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Why tennis' Madrid Open is a prestigious tournament full of curiosities
If organizers schedule an important tennis tournament and a slew of the best players in the world miss it, is it still an important tournament?This is the question the Madrid Open will present to the tennis world over the next 10 days. It’s the same question that the Canadian Open presented last summer, when Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka decided to skip the event in favor of rest.Advertisement
Buffalo Bills NFL Draft 2026 pick tracker: Grades, fits and scouting reports
The Buffalo Bills enter the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 with seven picks over the three-day draft.The Bills have some of the lowest total draft capital in the league, thanks to their trade for wide receiver DJ Moore, a deal that sent their second-round pick to the Chicago Bears for the player and a fifth-round pick.Advertisement
Dane Brugler's final 2026 NFL mock draft: Jeremiyah Love in top 5, Caleb Downs to Giants
Finally, we’re here. It is hard to beat the intrigue that comes from the commissioner being at the NFL Draft podium.I say this every year, but I have no problem missing every pick in my final mock draft because that means it was a chaotic Round 1 — and that always makes for a fun night.Enjoy the first round, y’all.Advertisement
New York Giants NFL Draft 2026 pick tracker: Grades, fits and scouting reports
The New York Giants enter the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 with eight picks over the three-day event.It is tough to predict who the Giants will go after, given that they brought in a new coach in John Harbaugh. They need a few different positions, right guard and, particularly after trading Dexter Lawrence, defensive tackle. Wide receiver or an offensive playmaker is another big need to help set up second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart for success.Advertisement
New England Patriots NFL Draft 2026 pick tracker: Grades, fits and scouting reports
The New England Patriots enter the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 with 11 picks over the three-day draft.After last season’s magical run, the outlook has ramped up for the Patriots. The annual expectations of deep playoff runs have returned. That’s for several reasons, but none more important than Mike Vrabel’s arrival and Drake Maye’s emergence.Advertisement
Austin Cindric on the race that changed his career, trolling with AI slop and more: 12 Questions
Each week, The Athletic asks the same 12 questions to a different race car driver. Up next: Austin Cindric, the defending winner of the Talladega Superspeedway spring race and one of the favorites as the NASCAR Cup Series returns there this weekend. This interview has been edited and condensed, but the full version is available on the 12 Questions Podcast.Advertisement
How the NFL Draft actually works: Order, trades, war rooms and more
The NFL Draft is one of the most important parts of the season. Every year, the future of all 32 franchises hangs in the balance for three days.What exactly happens, though?The order in which franchises get to make their picks is determined by each team’s win-loss record from the prior season. Once the order is set, it continues over seven rounds: Round 1 on Thursday, Rounds 2-3 on Friday, and Rounds 4-7 on Saturday.Still, it’s not quite that simple. When trades come into play, things get a bit...
Carolina Panthers NFL Draft 2026 pick tracker: Grades, fits and scouting reports
The Carolina Panthers enter the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 with seven picks over the three-day draft.The Panthers made the playoffs for the first time since 2017 after winning the NFC South with an 8-9 record last season. With GM Dan Morgan and coach Dave Canales looking to build off that momentum, Carolina looks to strengthen its roster this weekend. The team addressed multiple needs in free agency and the biggest areas needing help are safety, offensive tackle, receiver and inside linebacker.A...
Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft 2026 pick tracker: Grades, fits and scouting reports
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 with eight picks over the three-day draft.That will offer general manager Howie Roseman a chance to replenish the roster. The Eagles’ biggest need in the starting lineup is at safety and potentially wide receiver if A.J. Brown is traded after June 1, but Roseman likes to anticipate down-the-road needs when he drafts. That makes offensive line a priority for the Eagles, with edge rusher also a position to watch.Keep coming back here thr...
