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Aaron Rodgers launched a fierce attack on media speculation about his recent marriage during an appearance on ESPN's The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, condemning what he called society's "sick" obsession with his personal life.The 41-year-old quarterback, who recently signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, expressed his fury at public curiosity about his wife and their relationship. "It's a sick society, isn't it? It's a sick society," Rodgers said during the […]

Missile tensions between Iran and Israel have thrown travel plans into disarray for British and Irish Lions supporters journeying to Australia for Saturday's tour opener in Perth.The escalating Middle East crisis forced temporary airspace closures across Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait after Iranian missile threats targeted US bases in the region.Thousands of rugby fans routing through major Middle Eastern hubs including Doha, Dubai and Istanbul have faced significant disruption this week.Flights […]

Former Liverpool and England footballer John Barnes has accumulated debts totalling £1.5 million through his media company, with liquidators warning that creditors are unlikely to recover most of the money owed.John Barnes Media Limited entered liquidation in 2023 after failing to meet its tax obligations.Recent documents from liquidators reveal the extent of the financial difficulties facing the 61-year-old former winger.The liquidators' report indicates that only a "small distribution" will be […]

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has deactivated her X account following a heated exchange with former swimmer Riley Gaines regarding transgender athletes competing in women's sports. The deletion occurred on Sunday after several weeks of public disagreement between the two athletes.The controversy began earlier this month when Biles criticised Gaines for her stance against transgender participation in women's sports.Gaines, who competed against transgender swimmer Lia Thomas during her NCAA career, has […]

Prince William plans to travel to Switzerland next month to support the Lionesses as they defend their European Championship title, according to new claims.The Prince of Wales, who serves as patron of the FA, intends to attend at least one group stage match, with the possibility of watching additional fixtures depending on his royal commitments.A spokesman for William told the Sun: "He is looking forward to supporting the team and […]

Former Formula One driver Juan Pablo Montoya has cautioned that Max Verstappen could experience a championship drought similar to Lewis Hamilton's struggles following the 2022 regulation changes. The Colombian racing veteran expressed concerns about Red Bull's prospects when new technical regulations come into force in 2026.Montoya highlighted a crucial difference for the Milton Keynes-based team. The four-time world champion Verstappen has dominated since defeating Hamilton in the controversial 2021 Abu […]

Charlotte Trippier has broken her silence on her split from Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier, confirming it was her decision to end their marriage.The 36-year-old posted an emotional video message on Instagram to her 34,300 followers, addressing the separation for the first time since her footballer husband confirmed they had been apart for over a year.In the video, Charlotte reassured supporters she was "fine" whilst acknowledging she wasn't ready to […]

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has hammered the conditions at the Club World Cup, claiming the pitches are "not great at all" after the Spanish giants got their first win of the tournament against Mexican side Pachuca.The match saw Bellingham open his account for the competition, as he put Madrid 1-0 with an arrow into the bottom corner just the day after younger brother Jobe scored his maiden goal for […]

A long-standing rift between two prominent sports broadcasters has emerged, with veteran presenter Steve Rider revealing he has not spoken to Gary Lineker for years following a professional dispute. The 75-year-old Rider, who is nearing retirement after 45 years in television, was replaced by Lineker as the BBC's golf presenter after departing the corporation in 2005.The feud stems from Rider's dissatisfaction with the BBC's choice of Lineker as their new […]