Rangers chief Dave King crushes Liverpool hopes over Steven Gerrard Hands-off Gerrard. Gers chief Dave King has sent a warning to Liverpool over any designs they may have on the 40-year-old. The post Rangers chief Dave King crushes Liverpool hopes over Steven Gerrard appeared first on teamtalk.com.

Jamie Carragher labels Liverpool “mentality midgets” as unwanted records pile up Liverpool's nightmare season continues as the champions fell to a 1-0 home defeat to Fulham on Sunday, which has left a side severely lacking in confidence's top four hopes hanging by the most slender of threads

LL Cool J reveals he is a Leeds United supporter LL Cool J has revealed he is a Leeds United fan, posting a video which showed the club had sent him replica shirts with his name on them.

Paper Talk: Liverpool draw up four-man shopping list to replace misfiring front three; Tottenham chase rejuvenated Chelsea star Liverpool plan to replace their struggling front three - and have four top targets in mind - while Tottenham are chasing a Chelsea star The post Paper Talk: Liverpool draw up four-man shopping list to replace misfiring front three; Tottenham chase rejuvenated Chelsea star appeared first on teamtalk.com.

Rangers: 'Steven Gerrard has done fabulous job but is not ready for Liverpool' Former Liverpool player and BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson says Steven Gerrard is still not quite ready to be Liverpool boss, despite his impressive work at Rangers.

Brooklyn Nets add another All-Star to loaded roster with Blake Griffin 31-year-old agreed to buyout with Detroit PistonsInjuries have affected career but will be an option off benchSix-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin has agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Nets for the remainder of this season, ESPN reported on Sunday night. The agreement comes two days after Griffin agreed to a buyout with the Detroit Pistons.A former star with the Los Angeles Clippers, the 31-year-old Griffin averaged 12.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 31.3 minutes in 20 starts with Detroit this season. Continue reading...

NBA All-Star Game 2021 live score, updates, highlights from Team LeBron vs. Team Durant Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from the 2021 NBA All-Star Game as well as the Skills Challenge, 3-point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest. Follow along right here to keep up with the All-Star action.

Bielsa: Meslier has 'personality and character' Marcelo Bielsa has praised young Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier's strength of character in his first season in the Premier League.

Bryson DeChambeau edges out Lee Westwood at Arnold Palmer Invitational DeChambeau sinks 6ft putt on 18th green to seal victoryWestwood, 47, finishes one shot back in secondLee Westwood, just weeks short of his 48th birthday, was denied a first win on the PGA Tour since 2010 and what would have ranked among the most impressive of his career after Bryson DeChambeau prevailed at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. DeChambeau, at 11 under par, saw off Westwood by one.The US Open champion had to hole from 6ft on the final green to seal victory. He later revealed inspiration had been drawn from a currently stricken Tiger Woods. Continue reading...

Pressure builds on Irish racing's rulers over extent of Elliott ban Deleted tweet suggested disgraced trainer effectively in chargeDenise Foster expected to formally take over license on MondayMore detail could emerge on Monday on the extent to which Gordon Elliott’s six-month ban from training will remove him from day-to-day involvement in his stable, when the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is expected to formalise the transfer of responsibility for his Cullentra House stable to his near-neighbour, Denise Foster.The Irish racing authorities decided on Friday to suspend Elliott’s licence for six months after a photograph emerged of the trainer posing on a dead horse on his gallops in 2019. Mr Justice Groarke, the IHRB committee’s chair, said in delivering its decision that a suspension of Elliott’s licence was “merited … to reflect the seriousness of the offence and the damage to the Irish racing industry”. Continue reading...

Mel Marshall: 'With equality and diversity, spectacular things can be achieved' Adam Peaty’s coach discusses the Olympics and what female coaches bring to the world of sport on International Women’s DayMel Marshall says Adam Peaty is “bouncing around” at the prospect of competing in the Olympic Games this summer. “There’s only so many things that can bring that kind of inspiration,” she says. “The Olympics gives people something to look forward to, it’s the next stage in our Covid recovery. The language should be ‘let’s make it happen’ and it’s a privilege to be part of it.”Peaty’s coach is relishing the prospect of a games many fear are cursed. The pent-up athletic energy, she believes, could make it one of the greatest Games if it goes ahead. If you are looking for doubt or diplomatic equivocation, you will not get it from the 39‑year‑old double Olympian turned ceiling-smashing coach. Continue reading...

MOTD2 analysis: Man Utd’s counter attack too quick for Man City Match of the Day 2's Alan Shearer highlights the "pace and desire" of Manchester United's attacking play in their impressive 2-0 win over Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Transfer rumours: Salah, Brownhill, Gerrard, Christensen, McCormick, Hamsik Liverpool 'should cash in' on Salah, Gerrard tipped to stay at Rangers, Christensen set for new Chelsea deal, plus more.

DeChambeau pips Westwood in Bay Hill thriller Bryson DeChambeau came through a thrilling final-round tussle with Lee Westwood to secure a one-stroke victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Laporta confirmed as new Barcelona president after winning vote in Catalonia Joan Laporta has pledged to enter negotiations with Lionel Messi over a contract extension within 24 hours of his election as he embarks on his second stint as Barcelona president