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Pep Guardiola reveals change he will make to team-talks this season to save Man City £2MILLION - after club were slapped with fines for bad habit over last two campaigns
03/08/24 07:33
Pep Guardiola has revealed what he will do with his half-time team-talks after Manchester City were fined £2million. Moreover, he spoke about his former assistant Enzo Maresca being in charge at Chelsea and gave an Erling Haaland fitness update....read
Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
02/08/24 06:17KIERAN GILL IN COLUMBUS: Atletico Madrid have had a £34.1million bid accepted for the 24-year-old and the La Liga side want an answer from Gallagher by the end of the weekend.
New Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen explains why he is feeling confident ahead of his battle with Robert Sanchez for the No 1 spot
02/08/24 04:00KIERAN GILL: Jorgensen wants to waste no time in becoming Chelsea's starting goalkeeper, saying he is ready to compete with Sanchez and confident when passing out from the back.
'I may be bald but I am NOT Pep Guardiola!' Enzo Maresca insists his Chelsea side will not be Man City 2.0
01/08/24 04:00INTERVIEW BY KIERAN GILL IN ATLANTA: Maresca says he is his own man in spite of the 'Diet Pep' nickname. Yet that does not mean he is not inspired by Man City's manager.
Conor Gallagher TURNS DOWN three-year contract extension from Chelsea amid Atletico Madrid interest - with the Blues already agreeing £33.7m transfer fee with the Spanish side
31/07/24 10:30KIERAN GILL IN ATLANTA: The two-year deal with the option of a third would have boosted the England star to a salary comparable to those of the highest earners in Chelsea's midfield.
Enzo Fernandez is NOT racist, insists Chelsea team-mate Wesley Fofana, as Frenchman claims the Argentina star 'needed educating' after he sparked a racism storm with controversial chant
31/07/24 05:01KIERAN GILL IN ATLANTA: Wesley Fofana insists Enzo Fernandez is not racist, saying his team-mate simply needed educating on why the Argentinian chant was hurtful.
Chelsea confirm £21million signing of new goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen as Blues immediately fly the Dane out to join Enzo Maresca's side in the US
30/07/24 10:36KIERAN GILL: Seen as an ideal candidate for Maresca's style of play, Jorgensen was present in Atlanta for a session at Pace Academy after his £21million move was completed on Tuesday.
Atletico Madrid in talks with Chelsea to sign midfielder Conor Gallagher - who the Blues value at £50m - as Enzo Maresca declares 'anything can happen' in the transfer window
30/07/24 10:04KIERAN GILL IN ATLANTA: Gallagher is not due to fly out to the United States to join the rest of the Blues squad for the remainder of their pre-season tour but is instead set to return to Cobham.
Ben Chilwell's Chelsea future is in doubt with Enzo Maresca struggling to fit the Blues left back into his tactical plans - as Italian boss admits the 27-year-old's situation is 'delicate'
30/07/24 09:34KIERAN GILL IN ATLANTA: Chelsea coaches are trying to find a position for Ben Chilwell as his skillset is not seen as entirely suited to Enzo Maresca's system of choice.
Enzo Fernandez apologises to his club team-mates and pledges charity donation after joining up with squad in US in bid to put an end to Chelsea civil war after being at the centre of racism row
30/07/24 11:00KIERAN GILL IN ATLANTA: Enzo Fernandez is now back with the Chelsea squad in the United States, two weeks after the £106.8million midfielder sparked a racism storm
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall closing in on making his unofficial Chelsea debut with £30m man ahead of schedule in injury recovery - and Nicolas Jackson could return soon
29/07/24 06:00KIERAN GILL IN ATLANTA: Dewsbury-Hall, reunited with Maresca, has impressed Chelsea's coaches and been seen doing additional running drills after training.
New Chelsea starlet Renato Veiga calls for calm after poor start to pre-season as he says he is 'very happy' to have joined 'the biggest club in England'
28/07/24 04:00KIERAN GILL IN NOTRE DAME: Manager Enzo Maresca wants to use this tour of the United States to see which of the junior players can hack being in his first-team squad.
Enzo Maresca's naive tactics were exposed and his side made too many mistakes playing out the back - but there was ONE positive for Chelsea: FIVE THINGS we learned after the Blues' humiliating 4-1 defeat by Celtic
27/07/24 10:59KIERAN GILL IN NOTRE DAME, INDIANA: The number of times that Celtic beat Chelsea's high line with a single ball in behind was concerning, made worse by the lack of press from the Blues.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers warns Enzo Maresca managing Leicester can't compare to the pressures of being in charge at Chelsea
27/07/24 09:58KIERAN GILL IN NOTRE DAME, INDIANA: Rodgers worked for Chelsea and managed Leicester, and the Northern Irishman says Maresca must embrace the size of the challenge ahead of him.
Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher and Marc Cucurella will NOT join Chelsea on their preseason tour of the US - but Enzo Fernandez WILL travel stateside after Copa America racism storm
27/07/24 07:15KIERAN GILL IN NOTRE DAME, INDIANA: Mail Sport has been told that the club are not planning on bringing their three finalists out to begin training with new head coach Enzo Maresca.
Chelsea's £30m new boy Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall insists the Blues can be a 'serious force' under Enzo Maresca and tips him to surprise his sceptics... as he opens up on his dream of playing for England
26/07/24 04:00INTERVIEW BY KIERAN GILL: Dewsbury-Hall is in an odd position at Chelsea. He is brand new and yet knows the head coach better than anyone after winning the Championship under him.
