By Chloe Horswill The much-anticipated World Cup qualifier between England and Scotland on Friday was shadowed by an argument over a ban to wear poppies… Read More »World Cup qualifiers overshadowed by poppy controversy
By Will Maxwell A survey by BBC Radio 5 Live has found that 82% of sports fans in England, Wales and Scotland would have no issue signing… Read More »Majority of football fans would welcome gay players
By Chris Woodside Former two-time Olympic bronze medallist Paddy Barnes is still reflecting on victory in his first professional fight at the Titanic Exhibition Centre… Read More »Paddy Barnes unhappy despite fourth round win on professional debut
By Tom Sargent Manny Pacquiao made a triumphant return to the ring at the weekend, defeating Jessie Vargas via a unanimous decision, capturing the WBO… Read More »Pacquiao returns to politics and puts Mayweather bout on hold
By Tom Wilson After Leeds’ inspiring win against Norwich, manager Garry Monk thought Leeds showed great spirit to get a result that was fully deserved.… Read More »Why this strong Leeds United team shows glimpses of past squads
By Billy Wilkinson As Kris Bryant fielded Michael Martinez’s slow roller into third, followed by a routine throw to first, he may have already been… Read More »Cubs fans could be seeing start of something special after World Series win
By Jack Simpson Reading have started this season with a flourish and are in fourth place in the Championship after 16 games. During that time… Read More »Reading banish agony of past two seasons under new manager Stam
By Andrew Smith Gareth Bale is Wales’ best ever export. With a huge new contract and a couple of goals at the weekend, the 26-year-old… Read More »Bale is heir to Ronaldo’s throne as Welshman moves from strength to strength
By Mark Smith England bowler Stuart Broad received his 100th cap when England took on world number one Test side India this week. The achievement… Read More »Broad needs to get into swing of things if he is to discover potential
By Sam Taylor Ireland created history in Chicago on Saturday when they defeated the All Blacks 40-29 for the first time ever after 29 attempts,… Read More »Ireland still basking in the glory after shock defeat of mighty All Blacks