March, 2023
Ref Watch: Why Mitrovic was sent off, but Fernandes wasn’t
Dermot Gallagher explains why Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic was sent off in the FA Cup for pushing a referee, while Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes wasn’t for a similar incident in the Premier League against Liverpool.
‘Be your own cheerleader’ – Iverson highlights path ahead for rookies
Allen Iverson joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 1996. What followed was a decade of dominance, several records, and a final year with the Sixers before his official retirement in 2013. Since then, he’s had time to process the ever-evolving nature of the NBA world.
Ref Watch: Were Saints rightly awarded late pen against Spurs?
Southampton was awarded an penalty after Tottenham’s Pape Sarr made contact with Ainsley Maitland-Niles as he tried to clear the ball which was converted by James Ward-Prowse to earn the Saints a draw.
Hat-trick heroes and drop-goal drama – Round 5 Team of the week
We go through the statistics from the latest round of the 2023 Betfred Super League season and put together our combined XIII of the stand-out players…
Reaction after Mitrovic shoves ref, Man Utd win & Arsenal march on
Manchester United fight back in the FA Cup after Fulham are reduced to nine men as Aleksandar Mitrovic shoves referee, while Arsenal stretch Premier League lead.
‘They fear no-one’ – Arsenal’s ‘beautiful’ attitude
Martin Keown explains why leaders Arsenal are right not to have any doubts now as they enter the home straight of the Premier League title race.
Six Nations try-feast – vote for your favourite
The 2023 tournament featured a record number of tries – who was the top scorer, which team scored the most and which one was your favourite?
‘Arsenal don’t fear anyone’ – Saka focuses on title
Match of the Day 2 talk to Bukayo Saka and analyse his two goals after a 4-1 win over Crystal Palace with Saka stating “Arsenal don’t fear anyone” in the title race.
‘Grand Slam sets Ireland up for World Cup tilt’
Winning the Grand Slam is Ireland’s ideal launchpad for this year’s World Cup, a tournament that will define their legacy, writes Tommy Bowe.