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NCAA women’s Final Four: UConn v South Carolina, UCLA v Texas – live
UConn-South Carolina at 7pm ET, UCLA-Texas at 9.30pmCan anyone thwart a Huskies three-peat? Our predictionsEmail beau.dure@theguardian.com with your thoughts Thanks, Ella and Stephanie, for making me cry. (I went to Duke. The Blue Devils came agonizingly close to a championship a few times, but they needed some rebuilding by the time Kara Lawson took over.)Would anyone know anything about the University of Connecticut if they didn’t have the most dominant women’s basketball team of the past 30 y...
Lindy Ruff shakes things up as Sabres attempt to end playoff drought: Notebook
ARLINGTON, Va. — Lindy Ruff didn’t like the way the Buffalo Sabres skated or competed against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. So on Friday afternoon, he put them through an intense practice ahead of their Saturday night game against the Washington Capitals.Thursday night against the Senators wasn’t a one-off. The Sabres have been in a bit of a funk for the last couple of weeks. They are 2-2-2 in their last six games, and the loss to the Senators left Mattias Samuelsson thinking they playe...
Northampton hold off Castres in 49-41 epic to reach Champions Cup quarter-finals
Hosts make French side pay for yellow cardsSaints progress to tie against Bath or SaracensButter-fingered hosts Northampton held off ill-disciplined visitors Castres to win 49-41 on Friday night to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup.The French side collected two yellow cards in three minutes in the first half and another with 10 minutes left but they were also undone by their poor tackling and covering in defence and by three missed conversions from six tries. When Northampton did not...
Northampton see off Castres to reach Champions Cup quarter-finals
Northampton reached the Champions Cup quarter-finals after a battling 49-41 win over Castres.French side Castres raced into a 12-0 lead after only 10 minutes through tries from Christian Ambadiang and Theo Chabouni, before Saints were awarded a penalty try with the lively Ambadiang shown a yellow card for a high tackle.
Trump signs new executive order on college sports: Will it change anything, and how soon?
President Donald Trump has signed a second executive order aimed at fixing college sports, this time laying out specific transfer and eligibility rules, limiting how athletes can be compensated for their name, image and likeness and threatening schools that violate rules with financial penalties, the White House announced Friday.Advertisement
Trump sweeps Robertson aside to reach Tour Championship final
Trump sweeps Robertson aside to reach Tour Championship finalImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Judd Trump has now reached four ranking event finals this termBySteve SutcliffeBBC Sport journalistPublished10 minutes agoJudd Trump swept to a commanding 10-4 victory over Neil Robertson but expressed concern about his cue tip as he reached the final of the Tour Championship in Manchester.World number one Trump laid the platform for his success in Friday's afternoon session which he domina...
Swifts beat Reds on penalties to reach Irish Cup final
Swifts beat Reds on penalties to reach Irish Cup final Image source, InphoImage caption, Dungannon beat Cliftonville on penalties in last year's finalByStephen AlexanderBBC Sport NI contributorPublished2 minutes agoHolders Dungannon Swifts are heading back to the Irish Cup final after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Cliftonville in Friday night's semi-final at Windsor Park.In a repeat of last season's decider, Dungannon looked to have booked a return to the showpiece in May t...
Chiefs' Rashee Rice won't face discipline from NFL over civil lawsuit allegations
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice will not face NFL discipline stemming from recent accusations against him in a civil lawsuit, the league confirmed Friday.“There was insufficient evidence to support a finding that he violated the personal conduct policy,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said.ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report Rice’s update Friday afternoon, stating that the NFL investigation is now closed.Advertisement
Matt Le Tissier appointed by Southampton in formal advisory role
Matt Le Tissier has returned to Southampton in an advisory role which will support the club’s board.Le Tissier is expected to work with the club’s football department and contribute to decision-making.The 57-year-old, one of Southampton’s most celebrated players, previously stepped down from his role as club ambassador in 2022 following criticism of his social media activity.Advertisement
Saints pass stern Castres test to reach last eight
Saints pass stern Castres test to reach last eightImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Saints captain George Furbank scored an excellent second-half try shortly after setting up a score for Josh KemenyBySteve MatherBBC Sport journalistPublished4 minutes ago2 CommentsInvestec Champions CupNorthampton Saints (14) 49Tries: Penalty try, Fischetti, Kemeny, Freeman, Furbank, McParland, Dingwall Cons: Belleau 6 Castres (15) 41Tries: Ambadiang 2, Chabouni, Ardron, Karawalevu, Botitu Cons: Fernandez,...
