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Andreeva beats Baptiste to reach first Madrid final
Andreeva beats Baptiste to reach first Madrid finalImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mirra Andreeva, who turned 19 years old on Wednesday, won her previous two WTA 1000 finals, in Dubai and Indian Wells last yearByMike PeterBBC Sport journalistPublished9 minutes agoTeenager Mirra Andreeva reached her first Madrid Open final with a 6-4 7-6 (10-8) victory over Hailey Baptiste.The 19-year-old Russian will face 26th seed Marta Kostyuk in Saturday's final, after the Ukrainian beat Austria...
'If Kane scored that we'd be saying wow' - Strand Larsen shows Palace worth
Being a club's record signing brings with it pressure, but Jorgen Strand Larsen puts a difficult start behind him with a goal that could be crucial in Crystal Palace's pursuit of a first major European trophy.
Oliver Glasner fires Crystal Palace warning with Conference League final in sight
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Papers: Carrick favourite for Man Utd job amid Iraola links
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...Man Utd news and transfersMichael Carrick has emerged as the favourite for the permanent Manchester United job after impressing the club's hierarchy during his time in charge on an interim basis - The Times.
Aston Villa's Unai Emery criticises VAR, says Ollie Watkins 'close to breaking ankle'
Unai Emery insisted VAR made a “huge mistake” for deciding not to send Elliot Anderson off in the first half of Aston Villa’s 1-0 Europa League semi-final defeat to Nottingham Forest for a challenge on Ollie Watkins which was “close to breaking his ankle”.Anderson’s lunging tackle appeared to catch Watkins, but was not awarded as a free-kick on field by referee Joao Pinheiro.Advertisement
Man City XI vs Everton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League
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'He could have broken his ankle!' - Emery fumes at VAR after Anderson avoids red
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery accused VAR of making a "huge mistake" in not recommending a red card for Elliot Anderson during his side's 1-0 Europa League semi-final first leg defeat to Nottingham Forest.
‘Come and speak to us’: Hamilton calls for more driver involvement in F1 rules
‘It needs to change’ says seven-time championAston Martin’s Lance Stroll calls rules ‘fundamentally flawed’Lewis Hamilton believes Formula One drivers should have a “seat at the table” in discussion on directions the sport should take in future, to have an input alongside key stakeholders such as the teams and the FIA. Hamilton’s view was largely echoed across the paddock including by the current defending champion, Lando Norris.Hamilton was speaking before this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix where...
Why major college football wouldn't feel much pain from an NFL officiating work stoppage
If the NFL uses replacement referees this fall amid a labor dispute with game officials, the highest division of college football is not expected to lose officials or be impacted, a half-dozen college sports administrators and officials confirmed to The Athletic.The expectation has long been that the NFL would use lower-division college officials or retired officials, as it did during the 2012 referee work stoppage. That dispute, which lasted into the season and drew widepsread backlash for mist...
Russell insists Antonelli's championship lead 'not even a consideration'
George Russell says Kimi Antonelli's championship lead is "not even a consideration" at this stage of the 2026 Formula 1 season.Italian teenager Antonelli is nine points ahead of Russell and looking for a hat-trick of race wins as F1 returns this weekend in Miami with a Sprint event.
Arsenal vs Fulham: Premier League – teams, start, lineups, title race
Arsenal will move six points clear of EPL title rivals Man City, who will have two games in hand, if they beat Fulham.
Littler beats Humphries to go top of Premier League
Littler beats Humphries to go top of Premier LeagueImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Luke Humphries (left) and Luke Littler (right) are the past two winners of the Premier LeagueByCallum MatthewsBBC Sport senior journalistPublished5 minutes ago1 CommentsWorld number one Luke Littler won his fifth night of the Premier League Darts season to return to the top of the table.The 19-year-old backed up his win in Liverpool last week with another impressive performance in Aberdeen to climb above Jonn...
Randle's move to Munster off by 'mutual agreement'
Randle's move to Munster off by 'mutual agreement'Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Randle was due to arrive at Munster at the end of the Super Rugby seasonPublished26 minutes agoMunster have confirmed Roger Randle will no longer join the province as attack coach.The New Zealander's arrival, subject to a work permit, was announced on 15 April, but Munster have now said the move is off by "mutual agreement".Randle's planned arrival was met by some opposit...
Littler beats Humphries in final to move top of Premier League table
Luke Littler moved top of the Premier League Darts table with his fifth nightly win as he came from behind to beat rival Luke Humphries 6-5 in the Night 13 final in Aberdeen.Remarkably, it was the first final played out between the world's top two in this year's tournament, with Humphries appearing in his first since Night Six in Nottingham.
Three things we learned from Crystal Palace win as Oliver Glasner game plan pays off perfectly
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Verstappen says F1 rule changes 'a tickle'
Verstappen says F1 rule changes 'a tickle'Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Max Verstappen has previously likened the 2026 version of F1 to the Mario Kart racing game and also said it was "Formula E on steroids"ByAndrew BensonF1 Correspondent in MiamiPublished11 minutes ago6 CommentsRed Bull's Max Verstappen says the changes to Formula 1's rules amount to "a tickle" in terms of addressing his and other drivers' concerns about the new style of r...
Mets dig an even deeper hole with a bumbling homestand
NEW YORK — The homestand that could have saved the Mets’ season only made it worse.New York dropped the rubber game of its three-game set to the Washington Nationals on Thursday, blowing a late lead in a 5-4 loss. C.J. Abrams’ missile launch of a two-run home run off a hanging changeup from Luke Weaver in the eighth was the difference.Advertisement
Verstappen reflects on Lambiase's McLaren move
Max Verstappen believes trying to stop race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase from joining rival Formula 1 team McLaren in 2028 "would be stupid from my side".
Delap interest as Everton eye quartet - Friday's gossip
Delap interest as Everton eye quartet - Friday's gossipPublished5 minutes agoEverton look to revive their interest in Liam Delap and target England trio, Mohamed Salah considers a move to Fenerbahce, and Chelsea hope for a Nicolas Jackson pay day.Everton look set to revive their interest in Chelsea forward Liam Delap, 23, while they are also exploring moves for fellow Englishman, defenders John Stones, 31, who is leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, and Arsenal's Ben White...
Gujarat scratching their heads over middle order woes? Rashid Khan opens up
Gujarat scratching their heads over middle order woes Rashid Khan opens up