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Jones aims to clear final hurdle at the Crucible
Jones aims to clear final hurdle at the CrucibleImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jak Jones is aiming to become the fourth Welshman to win the World Snooker Championship.ByIoan GriffithsPublished2 minutes agoWelshman Jak Jones hopes to go one step further at this year's World Snooker Championship, after falling at the final hurdle two years ago.A qualifier in 2024, he shocked the snooker world as he defeated some of the world's best on a sensational run to the final, where he na...
Novak Djokovic eyes India trip, meet Virat Kohli in tennis-cricket crossover
Novak Djokovic eyes India trip meet Virat Kohli in tenniscricket crossover
Rodrigo Bentancur's return is the comeback Spurs didn't know they needed
It has often been said about Tottenham Hotspur this season that players look better the more time they spend out of the team. So many Spurs games have been so miserable that players’ reputations are naturally tarnished the more time they spend on the pitch. There are not many in that squad who are better-regarded now than they were at the start of the season.Advertisement
The defensive moves that Brighton's Lewis Dunk might want to rethink against Chelsea
Lewis Dunk has two defensive actions that have become his trademark at Brighton & Hove Albion.A backwards header or a chest pass to the goalkeeper are familiar traits to supporters of the 34-year-old centre-back and long-serving captain.He uses at least one of them on at least one occasion in nearly every game. It has to be the right moment — and it usually is — for Dunk to portray reassuring examples of composure inside his own half or penalty area.Advertisement
Inside Newcastle Q&A: Why not start Woltemade up front? Who is the best replacement for Howe?
During the Premier League season, The Athletic’s Newcastle United subscribers can ask our writers covering the club for their views and insight into what’s happening at St James’ Park.We have pulled together some of the questions and our answers from Monday’s edition of our Inside Newcastle live Q&A, which included queries about Eddie Howe’s future, Tino Livramento speculation and why Nick Woltemade cannot get a start.Advertisement
JI files contempt plea against Nepra over loadshedding In Karachi
KARACHI: The Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) on Monday filed an application in the Sindh High Court and sought contempt proceedings against officials of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for not implementing an earlier court order about loadshedding in the city. In November last year, the SHC referred the matter of loadshedding to Nepra for a decision within one month and also directed the authority to file a compliance report through an SHC member inspection team. Citing Nepra Chair...
Barking dogs and a real estate agent: how a farcical AFL tribunal could prompt change | Jo Khan
From start to finish, the high farce of the umpire abuse case against Zak Butters may force the league to confront two serious problemsIn words no one could have predicted using two weeks ago, in the end it was a real estate agent who ostensibly brought down the AFL’s case against Zak Butters. The Port Adelaide player was cleared of umpire abuse on Monday night, after the AFL appeals board overturned the tribunal’s verdict based on an “error of law” through a “miscarriage of justice”. It brought...
Arsenal, Tottenham and the 'amoral' but 'delicious' art of rubbernecking
Bottled water sales were through the roof outside the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Not so much because Manchester City fans were particularly concerned with staying hydrated while watching their side take on league leaders Arsenal, but because the bottles were labeled with the north London side’s crest.Arsenal bottles. Arsenal bottlers.Advertisement
Did You Notice: How Manchester City won the battle of the build-up against Arsenal
This is a weekly column where Jon Mackenzie notices something from one of the weekend fixtures in the Premier League. Read last week’s edition here. When it comes to finding solutions on a football pitch, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that innovation must come out of nowhere, hitting a player, coach or analyst like a bolt out of the blue in the same way that the concept of displacement came upon Archimedes in the public baths of Syracuse.Advertisement
Prince Yadav: From escaping dad’s beatings to beating batters with pace in IPL 2026
Prince Yadav, an LSG pacer, honed his skills playing tennis-ball cricket in his village. He still plays the game, crediting it for his arm speed and yorkers. Despite a past age-fudging ban, he is now a rising uncapped Indian fast bowler. He learns from seasoned players like Mohammed Shami and Zaheer Khan.
