For Napoli, there is no comparison between Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.

State of Origin footy is back!

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has faith the Blues can again shock Bayern Munich in the Champions League despite their faltering form of late in the Premier League.

International swimming authorities worked to protect three-time Olympic champion Sun Yang from being banned from the sport in a doping case, according to a Swiss supreme court document.

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Former Adelaide captain Taylor ‘Tex’ Walker has spoken of the hardship the club faced following the 2017 Grand Final loss to Richmond.

Rabbitohs legend Sam Burgess says the shoulder injury that ended his rugby league career was so painful that his 2014 Grand Final heroics don’t even compare.

The internet is not laughing after 50 Cent made a joke about Dwyane Wade‘s transgender daughter, Zaya.

After failing to land their first, second and even third choice in Janaury, Manchester United are hopeful of finalising a deal this month for an attacking ace.

Sharks legend Paul Gallen has hit back at Bulldogs coach Dean Pay, after he suggested the NRL needs to do more in terms of salary cap relief for injured representative stars.

Superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga has reportedly been offered a record four-year, $4.5 million deal by the Knights that includes an escape route to allow him to play for the All Blacks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Bayern Munich fans have been filmed apparently storming the barriers outside Stamford Bridge - with reports of several arrests being made.

He went on to play 18 Tests under Eddie Jones for England and two for the British and Irish Lions, but Ben Te’o has revealed that he wanted to play for the Waratahs under Michael Cheika with the goal of later pulling on the Wallabies jersey.

Mohamed Salah could be using Liverpool as a “stepping stone” to Spanish giants Real Madrid or Barcelona, warned Gary Neville.

Roosters star James Tedesco has officially cut ties with former agent Isaac Moses after agreeing to a $30,000 settlement deal, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.

Ken Hinkley will be coaching for his future in 2020 after Port Adelaide chairman David Koch confirmed his career would depend on whether the club reach the finals or not this year.

Photographers were forbidden from taking snaps of Beyoncé during her performance at Kobe Bryant’s memorial in Los Angeles on Monday, according to several photo agencies.

Referee Kenny Bayless has revealed he was “very close” to calling off Tyson Fury’s pummelling of Deontay Wilder when the towel was thrown in.

Cronulla captain Wade Graham has spoken of the devastation felt by Cameron King following the hooker’s season-ending knee injury, while grand final winning No.9 Michael Ennis has called on the club to hit the market for a replacement player.

With many quarterback situations still up in the air, it sounds like Cam Newton will stay a Carolina Panther in 2020.

League legend Matty Johns says the NRL should scrap the referee bunker system in favour of implementing a captain’s challenge in its place.

Tyson Fury’s trainer revealed the new WBC champion headed into his win against Deontay Wilder with multiple injuries.

The longest-serving member of the IOC, estimates there’s a three-month window to decide the fate of the Tokyo Olympics, which are being threatened by the fast-spreading virus from China.

When Richmond released its strategic plan in early 2010, it was mocked across the industry.

Deontay Wilder’s rematch against Tyson Fury could be delayed until October despite being contracted to fight by July 18.

Two Capitals stars face financial sanctions for several juicy social media posts that questioned the WNBL’s ruling on a controversial semi-final scuffle.

Latrell Mitchell won’t be an overnight superstar at fullback, according to James Tedesco, while Cooper Cronk says he’ll have to work harder than before to succeed.

Christian Petracca has given Melbourne a timely boost ahead of the AFL season, re-signing with the Demons until the end of 2022.

Australian Test offspinner Nathan Lyon has long been noted for some superlative fielding performances off his own bowling, but this hanger surely rates as his greatest catch ever.

Victoria has been forced to make another change to its squad for Friday night’s State of Origin clash, with a Port Adelaide veteran being replaced by, well, a Port Adelaide veteran.

A vociferous Canberra reception awaits Melbourne Boomers guard Sophie Cunningham, with the Capitals left fuming after the WNBL deemed the American international had escaped suspension and was free to play in her side’s most important clash of the season to date.

It’s the final weekend of NRL trials before the 2020 season kicks off and every team is in action.

Lleyton Hewitt has blamed Nick Kyrgios’ absence from a couple of hardcourt ATP events on an emotional hangover from his demanding Australian Open campaign, in which he played a pivotal role in the bushfire relief efforts.

