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5 Reasons Why Johan Ghazali Has Been Dubbed ‘The Next Rodtang’

Before he returns at ONE 167, find out why everyone believes the teen can become Muay Thai's next megastar!


Aston Martin F1 upgrades may have made car "difficult to drive"

A messy weekend at Imola left Aston Martin with just two points, with team boss Mike Krack explaining its upgrades may have made its Formula 1 car "difficult to drive".


McLaughlin relishes “gnarly” run to snatch record Indy 500 pole

Scott McLaughlin will savour his stirring record-breaking run to capture pole for the 108th edition of the Indianapolis 500.


Jack Grealish leads Man City title celebrations as he stumbles out of bar at 5am

A 3-1 victory over West Ham United on the final day of the season ensured Manchester City are Premier League champions for the fourth season running, and they celebrated in style


Video: Norris just misses out on catching Verstappen at the F1 Imola GP

F1 returned to Imola last weekend, a race which some considered exciting, and some... not so much.


Inter Milan’s Chinese owner Steven Zhang says US$429 million debt deadline threatens stability of Serie A champions

Zhang's company could lose control of club if it does not pay debt to investment fund Oaktree, which he says has obstructed talks Simone Inzaghi's team are Italian champions after clinching the title with five games to spare Inter Milan president Steven Zhang said the Serie A champions' financial stability was being threatened by investment fund Oa...


Golf-Schauffele wins PGA Championship for long-awaited first major

(Reuters) -American Xander Schauffele birdied the final hole to win the PGA Championship by one shot over LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, on Sunday to claim a long-awaited first major title. Schauffele, playing his 28th career major, put the finishing touches on a wire-to-wire victory at Valhalla with a six-under-par 65 that left him at 21 under on the


Golf-Schauffele makes turn two shots clear at PGA Championship

(Reuters) -Xander Schauffele moved closer to a first major title as he reached the turn in final-round action at the PGA Championship clinging to a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau and Viktor Hovland at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky on Sunday. World number three Schauffele, who shared a one-shot 54-hole lead with Collin Morikawa and began the day with seven players lurking within


The lowdown on Barca’s rumored summer sales

A quick look at some big-names billed to leave the club


Soccer-Zamalek win African Confederation Cup on away goals

CAIRO (Reuters) - Zamalek claimed the African Confederation Cup on away goals after a 1-0 win over Renaissance Berkane in the second leg thanks to Ahmed Hamdy's first-half strike on Sunday. The final ended 2-2 on aggregate following the return in Cairo with the Egyptian giants taking the trophy after scoring an away goal in last Sunday's 2-1 first leg defeat in Morocco. Hamdy swept the ball home


Indy 500: McLaughlin sets new pole record at 234.220mph in Penske sweep

Scott McLaughlin led a Team Penske front row sweep for the 108th Indianapolis 500 with a new record four-lap pole speed of 234.220mph.


‘Not good enough’: ex-Manchester United midfielder Charlie Scott expects big changes at ‘deflated’ Kitchee

Players left guessing over reasons for dugout change as Kitchee campaign hit the rocks Scott admits 'morale is low' but vows to fight for future at club and play prominent role in trying to wrest title back from Lee Man Charlie Scott said Kitchee's players could have no grounds for complaint should their bosses make wholesale changes following a de...


‘Haikyu!!’ manga fuels volleyball mania in Japan, with national team ranked fourth in world heading into Paris Olympics

Comic-book tale featuring inspirational hero has sold 60 million copies, spawned film that has taken US$65 million at box office Exploits of fictional team have triggered a boom in interest, coinciding with era of superstars such as Ran Takahashi Men's volleyball is flying high in Japan with the national team ranked fourth globally ahead of the Par...


Golf-Scheffler moves on from arrest and leaves Valhalla with head held high

(Reuters) - Two days after being arrested following an incident with police, Scottie Scheffler left the PGA Championship on Sunday proud of how he battled under the circumstances and also very tired. Scheffler was the pre-tournament favourite when he got to Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, fresh off celebrating the birth of his first child and chasing back-to-back major titles and a


Autosport Podcast: F1 Imola GP review

The Formula 1 Imola Grand Prix peaked with a dramatic finish as Max Verstappen just about held on to win ahead of Lando Norris, who closed down a six-and-a-half second deficit in the final third of the race that led to Verstappen saying: "I had to work for it!"


