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Tottenham legend Gary Mabbutt defends Eric Dier for confrontation in the stands

Comparisons have been made to the infamous Eric Cantona kung-fu kick incident at Selhurst Park 25 years ago. But Tottenham ambassador Mabbutt dismissed that comparison as nonsense.




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DANNY MURPHY: Eric Dier should not have confronted fan... we are breeding a snowflake players

DANNY MURPHY: As a footballer, I heard a lot of things from fans they shouldn't be shouting. I caught a lot of stuff about my mum, my wife, my kids. But you still don't go into the crowd, full stop.




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Lucas Torreira provides encouraging injury update after being ruled out for 10 weeks

Lucas Torreira has provided Arsenal fans with a positive update on his recuperation after he sustained a fractured ankle in the FA Cup win at Portsmouth.




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Next season's FA Cup and Carabao Cup 'could be axed' due to coronavirus schedule mayhem

The scheduling mayhem caused by the coronavirus pandemic could lead to next season's FA Cup and Carabao Cup being axed. Fixture pile up could lead to getting rid of them temporarily.




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'He could get emotional and cry sometimes': Juan Mata reveals his relationship with Louis Van Gaal

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata revealed former Red Devils manager Louis Van Gaal cried in front of his players during his time at Old Trafford.




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Tottenham star Dier escapes rap for confrontation with fan in the stands after police end probe

Dier vaulted rows of seats at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to drag his younger brother Patrick away after he became involved in a post-match bust-up with a supporter but will face no action.




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Ryan Giggs reflects on iconic FA Cup semi-final goal against Arsenal 21 years ago

The magic of the FA Cup has provided countless iconic moments and on this day 21 years ago it did just that when Manchester United took on bitter rivals Arsenal.




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Leeds fans descend upon Elland Road to pay tribute to Norman Hunter after he dies from coronavirus

The 76-year-old, who played 726 games in 15 years at Elland Road, was admitted to hospital with Covid-19 earlier this month but failed to make a full recovery in devastating news for the club.




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Blood, sweat and cheers: Leeds legend Norman Hunter couldn't be defined by 'bites yer legs' banner

The banner was a home-made affair, just canvas strung between a pair of wooden poles. It was unfurled by Leeds United fans at the FA Cup final in 1972, with the message: 'Norman Bites Yer Legs.'




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Lineker says he ENJOYS having his football records broken so he's not just 'the crisp bloke'

Lineker secured numerous achievements as a pro, including promotion with Leicester, an FA Cup at Tottenham, and a Copa del Rey at Barcelona. Now, though, he's better-known elsewhere.




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Eric Dier hit with FA charge after jumping into crowd to confront fan

Dier claimed he had left the pitch and entered the stands, clambering over rows of seats in an attempt to protect his brother who he noticed had become involved in an argument with an angry fan.




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Liverpool and Leeds could be forced to secure league titles at neutral venues, says police chief

England's top football cop has said that playing football matches at their original venues would 'present challenges' to the police and has suggested that neutral venues be considered.




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Mayweather mocks Khan's performance in Canelo defeat: 'We seen him comatose'

Khan has been scathing of Mayweather's upcoming New Year's Eve exhibition bout against 5ft 4in Japanese fighter Tenshin Nasukawa, calling it a 'joke', but now Mayweather has hit back at the Brit.




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Floyd Mayweather sits courtside with son Koraun as Los Angeles Clippers lose to Toronto Raptors

Floyd Mayweather took time out of preparations for his latest fight to watch LA Clippers lose 123-99 to Toronto Raptors at the Staples Center with his son Koraun.




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Will Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor or Canelo Alvarez be next for Floyd Mayweather?

Since his professional debut in 1996, Floyd Mayweather has earned hundreds of millions of pounds. His net worth is estimated to be close to a staggering £440million.




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Floyd Mayweather stands courtside with mystery date as he watches LA Lakers

Floyd Mayweather was joined by a mystery female companion for the LA Lakers' clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The American boxing legend was courtside.




