Giovanni Pernice insists ‘I’ll be back,’ after Strictly accusation

In the bathroom during the interval, women were discussing the comments and saying they assumed he was referring to Abbington. And after the show, fans – perhaps unsurprisingly – were expressing support for Pernice. “He will be back,” said June, referring back to Pernice’s comments. Her daughter Amanda added that she’s been a Strictly fan…

Duo ditched as Ashworth ‘closes’ on signings No 3 and 4 amid claims of ‘transfer hijack’

Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth is considering a move to hijack AC Milan’s agreement to sign Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana after it emerged the Red Devils were plotting a sensational double raid on France and with two other stars cleared to leave. It is shaping up to be a transformative summer at Manchester United…

How Olympic hockey rules and the sport is explained to the uninitiated

Every four years, it takes a Summer Games for explainer stories and ‘how is field hockey played?’ to resurface for the uninitiated. Perhaps the most viewer friendly video we’ve come across is the one above from SBS Nation, which navigates pitch length, what is the D and general stick rules. Continue reading… Unlock our premium…

Preview: Platense vs. Velez Sarsfield – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday’s Argentine Primera Division clash between Platense and Velez Sarsfield, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Two sides in need of a run of positive results in the Argentine Primera Division will face off in midweek when Platense take on Velez Sarsfield at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente Lopez. Both sides enter…

Preview: Corinthians vs. Gremio – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday’s Brasileiro clash between Corinthians and Gremio, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Fresh off a second consecutive win in the Brasileiro, Corinthians seek to continue their ongoing resurgence when they host strugglers Gremio at Neo Quimica Arena on Thursday night. The hosts aim to notch a third straight win in…

Preview: Lanus vs. Belgrano – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday’s Argentine Primera Division clash between Lanus and Belgrano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Lanus set out in search of a third consecutive home win in the league when they play host to Belgrano in round seven of the Argentine Primera Division on Thursday. El Pirata journey to the El…

Preview: Benfica vs. Brentford – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday’s friendly clash between Benfica and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Both aiming to avoid their first defeats of the pre-season period, Benfica and Brentford cross paths at the Portuguese side’s Estadio da Luz headquarters on Thursday evening. Roger Schmidt‘s crop welcome their English foes on the back of…

Preview: Corvinul Hunedoara vs. HNK Rijeka – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday’s Europa League clash between Corvinul Hunedoara and HNK Rijeka, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Corvinul Hunedoara and HNK Rijeka square off in the first leg of their Europa League second qualifying round tie on Thursday evening. While the Romanian hosts caused a surprise in the opening round, their Croatian…

Preview: Panathinaikos vs. Botev Plovdiv – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday’s Europa League clash between Panathinaikos and Botev Plovdiv, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Panathinaikos and Botev Plovdiv will hope to take a step towards making the Europa League group stages when they meet in the first leg of their second qualifying round tie on Thursday evening. While the home…