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EFL side releases 16 players less than 24 hours after final game of season
EFL side Gillingham released a staggering 16 players less than 24 hours after their final game of the season.The Kent club, which finished 17th in the fourth tier for the second consecutive campaign, wasted no time in reshaping their squad following the final whistle at Priestfield.Manager Gareth Ainsworth, facing his former side Shrewsbury, had foreshadowed the swift clear-out before kick-off.He said: "You'll find out tomorrow [Sunday] morning that there's some players in that team [against Shr...
How to watch Real Sociedad vs. Sevilla in the U.S.: TV channel and streaming options for May 4
La Liga action on Monday will feature Sevilla meeting Real Sociedad. The two clubs will kick things off at 3 p.m. ET at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. With 34 points, Sevilla is 18th in the league. Real Sociedad has 43 points, residing in ninth place.How to watch Real Sociedad vs. Sevilla FC in the U.S. Venue: Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Time: 3 p.m. ET Streaming: ESPN+ (Sign in on ESPN with your Fubo account) TV: ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, Fubo TV Real Sociedad vs. Sevilla FC odds Favorite Moneyline: Sevilla +149...
Sinner, Sabalenka question prize money share at French Open - here's what they demand
The clay-court tournament at Roland Garros is set to begin later this month in Paris. While organisers announced an increase of about 10% in total prize money to 61.7 million euros ($72.1 million), players said key issues remain unresolved. These include better representation, as well as concerns related to health and pensions.
Unacceptable season cannot be repeated - Van Dijk
Unacceptable season cannot be repeated - Van DijkImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Liverpool need four points at most to secure Champions League qualificationPublished2 minutes agoCommentsCaptain Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool's season has been "unacceptable" after Arne Slot's side fell to an 18th defeat in all competitions when they were beaten by Manchester United. The Dutch defender has also stressed the need for "a lot of work to be done behind the scenes"...
World Cup 2026 news live updates: Latest on ticket prices, transport costs and injuries
World CupCountdownLatest News15m agoInfantino's Attempted Photo OpNew Red Card RulesBracketStadium GuidesFinal Tickets InflatedInjury TrackerliveUpdated 2m agoWorld Cup 2026 news live updates: Latest on ticket prices, transport costs and injuriesFollow live as the 2026 World Cup hosted across North America draws closerThe Athletic Live TeamMay 4, 2026 at 7:01 AM EDTThe 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11. Getty Images
Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs preview
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens will meet in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in a series that should be appointment viewing.The season series between these two teams was split even 2-2 and the combined score of those games was 13-13. Three of those games were in January, when the teams were jockeying for position in the Atlantic Division, with the Sabres winning two, including one in Montreal.Advertisement
Will Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes return for OTAs? Why Andy Reid says it's uncertain
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to rehab from surgery after tearing his ACL and LCL in December.So, is there a chance he might be out on the field with the team during Organized Team Activities workouts starting May 26?Coach Andy Reid didn’t give a definitive answer during an interview with reporters Saturday, but he did say Mahomes continues to make progress.Advertisement
WNBA preseason power rankings: Can anyone dethrone the Las Vegas Aces?
The WNBA enters a new era when its 30th season tips off Friday with the expansion to 15 teams, including one in a new country. A bright spotlight is shining on the league thanks to a landmark collective bargaining agreement. There is a new media landscape with NBC and USA Sports coming as broadcast partners. A flood of new players have arrived from overseas to fill in the extra roster spots.Advertisement
'He's gone missing' - Hill questions Russell's mindset
On The Chequered Flag podcast, former Formula 1 drivers Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya discuss George Russell's mindset at Mercedes following a difficult weekend at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, which saw his teammate Kimi Antonelli win his third race of the season.
Cavs weren’t great, but they handled the relentless Raptors. Can they rise out of East?
CLEVELAND — It’s in there. We’ve seen it in brief stretches. The defensive tenacity, the crisp ball movement, the aggression from the bigs. Whether the Cavs can sustain a championship level of intensity for 12 more victories has always been the biggest question.For now? For now, they’re moving on. They weren’t great in Sunday’s 114-102 Game 7 win, but they were good enough to beat a relentless Toronto Raptors team that lacked talent, health and shooting but made up for it with aggression and def...