How Aston Villa can decide the European fate of several Premier League rivals
On the surface, Aston Villa look like one of the less interesting subplots as the Premier League season draws to a close.An admittedly exhilarating 4-3 win over Sunderland on Sunday means that Unai Emery’s side are perched comfortably within the Champions League places, but lie outside the title race, and look set to serenely close out their league campaign. a.showcase-link-container { display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; padding: 20px 0px; border-top: 1px solid...
Row Z: Arteta's analogies, a dribbling goalkeeper - and a film star/footballer job swap?
Welcome to Row Z, The Athletic’s weekly column that shines a light on the bonkers side of the game.From clubs to managers, players to organisations, every week we’ll bring you the absurdities, the greed, the contradictions, the preposterousness and the oddities of the sport we all love…Exclusive access to Arteta’s analogiesSo the big title showdown went Manchester City’s way after they beat Arsenal 2-1, mostly because the weather was quite sunny.Advertisement
Premier League predictions: Burnley vs Man City, Brighton vs Chelsea and Bournemouth vs Leeds
Welcome to The Athletic’s Premier League predictions challenge, where we have had a dramatic late twist in our title race.It looked like the subscribers had sewn up first place after a remarkable run of predictions over the past few weeks, timing their charge like Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.But who’s this coming up with a late charge? It couldn’t be, could it? Yes… it’s six-year-old Wilfred!Advertisement
La Liga's eight-team relegation battle that could go down to the wire
With five weeks of Europe’s biggest domestic league seasons left to play, all kinds of strange scorelines are starting to roll in.Nerves come into play, desperation takes hold, and, for the players, reputations are there to be made as title chases and relegation scraps enter their most crucial stretch.Advertisement
UEFA Youth League finals: Chatting to Postecoglou, penalty drama and Benfica's ultras
They always find a way, don’t they?You could be forgiven for thinking Real Madrid were not going to win a European trophy this season after their men’s team were knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich last week.But on Monday in Lausanne, Switzerland, and in front of club president Florentino Perez and their legendary former Brazil defender Roberto Carlos, their under-19 team ensured European silverware is headed to the Bernabeu.Advertisement
Serie A Briefing: Kean's mea culpa, Pulisic's beard, and Juve's emotional tribute to Manninger
“You seen this?” Antoine Griezmann laughed. Matteo Ruggeri tried to push the camera away. The staples in his splattered forehead stuck out. Blood continued to gush. “El Tigre’s gonna look better now,” his Atletico team-mate, Koke, joked. Even the club’s social media admin got in on the act. “Call an ambulance!”Advertisement
Arsenal should have built a bigger lead - history shows title droughts need to be ended emphatically
In recent years, when major European clubs end decades-long title droughts, they tend to do it emphatically. They race into such a significant lead that they are spared the inhibiting weight of making history by the time the run-in arrives. It becomes a case of when, not if.Liverpool ended 30 years of hurt in 2019-20, winning 26 of their first 27 fixtures to seal the Premier League with seven games to spare. In 2022-23, after 33 years, Napoli, a club long haunted by the ghost of Diego Maradona,...
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 21, 2026, puzzle No. 575
Need help with today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle? You’ve come to the right place.Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.A quick public service announcement before we continue: The bottom of this article includes the answers — and hints — for the four categories. So if you want to solve the board hint-free, we recommend you play before continuing.You can access today’s game here.Advertisement
Liverpool news: Double deal update as Reds risk Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer repeat
Liverpool news: Double deal update as Reds risk Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer repeatLiverpool boss Arne Slot has received mixed news as he builds his squad ahead of next season as two talismanic figures approach a crossroadsCommentsSportTom Sunderland Sports writer05:00, 21 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesLiverpool boss Arne Slot is close to seeing Ibrahima Konate sign a contract extension at Anfield(Image: Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)The 2025/26 season hasn't gone how Liverpo...
England Player Ratings: 'Cheat code Nico O'Reilly has become Man City's N'Golo Kante'
England Player Ratings: 'Cheat code Nico O'Reilly has become Man City's N'Golo Kante'With less than two months to go until Thomas Tuchel picks his final England squad for this summer’s World Cup - chief football writer John Cross gives his latest England player ratings.CommentsSportopinionJohn Cross Chief Football Writer05:00, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesNico O’Reilly has nailed down his place in England’s starting XI A while ago there was actually a debate.Now, it looks li...