For the first of LAYTH YOUSIF’S Canadian World Cup diaries, he discovers a Gunners’ haven in Oshawa, Ontario, and explores the town’s role in the historic 1937 labour strikes
Spare a thought for Raheem Sterling. Recently turned 20 he has been offered an insulting contract from Liverpool.
How dare they offer him £70,000 a week. Have they not seen how much they offer experienced defender Glen Johnson?
If Johnson is worth over £100,000 a week then Sterling must be worth double that. Especially with Spanish giants Real Madrid waiting in the wings, ready to offer the England youngster all the naps he wants in sunny Spain.
JAMES NALTON takes a look at the German league’s move to grow its audience in Britain, and around the future of football on TV in general
With climate change, commercial overload and endless fixtures, footballers are being pushed to breaking point. It’s time their unions became a more powerful, unified force, writes JAMES NALTON
Including races at Sandown, Haydock, Carlisle, Beverley and Leicester