Noni Madueke insists he can be the answer for Enzo Maresca on the right wing... after Chelsea missed out on Michael Olise to Bayern Munich
25/07/24 09:30KIERAN GILL IN SANTA CLARA: With Cole Palmer expected to be moved to a more central position under Maresca, Madueke feels he can handle the heat on the right.
Enzo Maresca's style is exposed in first game in charge, but Chelsea already look better in one key area and Levi Colwill shows some fight: FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED as Blues only draw 2-2 with League One Wrexham
25/07/24 04:34KIERAN GILL AT LEVI'S STADIUM IN SANTA CLARA: Enzo Maresca's debut as Chelsea's head coach served as a wakeup call for anyone who thought it would be easy.
Enzo Fernandez will join Chelsea squad for their US pre-season tour NEXT WEEK as Enzo Maresca tries to play down the crisis before racism storm spills into Argentina's Olympic defeat by Morocco
24/07/24 05:46KIERAN GILL IN SANTA CLARA: Fernandez remains the subject of disciplinary proceedings after a video showed himself singing a song described as 'racist and discriminatory'.
Olympic football CHAOS as Argentina and Morocco are called back out to finish final three minutes of their match... over an HOUR after players walked off with equaliser ruled out after pitch invasion
24/07/24 05:00Argentina and Morocco's players returned to the pitch after over an hour delay to finish their match at the Paris 2024 Olympics, as the North Africans triumphed in remarkable circumstances.
Ugly scenes mar Argentina's 2-1 defeat by Morocco at Olympics as fans boo national anthem and throw FLARES, cups and bottles at South American players amid Enzo Fernandez racism storm
24/07/24 03:45The match had been highly anticipated amid Argentina players signing a racist chant following their victory at the Copa America earlier this month, targeted at French players.
Chelsea offer £17m for Filip Jorgensen, with Villarreal goalkeeper keen on joining Blues to compete with Robert Sanchez for No 1 role
24/07/24 01:49The 22-year-old is thought to be keen to join the west London club and compete with current No 1 Sanchez, amid growing interest from Saudi side Al-Ittihad. He made 37 appearances for Villareal.
Trevoh Chalobah feels he is being FORCED out of Chelsea after being excluded from their pre-season tour squad, with the Blues now likely to cash in on their academy graduate this summer
23/07/24 06:57KIERAN GILL IN SANTA CLARA: Trevoh Chalobah feels he is being forced out of Chelsea after being excluded from their travelling squad to the United States.
Savinho's move to Man City highlights the quirks of multi-club ownership, writes KIERAN GILL, as the Brazilian leaves fellow City Football Group side Troyes having never made an appearance for the French side
19/07/24 05:00KIERAN GILL: Girona will miss not having Savinho's services on those European evenings after it was decided he was ready for beaming up to the mothership.
Chelsea's first black footballer Paul Canoville offers to mediate Enzo Fernandez racism row as club investigate Argentina song
18/07/24 09:54KIERAN GILL: Chelsea have launched an internal disciplinary procedure into the incident, with this having soured their positive start to pre-season under Enzo Maresca.
Patrick Vieira leaves Chelsea's sister club Strasbourg in shock exit after just a year in charge - weeks after Mauricio Pochettino's Blues departure
18/07/24 01:59Vieira (left) had signed a three-year contract when appointed in 2023, his one campaign in charge seeing his young side finish 13th out of 18 teams in Ligue 1. His departure mirrors that of Pochettino.
Inside Chelsea's civil war: How Enzo Fernandez's 'racist' song sparked a dressing room revolt - and what might happen to the £107m man at the centre of the storm
17/07/24 04:03KIERAN GILL: History tells us Chelsea are no strangers to internal strife but even for a club so accustomed to chaos, the extraordinary scenes of the last 36 hours will take some beating.
Enzo Fernandez accused of 'uninhibited racism' by his Chelsea team-mate Wesley Fofana as club investigate Argentina song filmed by midfielder with three Blues stars unfollowing him
16/07/24 07:27KIERAN GILL: Fernandez's Chelsea team-mate Wesley Fofana, who is French and the son of an Ivorian father, took to X (formerly Twitter) to declare the video 'uninhibited racism'.
ITV trump BBC during Euros final battle of the broadcasters with cutting Roy Keane telling it like it is, writes KIERAN GILL
14/07/24 11:45KIERAN GILL: I suspect the Gill household was not alone in starting with the Beeb. That way, our build-up would not involve Sir Geoff Hurst flogging bottles of Budweiser.
Wimbledon prize money 2024: How much will Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic earn from Grand Slam final as 15 per cent increase revealed
14/07/24 11:56The winners of the men's and ladies' singles will bank more than £2.5m for the first time, with even first-round losers earning more than £60,000, in the biggest prize pot ever offered by a Grand Slam.
Kepa Arrizabalaga is training AWAY from Chelsea's first-team as the exiled goalkeeper targets permanent departure after spending last season on loan at Real Madrid
12/07/24 06:14KIERAN GILL: Kepa Arrizabalaga is training separately to Chelsea 's first-team stars after reporting for the start of pre-season at Cobham ahead of their tour of the United States.
REF WATCH: After a week of English doubt over referee Felix Zwayer, it's the Dutch who will be marching with torches, writes KIERAN GILL
10/07/24 09:09KIERAN GILL IN DORTMUND: It took 16 minutes for the angry villagers who had spent the last two days stewing to swap their pitchforks for popcorn. Penalty to England.
