Ice hockey star had bought engagement ring for girlfriend who ID’d dead body

Adam Johnson had tragically purchased a ring and was planning to propose to his girlfriend before his horrific death last week while playing for the English ice hockey side Nottingham Panthers. Johnson, 29, passed away on Saturday when his neck was slashed by a skate during a collision with opponent

Brentford send firm Ivan Toney transfer message to Arsenal after Arteta comments

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has warned Arsenal off Ivan Toney by insisting he wants him to stay beyond the January transfer window. The Gunners are one of a number of clubs interested in signing the banned striker who has been valued at £100million. Toney hasn’t played since May following his

Max Verstappen dismisses Las Vegas GP as he makes feelings clear to F1 bosses

Max Verstappen believes that F1 is heading to Las Vegas in two weeks’ ‘for the show’, rather than for the love of racing. The reigning world champion made his position clear, claiming that he is opposed to the ‘spectacle first’ approach. The drivers are currently at the Autodromo Jose Carlos

Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall believes ‘women’s football has a diversity problem’

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Jonas Eidevall admits Arsenal have a “problem” with the lack of diversity in their first-team squad – but

Former Ballon d'Or contender looks unrecognisable after quitting at 28

Former Ballon d’Or contender looks unrecognisable, having quit football at just 28… and now he’s made millions selling vacuum cleaners! A former Ballon d’Or contender retired from football at the age of just 28 He has since moved into selling vacuum cleaners, and is making millions Big debates on Man

Ratcliffe's £245M investment not enough for Old Trafford revamp

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s proposed £245M infrastructure investment ‘will not touch the sides’ in Old Trafford revamp… as Manchester United prepares to announce billionaire’s investment in the next fortnight Petrochemicals mogul has a view to a structured buyout at the Manchester club  A dire need for upgrades is thought to be

Referee DEMOTED to the Championship after controversial Wolves penalty

Anthony Taylor is DEMOTED to the Championship this weekend – after Gary O’Neil raged at controversial penalty awarded to Newcastle against Wolves on Saturday The referee will have a spell away from the top-flight for the first time since 2019  Even rival manager Howe agreed that it had been a

Yaya Toure joins Saudi Arabia as assistant coach

Yaya Toure is the latest big name to head to Saudi Arabia as he links up with his former Man City boss Roberto Mancini as assistant coach of the national team – after leaving role with Belgian side Standard Liege Yaya Toure spent eight years at Man City, including three

AADAM PATEL: When India play, Mumbai stops to watch

AADAM PATEL: When India play, Mumbai stops to watch… and after their most emphatic win yet against Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup victory is EXPECTED India pulled off a 302-run demolition against Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium  The ground has been described as a place for ‘true fans’ by captain

Micah Richards reveals how John Terry ended his career

Micah Richards reveals how John Terry effectively ended his career at Aston Villa – but insists he holds no grudges against then-boss Steve Bruce Micah Richards retired in 2019 after an underwhelming spell at Aston Villa Richards made two league appearances during his final three years at the club   Big debates on