Not only has he been a complete and utter flop, but Barcelona paid an even bigger price when agreeing to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool.

Former Western Bulldogs skipper Easton Wood, new recruit Josh Bruce and young ruckman Tim English are all set to return this weekend as they look to prove their fitness ahead of Round 1.

Dual code star Ben Te’o has opened up on his shock snubbing from England’s 2019 Rugby World Cup squad, saying he harbours no ill will towards Eddie Jones, the fellow Australian who he rates as “one of the smartest coaches” he’s played under.

The season-opening Superloop Adelaide 500 again fell into the hands of Scott McLaughlin, who opened his title defence with a second straight overall victory.

It took a “borrowed” bike to get there, but reigning champion Marc Marquez has claimed Honda took a “great step” with its troublesome 2020 RC213V in the Qatar test.

The Titans are ready to entice David Fifita back home to the Gold Coast, with Mal Meninga declaring that the club are a genuine option for the highly-rated Broncos forward.

With 20 minutes remaining at Anfield on Tuesday morning, punters were tearing up their weekend multis, Fantasy Football managers were praying to the gods, journalists were hurriedly searching through the record books and Liverpool were staring down the barrel of a first Premier League defeat in more than a year.

Newcastle coach Carl Robinson has made a hefty squad move since taking charge of the Jets by signing his former Wales international teammate Joe Ledley on a short-term A-League contract.

The NRL season kick-off is fast approaching with a number of clubs sweating on the fitness of some of their stars ahead of the March 12 opening weekend.

Welcome to the Hall of Shame, Deontay Wilder.

Nick Kyrgios has taken to social media to criticise the timing of some clay court tournaments during the ATP Tour season.

Canberra Raiders great Mal Meninga has hailed the impact of Don Furner Snr, in the wake of the former coach’s passing.

Ferrari has revealed a lubrication system issue was to blame for the engine failure which caused Sebastian Vettel to stop during Barcelona pre-season testing last week.

South Sydney champion forward Sam Burgess has confirmed the Bunnies had a crack at signing boom Queensland and Broncos star David Fifita but said the Rabbitohs have since moved on.

A drought breaking win over the Chiefs in Hamilton has earned a whopping eight Brumbies selection in Fox Sports Lab’s Super Rugby team of the week, including rookie No 10 Noah Lolesio.

Don Furner’s passing at the age of 87 on Monday night brought back memories of his infamous use of walkie talkies with assistant coach Wayne Bennett back in 1987.

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The UFC is coming back to Australia, the organisation confirmed on Tuesday.

The Canberra Raiders have announced the passing of inaugural coach and club legend Don Furner, who died on Monday night.

In Ratten, Saints fan trust — and so do most Fox Footy experts.

India’s impressive win over a spirited Bangladesh has been overshadowed by the farcical scenes of two players trying to run each other out in Perth overnight.

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Perth Glory owner Tony Sage has decided against selling the A-League club to controversial bitcoin company London Football Exchange (LFE).

All Blacks superstar Ardie Savea has doubled down on his desire to make a sensational code switch to the NRL, giving another interview in which he expands on the motivation behind the move.

Conor McKenna could return to Essendon as soon as next week with the Bombers confident the Irish defender could yet line up against Fremantle in Round 1.

It was less than a week ago that England’s media reported Eddie Jones’ job was on the line.

Tyson Fury brutalised Deontay Wilder on Sunday.

WWE has confirmed it will return to Australia in 2020, with the stars of Monday Night Raw to feature some 35 years after the company’s first tour down under.

Trent Robinson has developed a reputation as arguably the greatest coach of the last decade.

Tyson Fury proved he is a king in and out of the ring with a sensitive Instagram message to the dethroned Deontay Wilder.

Granit Xhaka admits he would have to “think twice” if he was given the opportunity to become Arsenal captain once again.

Jesinta and Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin have welcomed their first child into the world.

Australian advertising guru John Singleton has unveiled five key rule changes that he believes would revolutionise rugby and attract more fans to the sport.

North Melbourne star Todd Goldstein admits he came close to departing Arden Street at the end of last season, before inking a three-year extension in September.

South Sydney have announced Adam Reynolds as their new skipper for the 2020 NRL season, replacing retired legend and good friend Sam Burgess in the role.

