£17m transfer flop already linked with moves home as Chelsea prepare to admit failure
Nizaar Kinsella has just dropped a small but interesting transfer exclusive for BBC Sport. He claims that Brazilian giants Santos are one of the...
Inside President Donald Trump’s close circle of sporting pals with boxing, golf and WWE stars like Jake and Logan Paul
FORGET the Village People, it was the sporting world that offered the biggest presence at the Donald Trump’s inauguration.
The 78-year-old was...
Crossed arms and cross clubs as premature show of loyalty lingers
While he may be the wealthiest, most witless and thoroughly unpleasant person to have done so, Elon Musk isn't the only high-profile individual to...
Scotland Women’s goalkeeper Sandy MacIver signs for Washington Spirit
Scotland international Sandy MacIver has signed for Washington Spirit from Manchester City, whom she joined in the summer of 2022. The...
Washington Spirit sign Manchester City keeper MacIver
Washington Spirit have completed the signing of Manchester City goalkeeper Sandy MacIver on an initial
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Ashington boss Nick Gray relishes return to Morpeth Town for cup semi-final
Manager Nick Gray will take his new Ashington side to face one of his former clubs in the semi-final of this season’s Newcastle Flooring...
Jake Paul squashes Conor McGregor feud as UFC star and YouTuber link up for Donald Trump’s inauguration
JAKE PAUL and Conor McGregor have put their trash talk on hold ahead of a potential grudge match later this year.
The pair were snapped together...
Ashington add former Spennymoor and Stockton striker to squad
Ashington’s new striker, Cieran Jackson, said at the weekend that he is excited about joining the Woodhorn Lane-based outfit.
Late strike salvages a draw for Ashington at Sherwood Colliery
A late goal by Ryan Wombwell salvaged a point for Ashington against Sherwood Colliery on the artificial 3G surface at Debdale Park on Saturday.
Washington shock top-seeded Detroit to reach first NFC title game in 33 years
Commanders overwhelm Lions 45-31 in playoff stunner
Washington to face Rams or Eagles for Super Bowl berth
Kansas City win to reach seventh...
Fan Letters: “Is it time for Sunderland to loosen the purse strings as we push for promotion?”
Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesRR reader Steve feels that with next season's Championship shaping up to be a tough league, the time is...
Crucial win for Ashington at Grimsby Borough
Craig Spooner’s seventh goal of the season wrapped up three crucial points for Ashington against Grimsby Borough in North East Lincolnshire on...
Rowles leaves but Clark signs contract extension
Aussie-born defender Kye Rowles has left Tynecastle to sign for Major League Soccer side DC Unted in North America. The 26-year-old made 103...
Mark Parsons is back! Former Portland Thorns and Washington Spirit boss returns to NWSL with Angel City - but not as a head coach
Mark Parsons is back in a job for the first time since leaving Washington Spirit in late 2023, but his new role at Angel City is not that of a coach.
Australia's Rowles joins DC United
Washington: Australia central defender Kye Rowles has joined DC United from Scotland's Heart of Midlothian, the Major League Soccer outfit said on...
Rowles joins DC United
Washington: Australia central defender Kye Rowles has joined DC United from Scotland's Heart of Midlothian, the Major League Soccer outfit said on...
Have Arsenal Women got NWSL’s Washington Spirit winger, Trinity Rodman, in their sights?
The WSL winter transfer window is here, and there’s much anticipation about the movements we’ll see between now and the end of the month. Renee...
Monday Cannon Fodder: teetering
Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesGood Monday morning, TSFers. My Washington Commanders won a playoff game last night for the first time since I...
Colliers manager wants team to pick up points on the road
Ashington manager Nick Gray wants his players to improve their away form in the second half of the season.
Aycliffe Senior Football News
Gateshead Leam Rangers Reserves 3 v Newton Aycliffe Youth Seniors 4 First game of 2025 for the Seniors, which was played on the 4G at the...
D.C. United Signs South Korean Goalkeeper Kim Joon Hong from Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 9, 2025) - D.C. United has signed South Korean goalkeeper Kim Joon Hong from Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC in the South Korean...
Work starting on community PlayZone schemes in Alnwick, Ashington and Wylam
Work is starting on the first of Northumberland's new Football Foundation PlayZones which will be used for a range of sport and physical activities.
USWNT Futures Camp roster gets prime opportunity
Photo by Julian Medina/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images24 U-23 players will train alongside senior national team. The youth movement is here, and...
The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur news and links for Wednesday, January 8
Photo by Jim Bennett/WireImageYour Track of the Day Sometimes it pays to subscribe to emails.
