World number two Rafael Nadal slumped to a second-straight defeat at the United Cup Monday in a setback to his Australian Open preparations, but Stefanos Tsitsipas and Iga Swiatek were both on song. There was also more misery for former world number two Alexander Zverev, who, like Nadal, suffered a second loss to start his […]

Former Arsenal captain, Cesc Fabregas has warned the Gunners not to let their current impressive form get into their heads as the English Premier League title is yet to be won. The Gunners are sitting top of the Premier League table after 16 games, seven points above second-placed Manchester City. However, Fabregas claimed that while […]

Tennis fans gave Novak Djokovic a raucous welcome during his first match in Australia in almost two years when he made a rare doubles appearance at the Adelaide International on Monday. Playing with Canada’s Vasek Pospisil, they lost to doubles specialists Tomislav Brkic and Gonzalo Escobar 4-6, 6-3, 10/5 but enjoyed overwhelming crowd support along the way. The […]

Paris Saint-Germain lost for the first time in any competition since March 20 last year when they were defeated 3-1 at Lens on Sunday. Lois Openda scored one and set up another as Lens, who have only lost once in Ligue 1 this season, closed the gap on PSG at the top to four points […]

Chelsea were held on Sunday to a disappointing 1-1 draw away to league strugglers, Nottingham Forest. The Blues took the lead as early as the 16th minute via Raheem Sterling who volleyed home from five yards for the visitors. Forest attacked with much intent in the second half with Morgan Gibbs-White coming close to scoring […]

By Adegboyega Adeleye Chelsea have opened negotiations with Benfica for the transfer of Enzo Fernandez after the Argentine midfielder agreed to move to Stamford Bridge. Fernandez is one of the brightest midfield talents on the globe and one of the most sought-after players in Europe. Liverpool and Manchester United have both earlier shown interest in […]

Aston Villa ruined Tottenham’s bid to climb back into the Premier League’s top four as a costly mistake from Hugo Lloris condemned the north Londoners to a damaging 2-0 defeat on Sunday. Playing for the first time since France’s World Cup final defeat against Argentina, Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris weakly spilled Douglas Luiz’s shot early in […]

Liverpool will look to continue their fine form since the league resumed after the World Cup break when they travel to face Brentford on Monday evening. Both sides are coming into the match on the heels of a win with Thomas Frank’s side scooping a 2-0 London derby win over West Ham United in their […]

Daniil Medvedev on Sunday admitted he would rather be playing at the mixed teams United Cup than the Adelaide International, but the Russian intends to make the most of the season-opening event. The Monte Carlo-based world number seven and his compatriots are unable to compete in the ATP-WTA United Cup in response to the invasion […]