Author: Rick Percoco

SUNSPORT’S Weekend Wager is back for another week, using in-depth stats and razor-sharp analysis to bring you the best value bets from a packed weekend of elite sport. Joining our very own Will Pugh for this week’s show is football broadcaster Kweku Afari and Betfair betting expert Sam Rosbottom. This week the panel gave their… Continue reading Why Isak and Newcastle are great value to shoot-down red hot favourites Liverpool – Weekend Wager’s best bets

BRUNO FERNANDES has bitten back at Sir Jim Ratcliffe over the Manchester United part-owner’s brutal comments about the squad. On Monday, the penny-pinching Ineos chief let rip as he called some of the players “not good enough” and “overpaid”. Ratcliffe even name-checked Antony, Casemiro, Andre Onana, Rasmus Hojlund and Jadon Sancho in his clearly-frustrated rant.… Continue reading Bruno Fernandes hits out at Sir Jim Ratcliffe for ‘not nice’ comments about ‘overpaid and not good enough’ Man Utd stars

CURTIS JONES is set to start at RIGHT-BACK for Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. Arne Slot was dealt a double blow on Tuesday night as the Reds crashed out of the Champions League after Trent Alexander-Arnold limped off with a worrying injury. The seemingly Real Madrid-bound England right-back, 26, appeared to hurt his ankle… Continue reading Arne Slot ready to play Curtis Jones in brand new position with Liverpool facing Carabao Cup final crisis

A FOURTH-TIER club has been crowned proud owner of “Stadium of the Year” in an incredible poll. A recent survey – which attracted over 10,000 votes – has revealed the best ground on the planet. And iconic grounds like Real Madrid’s Bernabeu and River Plate’s iconic Mas Monumental have been left in the dust of… Continue reading Inside £49m ‘Stadium of the Year’ which set world record & is more popular than Bernabeu despite hosting 4TH-TIER club

CHELSEA have secretly completed a shock deal to land Sporting wonderkid Geovany Quenda from under Manchester United’s noses. The 17-year-old sensation is a former protege of Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim. And the Portuguese chief had considered a move for Quenda in January. But after biding his time, Chelsea stepped in with what reports call… Continue reading Chelsea hijack Man Utd transfer for Ruben Amorim’s former protege, 17, and secretly agree deal for Sporting wonderkid

DAN BURN is set to be named in his first-ever England squad at the age of 32. Thomas Tuchel names his maiden Three Lions squad on Friday morning. And the in-form Newcastle defender is set to be named part of the German’s group for the World Cup qualifying matches against Albania and Latvia, according to… Continue reading Premier League star, 32, set for first England call-up after 197 top-flight appearances without Three Lions cap

LUKE LITTLER teased the crowd just seconds before sealing an unbelievable victory over Peter Wright in the UK Open. The world champion, 18, threatened to throw away victory having led 7-4 and 9-7 – even missing a match dart – as Wright stormed back to 9-9. Snakebite, 54, rolled back the years with a scintillating… Continue reading ‘You tease’ – Luke Littler’s cheeky grin and finger wag to crowd after turning down ‘Big Fish’ finish to win thriller

IT IS 30 years ago to the day that Nigel Benn, with an almost medieval ferocity, battered American Gerald McClellan to retain his WBC world super-middleweight title. Normally after such a blood-chilling, super-human display of guts and raw courage – when Benn had tigerishly fought back after twice being on the brink of defeat –… Continue reading I watched Gerald McClellan fight for his life after horror KO – 30 years on it still makes me feel sick to my stomach

ELENA RYBAKINA’S coach has been banned for a year for mental abuse of the world No5. The Women’s Tennis Association has suspended Stefano Vukov, 37, for a year over his alleged behaviour – but refused to disclose details of their investigation. A leaked letter from tour chief Portia Archer sent to both player and coach,… Continue reading Ex-Wimbledon champion’s coach BANNED for abuse of world No5 after cruel ‘you’d still be picking potatoes in Russia’ jibe

IDRIS ELBA has invested in a brand new Formula E team – and has revealed the “deep and personal” reason for the decision. The Hollywood star, 52, is part of a star-studded group to get involved in KIRO CUPRA. Elba believes Formula E combines sport, entertainment and sustainability – something close to his heart. And… Continue reading Hollywood star Idris Elba invests in brand new Formula E team as he reveals ‘deep and personal’ reason for decision