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Floyd Mayweather hails Conor McGregor as 'knockout version' of himself

Floyd Mayweather said that Conor McGregor is the 'knockout version' of himself. The American boxing legend opened up to comedian Kevin Hart about his career whilst the pair soaked in ice baths.




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Floyd Mayweather confirms unbeaten protege Gervonta Davis will have exhibition bout in Japan

Speaking after Davis' knockout win over Hugo Ruiz to win the WBA super featherweight title, Mayweather revealed to reporters his surprising plans in the coming months.




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Manny Pacquiao could retire if rematch with Floyd Mayweather falls through, says trainer

Manny Pacquiao could retire from boxing if his potential rematch with Floyd Mayweather falls through, his trainer Freddie Roach has revealed. 




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Luka Doncic reveals conversation with 'legend' Floyd Mayweather

Luka Doncic received an early 20th birthday present as he was able to rub shoulders with boxing great Floyd Mayweather before and after his comeback appearance. 




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Conor McGregor is held to a draw by an amateur boxer in his first fight since losing to Khabib

His two-weight world championship belts saw him rise to UFC superstardom, but he swapped the octagon for a Dublin boxing ring for a bout with local fighter Michael McGrane.




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'I am going to relish another go!': Conor McGregor issues rematch challenge to Floyd Mayweather 

Conor McGregor may currently be 'retired' from mixed martial arts but it seems the Irishman fancies giving boxing another go.




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'These kids are some circus clowns': Floyd Mayweather laughs off talk of Conor McGregor rematch

Floyd Mayweather has dismissed talk of a rematch with Conor McGregor, saying: 'These kids are some circus clowns'. 




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Pacquiao's coach claims Mayweather is ducking money-spinning rematch

Manny Pacquiao's coach believes Floyd Mayweather is avoiding a mouth-watering rematch. The great rivals met in 2015 with Mayweather cruising to a unanimous points decision victory.




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Sugar Ray Leonard calls on Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement for Manny Pacquiao rematch

Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard has called on Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement and face Manny Pacquiao in the ring one more time. Leonard believes it would be a 'great fight'.




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Conor McGregor offered 'winner-takes-all' bare-knuckle boxing fight by old foe Paulie Malignaggi

Tension has simmered between the pair ever since McGregor released pictures of him sparring Malignaggi in the build up to his boxing fight with Floyd Mayweather in 2017.




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Mike Tyson reveals a street fight between him and Floyd Mayweather would be no contest

Mike Tyson is adamant he would win a street fight against Floyd Mayweather in comfortable fashion as it wouldn't be a match due to his sheer strength and size. 




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Juventus and Atletico Madrid 'keeping tabs' on West Brom starlet Nathan Ferguson

West Brom starlet Nathan Ferguson 'is on the radar of Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Marseille' as he enters the final year of his Baggies contract.




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Roger Federer is 'set to become tennis' first BILLIONAIRE in 2020'

Roger Federer is reportedly 'set to become tennis' first billionaire' in 2020 and only the fourth sportsperson ever to accumulate that level of wealth.




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Lil Kim, 45, shows off her very smooth complexion at Floyd Mayweather's star-studded birthday party

The star, 45, showcased a very smooth complexion as she slipped into a monochrome jumpsuit at Floyd Mayweather's birthday party at the Boulevard 3 in Hollywood, California on Friday.




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Cops 'find NO evidence of drug use or suicide in the death of Floyd Mayweather's ex'

Josie Harris, 40, the mother of the boxer's three children, was found dead in her car by police in California on Tuesday night.




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Floyd Mayweather announces he's becoming a trainer as he shares video training 14-year-old nephew

Mayweather has not fought professionally since 2017 and has now revealed his desire to make a career change and move to the other side of the pads.




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Marcos Maidana taunts Mayweather by claiming he's still got boxing legend's toothhe knocked out

Marcos Maidana revealed he has kept a rather strange keepsake from his rematch with Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas. The American has denied to losing a tooth during their fight.




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Floyd Mayweather shows emotional side in video about coronavirus crisis and ex-wife death

In March boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather was hit with two bereavements, and has not had the chance to speak out publicly since. Taking to social media, he reveals what is on his mind.




