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Sports Ministry reiterates policy on India-Pakistan sporting relations: No bilaterals, multi-nationals exempted
Sports Ministry has reaffirmed its policy of a blanket ban on bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan, with no Indian teams participating in Pakistan and vice-versa. However, exemptions remain for multi-nation events like the Olympics and Asian Games. The ministry also aims to simplify visa processes to position India as a preferred international sports hosting destination.
Bayern Munich vs PSG live updates: Champions League semi-final predictions, team news and latest score
Hello and welcome along to our live coverage of the Champions League semi-final second leg between Bayern Munich and PSG at Allianz Arena.After a scintillating nine-goal thriller of a first leg, we return for the conclusion of this clash of two European titans.Can PSG defend their Champions League crown? Or will Bayern take another step to adding a further continental trophy to their cabinet?We'll find out in the coming hours, so let's get going with the build-up and latest team news a...
Analyzing Rams' undrafted free-agent class with rookie minicamp set to begin
The Los Angeles Rams are through the NFL Draft, coming out of the annual event with just five new players.That reduced size meant an extra focus could be placed on this year’s undrafted free agents. And so the Rams signed 18 of them.The class features a quarterback, a quarterback who transitioned to tight end and a track star-turned-running back, as well as cornerbacks who could push for roster spots.Advertisement
Seven prospects the Rangers could take with the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft
The NHL draft lottery gods have favored the New York Rangers in the past, but not this time around.The Blueshirts entered Tuesday with the third-best odds to land the No. 1 overall pick, then got knocked down two pegs to No. 5. That takes them out of the running for consensus top prospect Gavin McKenna of Penn State, with Frölunda’s Ivar Stenberg also looking like a long shot to make it to New York’s slot. The rest of the field is less certain, though, leaving multiple scenarios for team preside...
Eight players the Winnipeg Jets could take with the No. 8 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft
The Winnipeg Jets didn’t win the draft lottery. They won’t be able to take Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 overall pick.The Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks’ lottery wins pushed the Jets’ pick down from No. 7 to No. 8. McKenna, along with top-ranked defenceman Chase Reid and top Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg, will be off the board. But there’s still reason for hope.Advertisement
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his worst game in almost a year. It didn't matter
OKLAHOMA CITY — Consider the standard set by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Anything less than a monopoly on the midrange feels off. Performances shy of 20 points are unheard of. Efficiency is religion, and turnovers are almost sinful.Now consider his performance in Game 1 of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Western Conference semifinal series versus the Los Angeles Lakers: 18 points on 15 shots, his fewest points in any game since Game 3 of last year’s West finals, and seven turnovers, his most in any gam...
Phillies' rotation takes another step forward as Cristopher Sánchez shines
PHILADELPHIA — The emotion spilled over at the end of the seventh, Cristopher Sánchez screaming and fist bumping as he left the mound.At the plate, Athletics infielder Darell Hernaiz slammed his helmet into the ground.Seconds before, Sánchez threw a changeup to Hernaiz, who swung through the air. It was the seventh of nine strikeouts that came on Sánchez’s off-speed pitch in Tuesday’s 9-1 win against the Athletics.Advertisement
NCAA's 5-in-5 rule has basketball coaches' support — but will it fix eligibility chaos?
Last month, St. John’s signed Olimpia Milano point guard Quinn Ellis. Ellis, who just turned 23, is a starter for a team that competes in the EuroLeague and has won the last two Italian Cups. He was named Italian Cup MVP last year.The EuroLeague is considered the second-best league in the world after the NBA. The average age of the current Milano roster, excluding Ellis, is 29.9 years.Advertisement
Rugby union’s Pacific heartlands threatened by NRL spree after Moana Pasifika’s collapse
It is feared soft-power politics and a $240m war-chest could leave Samoa and Tonga uniquely vulnerableThere’s a new war in the Pacific brewing, with the Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika collapsing and rugby league on a new signing spree in union’s traditional heartlands.The conflict spells trouble for Rugby Australia (RA), whose federal government is funding a $600m NRL franchise in Papua New Guinea, $240m of which will go into poaching talent and creating pathways throughout Fiji, Tonga, Samoa a...
With Wrigley Field rocking, the Cubs are setting the stage for a big trade deadline
CHICAGO — In an ideal world, the Chicago Cubs might have lined up Cade Horton and Justin Steele at the front of their playoff rotation, unleashing two homegrown pitchers with unique stuff and competitive edges to their personalities. The reality of a 162-game season, though, hits hard and fast.The managers of the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies, two big-market teams with playoff expectations, were fired before the end of April. The No. 1 projected free agent this coming winter, Detroit...
Recruiting report: Jon Sumrall's 'aggressive' plan is impressing in-state coaches
Billy Napier’s recruiting classes at Florida weren’t bad. In his three full cycles with the Gators, he landed just as many in-state blue-chip prospects (29) as Miami’s Mario Cristobal did and signed Florida’s first top-10 class in five years. The problem? He went 22-23.So, what’s changed on the recruiting trail since Jon Sumrall took over in late November? Not too much on the surface. The Gators’ 2027 class currently ranks sixth in the 247Sports Composite, with five of the 12 commitments coming...
Which Big Ten teams can win it all in the next five years? Here's what fans think
Big Ten fans may talk a big game about their teams in public or on social media. But when pressed to quantify their teams’ chances of winning the College Football Playoff, self-awareness takes over. In a reader survey conducted by The Athletic, we asked Big Ten followers to answer this question: On a scale of 1-5 (1 being impossible, 5 being very likely), how likely is it that the following teams will win the College Football Playoff in the next five years? Only four programs had “5 (very likely...
French Open prize money row highlights need for deeper reforms: PTPA
French Open prize money row highlights need for deeper reforms PTPA
Rahul's batting is death warrant for DC: Ex-Indian cricketer's scathing remark
Rahuls batting is death warrant for DC ExIndian cricketers scathing remark
Manchester United in advanced talks over training kit sponsorship deal with Betway
Manchester United are in advanced talks over a deal with Betway to sponsor the club’s training kit from next season.The logo for Betway, the British gambling company, is set to be featured across the sportswear United use when undertaking sessions at Carrington, featuring in photographs released by the club.Advertisement
David Beckham slams Arsenal referee after controversial Atletico Madrid penalty decision
David Beckham has slammed referee Daniel Siebert after he decided not to give Atletico Madrid a penalty for a foul from Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori on Antoine Griezmann
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Merson: Villa vs Forest feels like Europa League final
Paul Merson says Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest's Europa League semi-final feels like the competition's final.Nottingham Forest seized the advantage in the tie after Chris Wood's second-half penalty put Vitor Pereira's side just 90 minutes away from a first European final in 46 years as they won the first leg 1-0.
Saka sets up seismic week for Arsenal. Plus: What to make of Fox's World Cup advert
The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox.Hello! Immortality beckons Mikel Arteta. The biggest month in Arsenal’s history lies ahead.Coming up:🏆 Arsenal reach UCL final🇪🇸 Mbappe friction at Madrid🎥 Fox’s ambitious Pulisic ad🤯 Stunning Tanzanian goalAdvertisement
Sudanese asylum seekers challenge Home Office rule changes for refugees
Shabana Mahmood has announced plan to cut leave to remain to 30 months, to concern of UN’s refugee agencyTwo Sudanese asylum seekers are challenging a key element of Labour’s plans to strip refugees of basic rights, rejecting the home secretary’s accusation that they are “asylum shoppers”.Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to halve refugees’ leave to remain in the UK from five years to 30 months, while refugees will have to wait 20 years before being eligible for permanent stay in the UK. Previ...