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Friends refuse to leave side of pal, 15, as he collapses and dies playing school football

Young footballer and Hearts fan Andrew MacKinnon, 15, died at Forrester High School in Edinburgh after collapsing during a football match. His friends rallied around him and refused to leave his side

Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2023

Offers piling up for Morgan Park athlete Tysean Griffin

Morgan Park standout Tysean Griffin, who can play a variety of roles on offense and defense, has 19 schools interested him.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2023

2023 fantasy football: Giants’ Saquon Barkley named an ‘overvalued’ player

New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley has been named one of the most "overvalued" players ahead of the 2023 fantasy football season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2023

Chef who worked with Michelin star greats stamped on football fan's head after learning he supported Manchester United

Benjamin Nessling has worked alongside Gordon Ramsay and Simon Rogan

Manchester Evening News · Apr 1, 2023

‘Will I be happier if I erase football from my life?’: how I went cold turkey and quit the beautiful game

I’ve been hooked on football since I was five. But when my obsession spiralled out of control with a 24/7 stream of podcasts, matches and WhatsApp chatter, something had to change. Could I leave it all behind?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2023

How Washington's Ryan Grubb — an ex-hog farmer — became one of college football's best offensive coordinators

SEATTLE — The farmer woke early and worked late. He understood that growth was gradual; success took time. For nearly seven years, he operated a hog farm in northwest Iowa. He utilized the rugged physicality formed through college football, playing multiple positions — fullback, tailback, stand-up tight end — for…

Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023

Ex-Everton star eyeing 'next Jamie Vardy' tag with non-league to Premier League dream

Jesurun Uchegbulan has opened up on his journey from the AC Milan academy, being rejected by Everton and working his way back through the non-league pyramid to Chesterfield

Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2023

Merseyside's most-sensational transfer ever as prolific Liverpool star 'signed' for Everton

Ian Rush was photographed in an Everton shirt having 'signed' for them from Liverpool in an elaborate April Fool's Day hoax in 1989

Liverpool Echo · Apr 1, 2023

Luton star has Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to thank after almost giving up on Premier League dream

Ethan Horvath is leading Luton Town's promotion charge, but the American shot-stopper had almost given up on a career in Europe before being snapped up by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2023

Armagh GAA star Oisin McConville thriving in management at Wicklow

'I didn’t realise until I went into inter-county management that your energy levels have to be high all the time'

Irish Mirror · Apr 1, 2023