Gory, never glory: Newcastle, Sunderland and why the ‘desperation derby’ is everything

Newcastle and Sunderland face each other for the first time in the Premier League since 2016. It will mean everything to both ...
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Saturday’s briefing: Salah returns and FA plans talks over World Cup tickets

Manchester United have an Africa Cup of Nations problem and Viktor Gyokeres’ lack of goals is in the spotlight.

Justin Thomas' other Ryder Cup quote hints at potential U.S. strategy

The uproar around Justin Thomas' recent Ryder Cup breakdown missed something more interesting: A suggestion for the U.S.

Newcastle vs. Sunderland rivalry, explained: Full results, history and how the Tyne-Wear Derby became a fierce feud

Sunderland's most recent trophy success came in 1973, when they stunned Leeds United at Wembley to win the FA Cup as a Second Division side. The Black Cats led the 2014 League Cup final 1-0 at ...

Exorbitant World Cup ticket prices could ruin hopes of growing soccer in the U.S.

Even the least expensive tickets for next summer's World Cup will be unaffordable for the majority of Americans ...

The 10 Biggest Shock Results in World Cup History—Ranked

The next David vs. Goliath parable is seemingly only ever the next tournament away, but it’s not merely giant killings that ...

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Dec. 12 - 18

Dec. 12 1937 — Rookie Sammy Baugh throws second-half touchdown passes of 55, 78 and 33 yards to overcome a 14-7 Chicago lead and give the Washington Redskins a 28-21 victory over the Chicago Bears for ...