Older, wiser and mentally stronger, James O’Connor would jump at a shot at playmaker redemption for the Wallabies.

Manchester City’s Premier League rivals want the club to be punished domestically over their incredible Financial Fair Play breach after they were banned from the Champions League.

Ben Simmons remains under an injury cloud with his return date only one of the questions the Philadelphia 76ers still need to answer.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis has relived the moment he, LeBron James and their teammates learned about the death of Kobe Byrant.

The trilogy is on.

Vanessa Bryant, Michael Jordan and others offered a poignant portrait of Kobe and Gianna Bryant at a sold-out memorial service for the two, who were among nine people killed last month in a helicopter crash in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Lakers general manager, Rob Pelinka, revealed the final texts he received from Kobe Bryant, as he and the NBA world farewelled the legend at Staples Center on Tuesday (AEDT).

For the fourth consecutive year, it’s time to look back in order to look forward.

Yamaha has struck another blow ahead of season 2020, with Maverick Vinales heading a top three lockout for the manufacturer in the Qatar test ahead of next weekend’s opening Grand Prix.

Liverpool earned a record-equalling 18th consecutive Premier League win as the runaway leaders came from behind to beat West Ham 3-2 thanks to Sadio Mane’s late strike on Monday.

Growing up opposite the Grosvenor Hotel in Redfern, Adam Reynolds never left home without a Steeden tucked under his arm.

Children under the age of 12 have been banned from heading the football in training.

Joe Burrow has small hands. That we know. Does it matter? Time will tell.

As countless rally to defend false claims about Quaden Bayles, someone much closer to home has also shut down a bizarre rumour.

Eels superstar Maika Sivo will not be stood down under the NRL’s no-fault policy, with the flying Fijian set to be cleared to play for Parramatta in Round 1 of the 2020 Telstra Premiership season.

Melbourne City left back Scott Jamieson has backed a salary cap overhaul in the A-League, saying it would make it more competitive.

The race to earn a State of Origin guernsey was tough. The race to earn this specific one was even tougher.

Mercedes were the talk of the paddock as F1 2020 got started last week – and not just because of their impressive performance.

In her emotional first public words since the death of her NBA star husband, Kobe, and 13-year-old daughter, Vanessa Bryant remembered her loved ones lost during a Los Angeles memorial service to the victims of last month’s helicopter tragedy.

Mercedes say they developed an “aggressive” and “extremely adventurous” 2020 car due to worries their rivals would “eat us up and leave us behind” had they failed to make a big change.

Eighteen months after a horrific leg break brought his career to a halt, Port Adelaide key forward Charlie Dixon looms as the most important player for Ken Hinkley in 2020.

Romain Grosjean has unloaded on F1 as the new season rapidly approaches, saying he’s “not so sure” it’s even a sport given how “unfair” it is.

Michael Jordan apparently hates THAT meme of him crying.

The season-opening Superloop Adelaide 500 provided several storylines, yet just like it did in 2019, Scott McLaughlin left South Australia with the wreath and golden trophy.

A new A-League proposal could see up to 60 marquee players playing in the league next season as part of one of the most significant overhauls of the salary cap in the competition’s history, according to reports.

In what was an otherwise deeply poignant event, Shaquille O’Neal brought a brief moment of laughter to Staples Centre as he remembered his former teammate Kobe Bryant.

Shaun Burgoyne has revealed how close he came to leaving Hawthorn and finishing his career at Gold Coast, before family ties led him to stay in Melbourne.

After Tyson Fury dominated Deontay Wilder on Saturday to win the WBC heavyweight title, talk quickly turned to what’s next. Is it a rematch with Wilder? A matchup with Anthony Joshua?

Kobe Bryant’s widow sued the owner of the helicopter that crashed in fog and killed the former Los Angeles Lakers star and their 13-year-old daughter last month as she publicly mourned their deaths Monday in an emotional public ceremony.

The comments could easily have come from any middle-class town where workers have trouble making ends meet: “No pension plan, no chance of structural income over a longer period of time” … “I will not have savings until the mortgage of my house is paid off” … “My parents still have to help me pay for my food.”

The Gold Coast Titans have officially thrown their hat in the ring for the services of Broncos star David Fifita.