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Metro spoke to Ricky Hatton just seven days before his tragic passing (Picture: Getty) ‘Hello, how are you doing?’ Ricky Hatton’s unforgettable Mancunian accent echoed down the phone. Just seven days before the tragic news of death broke, I called …

Lewis Moody’s diagnosis has shocked the rugby world (Picture: Getty) The rugby community has become all too aware of the cruel and heartbreaking reality of motor neurone disease (MND), but Lewis Moody’s tearful announcement served as yet another gut-wrenching reminder. …

Hatton’s funeral takes place today (Picture: Getty) In a sport blessed with remarkable characters, Ricky Hatton MBE was a true one-off, effortlessly likeable and one of the most humane men boxing has seen. Today, we say goodbye as ‘The Hitman’ …

It may have taken overtime, but the New York Knicks are now 3-0 in the preseason. Mike Brown’s team overcame the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-95 on Thursday, Oct. 9. Since arriving in New York, Brown has been coaching his team hard. …

Quarterback has been a bit of a circus for the Cleveland Browns during the 2025 calendar year. That has only continued recently, with the Browns trading veteran Joe Flacco before their matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6. This …

The New York Jets are the only winless team remaining in the NFL this season. Quinnen Williams didn’t hold back when asked to explain why the Jets are in the cellar. “We are 0-5, and the defense, to me, has …

The Philly Voice’s Jimmy Kempski reported the Philadelphia Eagles offensive stars — Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown and Saquon Barkley — “had a long, positive conversation” together Monday to work out any issues. Both Hurts and Barkley confirmed with reporters that …

The Atlanta Falcons were one of a handful of teams to receive the earliest bye week of the 2025 season in Week 5. Now on deck for Atlanta is what could be one of their toughest tests of the year …

The Carolina Panthers pulled off a gutsy comeback 27-24 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week Five to bring their record to 2-3. Many players had a role in the victory, but one player shone above the rest.  Rico Dowdle …

Ricky Hatton died aged 46 on September 14 (Getty) Ricky Hatton’s funeral will be held at 12pm on Friday and fans will get the chance to pay their respects as the procession heads towards Manchester Cathedral. Hatton, widely regarded as …

Roki Sasaki is a Dodger legend.    The 23-year-old rookie came out of the bullpen Thursday night and delivered one of the most dominant relief outings in recent postseason memory. He threw three perfect innings to help close out the …

The Los Angeles Chargers are on a two-game losing streak after starting the season off with three straight wins. The passing game for the Bolts has not been up to the usual par the last two weeks, with quarterback Justin …

Few pitchers were more valuable to the 2025 Philadelphia Phillies than Orion Kerkering. Yet, he will now intrinsically tied to how their season ended forever. Kerkering’s devastating two-out throwing error in the 11th inning allowed Hyeseong Kim to score the …

Sometimes sports aren’t fair. Like sometimes you got hot at the exact right time, win your division, earn a first-round bye and your reward is a date with the reigning World Series champs. Such was the fate of the 2025 …

If you are looking for the one player on defense the Philadelphia Eagles cannot afford to lose, don’t look any further. We can tell you who it is. It’s second year cornerback Quinyon Mitchell. Nobody else is even close. That’s …

The Green Bay Packers led a charge during the offseason to convince the NFL to ban the use of the so-called “tush push,” which the Philadelphia Eagles have turned into a cheat code in short-yardage situations over the past three-plus …

With the league anticipating a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade next summer, the Houston Rockets are quietly positioning themselves as one of the few teams with the flexibility and assets to make a serious run at the Milwaukee Bucks superstar. ESPN’s …

The Buffalo Bills and gearing up for a game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, October 13, for Monday Night Football. Of course, while all eyes are focused on Monday, the Bills are likely still licking their wounds from playing …

“The biggest similarity is just that dawg, man,” said Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White on how Bucs QB Baker Mayfield compares to former Bucs quarterback and future Hall-of-Famer Tom Brady. The fourth-year pro out of Arizona State was interviewed …

College football fans rejoice. Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, who has been out since Week 4 with a hand injury, has had his injury status upgraded to “probable” ahead of one of the sports greatest clashes, The Red River Rivalry against …