Author: Rachel Ryan

RUGBY legend Sebastien Chabal admits he can’t remember a “single second” of his illustrious career. The Frenchman played 62 times for Les Bleus but has suffered from memory loss since hanging up his boots in 2014. Chabal, 47, enjoyed spells with Bourgoin, Sale Sharks, Racing Metro and Lyon. He was known by French fans as… Continue reading France rugby legend Sebastien Chabal ‘can’t remember a single second’ of his career in candid memory loss interview

KATE ABDO is going up against US TV royalty after being nominated for a Sports Emmy award. The 43-year-old from Manchester has fronted CBS Sports‘ coverage of the Champions League since 2020. Abdo joined colleagues Jamie Carragher, Thierry Henry and Micah Richards for a bumper night of action as Arsenal took on Real Madrid on… Continue reading ‘That should have been me’ – Micah Richards reveals Kate Abdo is up for prestigious award as Thierry Henry is impressed

JUDE BELLINGHAM could only watch open-mouthed as England team-mate Declan Rice turned on the style at the Emirates. The Arsenal midfielder netted TWO stunning free kicks with 12 minutes to put the Gunners in charge of the Champions League quarter-final. FOLLOW ALL THE REACTION TO ARSENAL’S WIN ON OUR LIVE BLOG Rice twice beat Thibaut… Continue reading ‘TV director is a sicko’ – Fans can’t believe Jude Bellingham’s reaction to both Declan Rice’s free-kick worldies

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has opened up on his health struggles as he ponders playing in this year’s Snooker World Championship. The Rocket has featured in every single Crucible showpiece since 1993. O’Sullivan, 49, is a seven-time champion in Sheffield and remains one of snooker’s greatest active players. But his recent health struggles have seen him take… Continue reading ‘I felt like my body had been battered’ – Ronnie O’Sullivan opens up on health struggles ahead of World Championship

CAMERON MENZIES won his second Players Championship title after almost missing out after being stuck in traffic on the M1. The Ayrshire star beat Peter Wright 8-3 in the final in Leicester but was stuck because of a bad crash on the way to the event. Menzies, 35, admitted he is going to quit his… Continue reading Darts star Cameron Menzies vows to quit his other job after Players Championship win he nearly missed because of traffic

LUKE LITTLER has crashed out in the opening round of the Players Championship 11 – just days after Premier League disappointment. The reigning world champion, 18, joined a host of star names at the event in Leicester on Tuesday. Littler has enjoyed a whirlwind 2025, winning his maiden world crown in January at Ally Pally.… Continue reading Luke Littler shocked for second time in a week as he suffers fate for just fourth time in his career

SHAUN MURPHY is gearing up for a packed summer – after taking on a double role at the World Championship. The Magician last won snooker‘s biggest prize at the Crucible way back in 2005. Two decades on, Murphy has been in sparkling form to begin 2025. The 42-year-old won The Masters earlier this year and… Continue reading Shaun Murphy to play in World Snooker Championship while doing separate job away from table

SOUTHAMPTON’s sorry season has resulted in an instant return to the Championship – and a monetary blow for Arsenal. The Saints’ relegation from the Premier League was confirmed after a 3-1 loss to Tottenham on Sunday. Southampton wasted no time in sacking manager Ivan Juric and are already looking for a successor. But Arsenal also… Continue reading Arsenal miss out on seven-figure cash windfall after Southampton get relegated

MARIO BALOTELLI has threatened to bring out his inner “rebel” after being frozen out by Patrick Vieira. The notorious football bad-boy is currently playing in his native Italy for Genoa. Balotelli joined the Serie A side last October after spells in Turkey and Switzerland. But he has missed the majority of the last two months… Continue reading Mario Balotelli threatens to become his ‘rebellious 16-year-old’ self as stint at new club turns sour

CHELSEA legend Gus Poyet has opened up on the bizarre moment he realised he’d been sacked by Brighton – while broadcasting live on the BBC. The Uruguayan appeared on an episode of Match of the Day way back in 2013. Poyet joined the Seagulls in 2009 and led his side to the Championship playoffs during… Continue reading Shocking moment ex-Premier League manager was sacked on live TV with Match of the Day presenter breaking the news