By Sam Drury Last Updated: 21/07/19 1:03pm "While he is streaky, he is putting those streaks closer together. They are like London buses now and he is like an unstoppable train at times." Those were the words of Nasser Hussain after another Stuart Broad masterclass helped England clinch a series win over South Africa at the start of 2016. It was hard to argue, given that his spell of 5-14 at the Wanderers was the seventh time the seamer has picked up five or more wickets in a spell.Broad is just the second Englishman to pass 400 Test wickets - and, during the past year, the 33-year-old has also overtaken the likes of Sir Richard Hadlee and Kapil Dev to become the eighth most prolific wicket-taker in Test history. With Broad set to feature in England's inaugural Test against Ireland this week, ahead of another Ashes series, we look at his best Test bowling figures…7/72 vs West Indies, Lord's 2012In the first innings of the first Test at Lord's, Broad set the tone for the … [Read more...] about Stuart Broad’s top five Test bowling performances for England
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Philippe Coutinho admits his Barcelona future is uncertain
"As for my future, we do not know what is going to happen, that is the truth," says Brazil international midfielder By Joe Tanner Last Updated: 25/06/19 10:59am Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho says "we do not know what is going to happen" regarding his future at the Nou Camp, admitting that last season was a disappointment to him. Coutinho signed for the La Liga champions from Liverpool for £142m in January 2018. His deal with the Catalan club runs until the summer of 2023.After a campaign in which the Brazilian scored five goals and made three assists in 34 league appearances, with 12 of those coming as a substitute, Coutinho has been linked with a move to various European clubs including Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. Transfer Centre - LIVE!Chelsea reject £35m Willian bidsPaper TalkCoutinho, who is currently on international duty with Brazil at the Copa America, admits he feels unsettled with his future at the Spanish giants and remains unhappy with the … [Read more...] about Philippe Coutinho admits his Barcelona future is uncertain
Chelsea appoint Petr Cech as technical and performance advisor
Cech won 13 major trophies during his 11 years at Stamford Bridge Last Updated: 21/06/19 9:18am Chelsea have appointed former goalkeeper Petr Cech as their new technical and performance advisor. The 37-year-old's role will be to provide advice on all football and performance matters, as well as developing stronger links between the academy and first team.Cech will be based at Chelsea's Cobham training ground and will work closely with director Marina Granovskaia and the coaching staff, and will travel with the team home and away. After confirming his return to Stamford Bridge, Cech said: "I feel very privileged to have this opportunity to join Chelsea again and help create the best possible high level performance environment to continue the success the club has had over the past 15 years."I'm looking forward to the new challenge and hope I can use all of my football knowledge and experience to help the team achieve even more success in the future.'Cech retired at the end of … [Read more...] about Chelsea appoint Petr Cech as technical and performance advisor
Gareth Bale no longer a Manchester United transfer target
Last Updated: 13/06/19 11:07am Gareth Bale is no longer one of Manchester United’s transfer targets this summer, despite speculation linking the Welshman with a move to Old Trafford. While the 29-year-old has remained on United's radar since they attempted to sign him as a youngster, both his age and the salary he commands means he does not fit the transfer profile the club are pursuing.The signing of Swansea's Daniel James is symptomatic of a change in strategy at Manchester United as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to bring in the best young British talent in the coming weeks. United are still keen to sign Crystal Palace full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka and have also earmarked Harry Maguire as one of their top targets.It is thought Bale earns more than £500,000 a week at Real Madrid, adding another financial hurdle to a deal United have no interest in pursuing. The Wales international faces an uncertain future at the Bernabeu following the return of Zinedine Zidane, who has … [Read more...] about Gareth Bale no longer a Manchester United transfer target
Diego Maradona insists he could coach Manchester United
Last Updated: 05/06/19 6:59am Diego Maradona claims that he is the man to turn Manchester United around - adding that Paul Pogba does not work hard enough. United face a return to Europa League football next season after a run of just two wins from their final 12 games in all competitions under the tutelage of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Solksjaer only signed a three-year deal at the end of March, but Maradona, who is currently managing Dorados in Mexico's second tier, believes he has what it takes to restore United to their former glory. Juventus signal interest in PogbaMan Utd should learn from Liverpool'Woodward has zero understanding of football' Transfer Talk: Is Koulibaly worth £100m? Transfer Talk: Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly to become first £100m defender? "If Manchester [United] need a coach, I'm the man to … [Read more...] about Diego Maradona insists he could coach Manchester United
