Zak Hardaker leaves Wigan to ‘pursue career opportunities closer to home’
Zak Hardaker has left Wigan following his latest off-field issue.
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Roy Hodgson ‘enormously weary’ of the task facing Watford at Manchester City
Roy Hodgson is “enormously weary” ahead of Watford travelling to Manchester City on Saturday but insists his side have not been left totally shattered by their latest setback last weekend.
On This Day in 2006: Alan Shearer announces his retirement
Newcastle striker Alan Shearer announced his retirement from football on this day 16 years ago.
Wisden offers sobering critique of ailing English game
While arrival of a new Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack is an annual cause of celebration among the sport’s most ardent fans, the 2022 edition represents a sobering critique of an ailing English game.
Ex-England Test captain Joe Root named Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world
Joe Root has been named as Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world just days after standing down as England’s Test captain, while Ollie Robinson caps a turbulent 12 months by being named as one of the almanack’s five cricketers of the year.
Tyson Fury saving fighting for the ring against Dillian Whyte
Tyson Fury showed off his “diplomatic” side as he and Dillian Whyte played peacemakers after tensions rose and threatened to boil over between the fighters’ entourages.
Mike Jackson does not know if he will be in charge for Burnley’s next match
Burnley caretaker manager Mike Jackson admitted he did not know if he would take charge of Sunday’s Premier League match against Wolves after guiding the Clarets to a crucial 2-0 win over Southampton on Thursday night.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sends Barcelona into second in LaLiga table
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fired Barcelona back into second place in LaLiga after a narrow victory at Real Sociedad.