Emma Raducanu explains why she does NOT regret her decision to pull out of mixed doubles and end Andy Murray's Wimbledon career in the process
07/07/24 08:29KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON: Raducanu played it safe after waking up with soreness in her wrist, pulling out of her partnership commitment to Murray as she focused on her own singles push.
Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz survives another huge scare on Centre Court as he edges Ugo Humbert out for a place in the quarter-finals
07/07/24 03:36It was a ridiculous display of resilience from the No 3 seed, an exhibition of excellence which can only have tempted a few newspaper folk to recycle that old 'no escape from Alcaraz' headline.
Iga Swiatek is knocked out of Wimbledon after defeat to Yulia Putintseva, as her 21-match winning streak comes to an end - and fans on Centre Court BOO the World No 1
06/07/24 06:37World No 1 Iga Swiatek and Wimbledon's back-to-back finalist Ons Jabeur were big-name casualties, with both suffering third round losses within half hour of each other.
Brit No 2 Harriet Dart crashes out of third round match against Wang Xinyu after three-set battle... days after her tearful comeback victory against Katie Boulter
06/07/24 03:47Harriet Dart was unable to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time on Saturday after Wang Xinyu battled back from going a set behind to win 6-6, 7-5, 6-3.
Chelsea's academy guru Neil Bath, who masterminded Cobham production line for Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Co, QUITS after 31 years at the club
04/07/24 08:26Bath initially joined the Blues in 1993, working his way up to a role which saw him revolutionise the Cobham production line under the previous ownership.
The art of the substitution: Just one assist off the bench, slower to change than 13 other nations… Gareth Southgate trusted his 'gut' in Gelsenkirchen but here's where England boss can up his game
03/07/24 04:01KIERAN GILL: 'It was Arsenal's first Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium,' O'Neill tells Mail Sport. 'Doug Ellis, the owner, was in the dressing room afterwards.
Katie Boulter begins her Wimbledon challenge by beating unseeded Tatjana Maria - with customised 'strawberries and cream nails' - and it's fellow Brit Harriet Dart up next
02/07/24 03:27KIERAN GILL AND TAMARA PRENN AT WIMBLEDON: The British No 1 comes into the competition on the heels of claiming a second grass court title after successfully defending in Nottingham.
Emma Raducanu says she wants to add to special sporting summer of British celebrations at Wimbledon as she wears England kit to practice
30/06/24 09:36KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON: As one of 19 Brits in the singles draw, Raducanu appeared relaxed ahead of facing No 22 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia.
Chelsea set to sign Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after agreeing £30m deal and scheduling a medical - with long-term contract to run until 2030
30/06/24 01:28KIERAN GILL: It is a move which would see the 25-year-old reunited with former manager Enzo Maresca, with Dewsbury-Hall expected to sign a contract until 2030.
Novak Djokovic insists he can win an eighth Wimbledon title as knee injury rehab has given him 'enough optimism to compete on the highest level' - while Andy Murray admits he's 'willing' to risk playing in his SW19 swansong
29/06/24 08:51KIERAN GILL AND MATTHEW LAMBERT AT WIMBLEDON: Djokovic insists he is at Wimbledon to win his eighth title - not merely make up the numbers so soon after a knee surgery
The definitive guide on how not to choke on penalties - and why England so often do
29/06/24 01:00KIERAN GILL: Chances are the eventual champions of Euro 2024 will need to avoid choking from 12 yards out at some stage, like Italy at the 2020 edition, Portugal in 2016, Spain in 2012.
Slovakia 1-1 Romania: Razvan Marin's first-half equaliser sees Tricolorii top Group E ahead of Belgium and qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time in 24 years
26/06/24 05:55SLOVAKIA 1-1 ROMANIA - KIERAN GILL IN FRANKFURT: Slovakia and Romania secured the draw that both knew would be enough to see them through.
Inside the Euros TV war: How the BBC and ITV are battling it out for dominance in Germany
23/06/24 01:00The BBC and ITV rivalry is real, according to production sources, and there will be no shortage of schadenfreude in Germany whenever a mistake is made by their competition.
Aston Villa agree £37.5m fee with Chelsea to sign Ian Maatsen and are in talks to finalise a six-year contract with left-back
19/06/24 05:52The 22-year-old left back, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund , will now only need to finalise personal terms to secure the transfer.
TV REVIEW: Gary Lineker looks like a dad at his first BBQ as Cesc Fabregas steals the show on BBC during England Euro 2024 coverage
16/06/24 09:30KIERAN GILL: Micah Richards was interesting when talking tactics. Joe Hart was alert to the wayward balls flying his way in the centre circle but seemingly less aware of the line-ups.
Jack Draper WINS his first ATP Tour title as new Brit No 1 comes from a set down to beat Matteo Berrettini in the Stuttgart Open final... before bizarre awards ceremony with e-motorbike
16/06/24 01:57Jack Draper celebrated becoming the new British No 1 with his first ATP Tour title on Sunday, culminating in a strange awards ceremony involving an e-motorbike as a prize.
Emma Raducanu REJECTS Team GB wildcard for the Paris Olympics as she continues to ease her way back after injury hell... while Andy Murray also casts doubt on playing at the Games
16/06/24 11:21Raducanu declined her invite as she wants to prioritise getting back to her best, with the 21-year-old explaining: 'I think I'm very single-minded and I do things my own way and at my own time.'
