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West Ham's 2006 FA Cup run: 'No one fancied us to stay up, let alone reach the Cup final'
“West Ham can definitely reach the FA Cup final, without a doubt,” says Teddy Sheringham, who knows exactly what it takes.“Staying up will be the priority, but there is a different level of excitement when you reach a cup final. A few months ago no one could have predicted the club being in this position. They can’t let this great opportunity pass them by.”Advertisement
Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham Hotspur and an issue that has fractured a fanbase
Tottenham Hotspur made their last throw of the dice this week, hiring their third head coach of the season in an attempt to escape Premier League relegation.In doing so, they have created a further fracture in a deeply unhappy fanbase, and drawn heavy criticism from prominent supporters’ groups regarding the character of the candidate chosen to arrest their decline: Roberto De Zerbi.To some, De Zerbi is an unlikely saviour. To others, an ostracising figure.It’s a difficult situation within what...
UCLA hold off Texas in slugfest to set up title game matchup with South Carolina
Bruins to play for first championship in program historyAs it happened: UCLA 51-44 TexasLauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block in the final minutes, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas on Friday night for a 51-44 win to reach the national championship game of the women’s NCAA Tournament for the first time.Manhandled by eventual national champion UConn in their first Final Four a year ago, the Bruins (36-1) dominated their way to another national semi-final with the best season in...
Joe Cole interview: 'Winning the FA Cup is crucial for Chelsea. It can help settle things down'
“Wow, it is a long time. That is quite damning.”Joe Cole has just been reminded that it has been eight years since Chelsea last won one of the domestic cups — the FA Cup or Carabao Cup.Such a barren streak was unheard of when the former England international was at Stamford Bridge between 2003 and 2010. During that period, he collected three FA Cup winners’ medals and another two in the Carabao Cup. After Cole left Chelsea won another three — the FA Cup in 2012 and 2018 and the League Cup in 201...
Lamine Yamal and Spain fans' anti-Muslim chants: What next and what could it mean for 2030 World Cup?
There were shocking scenes this week as Spain played their last game on home soil before the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer.Ten minutes into Tuesday’s friendly against Egypt at Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, a large section of the crowd joined in with chants of “musulman el que no bote es” — “whoever does not jump is a Muslim”.Advertisement
Managers on the rise: Fabian Hurzeler - an inventive Premier League tactician at the age of 33
During this international break, The Athletic is publishing a series of profiles on highly rated managers from across Europe. Porto’s Francesco Farioli started us off before we moved to Spain with Rayo Vallecano’s Inigo Perez. We examined promotion-chasing Kim Hellberg at Middlesbrough, then jumped over to Serie A to look at how Cesc Fabregas was performing with Como and to dig into 30-year-old Carlos Cuesta at Parma.In the Bundesliga, we’ve focused o...
Ranking the 2026 Ballon d’Or contenders: Four huge months for Mbappe, Yamal, Kane and others
The first round of international fixtures in 2026 is complete — the last before we get to the World Cup in June. Now attention returns to club football for two huge months of decisive action as Europe’s major trophies are dished out.The Ballon d’Or won’t be handed over until October but the next 107 days, culminating in the World Cup final on July 19, will decide who wins football’s most prestigious individual award.Advertisement
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 4, 2026, puzzle No. 558
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
The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz
Can you name every NCAA men's basketball champion since 1939? Only school names are acceptable as answers (ex: USC), not team names (ex: Trojans).Note: The tournament was cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Liverpool news: Five players put up for sale as Arne Slot sack stance emerges
Liverpool news: Five players put up for sale as Arne Slot sack stance emergesThe latest Liverpool headlines include the possibility of a major summer exodus of players and the club hierarchy's stance on Arne SlotCommentsSportChris Burns Senior Sports Writer05:00, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesArne Slot has struggled at Anfield this season(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)The international break may give fans and clubs a chance to take a pause, but Liverpool have continued to generate headlines a...
Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player in NBA history with a 50-point game
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg continued his record-setting rookie season Friday, even as his Mavericks lost their 14th consecutive home game.The Dallas Mavericks forward scored 51 points in his team’s 138-127 home loss to the Orlando Magic, become the youngest player in NBA history to cross the 50-point mark.Advertisement
Mohamed Salah had issues with two Liverpool team-mates including star bought by Arne Slot
Mohamed Salah had issues with two Liverpool team-mates including star bought by Arne SlotMohamed Salah has spoken on two of his Liverpool team-mates in the past, for different reasonsCommentsSportChris Burns Senior Sports Writer04:30, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMohamed Salah is set to leave Liverpool in the summer(Image: Dan Istitene, Getty Images)Outgoing Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah has not been afraid to really tell it like it is when it comes to his team-mates over the years. In fact, the Reds...
Man Utd news: Marcus Rashford told 'we have other options' as Englishman decides on transfer
Man Utd news: Marcus Rashford told 'we have other options' as Englishman decides on transferManchester United still have some time before they're back in action with the international break over and FA Cup games approachingCommentsSportBen Crawford Senior Sports Writer04:30, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesManchester United loanee Marcus Rashford could be in line for increased minutes at Barcelona(Image: Getty)Manchester United will enjoy an extended hiatus as the international break come...
Arsenal news: Thierry Henry singles out Gunners star as 'worry' comes to light
Arsenal news: Thierry Henry singles out Gunners star as 'worry' comes to lightThierry Henry has spoken honestly about an Arsenal player amid growing concernsCommentsSportKasra Moradi Senior Sports Journalist04:00, 04 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesNoni Madueke was subbed off with an injury while playing for England recently(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)Mikel Arteta will be desperate to return to winning ways following the conclusion of the international break. Arsenal’s last outing was on...
Twins outlast power outage, early deficit to win home opener
MINNEAPOLIS — Tom Pohlad knows he can’t ask Minnesota Twins fans for patience before they determine whether to support this year’s club.With the franchise having fallen to unimaginable depths over the previous two seasons because of ownership missteps, the team’s new executive chair recognizes the only way the club can rebuild faith with its fans is by winning now.Advertisement
Salman Ali Agha relishes PSL freedom
Salman Ali Agha has started enjoying his participation in the PSL as a regular player. In an exclusive interview with Express Tribune, he said that the extra responsibility that comes with being a captain is absent in the PSL. In such a situation, you get the opportunity to do many things that you cannot do as a captain, and he is enjoying this. Speaking about Karachi Kings captain David Warner, Salman Ali Agha said that he has performed exceptionally well in international as well as franc...
Legendary women's basketball coaches Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma get into heated shouting match
Friday's women's March Madness game between UConn and South Carolina saw an eruption of tempers boiled over as two of the game's sport’s most legendary coaches got into engaged in a heated sideline confrontation.UConn's Geno Auriemma and South Carolina's Dawn Staley were seen shouting aggressively at each other in the closing moment moments of the game. South Carolina was on the verge of a 62-48 win in the Final Four, when With South Carolina closing in on a 62-48 Final Four win, Auriemma approa...
In Pirates debut, top prospect Konnor Griffin delivers moment to remember
PITTSBURGH — The sellout crowd thundered as the baseball splashed off the outfield grass and Konnor Griffin galloped around first base. The Pirates’ 19-year-old phenom had just announced his arrival in the big leagues by banging a run-scoring double up the left-center field gap.In the home dugout and bullpen, teammates held aloft traffic cones — the team’s rally symbol that started as a strange phrase on a T-shirt. In the upper deck at PNC Park, fans hoisted their orange cones, too.Advertisement
Geno Auriemma, Dawn Staley have heated exchange after Gamecocks upset Huskies
College basketballGeno Auriemma, Dawn Staley have heated exchange after Gamecocks upset HuskiesIn the national semifinal, South Carolina beat UConn, 62-48, to end the Huskies' undefeated season and their chances of repeating as national champions. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks and head coach Geno Auriemma of the UConn Huskies exchange words during the fourth quarter in the Final Four, just before the Gamecocks fini...
'Ride for peace': Nearly 300 bikers complete 110km non-stop from Dubai to RAK
Nearly 300 motorcycles set off from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah last Sunday morning, as bikers from across the UAE united to promote a message of peace and unity.Organised by World of Bikers (WoB), the rally brought together riders from over 45 motorcycle clubs, along with several solo riders. Many participants were joined by their families, with some riding alongside their wives and children.“We had a little less than 300 bikes, but many riders came with passengers. So the total number of people w...