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Iran targets 3 ships in Hormuz, rejects reopening it amid US blockade
Iran on Wednesday said reopening the Strait of Hormuz was not possible amid U.S. naval blockade, hours after Iranian forces targeted three container ships,...
Leicester’s decline and fall feels like a cruel parable as League One beckons | Paul MacInnes
Despite punching through the Premier League’s glass ceiling, attempt to climb further has led to a steep plunge“Is it the players, do they not care? Have you put your trust in the wrong people? This is the football club that we love and it’s down in League One, we just want to know what’s going on!”Those were some of the thoughts aired by one board member of the Foxes Trust as Leicester fans sought to challenge their club’s owner, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, outside the King Power Stadium on Tue...
Yankees' alternate jerseys would be another damaging dent to storied tradition
There was a presence you felt walking into the old Yankee Stadium. It felt like a pilgrimage to baseball nirvana. The smell was inescapable. It was a mixture of a musty subway station in the dead of summer and urine. But it didn’t matter because you knew you were standing inside a living, breathing history book.That died in 2009.Advertisement
3,000 Tickets Allocated to Wydad Supporters for Marrakech Match
Rabat-Kawkab Marrakech have confirmed a 3,000-ticket allocation at 60 DH for supporters of Wydad AC ahead of their Botola Pro clash. The match, part of the 16th round, will be played this Saturday at 20:00 at the Grand Stade de Marrakech. Sales open today at 19:00, with a full stadium expected as around 30,000 tickets will be released. Pricing is split clearly: Wydad fans (North Stand): 60 DH — 3,000 seats Kawkab fans (South & East): 30 DH West Stand: 100 DH VIP: 200 DH The away allocation...
Daddy Pig and coach Joe Wicks on their marks to collect London Marathon bibs
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Fernando Mendoza's first pitch at Marlins game draws harsh reviews
Baseball is a tough sport.I feel like I'm not breaking any news here by saying that, but it's always a wild reminder to see elite athletes in other sports try and fail to look competent on a baseball diamond.Watching NBA players who can dribble a ball like it's on a string and jump four feet into the air take hacks at batting practice tells you all you need to know about how brutal the sport of baseball is.One thing that should translate from one sport to another is throwing, and this year's NFL...
Chelsea sack manager Liam Rosenior after five straight Premier League defeats
Chelsea sack manager Liam Rosenior after five straight Premier League defeats
Where To Watch New York Liberty Games In New York City
LifestyleTravelWhere To Watch New York Liberty Games In New York CityByMelissa Kravitz Hoeffner,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa is a writer based in Brooklyn.Follow AuthorApr 22, 2026, 01:02pm EDTApr 22, 2026, 04:06pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Breanna Stewart #30 and Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty celebrate a block against the Washin...
‘Nothing really clicked’: How Iga Swiatek is burning through coaches in bid to find way back to top
Winner of six grand slams is changing her strategy after a run of poor results, helped by time in Spain with Rafael NadalIga Swiatek had little interest in tennis as a teenager, but the one exception was Rafael Nadal. She spent her formative years idolising the Spaniard, who won 22 majors and, from afar, soon became one of his most avid students.His influence is evident in the heavy topspin the Pole generates with her forehand, still a singular weapon on the women’s tour, proof of the intensity...
'We couldn’t miss opportunity' - Hull FC CEO opens up on managerial switch up
Hull FC chief executive Richie Myler has defended the club’s handling of John Cartwright’s departure after confirming Steve McNamara will take over as head coach in 2027.Despite handing Cartwright a three-year contract that was intended to run until the end of the 2027 Super League season, Hull informed the Australian that his deal would instead conclude at the end of 2026.
Kansas City Royals Team With Hallmark On Downtown Stadium Plan
BusinessSportsMoneyKansas City Royals Team With Hallmark On Downtown Stadium PlanByTim Newcomb,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and shoe tech.Follow AuthorApr 22, 2026, 12:59pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Hallmark designed the Kansas City Royals' crown that adorns the scoreboard at Kauffman Stadium in...
Inside Liam Rosenior sacking as Chelsea's new stance on next manager revealed
Inside Liam Rosenior sacking as Chelsea's new stance on next manager revealedChelsea have moved on Liam Rosenior just months after hiring him with results deemed unacceptable as the Blues hierarchy adopt a new approach to their next managerSportJohn Cross Chief Football Writer17:55, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesChelsea have axed Liam Rosenior after only four monthsLiam Rosenior was sacked as Chelsea boss after just 106 days. Chelsea will put Calum McFarlane in charge until the end of the season...
Dale Earnhardt Jr threatens to leave NASCAR over disgusting electric car rumor
Well, NASCAR has committed the cardinal sin: They've pissed off Dale Earnhardt Jr. You simply can't do that. There are a lot of folks you can anger in the world of racing, and get away with.Dale Jr. ain't one of them. You need him on your good side. Even a decade after his retirement, he's the leading voice in the sport. That's not hyperbolic, either. He's got the biggest racing podcast on the planet. He's extremely active on social media. Fans still, overwhelmingly, turn to Junior for all thing...
CAF Navigating Growing Doubts Over East Africa’s Ability to Host AFCON 2027
Serious doubts are beginning to surround the organization of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, initially awarded to Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, with growing indications that the tournament could ultimately be moved to South Africa if ongoing delays are not resolved. When the Confederation of African Football (CAF), led by president Patrice Motsepe, announced on April 7, 2023, that the competition would be jointly hosted by three East African nations for the first time in history, the decision was...
Mark Cuban-Led Sports Fund Has $450 Million in Commitments
A private equity fund focused on professional sports and led by Mark Cuban has secured $450 million in investor commitments at the first close of its flagship fund, according to people familiar with the matter.
'Tactical obsessive' McFarlane thrown in deep end again at Chelsea
Calum McFarlane will take charge of Chelsea until the end of the season after Liam Rosenior's sacking, starting with Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Leeds.It's not McFarlane's first stint in interim charge at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea sack Rosenior after only 3 months at Premier League club
Chelsea only appointed Liam Rosenior in January, but the FIFA Club World Cup holders have lost their last five games.
Checking in on pitchers of interest: Parker Messick, Emmet Sheehan, José Soriano
Early this season, three pitchers have had unexpected results that really stand out. Parker Messick is performing at an ace level, using deception as his primary weapon; Emmet Sheehan is struggling to miss bats; and José Soriano is switching up his sequencing and plan of attack to better utilize his mix. In this column, I’m digging deeper to see what is leading to these pitchers’ results so far.Advertisement
Sir Chris Hoy reveals his leg was at risk of AMPUTATION after horror bike crash
Sir Chris Hoy reveals his leg was at risk of AMPUTATION after horror bike crashBy LIAM MORGAN, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 17:42, 22 April 2026 | Updated: 17:43, 22 April 2026 e-mail 1 View comments
Sundowns and Moroccan Clubs: Rivalry Defined by Fine Margins
Rabat – Mamelodi Sundowns have become one of Africa’s most consistent clubs, reaching the latter stages of the CAF Champions League year after year. That consistency has repeatedly brought them into direct battles with Moroccan clubs A history with Wydad The rivalry with Wydad Casablanca remains the strongest example. In the 2016 final, Sundowns won 3‑0 at home before losing 1‑0 away, lifting the title on aggregate. Three years later, Wydad knocked them out in the semi‑finals, winning 2‑...