TV REVIEW: ITV won't have won many friends in Scotland for their coverage of Euro 2024 opener - and faced criticism for constant 'Visit Qatar' ads - but punchy pundits and clever intro mean it's your move, BBC
14/06/24 09:21TV REVIEW BY KIERAN GILL: ITV love a vibe-setting intro to a tournament and for Euro 2024, they cartooned up a selection of fairy tales by the German storytellers Brothers Grimm.
What a way to rebound! Emma Raducanu looks formidable on grass again as she demolishes Ukraine's Daria Snigur, days after split from her billionaire boyfriend
13/06/24 12:25Emma Raducanu defeated Ukraine's Daria Snigur to reach her first WTA Tour quarter-final on grass at the Rothesay Open in Nottingham.
Wimbledon to reward first-round LOSERS with £60,000... as the All England Club prepare to announce record prize money for a Grand Slam, with almost £50m to be paid out this summer
12/06/24 09:56EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: Wimbledon's prize fund will be worth around £4m more than the £45m paid out by the French Open, with both winners set to receive £200,000 more than last year.
Emma Raducanu expresses sympathy for Ukrainian opponent Daria Snigur ahead of second round clash in Nottingham... but the Brit promises to shove sentimentality to one side as she continues on her comeback trail
12/06/24 09:31KIERAN GILL: Raducanu wants to extend her stay at the Wimbledon warm-up event but her second-round clash with Snigur, ranked 127th in the world, will be tricky.
Emma Raducanu hits out at 'INSANE' umpiring calls during her straight sets victory over Ena Shibahara... as British star plays first match on grass in two years ahead of Wimbledon
11/06/24 07:07KIERAN GILL IN NOTTINGHAM: Not with the late wobble she encountered, having originally led 6-1, 5-1, but with the calls that were made during a clash played without Hawk-Eye.
Chelsea CONFIRM first signing of the Enzo Maresca era as Tosin Adarabioyo completes move on a free from Fulham after Man United tried to hijack deal
07/06/24 09:00KIERAN GILL: The 6ft 5in centre back has penned a four-year contract with the Blues , who see his ability on the ball and prowess at set-pieces as a key asset ahead of the next season.
From managing pop sensation Dua Lipa to Everton's rising star Nathan Patterson! TaP23 are football's newest agency - and determined to shake up the industry from the inside out
06/06/24 09:01KIERAN GILL: It is music management meets football, an expansion from one culture into another - and they're looking to be the best, not the biggest.
VAR is here to STAY! Premier League clubs vote to keep video technology - with just ONE team rebelling - as they promise to it will get better on delays, communication and training for refs
06/06/24 12:47KIERAN GILL: At the annual general meeting held in Harrogate, it was instead agreed that they need to focus on how to improve the system and its reputation.
Chelsea BLOCK Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk from representing Argentina and Ukraine at next month's Olympic Games in a bid to avoid last season's injury nightmare
05/06/24 04:02EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: The Premier League club want Maresca to go into the next season with a fully-fit squad to choose from, having seen how their last campaign was plagued by injuries.
Chelsea in talks with AFC Wimbledon over potential pre-season friendly at Plough Lane in July - which could be incoming manager Enzo Maresca's first game in charge
05/06/24 09:37KIERAN GILL: Mail Sport has learned the Premier League club are working on squeezing in the as-yet-unconfirmed fixture with their League Two opponents before flying out for their tour of America.
Wolves' bid to scrap VAR set to be REJECTED at Premier League summit on Thursday... with clubs in favour of keeping the controversial technology - if it can be fine-tuned next season
05/06/24 07:26KIERAN GILL: One senior source at a rival side told Mail Sport that they are in favour of video technology but would like assurances of quicker decisions from the PGMOL.
Revealed: How Enzo Maresca plans to make a flying start at Chelsea as he gets to work early despite not officially starting until July 1 after £10m move from Leicester
03/06/24 09:30Leicester City are due a compensation package of around £10million after losing Maresca, 44, as well as six of his backroom staff who will join him at Chelsea, as revealed by Mail Sport last week.
Why Chelsea believe Enzo Maresca can be their new Special One: Italian plays keeper as fourth defender, sets up like Pep Guardiola and compiles files on entire club staff
03/06/24 03:00KIERAN GILL: It was supposed to be a straightforward unveiling in the suite of Stamford Bridge's West Stand. Get in. Get to know the Premier League 's newest manager. Get out.
Enzo Maresca confirmed as new Chelsea head coach on a FIVE-YEAR deal after emerging as the club's No 1 choice and impressing with his 'champions mentality'... with Leicester set to pocket £10m in compensation
03/06/24 02:01KIERAN GILL: They were struck by Maresca's enthusiasm for the vacancy as well as his vision for how he can help Chelsea recapture their elite status in English and European football.
Get the Chelsea dressing room onside, pick a No 1, sort out Conor Gallagher's future and make the most of Cole Palmer's magic: Enzo Maresca's mammoth in-tray at Stamford Bridge
03/06/24 02:00KIERAN GILL: As the 44-year-old gears up for intensive preparations ahead of welcoming his new side back for pre-season, a look at the most pressing items on his quickly growing in-tray.