Deontay Wilder announces Tyson Fury rematch
Watch Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Box Office, from 10pm Last Updated: 01/06/19 7:58am WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has announced he has signed for a rematch with Tyson Fury if he beats Luis Ortiz. Anthony Joshua's hopes for an undisputed world heavyweight title fight were put on hold when Wilder revealed on Wednesday morning that he would next defend his WBC belt against Luis Ortiz, a decision described as "embarrassing" by promoter Eddie Hearn.Book Joshua vs Ruiz Jr now!Watch Joshua vs Ruiz Jr online Joshua, who holds the IBF, WBA 'Super' and WBO belts, will defend his titles in his first American outing against Andy Ruiz Jr in New York on Saturday night.Fury is the only boxer that Wilder has faced and not defeated, after the pair battled to a draw in December in Los Angeles.Fury controlled much of the fight only to be knocked down twice, including one in the 12th round that looked to be the deciding blow."Luis Ortiz is … [Read more...] about Deontay Wilder announces Tyson Fury rematch
Manchester City narrow down holding midfielder shortlist
By Ben Ransom Last Updated: 31/05/19 6:41pm Manchester City have settled upon a shortlist of three players as they look to solve their ongoing search for a holding midfielder, Sky Sports News understands. Atletico Madrid's Rodri is seen to be the ideal long-term replacement for Fernandinho - and has a release clause of around £60m.But amid reported interest from Bayern Munich, Sky Sports News understand City have identified two other potential summer signings to fill the void. Aguero planning Independiente returnPorto want City's MangalaMan City transfer rumoursLyon's Tanguy Ndombele has been closely watched ever since impressing Pep Guardiola during two matches in this season's Champions League group stage. Also See: City won't cash-in on Gundogan Transfer Talk: Is Koulibaly worth £100m? 'Juve want Pep or Poch, not Sarri' Schalke fan charged with attempted … [Read more...] about Manchester City narrow down holding midfielder shortlist
Euro paper talk: Barcelona decide not to sack Ernesto Valverde
By Adam Newson, Football Whispers Last Updated: 29/05/19 10:04am The 2018/19 season is almost over and that means clubs across Europe will have their attention firmly on the transfer market in the weeks ahead. With the window open, teams can complete signings to strengthen their squads. So we asked our friends at Football Whispers to round up all the latest news and gossip from across the continent.SpainBarcelona have opted against sacking Ernesto Valverde this summer. The support of key players, including Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba and Ivan Rakitic, proved crucial in the club's decision. (Marca) Real Madrid hope to complete the signing of Eden Hazard in the coming days and plan to present him at the Bernabeu on Monday. (AS)Los Blancos are prepared to let Sergio Ramos leave the club this summer if they receive a bid of around £85m. The centre-back is keen to secure a lucrative move to the Chinese Super League. (AS) Atletico Madrid are ready to launch moves for … [Read more...] about Euro paper talk: Barcelona decide not to sack Ernesto Valverde
Papers: Man Utd assemble transfer committee of three ex-players
Last Updated: 23/05/19 7:57am All the top stories and transfer rumours from the back pages of Thursday's national newspapers... THE SUNManchester United are assembling a committee of three ex-players to help identify transfer targets. David de Gea has turned down Manchester United's final contract offer.Arsenal have been phoning fans in a desperate bid to flog their remaining Europa League final tickets.Maurizio Sarri would rather quit now then be sacked for failing to win the Europa League.Oleksandr Zinchenko hopes to sign a new Manchester City deal after establishing himself as the club's first-choice left back.Slavisa Jokanovic met with owner Steve Gibson on Wednesday for talks over the vacant Middlesbrough manager's job.West Ham striker Lucas Perez is in talks with La Liga side Alaves.Burnley boss Sean Dyche is making a record £15m bid to sign Craig Dawson.Chelsea youngster Reece James is a target for Brighton.DAILY MAILSunderland's owners used £32m of Premier League … [Read more...] about Papers: Man Utd assemble transfer committee of three ex-players
WATCH & VOTE: League One Goal of the Season
Last Updated: 20/05/19 6:10pm Watch our pick of the best goals from the 2018/19 Sky Bet League One season and vote for your favourite. There have been a number of remarkable goals throughout the campaign, and we have whittled it down to a top 12. Watch the EFL play-off finals on Sky The play-off finals have arrived and you can watch every single game live on Sky Sports Football. Now it is up to you to decide on which you think is the best. All you have to do is watch the entries in the video at the top of the page, then vote in the poll for your favourite below... Chris Maguire, Burton vs Sunderland - September 15Ivan Toney, Gillingham vs Peterborough - September 22Aaron Wilbraham, Rochdale vs Portsmouth - September 29Tom Eaves, Portsmouth vs Gillingham - October 6Chris Maguire, Sunderland vs Southend - October 27Ali … [Read more...] about WATCH & VOTE: League One Goal of the Season
