Hockey player inspired by TV show to come out as gay
Junior league ice hockey player Jesse Korteum has publicly come out as gay, crediting the TV series Heated Rivalry for giving him the confidence to live authentically. Read his moving story.
Junior league ice hockey player Jesse Korteum has publicly come out as gay, crediting the TV series Heated Rivalry for giving him the confidence to live authentically. Read his moving story.
Kyogo Furuhashi scored his first goal since August as Birmingham City held on for a 3-2 FA Cup victory away at Cambridge United. Read the full match report and player ratings.
Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur to progress to the FA Cup fourth round. Read our match report and player ratings from the capital.
The Heated Rivalry TV adaptation has omitted a pivotal gay club scene between Ilya and Scott from the books. Discover why it was cut and its impact on the story.
Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers is now the 12th most valuable footballer on the planet, with a staggering valuation of £109m, according to the CIES Football Observatory. Discover his remarkable rise.
Aston Villa's Champions League hopes dented by a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace. See our player ratings, including three contentious 8s and two disappointing 5s.
Unai Emery's Aston Villa were held to a goalless draw at Selhurst Park. See John Townley's player ratings and analysis of the key incidents, including two penalty shouts.
Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid reveals season 2 will adapt 'The Long Game' and introduce a new couple from 'Role Model'. Get all the details on the release and cast.
John McGinn scores twice as Aston Villa secure an 11th consecutive home win, moving up to second in the Premier League. Read the full match report and player ratings.
Birmingham City's miserable away form continued with a 3-0 loss at Watford, thanks to a Tom Ince hat-trick. Read our full player ratings and match analysis.
Aston Villa's 11-game winning streak was emphatically ended by Premier League leaders Arsenal in a 4-1 defeat. Read our player ratings and match report from the Emirates.
Unai Emery's Aston Villa saw their 11-match winning run shattered in a 4-1 Premier League defeat at leaders Arsenal. Read John Townley's full player ratings and match analysis.
Everything you need to know about Heated Rivalry Season 2: release date, returning cast, book plot spoilers, and the latest news on the hit gay ice hockey drama.
Jacob Tierney, creator of the hit gay drama Heated Rivalry, explains the two types of explicit content he will never film, despite the show's famously realistic sex scenes. Discover the boundaries.
Morgan Rogers' stunning brace fired Aston Villa to a 2-1 Premier League victory over Manchester United, their tenth consecutive win. Read the full match report and player ratings here.
Birmingham City's nightmare before Christmas as a Tommy Doyle red card and defensive errors gift Sheffield United a 3-0 win at Bramall Lane. See our full player ratings.
Wolves will hold a minute's silence for former academy star Ethan McLeod, who died in an M1 crash aged 21. Tributes pour in for the talented Macclesfield FC forward.
Aston Villa are planning contract talks with Youri Tielemans as we detail when every first-team player's deal expires. Full list and analysis inside.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher hails Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as 'special' and a potential Player of the Year candidate who could drive a Premier League title challenge. Read his full analysis.
Martin Keown jokes about 'upsetting royalty' after Prince William questioned his Player of the Match choice following Aston Villa's dramatic 2-1 win over Arsenal. Read the full story.
Birmingham City's miserable away form persisted with a 3-1 loss at Southampton. Demarai Gray's stunning strike was in vain as Finn Azaz and Adam Armstrong secured the points for Saints. Read the full player ratings and match report.
Emi Buendia's 95th-minute winner secured a dramatic 2-1 victory for Aston Villa over Premier League leaders Arsenal, closing the gap at the top to just three points. Relive the match action and player ratings here.
Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp reveals portraying Will Byers' decade-long gay storyline was pivotal in his own journey to publicly come out as gay in 2023. Read his powerful story.
Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 is sold out, but you can watch Ed Sheeran, RAYE & more live for free this weekend. Get all the streaming and TV broadcast details here.
Ollie Watkins stars with a 9/10 as Aston Villa stage a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to beat Brighton 4-3 in a Premier League classic. Read the full player ratings and match report.
Boubacar Kamara's spectacular 20-yard strike secured Aston Villa a narrow 1-0 Premier League victory against Wolves in a scrappy West Midlands derby at Villa Park.
Boubacar Kamara's stunning strike seals a 1-0 victory for Aston Villa against Wolves, propelling them back into the Premier League's top four. Read the full match report and player ratings.
The popular Toniebox 2 audio player is now £75.99 in the Black Friday sale. Parents report it makes 'bedtimes a breeze' and transforms children's play. Grab the deal before December 1!
Donyell Malen's first-half brace seals a 2-1 victory for Aston Villa against BSC Young Boys, marking their seventh consecutive home win. Read the full match report and player ratings.
Marvin Ducksch's late header secured Birmingham City a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion in the Championship. Read our full match report and player ratings.