Revealed: Chelsea's incredible claims that failed to cancel Reece James' ban in newly-uncovered appeal after the Blues skipper saw red against Brighton
03/06/24 11:36KIERAN GILL: The FA's independent regulatory commission unanimously refused to buy this justification, upholding the four-game ban handed to James due to this being his second red card.
Borussia Dortmund do NOT have first option on Ian Maatsen with Chelsea's release clause open to any clubs interested in the left back
02/06/24 05:04Maatsen enjoyed an excellent loan in Germany, though endured an unfortunate end to the season in the Champions League final after his mistake led to Real Madrid's second goal.
Chelsea SEASON PLAYER RATINGS: Which star desperately needs to work on his end product? Who failed to show leadership? And which 2.5/10 defender is left questioning his future?
30/05/24 04:00With the season now over, Mail Sport's KIERAN GILL offers his assessment of every Chelsea player who featured in five or more Premier League games throughout the campaign.
Revealed: Enzo Maresca's eight-man backroom staff at Chelsea... including an ex-Blues goalkeeper as his No 2 and a leading set-piece coach
29/05/24 08:33EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: Enzo Maresca is on the verge of being confirmed as Chelsea's new head coach - and the ensemble joining the Italian in his backroom staff can be revealed.
The secrets behind the success of Chelsea's next manager: Enzo Maresca has Johan Cruyff quotes as his WhatsApp profile image and even wrote a THESIS on tactics... just don't dare question 'Diet Pep'
27/05/24 04:00KIERAN GILL AND TOM COLLOMOSSE: McKenna was lauded for how he had led Ipswich from League One to the Premier League, and he was gracious throughout the conversation.
Chelsea move towards appointing Leicester boss Enzo Maresca as their new manager as talks accelerate, with sources saying Italian is new leading candidate, after one rival for the job got call to tell him he 'hasn't made it'
27/05/24 11:59SAMI MOKBEL AND KIERAN GILL: Mail Sport reported on Thursday that Chelsea had begun the process of holding formal interviews with candidates, with Maresca (centre) now the frontrunner.
Roberto De Zerbi considered as the 'favourite' for the Chelsea job with the ex-Brighton boss on a four-man shortlist to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge
26/05/24 08:07Former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is a leading candidate for the Chelsea job after Mail Sport confirmed his previously secret inclusion on their four-strong shortlist.Roberto De Zerbi emerges as the fourth mystery candidate on Chelsea's shortlist - joining Thomas Frank, Kieran McKenna and Enzo Maresca
26/05/24 11:11KIERAN GILL: Mail Sport can confirm that the former Brighton boss, 44, is in the running alongside the other candidates as Chelsea close in on their next head coach.
Revealed: How Ex-Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino could lift trophy at Stamford Bridge in two weeks' time as he faces awkward return
24/05/24 07:44Sources say Pochettino has not pulled out of the June 9 fixture after he parted ways with the Premier League club by mutual agreement on Tuesday.
Lucas Paqueta betting charge: How the case was built as West Ham star could face 10-YEAR ban from football, including fourth booking when he was already being investigated
23/05/24 09:00West Ham can only wonder if Lucas Paqueta's career will be as good as over if he is found guilty of spot-fixing while wearing their famous shirt. It is a miserable situation for the playmaker.
Revealed: Chelsea have begun the process of conducting formal interviews with candidates to succeed Mauricio Pochettino after whittling down their shortlist to four… including a mystery manager
23/05/24 07:25Stamford Bridge directors have reduced their managerial shortlist, with Ipswich's Kieran McKenna, Leicester's Enzo Maresca and Brentford 's Thomas Frank still in the frame.
Lucas Paqueta charged by FA with breaking betting rules... tiny Brazilian island - which gave its name to West Ham star - is where bets were placed on him getting booked
23/05/24 04:46West Ham's Brazilian star Lucas Paqueta has now been charged with breaking betting rules and the whole investigation began after wagers were placed from an island bearing his name.Revealed: Chelsea's new four-man shortlist to replace Mauricio Pochettino with two candidates DROPPED and Brentford boss Thomas Frank in the picture with a mystery fourth option
23/05/24 01:48Stuttgart's Sebastian Hoeness and Girona's Michel are understood to have dropped out of contention while they chase their primary targets for Mauricio Pochettino's successor.
What the mood of Chelsea's in-the-dark dressing room is REALLY like: WhatsApp chats have a 'what have they done vibe' amid 'devastation and disgust' at Mauricio Pochettino's exit
23/05/24 01:00Before we get to the incredulity shared by the Chelsea squad, it's worth mentioning the risible statistic that was attracting attention among their representatives on Wednesday.
Revealed: Kieran McKenna IS interested in succeeding Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea as Ipswich face fight to hang on to highly-rated boss… but Man United could hijack move after FA Cup final
22/05/24 09:00KIERAN GILL: Despite the Stamford Bridge club's ruthless reputation for chewing up head coaches, sources close to McKenna have described a desire to challenge himself at the highest possible level.
Inside the final talks - and a shock request - that led to Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea exit... as sources reveal he wouldn't follow their 'puppet' strategy amid a struggle for power
22/05/24 01:00EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: 'Thank you for everything,' he told us after beating Bournemouth on Sunday to finish the season with a fifth straight victory.
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SPORTS Digest
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'Pommel horse guy' Stephen Nedoroscik wins another bronze!