Tuesday morning I saw an email from a sender I...
Emma Hayes names USWNT January Camp roster
Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty ImagesA training camp to occur alongside a Futures Camp. The United States Women’s National Team begins...
Ashington boss delighted to add experienced midfielder Ryan Donaldson to Ashington squad
Ashington manager Nick Gray has added experienced campaigner Ryan Donaldson to his squad.
Monday Cannon Fodder: SNOW!
Good morning from a snow-covered Washington, D.C., TSFers! As expected, we awoke to about 4-5 inches of snow — I haven't measured yet. We're...
Ashington boss Nick Gray says players are starting to show some consistency
Ashington manager Nick Gray received the perfect Christmas present from his players when the Colliers’ win over Heaton Stannington on Boxing Day...
Lionel Messi slammed for skipping America's highest civilian honor in ceremony with President Biden
Lionel Messi‘s decision not to show up to receive his Presidential Medal of Freedom has been criticised.
Argentina star Messi, who plays football...
Lionel Messi ‘issues' see him miss Presidential Medal of Freedom event with President Joe Biden
Lionel Messi did not attend President Joe Biden's Medal of Freedom event due to a ‘scheduling' issue.
Messi was supposed to receive his award...
Lionel Messi SNUBS Joe Biden! Why Inter Miami star didn't attend White House ceremony to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom while Denzel Washington, Bono and Hillary Clinton are given honours
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi failed to attend a special ceremony at the White House on Saturday to receive his Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Lionel Messi snubs Joe Biden and glitzy White House ceremony after being awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
The World Cup winner was awarded America's highest civilian honor on Saturday, and was invited to meet Joe Biden and collect the award in...
Lionel Messi to get highest civilian honour in the United States from president Joe Biden alongside NBA legend
Lionel Messi will be a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden on Saturday.
The footballing legend is set to be...
Thursday Cannon Fodder: out of place
Photo by Rob Casey/SNS Group via Getty ImagesGood Thursday morning, TSFers! With the holidays and New Years over, it's time to settle back into the...
Louisville football star refuses to play in Sun Bowl amid ugly NIL controversy
The Cardinals clung on to fend off a late comeback battle from the Washington Huskies and clinch a 35-34 win in the bowl game. However, one member...
Why it all went wrong for Wayne Rooney at Plymouth as Man Utd legend suffering from ‘Glenn Hoddle syndrome’
AND so the long goodbye for Wayne Rooney has finally come to an end.
His departure from Plymouth comes as no surprise. In fact, it’s been there...
Single goal decides Ashington against Dunston game, with defences on top
Ashington’s mini run of three games without defeat came to an end on Monday when a goal by Sado Djalo proved to be the defining moment of their...
Ashington manager says players need to have a bit more belief after game against Dunston
Ashington manager Nick Gray analysed the 1-0 home defeat against Dunston UTS last night (December 30) and reckons his squad need to have more...
Ex-Man City star Mikheil Kavelashvili sworn in as PRESIDENT of Georgia after ‘Putin helped his party rig election’
A FORMER footballer who played for Manchester City has been sworn in as the new President of Georgia
Mikheil Kavelashvili, 53, who played for...
Ex-Man City star Mikheil Kavelashvili sworn in as PRESIDENT of Georgia after ‘Putin helped his party rig election'
A FORMER footballer who played for Manchester City has been sworn in as the new President of Georgia
Mikheil Kavelashvili, 53, who played for the...
Ashington win at Heaton Stannington to move out of relegation zone
Ashington climbed out of the relegation drop zone after a 3-1 victory over Heaton Stannington at Grounsell Park on Boxing Day.
Ashington bring festive cheer to fans with deserved win over Ossett United
Ashington gave their supporters some festive cheer on Saturday when they toppled an in-form Ossett United side 2-1 at a windswept Woodhorn Lane...
Ashington boss calls for players to push on in second half of season
Ashington manager Nick Gray has stressed the importance of building on Saturday’s hard-fought win over Ossett United.
Caitlin Clark critics told to ‘get on the bandwagon' as WNBA star drives $1.6billion surge in value
Caitlin Clark became the first WNBA star to be named Time Magazine’s Athlete of the Year.
It is the latest in a long list of accomplishments for...
The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur news and links for Monday, December 23
Photo by Sarah L. Voisin/The The Washington Post via Getty ImagesA festivus for the rest of us Hoddler-in-chief's note: Your hoddler-in-chief will...
On This Day (23 December 1995): Sunderland knocked off top spot by Marco's Derby!
