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Roy Keane (L) and Micah Richards were working together for Sky Sports on the day of the alleged assault

Richards 'grappled' with man accused of Keane assault

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards told a court in England that he "grappled" with a man who is accused of headbutting his punditry partner Roy Keane inside Arsenal's football stadium.

Soccer • 31 May 24

Scott Law (arrowed) is accused of of common assault

Keane gestured to 'meet outside' with fan, court told

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane gestured towards an Arsenal fan during a football match to "meet him outside" after "banter turned more aggressive", a court has heard.

Soccer • 30 May 24

Roy Keane was working as a pundit at the Emirates Stadium

Man denies assault on Roy Keane as trial date set

A 43-year-old man has denied assaulting former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane who was allegedly headbutted at a football match.

Soccer • 14 Mar 24

Roy Keane was working as a television pundit at the Emirates Stadium

Man charged over alleged assault on Roy Keane

A 43-year-old man has been charged with common assault over an incident in which football pundit Roy Keane was allegedly headbutted.

Soccer • 06 Mar 24

Luke Littler was just edged out by Luke Humphries

Littler - I know I'll win World Championship eventually

Luke Littler says he has what it takes to return to the Alexandra Palace stage and win the World Championship in the future after his historic debut dream ended in a final defeat to Luke Humphries.

Darts • 04 Jan 24

Luke Littler speaks to the media after his semi-final defeat of Rob Cross

Littler good enough to win men's tournaments at 13

Luke Littler has been "smashing them all to bits" on the dartboard since the age of nine.

Darts • 03 Jan 24

Lee scored 148 goals in 330 appearances for the club between 1967-74

Manchester City legend Francis Lee dies aged 79

Former England and Manchester City striker Francis Lee has died aged 79, the Premier League club have announced.

Soccer • 02 Oct 23

Manchester United have confirmed that Mason Greenwood will leave the club after the parties reached an agreement

Man United confirm Greenwood to leave club

Manchester United and Mason Greenwood have mutually agreed for the forward to recommence his career away from the club.

Soccer • 21 Aug 23

Tom Brady becomes chairman of a new advisory board at St Andrew's

NFL great Brady becomes minority owner at Birmingham

Former NFL star Tom Brady has become a minority owner of English Championship club Birmingham City.

Soccer • 03 Aug 23

Cheltenham Festival: Gold Cup day results and reports

The final day of the Cheltenham Festival did not disappoint, culminating in a pulsating Gold Cup win for Willie Mullins.

Racing • 17 Mar 23

Galopin Des Champs gets Ruby Walsh's nod

Cheltenham Day 4: Predictions from Walsh and McClean

Day 4 of the 2023 Cheltenham Festival and it's the big one - the Gold Cup Steeple Chase. Get Ruby Walsh and Donn McClean's take on all the day's action.

Racing • 16 Mar 23

Cheltenham Festival: Day 3 results and reports

Read how it all unfolded as Irish horses took the Ryaniar Chase and the Stayers Hurdle in the shape of Envoi Allen and Sire De Berlais.

Racing • 16 Mar 23

Shiskin is a warm order for the Ryanair Chase at 2.50

Cheltenham Day 3: Predictions from Walsh and McClean

Eleven-time leading jockey Ruby Walsh and journalist Donn McClean preview the main races on the penultimate day of the Cheltenham Festival.

Racing • 16 Mar 23

Paul Townend takes the plaudits after partnering Energumene to Champion Chase glory

Cheltenham Festival: Day 2 results and reports

Read how it all unfolded on a day where Energumene successfully defended his Champion Chase crown.

Racing • 16 Mar 23

Ruby Walsh thinks Edwardstone could give Britain a big race success

Cheltenham Day 2: Predictions from Walsh and McClean

The 11-time Cheltenham Festival leading jockey Ruby Walsh and Donn McClean look at the major races on day two.

Racing • 14 Mar 23

Cheltenham Festival: Day 1 results and reports

Read how it all unfolded as Constitution Hill justified all the hype in the Champion Hurdle and Honeysuckle left the stage after an emotional victory.

Racing • 14 Mar 23

Cheltenham begins on Tuesday afternoon with the Supreme Novices' Hurdle

Cheltenham Day 1: Predictions from Walsh and McClean

As the Cheltenham Festival gets under way on Tuesday, 11-time leading jockey Ruby Walsh and journalist Donn McClean preview the main races.

Racing • 14 Mar 23

Man United look to end Ronaldo's tenure

Manchester United's lawyers are looking at ways to bring Cristiano Ronaldo's time at the club to an end in the wake of his explosive recent interview.

Soccer • 18 Nov 22

The shirt worn by Rangers in the 2018-19 season

Rangers and sports retailers fined for price-fixing

JD Sports, Elite Sports and Rangers have been fined a total of more than £2 million by the UK's competition watchdog after it found they fixed the prices of replica football kits.

Soccer • 27 Sep 22

A protester invaded the court and appeared to set his arm alight

Protester sets his arm on fire at Laver Cup

A protester set fire to his arm during the opening session of this year's Laver Cup at the O2 in London.

Tennis • 23 Sep 22

Kurt Zouma (hooded) arrived with security guards who tried to shield him with umbrellas as he made his way into court

Zouma admits kicking, slapping his pet cat

West Ham defender Kurt Zouma has admitted kicking and slapping his pet cat in court today.

Soccer • 24 May 22

Tiger Roll and Lisa O'Neill on the gallops earlier this week.

Stage is set for 'horse of a lifetime' Tiger Roll

Gordon Elliott expects Tiger Roll to take all the beating in the Glenfarclas Chase today as his "horse of a lifetime" prepares to bow out after a bid for a fourth success in the race.

Racing • 16 Mar 22

The crowd salute Tiger Roll and Delta Work

Cheltenham Festival: Day 2 results and reports

There were big successes for Energumene and Delta Work on a wet day at the Cheltenham festival

Racing • 16 Mar 22

Rachael Blackmore celebrates her Champions Hurdle triumph with a rapturous Prestbury Park crowd

Cheltenham Festival: Day 1 results and reports

Honeysuckle remains unbeaten for Rachael Blackmore and Henry de Bromhead after a stirring Champions Hurdle triumph at Cheltenham. Here's how Day 1 at the festival went.

Racing • 15 Mar 22

Benjamin Mendy accused of rape by fourth woman

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy will spend Christmas in prison after he appeared in court accused of rape by a fourth woman.

Soccer • 22 Dec 21