Olympics fans go wild after Team USA's 'Clark Kent' secures second medal in Paris
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Simone Biles draws star-studded crowd at vault finals including John Travolta, Andy Murray and Pharrell
Track star Allyson Felix also among the crowd
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These Games are a triumph - in spite of Olympic chiefs! Superstars like Simone Biles provide protection from criticism
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
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Olympics fans laud Simone Biles for post-vault moment with rival
After USA star admitted she 'doesn't want to compete with the Brazilian no more'
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Tommy Fleetwood moves within one shot of leaders Jon Rahm and defending Olympic champion Xander Schauffele in Olympics
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
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Simone Biles: Why I've been shaking with anxiety in the Olympic village
USA's golden girl gets candid on life in France for the Paris Games
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Dodgers give update on Freddie Freeman after son Max, 3, diagnosed with rare nerve disease
Heartbreaking news emerged this week
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Simone Biles' INCREDIBLE opening Houston Astros pitch from 2019 goes viral
Is there anything that the USA gymnastics star cannot do?
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Travis Kelce is helping a Chiefs teammate deal with PTSD after 18-year-old was shot dead in alleged 2018 robbery
Classy gesture
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Fans have ranked every sports stadium in the United States with California being among the WORST
So where does YOUR team rank?
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Simone Biles breaks silence on criticism of husband Jonathan Owens for wearing her Olympic gold medal
After fans blasted his 'odd' behavior
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Ryan Garcia brands Olympic boxing a 'joke' as he weighs in on Imane Khelif controversy
Amid outrage over gender question marks
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Chinese badminton player proposes to his girlfriend after she wins gold at 2024 Paris Olympics
After she took home top spot in mixed doubles
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Simone Biles reveals new Team USA nickname
After the five-girl squad won more gymnastics gold at the Olympics earlier this week
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Riley Gaines slams Kamala Harris over Imane Khelif Olympic boxing controversy
Reveals why backing VP is 'vote against your daughter's future'
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Dodgers star Freddie Freeman and wife Chelsea give heartbreaking update on son Max, 3, after he was rushed to hospital
Shock news
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Simone Biles reveals reason behind wearing a GOAT necklace after winning ANOTHER Olympic gold'
'Haters hate it, so I love it even more'
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Angela Carini arrived at Paris Olympics to honor her late father... instead, her 46-second loss to Imane Khelif has sparked a gender row
Debate is raging on
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Imane Khelif left rival thanking GOD for escaping horrific injuries in 2022 fight
'Biological male' now sparking huge Olympics gender row
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Imane Khelif row: NFL star SLAMS Pat McAfee's comments after boxer beat Italy's Angela Carini
Not impressed with the ESPN analyst
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympics gold as USA icon prevails in gymnastics all-around event
As teammate Suni Lee takes bronze
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American diver jokes about 'staring at the hot athletes' in hilarious TikTok from the Olympic Village
After making slew of funny videos in Paris
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Angel Reese poses in a Chanel bikini during whirlwind tropical getaway
Before rookie star returns to training with Chicago Sky
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Pornhub reveals HUGE spike in Olympics searches
As fans go wild on the porn site after watching stunning athletes in action in Paris
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EXCLUSIVEBelichick's ex Linda Holliday living happily on Nantucket amid Jordon Hudson romance
After moving into $4.8M home
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Fans claim Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are MARRIED after spotting new detail in Arrowhead suite
Eagle-eyed fans are onto them!
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles pose in Team USA bath robes from Olympic village
They enjoy a relaxing night after winning gold earlier in the week
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Olivia Dunne lives it up at Paris Olympics as she shares stunning pictures from France
Livvy loves the Games judging by her latest social media post
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USA basketball star goes viral for injury treatment at Paris Olympics - but all is not as it seems!
Cameras caught him in a bad way!
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Brazil trainer goes viral for stealing a chair meant for injured fencer Nathalie Moellhausen
And she was competing with a TUMOR on her coccyx
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Simone Biles gets BLOCKED by MyKayla Skinner as their bitter Olympics gymnastics feud escalates
Biles has crossed a line with Skinner
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Fans rip into Simone Biles' husband Jonathan Owens for 'odd' behavior after gymnast's Olympic win
Was it wrong for him to wear her medal?
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Korbin Albert scores outrageous goal for the USWNT against Australia
Embattled star has been criticized for anti-LGBTQ post
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Simone Biles' viral picture with NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal resurfaces
Biles led Team USA to a gold medal in Paris on Tuesday
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Bill Belichick adds a FOURTH media gig
The 72-year-old NFL legend is enjoying his summer with his 23-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson
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Simone Biles RIPS MyKayla Skinner with BRUTAL Instagram post after Team USA wins gymnastics gold
USA golden girl is NOT impressed
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Victor Wembanyama goes viral for towering over Japan players as NBA star leads France to victory in Olympics
The 7-foot-3 star stands out again!
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Jonathan Owens gushes over wife Simone Biles in Paris after leading Team USA triumph
Heartwarming Paris pictures
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Dustin Johnson kisses stunning wife Paulina Gretzky in front of a yacht on romantic Italy vacation
After she shared VERY revealing Instagram pic
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Olivia Dunne celebrates Simone Biles and Team USA's gymnastics gold in Paris
Makes HUGE claim about competing in 2028!