After looking like the Lads would be top of the table over the festive period, up stepped Marco Gabbiadini and Derby County to spoil our Christmas...
On This Day (20 Dec 1993) Nissan turns down opportunity to buy Sunderland AFC
Photo by Owen Humphreys - PA Images/PA Images via Getty ImagesThe car giants were offered the club – but football wasn't on their agenda. Bob...
Sophie Ellis-Bextor to be joined by three chart legends for BBC NYE special
SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR is welcoming 2025 with some very special guests during her New Year's Eve concert on BBC One.
I can reveal she will be joined...
Southampton: US Supporter Group Meet Ups
Ahead of our festive fixtures, our US Supporter Groups are back in action for our match against Southampton on Sunday!
Whether you're local to the...
‘Not a dad' - USWNT star Trinity Rodman shares painful insight on complicated relationship with Bulls legend father Dennis
Trinity Rodman made an appearance on the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast this week.
Rodman is a United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) soccer star...
Ex-Celtic wonderkid scores AND misses in epic record-breaking penalty shoot-out
THE 1,000 fans inside Bloomfield Road last night probably didn’t expect they’d be witnessing English football history.
But that’s EXACTLY what...
Ashington manager Nick Gray blasts 'certain personnel' for a lack of effort
Ashington manager Nick Gray pulled no punches on Saturday after his side had allowed 10-man Carlton Town to bundle in an equaliser as the teams...
Body blow for Ashington as they battle to draw clear of bottom four
Ashington missed a golden opportunity to claim all three points on Saturday in their bid to escape from the drop zone.
ASHINGTON 2 CARLTON TOWN 2
DIV 1 EAST By Gavin Perry ASHINGTON and Carlton n played out an entertaining draw at Woodhorn Lane. Carlton went […]
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Donald Trump greets joyous Cadets and Midshipmen before 125th Army-Navy game outside Washington
Donald Trump has taken his seat at the 125th edition of the Army-Navy game, where he's expected to be joined by Pete Hegseth, Ron DeSantis and...
Donald Trump set to watch Army-Navy clash with Defense pick Pete Hegseth, backup Ron DeSantis and Daniel Penny
Donald Trump, the once-and-future Commander in Chief, will oversee the most anticipated Army-Navy football game in recent memory on Saturday...
Arsenal vs. Everton match thread: trending up
Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty ImagesThe Gunners look to be picking up a bit of momentum. Arsenal host Everton at the Emirates at...
Willian Estevao has discussed position switch with Chelsea ahead of summer Stamford Bridge switch
Chelsea completed a £56million deal for 17-year-old prodigy, Willian Estevao, earlier this year but excitement is already building ahead of his...
Ashington FC act quickly to sign former Blyth Spartans keeper Alex Curran
Former Blyth Spartans goalkeeper Alex Curran helped Ashington to get out of a pickle last week when he agreed to sign for the Colliers on a dual...
D.C. United Acquires Goalkeeper Luis Barraza from New York City FC in Exchange for $50,000 in General Allocation Money
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 9, 2024) \- D.C. United has acquired goalkeeper Luis Barraza from New York City FC in exchange for $50,000 in 2025 General...
Ashington FC boss calls on players to treat games like a cup final
Ashington manager Nick Gray – disappointed that Saturday’s NPL East Division clash against Grimsby Borough at the Bradley Football Development...
Ashington FC's Jordan Summerly says he's hoping for an injury-free run of games
Jordan Summerly made his comeback for Ashington in their home match against Liversedge at Woodhorn Lane on Saturday.
Tori Amos on trauma, Trump and Neil Gaiman: ‘It's a heartbreaking grief'
The musician is back with a live album and as passionate as ever. She discusses fans, failure, muses, misogyny – and why she won't tolerate bad...
The NWSL’s top four had great years. Now the offseason work begins.
The Orlando Pride, Washington Spirit, Gotham FC, and Kansas City Current are in great shape for 2025, but that doesn't mean they don't need to reload.
Keeper sees red as Ashington concede four at home to Liversedge
Talk about having a bad day at the office. Ashington’s six-pointer clash against Liversedge started badly for the Colliers on Saturday – and got...
Chelsea working on plan to fix Deivid Washington situation
Chelsea could sanction the loan departure of talented youngster Deivid Washington amid concerns about his value.
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Chelsea consider signing ‘unprofitable’ – Seem to be working on plan to fix it
Chelsea consider youngster Deivid Washington as ‘unprofitable' at this moment in time, hence rumours about a loan exit. That's according to...
