The NFL have agreed to pay $765m to ex-players suffering the effects of concussion — but have not admitted liability.

He may not be well-known in Ireland, but Conor McGregor is making plenty of new friends in America.

Chancellor Angela Merkel’s trip to Russia to meet Vladimir Putin was overshadowed by a spat about a museum event, apparently cancelled by Russia, where she was due to refer to German art seized by the Soviets in the wake of World War Two.

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With so many subplots funnelling into tomorrow night’s Super Bowl, the expectations are that it will be one of the most watched NFL title games of all time.

Robert Kraft, the American billionaire who came close to buying Liverpool in 2005, has ruled out buying a Premier League club unless a salary cap is brought in.

Liverpool’s bankers Royal Bank of Scotland have dismissed fears about the future of the club by stressing they are “financially healthy and able to service comfortably its debt”.

LIVERPOOL supporters have spoken of their surprise at reports of an imminent takeover bid for the club.

Liverpool’s directors could meet tomorrow to debate potential takeover bids, according to a report in the Daily Post.

LIVERPOOL have, for the first time, raised the prospect of a complete takeover of the club as they continue to pursue financial backing to build a new £170m stadium.

Liverpool have confirmed they are in discussions with potential investors which may lead to the sale of the club.

American tycoon Robert Kraft has admitted investing in Liverpool is a possibility.

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry has confirmed his visit to the United States for a meeting with the Kraft family as it emerged there is interest in the club from the Middle East.