Euro Paper Talk: Manchester United enter Nicolas Pepe chase
By Matt Gault, Football Whispers Last Updated: 16/05/19 10:43am Many clubs across Europe, especially those whose seasons have finished, will have already turned their attention to the summer and planning for the 2019/20 campaign. Transfer Centre LIVE!Paper TalkOur friends at Football Whispers have rounded up all the latest news, views and gossip from across the continent…FranceThe race for Lille star Nicolas Pepe is heating up with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain among the clubs interested. The 23-year-old, who has also attracted interest from Arsenal in the past, enjoyed an outstanding season in Ligue 1, scoring 20 goals and adding 11 assists to help Lille qualify for the Champions League. The French club are likely to demand close to £70m for his signature. (Le Parisien) PSG have opened contract talks with star man Kylian Mbappe. The 20-year-old has been in scintillating form this season after helping France to World Cup glory last summer, scoring 36 goals in … [Read more...] about Euro Paper Talk: Manchester United enter Nicolas Pepe chase
Manchester City could be facing a ban from the Champions League
Last Updated: 14/05/19 11:23am A UEFA panel investigating financial allegations concerning Manchester City are expected to recommend the club receive a one-year ban from the Champions League, according to Sky sources. More to follow ... Sky Sports Racing Selector Select 7 winners for your chance to win £1,000 … [Read more...] about Manchester City could be facing a ban from the Champions League
Queens Park Rangers set to name Mark Warburton as manager
Last Updated: 06/05/19 8:46pm Mark Warburton is set to be confirmed as the new manager of Queens Park Rangers, Sky Sports News understands. More to follow... Play Super 6 Predict 6 correct scores for your chance to win £250K. … [Read more...] about Queens Park Rangers set to name Mark Warburton as manager
Demetrius Andrade to face Maciej Sulecki in homecoming clash
WBO World Middleweight set to defend title against Polish challenger on Saturday June 29 Last Updated: 05/05/19 11:05am Demetrius Andrade will defend his WBO world middleweight title against Maciej Sulecki on Saturday June 29, live on Sky Sports. Andrade defends his title for the second time in his first hometown show having beaten Artur Akavov in January, and becoming a two-weight world ruler in October with a victory over South African Walter Kautondokwa.On facing Sulecki at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Rhode Island, Andrade said: "He is one of the top guys in the division, and his only loss is to Daniel Jacobs, in a fight where he gave Danny problems. "You can't overlook this guy. He has earned this shot, and I am expecting him to bring it."That being said, I am the best 160-pounder in the sport, and I plan on showing every single aspect of that come June 29. This is my time." The 31-year-old also called out Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez after the Mexican beat Daniel Jacobs in … [Read more...] about Demetrius Andrade to face Maciej Sulecki in homecoming clash
Watch Vitality Superleague regular season conclusion on YouTube
Coverage of Team Bath v London Pulse gets underway at 5.45pm and will also be available on Sky Sports Arena Last Updated: 04/05/19 11:04am You can watch the chase for the final three Vitality Superleague semi-final places unfold this Saturday on Sky Sports' YouTube channel. In a huge year for netball in the UK, Sky Sports are continuing to make netball coverage more accessible than ever before and our live action from the final round of the regular season will also be available to everyone, including non-Sky subscribers.WATCH LIVE SUPERLEAGUE ON THE SKY SPORTS YOUTUBE CHANNEL Buy Vitality Superleague Grand Final tickets Follow the link to make sure you don't miss out on the chase to be at the Copper Box Team Bath know a victory against London Pulse will secure their return to the last four, but the Sky … [Read more...] about Watch Vitality Superleague regular season conclusion on YouTube
Goldberg to make WWE return at Saudi Arabia event
Jefferson Lake WWE Editor @jeffersonlake Last Updated: 01/05/19 12:07pm Goldberg will make a surprise return to WWE as part of the company's event in Saudi Arabia next month. Although the details of his role at the event, which takes place in Jeddah on June 7, are unknown at this stage, Goldberg will be in attendance alongside other legendary figures such as The Undertaker and Triple H.Brock Lesnar has also been named as one of the competitors for the event, with AJ Styles, Roman Reigns, Kofi Kingston, Braun Strowman and Seth Rollins also scheduled to appear. Goldberg's unique legacy "An unstoppable machine of a competitor, who won matches in seconds rather than minutes..." WWE staged two events in Saudi Arabia last year, the Greatest … [Read more...] about Goldberg to make WWE return at Saudi Arabia event
Sky Sports Golf podcast: What can be done to combat slow play?