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Angel Reese stuns in pink bikini as she unwinds during WNBA's Olympics break
Posted several photos from her vacation on Monday
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US women's basketball team brutally trolled by Caitlin Clark fan at their first Olympics game
WNBA sensation Clark was snubbed for Paris
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Colin Jost shows off nasty foot injury from Olympics with SNL star on surfing duty for NBC
Surfers are competing on the other side of the world from Paris in Tahiti
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Scott Hanson bloodies himself while cheering on Team USA
Another member of NBC's Paris Olympics broadcast team injures themselves on duty
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LeBron James is caught leaving trendy Paris restaurant at 3am
Kevin Durant was seen leaving Siena much earlier in the evening, per witnesses
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SNL alum Rob Schneider boycotts 2024 Olympics
He;s boycotting the ongoing Paris Olympics over a controversial opening ceremony
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Serena Williams and Bill Gates lead famous faces at 2024 Paris Olympics
Some of the biggest stars on the planet have flocked to Paris this week
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Titans quarterback Will Levis dating Bachelor star Victoria Fuller
However, some fans are skeptical of the relationship
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Joie Chavis and Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs spotted at couple's baby shower despite split
So are they together?
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Jason Kelce arm wrestles a Team USA rugby player at the Olympics
But retired NFL player is accused of cheating in Paris
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Soccer starlet McKenna Whitham, 14, becomes youngest player EVER to make their top-flight debut in US sports
Made Gotham FC debut
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Scottie Scheffler and wife Meredith head to the Louvre as they enjoy family day with son Bennett in Paris
Preparing for the Olympics
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Team USA water polo star Maggie Steffens' sister-in-law dies unexpectedly
Team USA coach Adam Krikorian revealed the passing of Lulu Conner
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Simone Biles' mom brutally trolls Snoop Dogg during awkward Olympics interview
Biles' mother recalled a time where rapper Snoop Dogg blew them off
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Simone Biles is BACK at Paris Olympics!
Team USA gymnast puts Tokyo 'twisties' in rearview mirror to land difficult Yurchenko double pike
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Kevin Durant, LeBron James & Co. begin Team USA's quest for a FIFTH straight Olympic gold medal with easy win Team Serbia
Up next: South Sudan
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Leg-less American skateboarder sets remarkable hand-stand record in viral video
Kanya Sesser, 31, is a para-athlete and placed second in women's street
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Messi is hilariously side-eyed by wife Antonela Roccuzzo
The moment took palce Saturday as the Inter Miami star watched his team from the stands.
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Coco Gauff reveals why her entire team LEFT the Olympic Village for a hotel
Revealed she's the only member of USA women's tennis team still there
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Snoop Dogg goes wild with Olympics star's wife
Rapper watches swimmers claim Team USA's first gold medal of the games in Paris
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Glamorous Olympics swimmer Luana Alonso RETIRES at 20 after going viral when she qualified for Paris games
Shock decision
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Alex Rodriguez shows off toned physique as he enjoys stroll down the beach with Jaclyn Cordeiro
Soaking up the sun together in Sardinia
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Jason Kelce and wife Kylie watch Team USA play hockey at the Olympics - with retired NFL star wearing a beret in Paris
Fitting in with the locals
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Donald Trump Jr blasts 'seemingly satanic' Olympic opening ceremony in Paris and issues chilling warning about 'leftist insanity'
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Taylor Fritz is cheered on by influencer girlfriend Morgan Riddle as he storms to straight-set victory
In Olympic first round
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Jill Biden cheers on Team USA gymnastics at Olympics after claiming the 'magic of Hollywood' can top Paris at LA 2028
On first day of games
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Team USA WINS its first medal of the Olympic Games thanks to Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook in Paris
In the synchronized three-meter springboard event
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Netflix announced documentary on Steve McNair's mysterious murder - but who was he and what actually happened?
For August release
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Fans go wild for Beyonce's 'iconic' Olympics promo for Team USA
Singer stuns in America leotard during Paris opening ceremony
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Fans slam Kelly Clarkson's 'horrendous' coverage of NBC's Olympics opening ceremony
Did not go down well with American viewers
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Olivia Dunne shows off impressive balance beam skills ahead of fifth year with LSU
Shared a video of herself practicing some new skills on the balance beam
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LeBron James compared to George Washington while carrying American flag at 2024 Olympics opening ceremony
Iconic photo
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Travis Kelce makes heartwarming gesture towards young Taylor Swift fan at Chiefs training camp
Can't ignore his girlfriend's fans
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Lions fans are 'DISGUSTED' at head coach Dan Campbell over Hulk Hogan promo after the WWE legend spoke at the RNC
At training camp
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Rapper Flavor Flav reveals how he became the hype man for the US women's water polo team at Olympics
Looks to win the US it's fourth gold medal
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Meet the partners of Team USA's stars, including the American power couple set to dominate both the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris
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Hawk Tuah girl hits out at tennis star Nick Kyrgios after he slammed her surprise appearance
At Jake Paul's win against Mike Perry
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Canelo Alvarez 'is STRIPPED of his IBF super-middleweight title'
He's set to defend his three others against Edgar Berlanga
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TIM HOWARD: How Chiefs duo Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes changed my mind on controversial US soccer star's Olympics selection
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Women's golf legend Michelle Wie fumes over creepy Rudy Giuliani story about her 'panties'
Three years after controversial remark
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Steph Curry reveals who he'll back between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the Presidential election
Praying for one outcome in November
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Bronny James got special treatment at NBA Summer League
REPORT: LA Lakers players grew 'frustrated' by losing opportunities to LeBron's 19-year-old son
