky is nowhere to be seen at The Open as she soaks up the sun in St Tropez while her LIV husband toils away at Troon
- Caitlin Clark goes viral for battling Kelsey Plum in WNBA All-Star Game - as fans mock Olympian for 'playing hard and still getting cooked'
- LeBron James is unveiled as Team USA's flagbearer for Paris Olympic opening ceremony
- Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez is paraded at his former club River Plate amid racism storm… before the WHOLE STADIUM sing the offensive song aimed at France and their black players
- Rays' Taylor Walls reenacts Donald Trump's famed 'Fight! Fight! Fight!' chant after double... but Cardinals INSIST similar celebration was 'not a political statement'
- It's official! Georgia QB Carson Beck confirms relationship with one of the Cavinder sisters
- Dave Portnoy calls Joe Biden 'lettuce head' as the Barstool boss reacts to the President not seeking reelection this fall
- Humiliating moment Scottie Scheffler tops his tee shot just 150 YARDS after World No 1 looked miserable as he three-putted from six feet to see Open chances slip away at Royal Troon
- Who was Omar Minaya's wife Rachel? What to know about about the ex New York Mets GM's family life as mystery surrounds his spouse's death
- Travis Kelce is greeted by HUGE cheers as he arrives for day two of Chiefs training camp... while girlfriend Taylor Swift continues her Eras Tour in Europe
- Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve - as umpire is forced to SEPARATE the two players
- Tiger Woods supports son Charlie, 15, in US Junior Amateur Championship after Open nightmare... but here's why legend has to watch from the galleries after being barred from caddying!
- Stephen A. Smith says Joe Biden's decision to drop out of 2024 presidential race is 'long overdue' and backs a new Democratic candidate
- Man United 'keen to sign Sofyan Amrabat permanently on one condition' after the midfielder's loan spell last season
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