By Sky Sports Golf Last Updated: 01/05/19 10:47am The Sky Sports Golf podcast is out on the road once again this week, with Andrew Coltart joining Josh Antmann live from the Wells Fargo Championship. Listen here... Download and tune in to the latest edition of the Sky Sports Golf podcast. The pair produced a special edition live from Quail Hollow, where Rory McIlroy is among the notable names in action, to look back on a number of big talking points on and off the course.Coltart gives his views on Edoardo Molinari's controversial slow play tweet, where the Italian named all players timed and fined for slow play on the European Tour. Get the best prices and book a round at one of 1,700 courses across the UK & Ireland As well as discussing what can be done to speed up the sport … [Read more...] about Sky Sports Golf podcast: What can be done to combat slow play?
Graeme Jones poised to become Luton Town manager
Last Updated: 01/05/19 9:08am Former West Brom assistant Graeme Jones is to be named Luton manager on Monday, according to Sky sources. Luton will be playing Sky Bet Championship football next season after their promotion from League One was confirmed on Tuesday night.More to follow... Play Super 6 Predict 6 correct scores for your chance to win £250K. … [Read more...] about Graeme Jones poised to become Luton Town manager
Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool better than I expected without Philippe Coutinho
Klopp reunited with Coutinho as Reds face Barcelona in Champions League semi-final Last Updated: 30/04/19 9:24pm Jurgen Klopp admits he did not expect Liverpool to cope as well as they have without Philippe Coutinho. The Brazil international departed Anfield for Barcelona in January 2018 in a £146m move, having handed in a transfer request the previous summer following three failed bids from the Spanish champions.Coutinho faces his former side for the first time on Tuesday when Liverpool travel to the Nou Camp for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, and Klopp says his move worked out well for both parties. Firmino trains ahead of Barca gameVan Dijk out to erase Nou Camp memories "Yes we miss Coutinho, a lot, because he is a world-class player and I loved working with him," said Klopp."But we had to deal without him and we really did well."When I first heard he wanted to go to Barcelona, I didn't imagine we could be that good [without him]. But we … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool better than I expected without Philippe Coutinho
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool have coped without Philippe Coutinho
Last Updated: 30/04/19 8:06pm Jurgen Klopp admits he did not expect Liverpool to cope as well as they have without Philippe Coutinho. The Brazil international departed Anfield for Barcelona in January 2018 in a £146m move, having handed in a transfer request the previous summer following three failed bids from the Spanish champions.Coutinho faces his former side for the first time on Tuesday when Liverpool travel to the Nou Camp for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, and Klopp says his move worked out well for both parties. Firmino trains ahead of Barca gameVan Dijk out to erase Nou Camp memories"Yes we miss Coutinho, a lot, because he is a world-class player and I loved working with him," said Klopp."But we had to deal without him and we really did well. Also See: Firmino trains ahead of Barca game Van Dijk out to erase Nou Camp memories Salah tops Power Rankings … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool have coped without Philippe Coutinho