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MLB first-quarter standings watch. Plus: Trivia that’ll impress
The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox.It’s time for an MLB standings check at the quarter three-quarter pole. Plus: Relief for Ian Happ and an early Baseball Card of the Week — with a twist. I’m Tyler Kepner, pinch-hitting for Levi Weaver. Welcome to The Windup!Advertisement
Ben White, Arsenal's 'mentality monster' who has run himself into the ground to push club to edge of glory
The news of Ben White’s season-ending knee injury is not only tough to take because Arsenal will be without a key player for decisive matches, but because of what the right-back has endured since arriving in north London to help Mikel Arteta’s side reach this point.It may be hard to remember, but White signing in 2021 caused uproar among football fans, whether they supported Arsenal or not.Advertisement
Rugby's 'biggest ever' anti-doping investigation sees seven banned over urine-swapping scheme
Rugby union’s “most extensive anti-doping investigation ever undertaken” has resulted in former Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze being banned for 11 years over his participation in a scheme to conceal cannabis use with urine sample swapping.On Tuesday, World Rugby, which governs the sport, also confirmed bans for fellow Georgians Giorgi Chkoidze (six years), Lasha Khmaladze (three years), Miriani Modebadze (three years), Otar Lashkhi (three years), Lasha Lomidze (nine months), and Dr Nutsa Shama...
Blue Jackets sign veteran Charlie Coyle to 6-year, $36 million extension
The Blue Jackets achieved one of their major offseason objectives Tuesday, signing veteran center Charlie Coyle to a six-year, $36 million contract. The deal carries a salary cap hit of $6 million per season.Coyle, 34, was a pending unrestricted free agent with a big market awaiting him on July 1 if the Blue Jackets couldn’t keep him in the fold.Advertisement
Georgia’s Merab Sharikadze gets 11-year ban for role in ‘urine-swapping’ rugby doping scandal
Former captain, 32, won more than 100 caps for GeorgiaWorld Rugby found evidence of urine sample swapsThe biggest anti-doping investigation in World Rugby’s history has resulted in six of Georgia’s men’s team and a medical official being handed lengthy bans, with their former captain, Merab Sharikadze, suspended for 11 years. Working alongside the World Anti-Doping Agency, evidence was uncovered of urine swapping and advance warning of upcoming drug tests being given to players.No firm proof was...
Premier League permutations: When could the title, relegation and European qualification be confirmed?
A Premier League season is 380 games long, but it is the final 21 which now hold the potential to shape all that has gone before in the 2025-26 edition.This campaign’s last dash will crown new champions to succeed Liverpool and push a member of English football’s establishment over the relegation cliff edge into the EFL. There might also be a Champions League debut secured, as well as fresh invites sent out to join the other two European competitions, all by the time the full-time whistles blow...
Jack Draper joins forces with Andy Murrray in shock move before Wimbledon
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How to watch Sabres vs. Canadiens: Second Round Game 1 TV channel and streaming options for May 12
The Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10) take on the Buffalo Sabres (50-23-9) in NHL play on Tuesday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN. The teams meet for Game 4 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round. The Canadiens are ahead in the series 2-1.How to watch Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens Venue: Bell Centre Time: 7 p.m. ET Streaming: Fubo (Stream now) TV: ESPN Buffalo vs. Montreal odds Puck Line: Montreal -1.5 (+165), Buffalo +1.5 (-200) Favorite Moneyline: Montreal -145 Underd...
Man Utd's academy chief on FA Youth Cup and JJ Gabriel's first-team prospects
Manchester United's academy came under scrutiny earlier this season when Sir Jim Ratcliffe said it had "slipped". Since then, United have reached the FA Youth Cup final - the most prestigious fixture at that level in England, and the U21s have reached the PL2 play-off final.
The Avalanche look unstoppable. Plus: A big PWHL question mark
Red Light newsletter 🏒 | This is The Athletic’s hockey newsletter. Sign up here to receive Red Light directly in your inbox.Good morning to everyone except whoever approved the Hurricanes getting a week off in the middle of the playoffs. Come on guys, if I wanted to watch a team in red not play hockey in the spring, I’d be a Red Wings fan.Advertisement
White out for season and set to miss World Cup
White out for season and set to miss World CupImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ben White has made 30 appearances in all competitions this season for ArsenalByAlex Howell, Arsenal reporter and Sami Mokbel, Senior football correspondentPublished1 minute agoCommentsArsenal defender Ben White will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury and is set to miss out on England's World Cup campaign. The 28-year-old picked up the injury in the first half of Arsenal's 1-0 win at West Ham on Sun...
