Arsenal stumbled to a pre-season defeat against Villarreal in front of their home supporters at the Emirates Stadium. The hosts chased the game throughout as their former winger, Nicolas Pepe, gave the Spanish visitors the lead before Karl Etta Eyong doubled the advantage in the 33rd minute. Summer signing ChristianContinue Reading
One lucky snooker star could bank a massive £441,000 maximum break bonus on top of their regular tournament earnings this season. But they would have to do something quite remarkable to pull it off. Snooker chiefs are sticking with an initiative whereby a player will be rewarded with a £147,000Continue Reading
British tennis star Jack Draper will compete at the Six Kings Slam with five other heavy hitters in Saudi Arabia later this year. It may only be an exhibition tournament but it comes with the most lucrative prize pot of any tennis event on the planet, with the victor takingContinue Reading
Almost 5,000 players have featured in the Premier League since the division was introduced in 1992. However, it takes more than just ability to flourish in England’s top flight with only the best of the best earning legendary status. Ahead of the new campaign kicking off, Express Sport ranks theContinue Reading
Arsenal are having difficulty completing their forward line this summer. Uncertainty surrounds the future of Eberechi Eze, who could decide to spend another season at Crystal Palace. Arsenal have not indicated that they wish to spend the midfielder’s full £68m release clause. And now, alternative target Rodrygo could stay atContinue Reading
Sinner, 23, isn’t likely to be troubled first up. He’s in line to face Czech player Vít Kopriva, providing the world No.80 can beat a qualifier in his first-round match. It is not until the last-16 that things potentially get tricky for the Italian, where he is in line toContinue Reading
BBC tennis presenter Qasa Alom has revealed he’s spent time in hospital after delaying treatment for a health issue to work at Wimbledon. Alom has been with the Beeb since 2010, and has previously covered The Boat Race and also worked at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. In June 2023, heContinue Reading
Toto Wolff has backed former driver Lewis Hamilton to bounce back from his struggles after an emotional outpouring at the Hungarian Grand Prix. “No, it was Lewis wearing his heart on his sleeve,” Wolff said when confronted with Hamilton’s comments. “It’s very much what he felt when he was askedContinue Reading
The Chuba Akpom transfer saga is frankly too chaotic not to bring to your attention. Birmingham City were closing in on a season-long loan and an option to buy the Ajax striker, who they booked a medical for on Monday. But their move was hijacked by Ipswich Town, and AkpomContinue Reading
Chelsea may still be chasing signings in this summer transfer window, but manager Enzo Maresca has now become ruthless with the players he wants out the door. In a brutal message, the Italian has left nine big-name players off his squad list for the 2025/26 season, sending a clear messageContinue Reading
