The Premier League are set to approve the Todd Boehly-led consortium's takeover of Chelsea -- but a key stumbling block remains as talks between Roman Abramovich and the U.K. government continue, sources have told ESPN. Although the league has described the process as "ongoing," sources suggest the bid spearheaded by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Boehly is expected to pass the league's Owners ...Full Story »

Fans loved Todd Boehly's reaction during Chelsea vs Wolves Chelsea fans loved Todd Boehly’s reaction after having a goal denied by VAR during their Premier League clash with Wolves on Saturday. The American was spotted at Stamford Bridge for the first time since being confirmed as the Blues’ new owner. Boehly put pen to paper to purchase the club from Roman Abramovich in a deal wor...Full Story »

A consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly and backed by Clearlake Capital has won the bid to acquire Premier League club Chelsea, the team announced on Friday. The sale, which has a total value of £4.25 billion ($5.25 billion), is expected to be completed in late May subject to all necessary regulatory approvals. Russian owner Roman Abramovich, now subject to sancti...Full Story »

Todd Boehly was left with his head in his hands as Chelsea relinquished a Romelu Lukaku-inspired two-goal lead to slip to a 2-2 Premier League draw with Wolves.Visiting captain Conor Coady rescued a point with an added-time header for Wolves to stun the Blues, who had stormed into a 2-0 second-half lead through Lukaku’s smart double.Incoming Chelsea owner Boehly was on hand at Stamford Bri...Full Story »

Todd Boehly's consortium has signed an agreement to purchase Chelsea from Roman Abramovich. The proposed deal has to be approved by the UK government and the Premier League before it can be completed. The group headed by the LA Dodgers part-owner - which includes backing from Clearlake Capital, a US investment firm - beat off late competition from £4.25billion bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe a...Full Story »

A MODEL who has a child with footie star Demarai Gray has labelled him a "deadbeat dad". Katy Morgan, 27, launched a stinging attack on the Everton ace — telling him to stop pretending to be a role model on social media. The model posted her outburst on social media about Everton star Gray The footballer denied not accepting responsibility for his son with her — and said that he v...Full Story »

Harry Cardwell headed the winner as Southend held off a Woking fightback to claim a 3-2 victory in their National League clash at the Kingfield Stadium.The hosts had battled back from 2-0 down with a double early in the second half from Inih Effiong.Jason Demetriou opened the scoring for Southend after eight minutes when he pounced from close range before new signing Callum Powell doubled the le...Full Story »

Coventry return to league action in Tuesday’s Championship game against Blackpool.The Sky Blues pushed Southampton hard in the FA Cup on Saturday and Todd Kane will hope to start after coming on as a substitute following his recovery from a knee strain.Kyle McFadzean, Jamie Allen and Jordan Shipley were left out of the starting line-up at the weekend and are all likely to return.Captain Li...Full Story »

Interim manager Mike Dodds admits he does not know if he will be in charge of Sunderland on Tuesday night.The club, who are searching for a replacement for Lee Johnson, saw their top-two hopes slump further with a shock 2-1 defeat to basement side Doncaster.Reo Griffiths and Tommy Rowe scored in the first half, and a late consolation from Corry Evans was unable to turn the tide on the day Jermai...Full Story »

Coventry are set to again be without top scorer Matt Godden when they host Stoke on Tuesday evening.The forward missed Saturday’s 2-1 loss to QPR after undergoing emergency surgery to remove his appendix three days earlier.Fankaty Dabo and Ian Maatsen have been recovering from groin and hamstring issues respectively.Mark Robins’ Sky Blues, 10th in the table, have won only one of thei...Full Story »

Norwich will have midfielder Todd Cantwell available for the Premier League match against Everton.Cantwell, who has been linked with a move away during the January transfer window, missed the midweek defeat at West Ham through illness but has resumed training.American forward Josh Sargent is also expected back in the squad after not featuring at the London Stadium as his partner gave birth. Math...Full Story »

Matt Godden headed in a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser as Coventry fought back to earn a 1-1 draw at fellow play-off chasers Huddersfield.The Sky Blues striker flicked in substitute Jodi Jones’ cross three minutes into injury time to deny Town, who had led through a superb first-half strike from Danny Ward.Coventry started with real energy and endeavour, as Jamie Allen’s run played...Full Story »

Matty Godden’s brace earned 10-man Coventry a last-gasp 3-2 win at home to Bristol City.The forward scored an added-time winner as the Sky Blues twice came from behind, having seen Ian Maatsen sent off in the first half.Godden’s double was accompanied by Callum O’Hare’s first goal of the season, the former Aston Villa midfielder levelling things up at 2-2 after Chris Mart...Full Story »