Author: Rick Percoco

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN left old rival Ali Carter “embarrassed” after storming to a 10-4 win in the first round of the World Snooker Championship. Rocket, 49, was in devastating form as he capitalised on his 5-4 overnight lead to rattle off five straight frames and reach the second round at the Crucible. O’Sullivan wasn’t even sure… Continue reading ‘It got a bit embarrassing’ – Ronnie O’Sullivan destroys rival Ali Carter in first match in months at World Championship

RORY McILROY “didn’t talk once” to playing partner Bryson DeChambeau on a gripping final day of the Masters. The Northern Irishman, 35, burst into tears on the 18th green as he finally ended his 14-year wait for a Green Jacket – but only after threatening to blow a five-shot lead with eight holes to play. McIlroy infamously imploded… Continue reading ‘Didn’t talk to me once’ – Bryson DeChambeau gives insight into Masters rivalry with Rory McIlroy

RYAN GRAVENBERCH’S agent has issued an incredible come-and-get-me plea to Real Madrid in a fresh transfer blow for Liverpool. The Reds are already reeling from the knowledge Trent Alexander-Arnold is almost certain to walk away for free to join Los Blancos. The Spanish giants – who lost 3-0 to Arsenal in their Champions League quarter-final… Continue reading ‘We would love it’ – Ryan Gravenberch’s agent in come-and-get-me plea to Real Madrid in latest Liverpool transfer blow

EAGLE-EYED Arsenal fans reckon Myles Lewis-Skelly must be taking lessons with Ben White after spotting what he did to Jude Bellingham on Tuesday night. The makeshift left-back, 18, has been a revelation for the Gunners this season and has already made his England debut, as well as scoring his first international goal, in 2024-25. Lewis-Skelly… Continue reading Eagle-eyed Arsenal fans spot what ‘naughty’ Lewis-Skelly did to Bellingham and think he’s taking lessons from Ben White

ARSENAL took a giant leap towards their first ever major European trophy by battering Real Madrid 3-0 on a barely-believable evening in North London. Declan Rice scored two world-class free-kicks to give the Gunners the upper hand, before Mikel Merino grabbed a third. Los Blancos were left utterly shellshocked with the likes of Kylian Mbappe,… Continue reading Champions League best second-leg comeback wins as Real Madrid forced to make history vs Arsenal to reach semi-finals

ANTHONY ELANGA scored a wondergoal against former club Manchester United as fans hailed it the “goal of the season” – but left viewers divided with his celebration. The Nottingham Forest star, 22, scored what proved to be the winner within five minutes thanks to an outrageous solo effort. As the Midlanders cleared their lines from… Continue reading Anthony Elanga sparks debate over celebration after scoring sublime goal against Man Utd

THOMAS TUCHEL has confessed it wasn’t his idea to controversially recall Jordan Henderson but did admit: “He will be the glue.” The former Liverpool midfielder, 34, now plays at Ajax following his stint in Saudi Arabia and had been overlooked by interim boss Lee Carsley and Gareth Southgate for the Euro 2024 run to the… Continue reading ‘He will be the glue’ – Tuchel made controversial Jordan Henderson decision SIX WEEKS ago but admits ‘it wasn’t my idea’

“IF they said, tomorrow you’re fighting King Kong, I’ll be like, no problem…” That’s the mindset of Moses Itauma, the young man already tipped to become heavyweight champion of the world. He’s was recently dubbed the “most talented teenage heavyweight since Mike Tyson“. Aged just 20, the Kent boxing star is already 11-0 in his… Continue reading ‘I’d fight King Kong tomorrow’ – Go behind the scenes with Brit hopeful Moses Itauma as he chases heavyweight history

ADAM HOLLIOAKE admits he has a reputation for being “one of the hardest men in the game and put people on edge”. But the ex-England all-rounder, now 53 and days into his new job as Kent County Cricket Club coach, has good reason for that. After all, he’s been through a hell of a lot… Continue reading I’m a former England cricket star who turned to cage fighting after losing my brother, best mate and all my money

THE Premier League season is rapidly drawing to a close with runaway leaders Liverpool set to win only their second crown. The bottom of three of Southampton, Leicester and Ipswich also look resigned to relegation. But there’s plenty to fight for in terms of European places. With five Champions League spots – and even a… Continue reading Which Premier League team has the hardest run-in? All 20 sides ranked as race for European places hots up