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Amir Khan told Floyd Mayweather he was waiting for their fight and believes he could BEAT him

Amir Khan has revealed the details of conversation he had with Floyd Mayweather and explained how he had planned to beat the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in the world




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Intern makes incredible discovery of unknown papers written by Abraham Lincoln in 1844

The 21-year-old, who just finished his junior year at St. Mary’s University in Minnesota, was preparing a stack of old papers to be logged in a database and put into storage.




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Scientists behind Armageddon flu virus suspend their research because it 'could put world at risk of catastrophic pandemic'

Researchers studying a potentially more lethal, airborne version of bird flu have suspended their studies because of concerns the mutant virus they have created could be used as a devastating form of bioterrorism or accidentally escape the lab.




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Australia Day 2012: Fireworks and lightning combine to light up Perth's skies

An estimated 250,000 people turned out to watch the 28th annual Australia Day fireworks display in the western Australian city, despite fears weather conditions could disrupt the event.




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Bugs: Amazing photos show microscopic insects coping with a downpour

Tiny droplets of water make the bugs take on an altogether different look - looking inflated by the covering of liquid.




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135 bungee jumpers take leap at the same time in world record attempt

A video posted on You Tube shows the group of unnamed thrillseekers, who are all harnessed together with bungee cords, jumping from the bridge at the same time.




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Man, 57, 'had sex with girl, 14, and gave her a cellphone so he could send her explicit texts'

Francisco Alcala, from Indianapolis, was arrested after the teen's father quizzed his daughter about the cell phone, which she said the man had given to her.




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Could Sandy postpone next week's presidential election? Yes, in theory

But the probability is unlikely despite the devastating effect superstorm Sandy had on 60 million people across the north-east, or one-sixth of the population.




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Hurricane Sandy miracle: Couple survive superstorm to welcome a baby boy

Though only 35 weeks pregnant, Christine Schleppy, 34, began having contractions at her home in Skillman, New Jersey just residents were warned to seek shelter and stay indoors.




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Facebook shares plummet nearly 4 per cent as company's OWN employees dump stock

The social networking giant ended the day down 3.79 percent after 99million shares changed hands. Company stock fell 83 cents to close at $21.11 Wednesday. The stock is down 44 percent from its IPO price of $38.




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The hunter becomes the hunted: 'Dead' bear shot with a rifle springs up and attacks its would-be killer

Alex Machavo, of Medford, Oregon, was attacked by the injured animal near Shady Cove on Thursday. According to Andrea Carlson, a local sheriff's spokeswoman, the hunter and his wounded target rolled down a 50-ft embankment with the bear biting 22-year-old Machavo all the way down.




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Boy, 16, arrested for 'raping two women in brutal attack that rattled small Arizona community'

A teenager from Scottsdale, Arizona has been arrested for allegedly raping two women, including a neighbor who lives in his apartment building. DNA evidence linked the 16-year-old boy to the assaults, which happened one week apart on Oct. 18 and Oct. 24, police said.




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Boy, 16, arrested for 'raping two women in brutal attacks that have shaken small Arizona community'

A teenager from Scottsdale, Arizona has been arrested for allegedly raping two women, including a neighbor who lives in his apartment building. DNA evidence linked the 16-year-old boy to the assaults, which happened one week apart on Oct. 18 and Oct. 24, police said.




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Man, 43, arrested in hunt for Michigan sniper who fired at random cars in four counties in two-week campaign of terror

The 43-year-old suspect was taken into custody on Monday night in Wixom, the Detroit suburb where the shootings began.




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Lydia Callis: New York Mayor Bloomberg's sign language interpreter becomes breakout star of Superstorm Sandy

Lydia Callis's larger-than-life facial expressions and dramatic gestures have provided a rare moment of pleasure during the unfolding natural disaster.




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Cattle ranch that feeds its cows BEER: Texas farmers swear by a secret ingredient that makes beef juicer

A cattle ranch in Texas has revealed the key ingredient behind its premium beef: beer. The Texas T Kobe ranch in Wallis, Texas, adds beer to the hay that its cows feed on.