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Mateus Fernandes has filled the Paqueta void at West Ham - but might now have outgrown them
There has been an increase in the number of European scouts attending games at the London Stadium to monitor a talent who is not expected to remain at West Ham United for much longer.The player in question is 21-year-old midfielder Mateus Fernandes, who has been a consistent performer in the club’s quest for Premier League survival. Since joining from Southampton last summer in a deal worth £38million, Fernandes has registered five goals and four assists across 40 appearances this season. Most i...
Joao Pedro's rise, by those who know him: 'Big games, for Chelsea or Brazil, are his natural habitat'
Slaven Bilic will never forget one conversation he had with a young Joao Pedro as he was starting to make an impact in English football.Bilic had been in charge of Watford for a short time after being given the job in September 2022 but had already seen enough to know the then-21-year-old had huge potential.Advertisement
Eight things Michael Carrick must focus on at Manchester United if he takes the job permanently
Michael Carrick is a step closer to becoming Manchester United’s next permanent head coach after The Athletic revealed that is the recommendation the club’s football leaders.Carrick took interim charge of United in January following Ruben Amorim’s exit and two games under Darren Fletcher and recovered their league form dramatically to earn qualification for the Champions League next season.Advertisement
Inside the world of an EFL footballer: Chairman's treat, dad mode and 'the worst feeling in football'
Jake Cooper is Millwall’s captain and has been at the club for almost a decade.Towards the latter stages of their 2025-26 season, they found themselves firmly in the promotion mix, with Cooper dreaming of leading his side to the Premier League for the first time.In conversations in coffee shops, his family home, a hotel and at Millwall’s training ground over the course of the past four months, The Athletic joined him for every step of the rollercoaster ride that ended with heartbreak in the play...
Scouting for Liverpool: Which defenders could they buy?
This week, The Athletic is looking ahead to another potentially busy summer transfer window for Liverpool.On Tuesday, we cast our eye over potential attacking targets, then assessed possible midfield options. Today, attention turns to the defence.Liverpool have already been busy in this area, signing 20-year-old centre-back Jeremy Jacquet from Ligue 1 side Rennes for an initial £55million in January, but allowing him to remain with the French club for the remainder of the season. Despite that, q...
Noah Ajayi is the 6ft 2in Manchester United winger who has grown into a fine prospect
The game was in stoppage time and Manchester United’s progress was already secured, but Noah Ajayi appeared determined to make an impact.The teenager had emerged as a substitute in the FA Youth Cup fifth-round tie against Oxford United with his side winning 3-1, but he was desperate to get on the scoresheet.Advertisement
Goalkeepers like David Raya rarely win player of the year awards. They really should
Matt Pyzdrowski is a former goalkeeper who played professionally in the United States and Sweden and now coaches the position. He serves as a goalkeeping analyst for The Athletic.David Raya’s fantastic save against West Ham on Sunday may never live in fans’ memories quite like a game-winning goal but in a tense title race, it carried just as much weight as his Arsenal team-mate Leandro Trossard subsequently scoring at the other end of the pitch.Advertisement
The Alternative Premier League Table: No 37 - Fouls won and conceded from corners
Welcome to the latest edition of The Alternative Premier League Table, where each week, The Athletic analyses the entire division through a specific lens.After looking at big chance creation and conversion last week, we will now, following events in east London last Sunday, dive into fouls won and conceded from corners.Advertisement
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 14, 2026, puzzle No. 598
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
2026 NBA playoffs second-round odds: Spurs, Cavs favored to advance with Game 6 wins
Every game the rest of the second round is a potential close-out game for someone. Friday brings a pair of Game 6s that could end the round or lead to a Game 7 or two.First up, Cleveland tries to take out Detroit, the top seed in the East. Then, San Antonio’s young core can reach a significant milestone by taking out Minnesota on the road.In both games, the team in position to advance with a win is favored.Advertisement
Southampton early favourites for Championship play-off final against Hull City
The Championship play-off final has long been labelled the richest game in football and this year’s showdown between Hull City and Southampton on May 23 is no different, with promotion to the Premier League potentially worth around £200million.The market already has a firm favourite.Southampton are 17/20 to secure promotion and 8/11 to win in 90 minutes after extending their unbeaten league run with a dramatic extra-time semi-final victory over Middlesbrough.Advertisement
Man Utd news: Michael Carrick's first demand in charge as Casemiro has issue with team-mate
Manchester United round-up following a major update on the managerial situation
Bethell loses gold chain in RCB vs KKR match - here's what happened next
Jacob Bethell accidentally dropped his gold chain while getting dismissed during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur. Devdutt Padikkal later picked it up and returned it to him. The match, however, belonged to Virat Kohli, whose unbeaten 105 guided RCB to a six-wicket win and the top of the points table.
Cavs rally from 15 down to win in OT, on cusp of first East finals since 2018: Takeaways
All the Cleveland Cavaliers had to do to earn their first road win of these playoffs was rally from an early 15-point deficit, overcome a horrific start to the fourth quarter and survive an extra five minutes. But after securing a hard-fought 117-113 overtime road win against the Detroit Pistons in Game 5, the Cavaliers took a 3-2 series lead and are now just one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2018. James Harden scored a team-high 30 points, and...
Mercury Start The Season Slowly With Goal Of Winning The WNBA Title
BusinessSportsMoneyMercury Start The Season Slowly With Goal Of Winning The WNBA TitleByBarry M. Bloom,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Boomskie on BaseballFollow AuthorMay 13, 2026, 11:18pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.DeWanna Bonner is the elder stateswoman of the Phoenix Mercury as at 38 she's back for her 17th WNBA season. (Photo by Chris Coduto...
Already weathering several lineup injuries, Juan Soto (right foot) is day-to-day
NEW YORK — Even in a walk-off win, the Mets had to hold their breath.Juan Soto departed New York’s 3-2, 10-inning win over the Detroit Tigers after fouling a ball off the top of his right foot. X-rays were negative, and Soto is day-to-day. The Mets finish their series with the Tigers on Thursday afternoon before welcoming the Yankees to Citi Field for this year’s first edition of the Subway Series on Friday.Advertisement
'It’s going to finish one day': Virat Kohli makes honest reflection
Virat Kohli delivered a masterful performance, smashing his ninth IPL century to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a successful chase of 193 against Kolkata Knight Riders. This historic innings saw Kohli become the fastest player to 14,000 T20 runs and the first Indian with 10 T20 centuries, solidifying his legacy as a supreme chaser.
Wild vs. Avalanche Game 5: Colorado advances to West final on Brett Kulak's OT winner
DENVER — The Minnesota Wild tried to play a 40-minute penalty kill on Wednesday night to extend their second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche to Game 6.That’s not a good strategy, especially when your penalty kill is historically bad.After building a 3-0 first-period lead, the Wild sat back for two periods, and, imagine this, it didn’t work against the NHL’s best team and most lethal offensive attack.Advertisement
Arsenal news: £200m transfer plan suffers setback as Mikel Arteta is sent very clear message
Arsenal are hoping to land several big signings in the summer transfer window
WNBA, NBA Board of Governors approve sale of Sun; Houston relocation set for 2027
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Twilight is on the horizon for the Connecticut Sun.After a prolonged process, the WNBA and NBA Board of Governors approved the relocation and sale of the franchise from the Mohegan Tribe to Tilman J. Fertitta, the league announced Wednesday. The unanimous vote — which marks the final step in the transaction — solidifies that this season will be the franchise’s last in Connecticut before relocating to Houston to start the 2027 season.Advertisement