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Who has qualified for next season's Champions League?
Who has qualified for next season's Champions League?ByJonty ColmanBBC Sport journalistPublished12 minutes agoArsenal and Manchester City are among seven teams to have already qualified for the 2026-27 Champions League.Regardless of their results between now and the end of the season, both clubs have already gained enough points to finish no lower than fifth in England's top flight.Traditionally, England are awarded four places in the Champions League. However, due to performance of En...
Chelsea to face Juventus in Hong Kong pre-season clash
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Wolves relegated: The gradual decline at Molineux explained
Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge tracks the gradual decline of Wolves following confirmation of their relegation to the Championship but why they have hope of an instant return to the Premier League under Rob Edwards.
Vital for faltering Chelsea to add experience’
Chelsea great Roberto Di Matteo told AFP on Tuesday it was "vital" that the faltering Premier League side add experienced players and backed Liam Rosenior to still be in charge next season. The London club are in the midst of an alarming slump, sixth in the table after four defeats in a row and in serious danger of missing out on Champions League football. Boos greeted the full-time whistle following Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge after some supporter...
WATCH: ‘Celebrating’ runner loses marathon in final seconds as rival steals win
A dramatic finish at the Delaware Marathon saw Joshua Jackson snatch victory from Carson Mello in the final metres. Mello, celebrating prematurely, was overtaken by a determined Jackson in a stunning upset. The viral footage serves as a potent reminder that a race is never truly won until the finish line is crossed, highlighting the importance of sustained focus.
Sabalenka, Alcaraz sweep top honours
Tennis ruled the red carpet in Madrid on Monday as Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz were crowned Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards. The pair were honoured after glittering 2025 campaigns that saw them ‌finish atop the women's and men's tennis rankings respectively. Spaniard Alcaraz, 22, reclaimed the year-end world number one spot after capturing two Grand Slam titles at the French Open and U.S. Open, underlining his supremacy across surfaces. Belarusia...
Preity Zinta hails Punjab Kings after record IPL start
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta has praised her team Punjab Kings after they made a strong start to Indian Premier League 2026, remaining unbeaten in their first six matches.Punjab Kings continued their winning run with a dominant victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday, posting a season-high total of 254 for 7.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.‘A night to remember’Zinta shared her excitement on X, posting a video from the stadium where she wa...
Nico O'Reilly issues Arsenal challenge to Man City team-mates as Hong Kong reunion announced
Nico O'Reilly issues Arsenal challenge to Man City team-mates as Hong Kong reunion announcedManchester City can move top of the Premier League table with victory over Burnley on Wednesday night after their 2-1 win over Arsenal on SundayCommentsSportJeremy Cross Chief Sports Writer08:53, 21 Apr 2026View ImageNico O'Reilly with Manchester City team-mate Erling Haaland after the win over ArsenalNico O'Reilly has warned Arsenal that Manchester City are hungrier than ever to win back t...
Timberwolves stun Nuggets in playoffs
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves staged a double-digit fightback for a series-leveling 119-114 upset of the Denver Nuggets in the NBA playoffs on Monday. A titanic duel in Denver saw the Wolves overturn an early 19-point deficit before a clinical fourth-quarter display sealed a crucial victory in the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series. The Nuggets, 116-105 winners in game one on Saturday, picked up where they left off with a blistering first-quarter...
Richard Keys makes bold Mikel Arteta claim if Arsenal blow title - 'I'm deadly serious'
Richard Keys makes bold Mikel Arteta claim if Arsenal blow title - 'I'm deadly serious'Mikel Arteta could see another Premier League title slip from his grasp after back-to-back losses for Arsenal with Richard Keys insisting he would need to be replacedCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer08:49, 21 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMikel Arteta could miss out on the Premier League yet again amid Arsenal's late season collapse(Image: Getty)Richard Keys is adamant that Mikel Arteta...
How the IPL is reshaping India's talent map
How the IPL is reshaping India's talent mapImage source, ReutersImage caption, Prashant Veer, 20, is one of the breakthrough players in this year's IPLByMohsin KamalFreelance cricket writerPublished8 minutes ago"Where talent meets opportunity."The motto engraved on the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy neatly captures its wider impact.Beyond transforming the sport's economics and global appeal, the tournament has become the most significant pathway for emerging crickete...
Wembanyama wins NBA award with 100% of vote
Wembanyama named NBA defensive player of yearImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Victor Wembanyama scored a game-high 35 points in his play-off debut as San Antonio beat Portland on SundayByBen CollinsBBC Sport journalistPublished9 minutes agoCommentsSan Antonio Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama has been named the NBA's defensive player of the year.The 7ft 4in France international is the first unanimous winner in the award's 43-year history having secured all 100 of the first-place v...
Tennis duo Sabalenka and Alcaraz sweep top Laureus sports honours
Barcelona's Yamal bags Young Sportsperson of the Year accolade a year after winning the Breakthrough award in 2025.
Tadawi and Dubai Sports Council collaborate for community run
Dubai: Dubai-based Tadawi Healthcare Group, in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, is set to host the “Tadawi Run” under the slogan “All for the UAE.”The race will take place on Saturday May 2, in the Jumeirah area, aiming to raise awareness around preventive healthcare, promote physical activity, and encourage a stronger community sports culture.The first edition of the race is aiming to attract more than 2,000 participants to compete in the 5km and 10km categories.Registration is open t...
How Will Manchester City Replace Bernardo Silva?
BusinessSportsMoneyHow Will Manchester City Replace Bernardo Silva?ByGraham Ruthven,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a soccer writer based in the United KingdomFollow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 03:41am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Bernardo Silva of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Ars...
Will the Iranian national football team participate in the 2026 World Cup?
During the US and Israeli attack on Iran, and given that the US is hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the presence or absence of the Iranian national team in these competitions is a question of public opinion and the media.
'I managed Alejandro Garnacho - his attitude was a disgrace and Chelsea are paying the price'
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Arsenal Sets A New Low For Champions
BusinessSportsMoneyArsenal Sets A New Low For ChampionsByZak Garner-Purkis,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An investigative journalist who also writes about European soccer.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 03:32am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Eberechi Eze of Arsenal and goalkeeper David Raya after the Premier League match between...
‘Administrative sin’: Delhi High Court finds Hockey India secy general guilty of contempt, rejects apology
Syeed Asima Ali, who claimed to be Hockey India’s elected vice president, moved the contempt proceedings before the Delhi High Court, alleging she was denied access to executive board meetings despite a court order.
'Narrative played on his mind’: R Ashwin explains Jasprit Bumrah’s dip in form
Jasprit Bumrah finally claimed his first wicket of IPL 2026, ending a six-match drought. Following Mumbai Indians' dominant win over Gujarat Titans, Ravichandran Ashwin believes this breakthrough will allow Bumrah to perform at his peak.