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Liverpool fans celebrate victory in the Premier League outside Anfield, Liverpool, April 26, 2025
Men’s football / 2 May 2025
2 May 2025

JAMES NALTON writes on how the title win has sparked long-awaited celebrations among fans after a triumph four years — and one pandemic — in the making

Zhao Xintong during his match against Jak Jones (not pictured), during day three of the Halo World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. Picture date: Monday April 21, 202
Snooker / 26 April 2025
26 April 2025

JAMES NALTON hails the rise of the number of Chinese players heading to the Crucible   

Everton fans in the stands ahead of the Premier League match at Goodison Park, Liverpool, April 19, 2025
Men’s football / 21 April 2025
21 April 2025

As the historic ground prepares for its emotional farewell, even visiting teams like Manchester City are paying tribute to one of English football’s most storied stadiums, writes JAMES NALTON

Manchester City fans hold a banner in protest of ticket rese
Men’s football / 18 April 2025
18 April 2025

A new front in the fight for football’s soul is emerging — one rooted in trade union values and collective power

The referee spots the pink ball on day fourteen of the 2024
Snooker / 11 April 2025
11 April 2025
As the 2025 World Snooker Championship looms, the road to Sheffield is already alive with drama, from teenage prodigies to legendary veterans, writes JAMES NALTON
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk (right) celebrates scoring their
Men’s football / 4 April 2025
4 April 2025
JAMES NALTON discusses how in some ways, Slot’s Reds are being criticised for their own success and are right in wanting to change the narrative
President Donald Trump speaks at an education event and exec
Men’s Football / 28 March 2025
28 March 2025
JAMES NALTON writes about Iran's qualification for the tournament and whether the United States is fit to welcome visitors from across the world
Judd Trump during his semi-final match against Kyren Wilson
Snooker / 21 March 2025
21 March 2025
JAMES NALTON writes how the British snooker player’s victory over Murphy on Thursday has made him the clear favourite to win the Players Championship tournament
West Ham United's Max Kilman (centre) clears the ball away f
Men’s football / 16 March 2025
16 March 2025
Manchester United fans unveil a banner in protest of increas
Men’s football / 14 March 2025
14 March 2025
JAMES NALTON discusses how people are trying to reclaim the game at the top level, which has drifted into the hands of the ownership class of billionaire capitalists
Everton fans hold up a banner in protest against the Premier
Men’s Football / 7 March 2025
7 March 2025
JAMES NALTON discusses the latest episode in an ongoing series of ticketing chaos in top-flight football, this time for season ticket holders at Newcastle and Arsenal
Warrington Wolves' Zane Musgrove (right) tackled by Huddersf
Sport / 28 February 2025
28 February 2025
This weekend’s Super League matches across the pond could be a boon for the sport, writes JAMES NALTON
Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister scores their side's second g
Men’s football / 27 February 2025
27 February 2025
Everton's Beto heads towards goal under pressure from Manche
Men’s football / 23 February 2025
23 February 2025
Canada's Sidney Crosby (87) speaks to teammates during pract
Ice Hockey / 21 February 2025
21 February 2025
JAMES NALTON writes how the Four Nations Face-Off brought with it extra political tensions and added a further competitive edge
Leigh Leopards' Gareth O'Brien (6) celebrates scoring a drop
Men’s Rugby League / 14 February 2025
14 February 2025
JAMES NALTON analyses how Leigh shocked Wigan in extra time on Thursday night after the first 0-0 draw after 80 minutes in Super League history
Everton's James Tarkowski celebrates with fans in the backgr
Men’s Football / 13 February 2025
13 February 2025
Liverpool fans with a banner that reads #Stop Exploiting Loy
Men's football / 7 February 2025
7 February 2025
Jack Lisowski at the table during day eight of the Cazoo Wor
Sport / 31 January 2025
31 January 2025
Eurosport was a mainstay for less mainstream sport, JAMES NALTON explains, but now Warners Brothers Discovery is shifting it all onto TNT
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, March 31, 2022
Sportswashing / 24 January 2025
24 January 2025
Infantino cosies up to Trump as Disunited States become Fifa's latest problematic World Cup host, writes JAMES NALTON
Liverpool's Federico Chiesa celebrates scoring their side's
Men’s Football / 17 January 2025
17 January 2025
It's refreshing to see a team storm to the top of the Premier League without using the transfer market, but how long can that last, asks JAMES NALTON
The scoreboard displays 8-0 to Manchester City during the Em
Men's football / 13 January 2025
13 January 2025
A view of a corner flag before the FA Cup third round match
Men’s Football / 10 January 2025
10 January 2025
JAMES NALTON reflects on times spent at Everton’s home ground and the sadness that English football is losing a link to its past and tradition
Luke Littler celebrates winning their semi-final match again
Darts / 3 January 2025
3 January 2025
JAMES NALTON writes how the game has evolved and predicts it will see a further boost in popularity this year, with talent such as Van Gerwen and Littler raising its profile