Son Heung-min and co to play under ‘headbutt’ coach while South Korea search for Jurgen Klinsmann’s replacement

Kim Do-hoon takes over for two games as South Korea chase spot in next round of World Cup qualifying, having left his last role after a 2022 incident Korean FA says negotiations for permanent head coach may not be complete in time for June matches A South Korean football manager suspended from his former job after being accused of headbutting a riv...


McLaren's Bird returns to Formula E action in Shanghai after injury

McLaren’s Sam Bird will return to Formula E action this weekend in the Shanghai E-Prix double-header, having sufficiently recovered from a broken hand.


Why Perez thought P8 was "the best we could get" at F1 Imola GP

Sergio Perez says eighth place was "the best we could get" in Formula 1's Imola Grand Prix, a race won by Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen.


What Arne Slot is really like from those who've played for new Liverpool boss

Liverpool have officially announced Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's replacement. Here, we examine what Reds fans can expect from the Dutchman, from the mouths of those who know him best


Why Norris fell away and then "spiralled" back at Verstappen

The fight between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was almost a battle of two halves as they each proved quicker at different stages.


Tearful Vettel ‘finishing Senna's job’ with Austrian flag tribute at F1 Imola

An emotional Sebastian Vettel said waving the Austrian flag during his Imola Formula 1 demo run was a way to "finish the job" of Ayrton Senna's planned tribute to Roland Ratzenberger.


Indy 500: Newgarden tops intense post-qualifying practice at 226.238mph

Josef Newgarden led an intense post-qualifying practice session for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 on a warm and windy Monday afternoon.


Lyle Hewitson backs Moments In Time to make presence felt in Champions & Chater Cup

South African 'really happy to be aboard' Danny Shum's charge for the final Group One of the Hong Kong season He's the lowest-rated runner in the field and has never won a race at Sha Tin, but jockey Lyle Hewitson is confident Moments In Time can make his presence felt in Sunday's Group One Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2,400m). While ...


Thailand’s F1 GP bid moves forward as PM visits Imola

Thailand’s bid to secure a Formula 1 race has edged forward, with the country’s prime minister Srettha Thavisin attending Imola for talks about the idea.


Soccer-Juve mount late comeback to draw 3-3 with Bologna

BOLOGNA, Italy (Reuters) -Juventus scored three goals in the last 14 minutes to complete a remarkable comeback and secure a 3-3 draw at Bologna in Serie A on Monday. The result left third placed Bologna level on 68 points with Juve in fourth before the final matchday. Atalanta, who still have two games to play, sit in fifth with 66 points. Both teams had already secured Champions League berths


Pictured: Tyson Fury heads to the tip as he is seen for the first time

Wearing sunglasses, a backwards cap and a Gyspy King tracksuit adorned with the Union Jack, Fury was spotted heading to the tip with his wife Paris.


Ericsson “can’t believe” he backed off on Indy 500 last-chance qualifying lap

Andretti Global’s Marcus Ericsson came within minutes of missing the cut for the Indianapolis 500 after making a horrendous error on his first run of the last-chance qualifier.


Marini bemused by his Honda MotoGP pace in 2024 - but just how bad is it?

Luca Marini is unable to explain why he cannot improve the pace he starts a race weekend with on the Honda MotoGP bike over the rest of the event.


Soccer-Messi leads Argentina's squad for pre-Copa America friendlies

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina on Monday named a 29-man squad led by Lionel Messi for their final friendlies before the Copa America but there was no place for forward Paulo Dybala who has struggled with injuries. Argentina will face Ecuador on June 9 at Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago and five days later play Guatemala at Commanders Field in Washington. Coach Lionel Scaloni will have to


Barcelona’s kids teach the adults a lesson in professionalism against Rayo

Pedri, Lamine Yamal, and Co. get the win amid distraction from on high


Jo Nattawut Wants To Crown Epic Career With ‘High-Paced’ World Title Win Over Tawanchai

The Thai star meets his compatriot for a second time at ONE 167 on June 7.


Horner: Verstappen a "racing machine" after unique F1 and sim race double

Red Bull's Christian Horner called Max Verstappen a "racing machine" after the Dutchman won Formula 1's Imola Grand Prix and the Nurburgring 24 Hours sim race on the same day.


How footballing genius Phil Foden is grounded by love of his family

Despite his soaring value - a string of fashion endorsements have earnt him £1.4million in a year - discovered Foden remains a familiar sight on the Stockport streets where he grew up.


