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“He was centre-half and you didn’t go near the man. He was dangerous!” How AC/DC’s Brian Johnson ended up playing on the same football team as Chuck Norris
A newly resurfaced anecdote recounts how AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson found himself playing football for the United States against Italy in a 1983 charity match in Florence, alongside Hollywood martial arts star Chuck Norris. Johnson had joined AC/DC only a few years earlier and had already sung on Back In Black and For Those About…
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The five big beasts are gone: who will be the Premier League’s next alpha manager? | Jonathan Wilson
Jonathan Wilson’s Guardian column notes that, for the first time since the Premier League began in 1992, none of its “five big beasts” – Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsène Wenger, José Mourinho, Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola – will be present this season, leaving the competition without a dominant, era-defining figure at its helm. This matters…
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Gianni Infantino could face leadership challenge as Fifa Council members rebel
Gianni Infantino is facing a rebellion within Fifa’s Council, with members attempting to force an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) that could escalate into a full leadership challenge against the Fifa president. The Guardian reports that moves to trigger an EGM were already under way before Infantino’s abortive plan to sell stakes in the World Cup…
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Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 13
BBC Sport has published its latest daily “Who am I?” football quiz, the 13th instalment in the series, challenging readers to identify a Premier League player from a set of progressively revealing clues. Participants score points based on how few clues they need before guessing correctly, with fewer guesses earning a higher score. The clues…
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What happened to star signings your club never made?
BBC Sport looks back at high-profile transfer targets that clubs pursued but ultimately failed to sign, contrasting how those players’ careers unfolded afterwards. The piece opens with Tottenham’s failed 2023 move for Nigerian striker Gift Orban, illustrating how such near-misses can go on to have very different trajectories, some fading and others flourishing elsewhere. Orban,…
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Looking back on five of the ugliest college football uniforms the 21st century has had to offer
An OutKick sports writer looks back at some of the most widely mocked college American football uniforms from the past 25 years, as the sport prepares for a new season. The piece is a light-hearted, opinion-based countdown rather than hard news, reflecting on how teams have occasionally strayed from tradition with bold or experimental kit…
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Scottish Premiership: Mayo and Nisbet strike late to help Aberdeen stun Hearts
Aberdeen came from behind with two late goals to beat Hearts 2-1 at Pittodrie in their Scottish Premiership opener. The result extended Hearts’ difficult start under Wouter Vrancken, while Aberdeen showed resilience to turn a seemingly controlled defeat into a dramatic home victory. Hearts led from the 35th minute when Oisin McEntee scored after a…
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Watch Chelsea newcomer Welbeck’s PL goals from last season
Chelsea have signed Danny Welbeck from Brighton, and the BBC video highlights all 13 Premier League goals he scored during the 2025-26 season. The compilation matters because it showcases the form Chelsea hope the experienced forward can bring to their attack. Welbeck’s goals include three scored against Chelsea, underlining his effectiveness last season. The video…
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Faster, faster: Iraola in a rush to plug Liverpool gaps before Premier League starts
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola is working urgently to prepare his side for the Premier League season, with the club’s pre-season programme disrupted by player absences and injuries. Defensive shortages are especially concerning, leaving Iraola needing both quick solutions in training and possible transfer-market cover before the campaign starts in three weeks. Eight first-team players…