2024 USWNT Friendly: Scouting England
Photo by Naomi Baker - The FA/The FA via Getty ImagesTwo strong sides go at it. As the reigning Olympic gold medalists and top-ranked team in the...
Forgotten Chelsea signing could end up back home – Blues have identified “best thing” for him
Chelsea striker Deivid Washington could end up back in Brazil, with the Blues believing a loan deal could be the “best thing” for him. That's...
Who is Chase DeMoor and when is the former Too Hot To Handle star fighting Misfits boxer Kelz?
CHASE DeMoor shot to fame as one of the hunk in trunks on Too Hot To Handle.
The reality star is now swapping the beach for the boxing ring as he...
Report: What people close to Deivid Washington are saying about his time at Chelsea now
Chelsea will disagree.
Deivid Washington: Chelsea forward has two countries on radar for January loan?
Chelsea forward Deivid Washington reportedly has two different countries on his radar ahead of a likely loan exit from Stamford Bridge in January.
‘I've taken experiences from Marta but I've always had the belief to be here' says England's Anna Moorhouse
ANNA MOORHOUSE is ready to push Mary Earps and Hannah Hampton all the way in the battle to start in goal for England.
Like her Orlando Pride...
‘Bring it home for Marta': Moorhouse reveals what drove Orlando to NWSL title
Goalkeeper describes Brazilian as ‘one in a billion'
‘We had this calmness, this stillness and belief,' she says
Orlando Pride's determination to...
Chelsea fans react after Deivid Washington’s latest performance for the Under-21s
Chelsea youngster Deivid Washington starred as the Under-21s side beat Real Sociedad on Tuesday night. Chelsea’s U21s secured a 2-1 win over...
The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur news and links for Wednesday, November 27
Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty ImagesFor the love of planes, trains and automobiles good morning!
Thanksgiving is almost here! Can you feel it...
So close, yet so far for NWSL runners-up Washington Spirit
Washington Spirit had a season that most teams dream of, yet finished the campaign empty-handed after a lone mistake in Saturday's NWSL Championship.
I'm a Celebrity's Coleen Rooney shares secret connection to US President and brands him a ‘dirty b******'
COLEEN Rooney has revealed she was once invited to the White House by a US President – but branded him a “dirty b******”.
The 38-year-old made the...
I’m a Celebrity’s Coleen Rooney shares secret connection to US President and brands him a ‘dirty b******’
COLEEN Rooney has revealed she was once invited to the White House by a US President – but branded him a “dirty b******”.
The 38-year-old made...
The Washington Spirit finally ran out of juice in the NWSL Championship
They tried awfully hard, and perhaps could have won, but the Spirit found no way through the Orlando Pride's steel curtain.
Marta and Orlando Pride celebrate first NWSL championship
Brazil legend Marta and the Orlando Pride became National Women’s Soccer League champions for the first time after a 1-0 win over Washington...
Marta has lived through long, lean years. Now she has another title
After sticking with the Orlando Pride through nearly a decade's worth of mediocrity, the Brazilian was rewarded for her loyalty with her first win...
Rodman: Back injury 'not an excuse' for final loss
Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman acknowledged she was battling a back injury in Saturday's NWSL Championship but refused to use it as an...
Pride and joy: Orlando storm to their first NWSL Championship, as Marta claims title in victory over Washington Spirit
Orlando Pride defeats Washington Spirit 1-0, winning the NWSL Shield and NWSL Championship for the first-time in club history
Marta, Orlando Pride win 1st NWSL Championship
Barbra Banda's goal stood up as the game-winner to lift the Orlando Pride to their first NWSL Championship in a 1-0 victory over the Washington...
Orlando Pride lift first NWSL title behind Barbra Banda's early strike
Banda on target as Orlando beat Washington 1-0
Orlando 1-0 Washington: NWSL final – live reaction
Zambian striker Barbra Banda lifted the Orlando...
Orlando Pride v Washington Spirit: NWSL championship final – live
Final brings a rare matchup: the NWSL's two best teams
Reach Beau at beau.dure.freelance@theguardian.com
Beau will be here shortly. In the...
Everything is falling apart but air miles Keir is above it all – his relentless globetrotting is a waste of time
IS Sir Keir Starmer running the Government or having a gap year?
“Starmer always seems to be abroad,” says Luke Tryl of the polling firm More In...
Marta’s magic helped get the Pride to Saturday’s NWSL title game against the Washington Spirit
With technical prowess and considerable style, Marta danced around two sliding defenders, outwitted a goalkeeper and calmly scored as another…