Guardiola wants Rodri to stay but says unhappy stars can go
Guardiola wants Rodri to stay but says unhappy stars can goImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Spain captain Rodri has won 12 major trophies with Manchester CityByShamoon HafezManchester City reporterPublished5 minutes agoCommentsManchester City manager Pep Guardiola says unhappy players can leave the club, but he hopes midfielder Rodri will stay.During the international break, ex-Atletico Madrid player Rodri said he would consider joining their city rivals Real as "you can't turn...
Mikel Arteta drops new Arsenal selection hint for FA Cup quarter-final clash
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Liam Rosenior reveals imminent contract extensions for Chelsea stars
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Chelsea decide if Enzo Fernandez will remain as vice-captain after two-game sanction
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Arne Slot launches passionate rant on Mo Salah's Liverpool exit - 'Careful with assumptions!'
Arne Slot launches passionate rant on Mo Salah's Liverpool exit - 'Careful with assumptions!'Mohamed Salah has decided to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, months after a very public falling out with manager Arne Slot over his lack of game time and poor formCommentsSportPaul Gorst and Felix Keith Senior Sports Reporter22:30, 03 Apr 2026Updated 22:30, 03 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesArne Slot spoke at length about the perception of Mo Salah's decision to leave Liverpool(Image:...
Ronaldo back with a brace for Al Nassr amid VAR drama, now 33 from 1000
Cristiano Ronaldo returned from injury and got straight back to doing what he does best, scoring goals.The Al Nassr captain struck twice in a 5-2 win over Al Najma, taking his career tally to 967 goals. His brace marked his 966th and 967th career goals, bringing him closer to the historic 1000 goal milestone.There was also a dramatic moment when one of his goals was initially ruled out. Ronaldo urged the referee to check VAR, and after a review, the goal was awarded, sparking a big celebration...
Another Chelsea star leaves door open to Real Madrid amid Enzo Fernandez punishment
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Cubs ace Cade Horton leaves start in second inning with injury
CLEVELAND — Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton exited his start Friday at the Cleveland Guardians in the second inning with an apparent injury.Horton worked a quick, 1-2-3 first inning but issued a rare walk to start the second. He then threw two pitches to Bo Naylor, the second of which was a 93.8 mph heater, his 17th pitch of the day. He’d averaged over 96 mph on his heater to that point.Advertisement
Leeds beat Bradford to go top of Super League
Leeds beat Bradford to go top of Super LeagueImage source, SWPIXImage caption, Bradford Bulls' meeting with Leeds Rhinos was their first in Super League for almost 12 yearsByJay FreemanBBC Sport EnglandPublished3 minutes ago3 CommentsBetfred Super LeagueBradford (8) 12Tries: Blake, Wynne, AekinsLeeds (6) 24Tries: McDonnell, Bird, Handley, Jenkins Goals: Connor 4Leeds Rhinos moved to the top of Super League as they earned a derby victory over Bradford Bulls at Odsal.Victory for Brad Arthur&#...
Rudoni returns with a double as Coventry move closer to promotion
Coventry City moved a step closer to the Premier League with a pulsating 3-2 win over Derby as Jack Rudoni scored twice on his return from injury.The Rams proved a pesky opponent for Coventry to crack, twice pegging back the Championship leaders but Rudoni, who sprung from the bench on 62 minutes, scored the second of his two goals with 10 minutes remaining.