Golf-DeChambeau empties tank but comes up short at PGA Championship

(Reuters) - Bryson DeChambeau delivered an incredible show during the final round of the PGA Championship on Sunday and while he came up short he left Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, confident he will get another shot at major glory. DeChambeau started preparing for a playoff after his birdie putt at 18 trickled in for a seven-under-par 64 that matched the low round of the day and


Golf-Schauffele wins PGA Championship for first major title

(Reuters) -American Xander Schauffele birdied the final hole to win the PGA Championship by one shot over LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, on Sunday to claim his first major title. Schauffele put the finishing touches on a wire-to-wire victory at the year's second major with a closing six-under-par 65 that left him at 21 under on the week. Needing a


Soccer-De Zerbi hopes to manage a Premier League club again after Brighton exit

(Reuters) - Manager Roberto De Zerbi hopes to find work in England's top flight soccer league again following his departure from Brighton & Hove Albion, the Italian coach said after Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Manchester United. De Zerbi joined Brighton in September 2022, replacing Graham Potter. The 44-year-old made an instant impact when he secured the club's highest Premier League finish (sixth)


Golf-Schauffele finally adds some major silverware to Olympic gold

(Reuters) - Xander Schauffele finally added some elusive silverware to his Olympic gold, shedding the title of golf's nearly man on Sunday with a dramatic birdie on the final hole to win the PGA Championship and hoist the massive Wanamaker Trophy. A week after squandering a two-shot lead in the final round at the Wells Fargo, Schauffele took the same advantage onto the back nine at the Valhalla


Premier League 2023-24 Awards: Best manager, best player, worst transfer and much more

It has been a dramatic Premier League season for a number of reasons, and Mirror Football's writers have given their verdicts at the end of a campaign full of talking points


Liverpool fans' fitting seven-minute tribute told the story as Jurgen Klopp bows out in style

LIVERPOOL 2-0 WOLVES: Jurgen Klopp brought the curtain down on his glorious nine-year spell on an emotional day at Anfield which ended in a huge tribute to the outgoing manager


Which F1 driver has led the world championship the longest?

The world drivers’ championship is the most coveted award in Formula 1 and every driver hopes to one day secure the title. Only a small number will ever achieve the world championship though, and even fewer will hold onto the achievement for a significant amount of time.


Ferrari says it must accelerate upgrades push as F1 grid tightens

Ferrari just fell short of challenging for victory at the Formula 1 Imola Grand Prix, but team boss Fred Vasseur is smelling blood as the gap to Red Bull shrinks.


HSBC SVNS: Hong Kong’s bid to join world rugby sevens elite thwarted in last play of game, but China’s women have chance

City's men's team suffer consecutive last-ditch blows in the qualifying pathway to rugby sevens' top tier, extinguishing world series hopes for another year Uruguay men claim Challenger series title following second straight tournament win, while dominant China run away with women's crown Hong Kong failed to shed their "nearly men" tag after a slim...


WEC calendar won't expand in 2025

The World Endurance Championship calendar will not grow beyond the current eight races in 2025.


Indy 500 qualifying: Siegel bumped from field, then wrecks

Nolan Siegel will not start next weekend’s 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 after being bumped from the field and then crashed out of last-chance qualifying on his final attempt.


Meet the 8 Indy 500 winners who will race in 2024 Indianapolis 500

The 108th Indy 500 features eight drivers who have kissed the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after winning the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing."


English Premier League: Guardiola casts doubt over long-term Man City future after team captures historic fourth title

Head coach Pep Guardiola admits questioning whether there is anything left to achieve in game in England Manchester City have won six of past seven titles, but are facing 115 charges of breaching league's Financial Fair Play rules Pep Guardiola cast doubt over his long-term future at Manchester City moments after winning a historic fourth straight ...


WATCH: Thiago Silva bids emotional farewell to Stamford Bridge

Ohhhh Thiago Silva!


Ferrari must speed up upgrades push as F1 grid tightens - Vasseur

Ferrari just fell short of challenging for a Formula 1 win on home soil, but team boss Fred Vasseur is smelling blood as the gap to Red Bull shrinks.


10 things we learned at the 2024 F1 Imola Grand Prix

Max Verstappen transformed a tough weekend for Red Bull in Italy to score victory, though the race was spared from being totally boring thanks to a late Lando Norris charge. Here's 10 things we learned at the 2024 Formula 1 Imola Grand Prix


Soccer-Klopp seeks private life after Liverpool exit, rules out immediate return

(Reuters) - Former Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said he plans to retreat into a private life following his departure from the Premier League club and has no immediate plans to return to management. Klopp bade farewell to the Anfield faithful in a long address after Liverpool's 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday and led the crowd in a song for incoming manager Arne Slot, who has