Detroit Lions NFL Draft 2026 pick tracker: Grades, fits and scouting reports
The Detroit Lions enter the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 with nine picks over the three-day draft.After missing the playoffs last season following back-to-back NFC North titles, GM Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell will be looking to strengthen the roster in the draft and return to the postseason in 2026. The Lions filled some gaps during free agency with their biggest additions being center Cade Mays, right tackle Larry Borom, interior offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, running back Isiah Pacheco...
NFL 2026 draft predictions: the stars, the needs and the lower-round gems
Our writers take a look at the best prospects coming out of college, and which teams needs to nail their picks over the coming daysArvell Reese, LB/Edge, Ohio State. He is one of the best pure linebacker prospects in a generation, and he has the athletic traits to become a full-time edge defender. Some teams view him as a linebacker; those at the top of the board prefer him as an edge rusher. In an ideal world, Reese will do a bit of everything. Think Philly’s Zack Baun on Super Soldier Serum. R...
Pierre Gasly's desperate trip to Uganda to fund an F1 dream: 'I'm not even sure he exists'
A 19-year-old racing driver, just one year from achieving his dream of reaching Formula 1. Glory and riches await.But he does not have enough money to get there. Until an email drops.A mysterious businessman is offering the $200,000 he needs to complete a critical season. There is one catch. An immediate meeting in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, to seal the deal in the middle of a volatile election.Advertisement
How KC Current built their women’s football stadium
KC Current owner Chris Long explains to Sky Sports how the club decided to finance and build a football stadium solely for a women’s football team – one of the only known grounds in the world.
Meet the innovative coach defying the tactical norms in Spain
Despite Racing’s proud history, having spent over 40 years in LaLiga, there have been troubled times since relegation from the top division in 2012. Indeed, the majority of the past 13 seasons have been spent not even in Spain’s second tier but its third.
Forrest agrees new one-year deal at Celtic
Celtic winger James Forrest has agreed a new deal, keeping him at the club next season.The 34-year-old, who is the club's most-decorated player, has signed a one-year extension with the current Scottish Premiership champions.
Trump’s envoy pushes for Italy to replace Iran at the World Cup
SportFootballWorld CupTrump’s envoy pushes for Italy to replace Iran at the World CupPaolo Zampolli’s suggestion came in part in an effort to rebuild relations between the US and Italy, which have been impacted after Trump criticised the Pope Jamie Gardner Thursday 23 April 2026 09:59 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove...
Diego Simeone reveals Atletico Madrid injury latest ahead of Arsenal Champions League clash
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Lamine Yamal facing major World Cup scare as Barcelona and Spain fear the worst
Lamine Yamal facing major World Cup scare as Barcelona and Spain fear the worstSpain boss Luis de la Fuente is deep in preparations for this summer’s World Cup but he has a fresh concern with Lamine Yamal having seemingly picked up an injuryCommentsSportDaniel Orme Sports Writer09:52, 23 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesYamal was injured after scoring a penalty for Barcelona(Image: Getty Images)Spain have a fresh World Cup worry on their hands with star winger Lamine Yamal picking up a potentially serious i...
Mikel Arteta's son takes next step in Arsenal academy as he leaps up the ranks
Mikel Arteta's son takes next step in Arsenal academy as he leaps up the ranksGabriel Arteta Bernal, the son of Mikel Arteta, made his competitive debut for the Arsenal's U18s this week, just months after being promoted to the club's U17sCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer09:51, 23 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMikel Arteta's son, Gabriel (centre), has just made his debut for Arsenal's U18s(Image: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)Mikel Arteta's son, Gabriel Arteta Bern...
Trump ally says he asked U.S. president and FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup
An envoy to Donald Trump claims he has asked the U.S. president and FIFA, world soccer’s governing body, to replace Iran with Italy at this summer’s World Cup.Speaking to the Financial Times (FT) on Wednesday, U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli said four-time winners Italy “have the pedigree” to justify replacing Iran at the tournament, which gets under in less than 50 days in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.Advertisement