Running to the top: From workshop to platform

Running to the top: From workshop to platform

Two motorcycles made by Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO are ready to compete in the World Supersport class at the Portuguese Superbike World Championship in Portimao, Portugal. [Photo provided to China Daily] On the sunlit track of Portugal’s southern Portimao circuit last week, Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO won two straight World Supersport titles, including a lead … Read more

Italy lost again in the World Cup after the victory in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Italy lost again in the World Cup after the victory in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The story will be another Italian apocalypse, another disaster for the nation that has won four World Cups, but is beginning to believe that it may not be headed for another one after losing for the third time in a row. After North Macedonia’s bolt from the blue in 2022, and a two-legged defeat by … Read more

Tottenham have confirmed Roberto De Zerbi as head coach on a five-year contract

Tottenham have confirmed Roberto De Zerbi as head coach on a five-year contract

Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach. He has been handed a five-year contract but all eyes will be on the rest of the season as he is charged with keeping the club in the Premier League. Spurs are one point and one place above the relegation zone … Read more

Mitoma erupted as Japan beat England to give Tuchel the World Cup title

Mitoma erupted as Japan beat England to give Tuchel the World Cup title

It’s not the question Thomas Tuchel wants to entertain at the World Cup this summer, but it’s the question he ran into here in what should have been a big game at Wembley in England. Can the team succeed against good opposition without Harry Kane? The answer played out in an even more depressing 90 … Read more

Ratings of England players as Arsenal struggle with shock loss in Japan

Kaoru Mitoma was Japan's shining light at Wembley

England produced a flat display as Japan arrived at Wembley and secured victory – one that would leave Thomas Tuchel wondering if his players are World Cup worthy. 21:38, 31 Mar 2026Updated 21:44, 31 Mar 2026 Kaoru Mitoma was Japan’s shining light at Wembley Japan marched to Wembley and defeated England as they underlined their … Read more

Newcastle are plotting a surprise move for Man City’s “rising” summer exit star

Newcastle are plotting a surprise move for Man City's "rising" summer exit star

Rico Lewis is considering a move away from Manchester City this summer as he looks for first-team football to revive his career, with Newcastle United one of six Premier League clubs with confirmed interest, TEAMtalk can reveal. The 21-year-old signed a new long-term contract at the Etihad last year, underscoring the club’s faith in his … Read more

I heard what Florian Wirtz said and I’m even more worried about Salah’s exit now

Florian Wirtz celebrates with Mohamed Salah after scoring Liverpool's third goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on January 31, 2026.

Florian Wirtz is looking more and more at home in a Liverpool shirt, but his performances during the international break paint a slightly worrying picture ahead of Mohamed Salah’s exit. James Findlater News Editor 20:45, 31 Mar 2026 Florian Wirtz’s comments have highlighted how difficult it will be for Liverpool to replace Mohamed Salah(Photo: Getty … Read more

Better signing than Tonali: INEOS begins move to sign Man Utd’s next Casemiro

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Manchester United have a big summer ahead of them on and off the pitch, and their long-term future depends heavily on the decisions made by the board. The managerial position is an area that has generated considerable debate in recent months, with Michael Carrick currently only in a part-time role. It remains to be seen … Read more

Mike Blair: ‘I regret my time with the British and Irish Lions; The All Blacks are a chance to fix that’

Mike Blair: 'I regret my time with the British and Irish Lions; The All Blacks are a chance to fix that'

Mike Blair sees the All Blacks coaching job as an opportunity to ‘fix’ his disappointing position with the British and Irish Lions as a player. The 44-year-old former Scotland scrum-half was left out of the 2009 Lions squad to tour South Africa but was called up following an injury to Tomas O’Leary – the only … Read more

Rugby Transfers: The Springboks make their top 14 selections over Glasgow as Franco Smith signs little-known South African, Leicester Tigers add Test prop and Exeter Chiefs continue recruiting.

Rugby Transfers: The Springboks make their top 14 selections over Glasgow as Franco Smith signs little-known South African, Leicester Tigers add Test prop and Exeter Chiefs continue recruiting.

La Rochelle remain close to Bulls ace David Kriel despite interest from Glasgow Warriors, while Franco Smith has added a South African to his squad in the form of Ruwald van der Merwe from Pumas and Exeter Chiefs have signed Bath back Sam Harris ahead of next season. Check out our latest transfer news and … Read more