New York Rangers 2026 NHL Draft Lottery guide: Odds, potential targets, past picks
The New York Rangers will get clarity on an important aspect of their future on Tuesday when the NHL Draft Lottery is held. A start time has yet to be announced for the televised event, which will take place in Secaucus, N.J., at the NHL Network studios.New York has the third-best lottery odds in the league: an 11.5 percent chance at the No. 1 pick and a guarantee to stay in the top five.Advertisement
'He is the Cubs': Why Nico Hoerner is Pete Crow-Armstrong's favorite player
CHICAGO — Tucked away in the corner of the fourth floor of the Sheraton Riverwalk, Jed Hoyer and Nico Hoerner tried to find a quiet place to talk.It was the opening night of the Cubs Convention, so that wasn’t easy.Hoyer, the Cubs’ president of baseball operations, had just signed third baseman Alex Bregman to a blockbuster five-year, $175 million deal. Because of payroll and roster logistics, Hoerner, who was entering his walk year, was knee-deep in trade rumors.Advertisement
Virgil van Dijk admits Liverpool must do ‘a lot of work’ over summer after failed season
Outgoing champions have lost 18 games in total this seasonPlayers must ‘take responsibility’ to ensure top-five finishVirgil van Dijk has said Liverpool need a lot of work behind the scenes this summer to avoid a repeat of their unacceptable season.Arne Slot’s team suffered an 18th defeat of this campaign on Sunday when losing at Old Trafford, a Premier League double against Manchester United for the first time in a decade. Liverpool have a six-point cushion in the race for Champions League qual...
Shaun Murphy v Wu Yize: World Snooker Championship final day two – live
Wu Yize takes 10-7 overnight lead into second day Day one report | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail DanielHuman beings are born with hope – we all have ambitions and desires when we’re young, then life and reality coach them out of us. So on the odd occasion we come across someone with the talent and drive, ego and discipline to withstand the onslaught, it’s moving: they’re not just fulfilling themselves but us, our pain and desperation converted into tranquility and joy.In that sense, sport is one...
Blackhawks 2026 NHL Draft Lottery guide: Odds, projected players, trade possibilities
The Chicago Blackhawks return to the NHL Draft Lottery Tuesday, hoping for a bit of luck again and another No. 1 pick but knowing they’ll leave with nothing less than a top-four selection. It’s a familiar position they’ve been in for the last four years.Will it be the last time Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson is in this spot? As much confidence as he’s built inside and outside the organization since being promoted to the job in 2022, he is expected to win and move higher in the standing...
Referee who officiated chaotic Afcon final picked for African Champions League final
Jean-Jacques Ngambo Ndala given final first leg by CafHe was in charge when Senegal left pitch in MoroccoThe referee who oversaw of January’s chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final during which Senegal walked off has been listed to take charge of this month’s African Champions League final.Jean-Jacques Ngambo Ndala, who is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is due to referee the first leg of the final between South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns and the Moroccan club AS Far in Tshwane/Pretoria...
Avalanche's Game 1 win vs. Wild was a rollicking ride, but not one they want to repeat
DENVER — A Colorado Avalanche optimist can point to their bizarre, high-octane 9-6 Game 1 victory over the Minnesota Wild and say it’s evidence they can win in different ways. Colorado was stingy defensively in the first round against the Los Angeles Kings and won a pair of 2-1 games.An Avalanche detractor can say Sunday is not the recipe for playoff success. When you play like that consistently, you’re going to get burned, even with offensive giants on your roster.Both viewpoints are at least a...
Carrick has the Ferguson magic, says Cunha
Carrick has the Ferguson magic, says CunhaImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Manchester United will be playing Champions League football again next seasonBySimon StoneManchester United reporterPublished2 minutes agoManchester United forward Matheus Cunha feels interim boss Michael Carrick has the "magic" that can reconnect the club to its trophy-laden Sir Alex Ferguson era.Cunha scored the opening goal at Old Trafford that set United on their way to the 3-2 win over Liverpool tha...
The Giants are a miserable teams to watch, and hopefully rookies can save them
Like a lot of folks reading this, I’ve watched some lousy San Francisco Giants teams. Teams that couldn’t hit, teams that couldn’t pitch, teams that couldn’t field, and sometimes all of the above with some dreadful baserunning to boot. Teams that failed with old players, teams that failed with young players. Teams that failed following seasons in which they also failed, and teams that failed after the most successful seasons in franchise history.Advertisement
Scouting 3 potential MLB Draft first-rounders at Mississippi-Arkansas
Arkansas lefty Hunter Dietz came into this year with 1 2/3 total career innings as a Razorback, spread over two years and four appearances. He also pitched 11 innings on the Cape last summer, where he walked 12 batters and posted an 8.49 ERA. He wasn’t exactly on my radar for the first round back in February, or even early March, but given what he’s done this year and what he showed on Friday night at Baum-Walker, I’d be surprised if he got out of the top half of the round.Advertisement