Rory McIlroy claims he knew LIV was in trouble and breakaway tour was always a ‘risk’
LIV in race against time to survive without PIF fundingMcIlroy: ‘I was hearing about this in March, April time’Rory McIlroy has revealed he heard rumblings of impending trouble for LIV Golf weeks before the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund confirmed it would withdraw funding for the circuit. The Masters champion believes the PIF approach highlights the danger of sport becoming reliant on anything that can be affected by world affairs.LIV is engaged in a race against time to survive with the...
World Cup 2026: Every confirmed squad so far and expected release dates in full
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How to watch Phillies vs. Red Sox: TV channel and streaming options for May 12
The Philadelphia Phillies will look for Brandon Marsh to extend a 12-game hitting streak versus the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. ET, at Fenway Park. The Phillies are 19-22 this season, second in the NL East. The Red Sox are 17-23, fifth in the AL East. Neither team has named a starter.How to watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox Venue: Fenway Park Time: 6:45 p.m. ET Streaming: Fubo (Stream now) TV: NESN and NBCS-PH Phillies vs. Red Sox odds Favorite Moneyline: Phillies -145 Un...
How to watch Yankees vs. Orioles: TV channel and streaming options for May 12
The New York Yankees hope to stop their four-game losing run versus the Baltimore Orioles, on Tuesday at 6:35 p.m. ET. The Yankees are 26-16 this season, second in the AL East. The Orioles are 19-23, third in the AL East. Neither team has named a starter.How to watch New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards Time: 6:35 p.m. ET Streaming: Fubo (Stream now) TV: MASN and YES Yankees vs. Orioles odds Favorite Moneyline: Yankees -150 Underdog Moneyline: Orioles +125 To...
Diamonds and a dud in Vegas. Plus: Mixed opening week for rookies
No Offseason Newsletter 🏀 | This is The Athletic’s women’s basketball newsletter. Sign up here to receive No Offseason directly in your inbox.Welcome back to No Offseason! Thanks for all the responses to our first edition last week. As a reminder, you can reach us directly at nooffseason@theathletic.com. Coming up today: 📍 The views in Vegas, L.A. and Indy 📊 Season’s first power rankings 📺 What to watch Let’s go!On the Ground: At least Vegas knows how to celebrateAnd just like that, we’re on...
How to watch Nationals vs. Reds: TV channel and streaming options for May 12
The Cincinnati Reds host the Washington Nationals to start a three-game series at Great American Ball Park, with first pitch at 6:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Brady Singer (2-2, 5.63 ERA) will start for the Reds, who are 22-19 this season and fifth in the NL Central. Miles Mikolas (1-3, 7.44 ERA) is starting for the Nationals, who are 19-22 and fourth in the NL East.Advertisement
How to watch Rockies vs. Pirates: TV channel and streaming options for May 12
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Colorado Rockies to start a three-game series at PNC Park, with first pitch at 6:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Paul Skenes (5-2, 2.36 ERA) gets the start for the Pirates, who are 22-19 this season and fourth in the NL Central. Michael Lorenzen (2-4, 6.92 ERA) is starting for the Rockies, who are 16-25 and fifth in the NL West.Advertisement
How to watch Rays vs. Blue Jays: TV channel and streaming options for May 12
The Toronto Blue Jays face the Tampa Bay Rays, after Andres Gimenez went deep twice in an 8-5 defeat to the Rays, at 7:07 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Shane McClanahan (4-2, 2.60 ERA) will start for the Rays, who are 27-13 this season and first in the AL East. Patrick Corbin (1-1, 3.60 ERA) is starting for the Blue Jays, who are 18-23 and fourth in the AL East.Advertisement
How to watch Tigers vs. Mets: TV channel and streaming options for May 12
The New York Mets host the Detroit Tigers to open a three-game series at Citi Field, with first pitch at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Freddy Peralta (2-3, 3.12 ERA) gets the start for the Mets, who are 15-25 this season and fifth in the NL East. Jack Flaherty (0-3, 5.56 ERA) is the expected starter for the Tigers, who are 19-22 and third in the AL Central.Advertisement