JAMES NALTON discusses how in some ways, Slot’s Reds are being criticised for their own success and are right in wanting to change the narrative

JAMES NALTON writes about Iran's qualification for the tournament and whether the United States is fit to welcome visitors from across the world

JAMES NALTON writes how the British snooker player’s victory over Murphy on Thursday has made him the clear favourite to win the Players Championship tournament

JAMES NALTON discusses how people are trying to reclaim the game at the top level, which has drifted into the hands of the ownership class of billionaire capitalists

JAMES NALTON discusses the latest episode in an ongoing series of ticketing chaos in top-flight football, this time for season ticket holders at Newcastle and Arsenal

This weekend’s Super League matches across the pond could be a boon for the sport, writes JAMES NALTON

JAMES NALTON writes how the Four Nations Face-Off brought with it extra political tensions and added a further competitive edge

JAMES NALTON analyses how Leigh shocked Wigan in extra time on Thursday night after the first 0-0 draw after 80 minutes in Super League history

Eurosport was a mainstay for less mainstream sport, JAMES NALTON explains, but now Warners Brothers Discovery is shifting it all onto TNT

Infantino cosies up to Trump as Disunited States become Fifa's latest problematic World Cup host, writes JAMES NALTON

It's refreshing to see a team storm to the top of the Premier League without using the transfer market, but how long can that last, asks JAMES NALTON

JAMES NALTON reflects on times spent at Everton’s home ground and the sadness that English football is losing a link to its past and tradition

JAMES NALTON writes how the game has evolved and predicts it will see a further boost in popularity this year, with talent such as Van Gerwen and Littler raising its profile

JAMES NALTON says the Toffees struck gold with the Senegalese left-winger

JAMES NALTON writes about the ongoing PDC World Darts Championship

JAMES NALTON previews this weekend’s much-anticipated Manchester derby

JAMES NALTON previews the much-anticipated East Coast versus West Coast battle this weekend, the result of supporters holding their team to account

JAMES NALTON writes how both NY teams have avoided each other in the much anticipated post-season competition that determines who will be champions - until now

JAMES NALTON writes how the Liverpudlian carried himself like a seasoned international against Greece in his senior debut for the Three Lions

JAMES NALTON writes about the powerful shows of solidarity for Palestine across Uefa competitions this week despite various attempts to silence supporters

by James Nalton at Anfield