Category: Sports

Steel City Derby 2025: Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United on brink of disaster

Sheffield Wednesday (-4 points) and Sheffield United (10 points) clash in a do-or-die Steel City derby on November 23, 2025, with both fighting to avoid relegation amid financial chaos and historic low-scoring rivalries.

Jimenez's 84th-minute winner lifts Fulham off relegation zone, stuns Sunderland

Raul Jimenez's 84th-minute winner gave Fulham a 1-0 victory over Sunderland at Craven Cottage, lifting them out of the relegation zone and dashing Sunderland's hopes of moving within four points of Arsenal.

No Evidence of Former Rangers Boss Leading Tiny Nation to World Cup

No former Rangers manager has led a nation smaller than the Isle of Mull to the World Cup — and it's impossible under current rules. Mull's population is just 3,063, far below any FIFA-recognized nation's size.

Crystal Palace Rout Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield to Reach Carabao Cup Quarterfinals

Crystal Palace beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on October 29, 2025, with Ismaïla Sarr scoring twice and Yeremy Pino sealing the win. The Eagles complete a historic season sweep, while Liverpool suffer their sixth loss in seven matches.

Rob Burrow honoured: Northern to name train for Leeds Rhinos legend and MND campaigner

Northern will name a train after Rob Burrow, the Leeds Rhinos legend who campaigned for MND research before his death in June 2024. The operator is working with his family and the MND Association on special artwork. The train will be unveiled at a West Yorkshire station and run daily across the network. Northern has also launched new fundraising efforts, mobilising its 7,000 staff over seven weeks.

How many points is worth a goal in soccer?

Soccer is a popular sport around the world and the scoring system used varies from country to country. Generally, a goal is worth one point in soccer. However, there are some exceptions where teams can score multiple points from a single goal. For example, some competitions award three points for a win, while others may award two points for a win and one point for a draw. Additionally, some tournaments may award bonus points for goals scored in extra time or for scoring a certain number of goals in a match. Ultimately, the points system used in soccer is determined by the competition's governing body.