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Hail Mary Vice President candidate emerges as Kamala Harris comes close to pocketing Presidential nomination
And he's a proven winner
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Paige Spiranac offers her services for potential Donald Trump and Joe Biden golf match
And reveals the role she wants
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Stephen A. Smith SLAMS TNT chiefs after their failed attempt to keep NBA rights
Aftter the league turned down their right to match offer
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Bryson DeChambeau makes SHOCK prediction about Tiger Woods' golf future
Hails 'probably the most influential figure in the game of golf'
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Caitlin Clark's boyfriend gives behind the scenes look at how WNBA star is spending her Olympics break
After impressing in the WNBA All-Star Game
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Joe Burrow offers three-word explanation for his bleach blonde buzzcut at Bengals training camp
And it's a pretty surprising answer for the QB
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Caitlin Clark stuns fans by swatting away autograph seeker
The person persisted, but Clark focused instead on signing for others at the All_Star game
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More than a DOZEN Yankees and Mets fans brawl
Things get heated in the Bronx as rival fans throw down at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday
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WNBA inks groundbreaking 11-year media-rights deal worth $2.2BILLION
New deal gives stars Caitlin Clark and A'Ja Wilson a MASSIVE new platform
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USA basketball stars party with stunning women at luxury London hotel
Before making their way to Paris for the Olympic Games
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EXCLUSIVEFormer world fastest man says 99 PER CENT of Olympic sprinters are dirty
Opens up on taking PEDs, dealing heroin and life in jail
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Coco Gauff left stunned as fellow tennis player reveals she'll be Team USA's flagbearer at the Olympic Games in Paris
In emotional speech
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Philadelphia Eagles post iconic Jason Kelce speech as motivation for their players
As they return for training camp ahead of new season
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Sister makes ultimate sacrifice so her sibling can make it to Paris with the US Olympic team
In commendable move to help her sibling
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones avoids paternity test
Billionaire ends legal battle with 27-year-old who claimed to be his daughter
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Donald Trump turns DJ as he blasts unusual song choice from presidential golf cart in Bryson DeChambeau video
Reveals favorite singer
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls admits to imitating Trump's 'Fight! Fight! Fight!' chant
'I think it's pretty inspirational'
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Simone Biles gives behind-the-scenes glimpse into Paris Olympic village and USA's Ralph Lauren uniforms
Days out from Games
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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese jersey sales skyrocket
WNBA reports 1000% increase in merchandise purchases amid historic season
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Swifties hail Travis Kelce's dad after brutal response to Taylor Swift's stalker being arrested
'Needs protecting at all costs'
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Team USA dub Olympic village 'The Villa' in nod to Love Island as single athletes look to hook up
And some have already had success!
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Perry Baker's NFL career was ruined by injury but now he can end USA's 100 years of hurt at the Olympics
But claims Rees-Zammit faces tougher swap
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Brittney Griner opens up about 'honor' to wear Team USA jersey again at Paris Olympics
After WNBA star spent 10 months in Russian captivity
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Las Vegas Raiders season-ticket holders are gifted pirate-themed treasure chests
And rival NFL fans are admittedly jealous of Raiders supporters
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Former NBA star offers solution to 'so close' WNBA Rookie of the Year race between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
Amid fierce battle
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Team USA women's basketball land in London for Olympic tuneup - with NO Caitlin Clark
Ahead of Paris Games kicking off later this week
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Ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas is slammed for 'xenophobic' rant
Arenas directed his vitriol at Team USA star Joel Embiid and South Sudan's national basketball team
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- Olympic fans can't stop laughing after French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati's manhood prevents him from medaling at Paris 2024
- Oh la la! Olympics fans show their naughty side - as RUDE detail in photo of German and Aussie Olympic runners has the world in stitches
- Paris Olympics: I've faced off in the ring with the Olympic boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting who 'failed' gender tests. This is the TRUTH about the brutal fights that have the whole world outraged
- Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Paris Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
- Olympics fans laud Simone Biles for post-vault moment with top rival after USA star admitted she 'doesn't want to compete with her no more'
- Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected press conference before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing as he insists they were 'born as women, raised as women and have female passports'
- Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes walk Morgan Wallen out at Arrowhead Stadium - and singer wears Chiefs jersey with Harrison Butker's No 7
- Italian boxer Angela Carini who lost to 'failed gender test' fighter Imane Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association - after she withdrew from fight in tears after just 46 seconds
- Simone Biles: I've been shaking with anxiety in the Olympic village, had therapy HOURS before my second gold - and why I won't get Botox again
- Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legend triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
- Taylor Swift fans slam Travis Kelce for joining controversial country star Morgan Wallen on stage... while singer wore Harrison Butker's jersey number
- Caitlyn Jenner offers brutal verdict on Olympic committee's decision to allow boxer Imane Khelif to compete against women after Algerian athlete failed a gender test
- Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees Olympic medal
- Fans have ranked every sports stadium in the United States with California being among the WORST-where does your favorite team's home field stand?
- Tom Brady shows off his incredible physique at age 47 with shirtless selfie from boat: 'Everyone chill out!'
- 'Pommel horse guy' Stephen Nedoroscik wins another bronze! Olympics fans go wild after Team USA's 'Clark Kent' secures second medal in Paris
- Ex-NFL star rants about gay people - including his OWN MOM - after erratic social media posts about Imane Khelif
- Paris 2024 Olympics RECAP: Gender row boxer Imane Khelif guarantees medal with dominant victory, while multiple world records get smashed elsewhere
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