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Ex-Wales star Allen to leave Swansea coaching role
Allen to leave Swansea coaching role Image source, Huw Evans AgencyImage caption, Joe Allen had two spells at Swansea as a player after coming through the club's academy ByGareth VincentBBC Sport WalesPublished59 minutes ago3 CommentsJoe Allen is to leave his role on Swansea City's coaching staff after Saturday's final game of the season against Charlton Athletic.Allen departed Swansea as a player having announced his retirement last May, only to return alongside fellow club legen...
Royals' Parag punished for vaping in dressing room
Royals' Parag punished for vaping in dressing roomImage source, ReutersImage caption, Parag became Rajasthan Royals captain at the start of this seasonByMatthew HenryBBC Sport journalistPublished17 minutes agoRajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25% of his match fee after being seen vaping in the dressing room during an Indian Premier League match.Parag, 24, was seen inhaling from a device during television coverage of Tuesday's IPL match against Punjab Kings.Organisers...
End of the road? LIV Golf announces big changes as Saudis cut funding
LIV Golf announced a major restructure on Thursday, with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) set to remove future funding of the rebel golf league.In a statement, LIV Golf announced a new independent board and confirmed it was trying to "secure long-term financial partners" to salvage the future of the organisation.
Raptors are letting James Harden and the Cavaliers know exactly who they are
CLEVELAND — Before Game 1, the folks at Rocket Arena handed out blue T-shirts with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ slogan printed across the middle in very legible font: “Let em **c**** know.” The “c” was the Cavs’ logo. The asterisks stood in for, well, you can guess.By Wednesday’s Game 5 of this first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, the motto had drifted down toward the bottom of the giveaways, and the font size shrank. Likely, these shirts were ordered weeks ago. Thematically, Clev...
How to watch Royals vs. Athletics: TV channel and streaming options for April 30
The Kansas City Royals are looking for Bobby Witt Jr. to prolong a 10-game hitting streak versus the Athletics, on Thursday at 3:05 p.m. ET, at Sutter Health Park. Jeffrey Springs (3-2, 3.79 ERA) will start for the Athletics, who are 16-14 this season and first in the AL West. Noah Cameron (2-1, 5.13 ERA) is starting for the Royals, who are 12-18 and fifth in the AL Central.Advertisement
‘That’s not good enough’- Aakash Chopra fires warning to star RCB player
Aakash Chopra expresses concern over Jacob Bethell's quiet start for RCB, noting his inability to convert starts despite opportunities. He also questions Romario Shepherd's unclear role and effectiveness. For Gujarat Titans, Chopra highlights their top-order dependency and struggles to score in the death overs, posing significant challenges for the upcoming match.
LIV Golf in race against time for investment with Saudi funding to dry up
New board unveiled without PIF’s Yasir al-RumayyanLIV held calls with big names before announcementLIV Golf has launched its search for fresh investment in a race against time to save its future after all but confirming Saudi funding will cease at the end of the 2026 season.In a statement, LIV announced two members of a new independent board minus Yasir al-Rumayyan, the governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, who has been the driving force behind the start-up since it began in 2022 an...
Wales captain Williams ruled out of Six Nations
Wales captain Williams ruled out of Six NationsImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Kate Williams was born in Swansea but began her rugby career in New ZealandPublished2 hours agoWales captain Kate Williams will miss the remainder of the 2026 Women's Six Nations with the leg injury that forced her to sit out Saturday's defeat by England.Wing Catherine Richards has also been ruled out of the final games against Ireland and Italy with a serious knee injury.Flanker Bethan...
Kobbie Mainoo: Manchester United youngster reveals why he has signed a new contract
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Mainoo signs new Man Utd deal until 2031
Mainoo signs new Man Utd deal until 2031Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Kobbie Mainoo has scored seven goals in 98 appearances for Manchester UnitedByAdwaidh RajanBBC Sport journalistPublished30 April 2026, 12:04 BST8 CommentsUpdated 3 minutes agoManchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract until 2031, bringing an end to months of uncertainty over his future.England international Mainoo, who turned 21 this month, has agreed an improved five-year deal and complete...
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Former chief referees back Arsenal over Eberechi Eze penalty controversy
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Gary Cahill exclusive: Former Chelsea captain names his wildcard World Cup pick over Max Dowman
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College football transfer portal DL rankings: Damon Wilson II, Princewill Umanmielen top list
If quarterback is the most important position in football, the next most vital are the players who protect the QB and the ones who pressure them.Quality defensive linemen, whether edge rushers or interior linemen, are among the most in-demand players in the transfer portal, with multiple team personnel staffers citing those positions as the most competitive in the market.Advertisement
Have Wild gotten to Stars with aggravating five-on-five game heading into Game 6?
ST. PAUL, Minn. — This series isn’t over just yet.The Minnesota Wild, one Thursday night Game 6 victory over the Dallas Stars away from the second round and avoiding a winner-take-all Game 7 Saturday in Dallas, are certainly aware of that fact. They know the playoff-tested Stars have been down and out before and have proven they’re one tough out.Advertisement
No one wants this. So of course, the NCAA Tournament will expand again
This past season, Bruce Pearl gave new meaning to March Madness.Pearl, the former coach of Auburn and the father of the current coach, started the month by angering everyone, advocating for the inclusion of his middling Tigers over the possible at-large bid for Miami (Ohio), which was undefeated at the time and remained so until the Mid-American Conference tournament.Advertisement
LeBron James, Austin Reaves and the Lakers look for answers after Game 5 loss
LOS ANGELES — Of all the things that LeBron James said Wednesday night after the Lakers’ 99-93 loss to the Houston Rockets, the phrase he chose to repeat as an introductory clause to multiple answers should echo loudest.“I mean s—,” he said.He said that before he said the Lakers needed to “flush” Game 5 from their memories. He said it before he talked about the ways Austin Reaves can make things better. He said it again when asked if, simply, the Rockets deserved a simple hat tip after beating h...
Will the Rangers try to trade for Brady Tkachuk? Why a big swing isn't a no-brainer
Let’s start with the truth about a conversation that’s being had all over NHL circles and social media: I don’t know what comes next for Brady Tkachuk, and I don’t think many people do.Questions continue to swirl about the future of the Ottawa Senators captain, whose team was just swept out of the first round by the Carolina Hurricanes, but much of it is rooted in speculation. Sens president and GM Steve Staios dismissed it all as “nonsense” while addressing reporters on Monday, echoing the sent...
Ten stats that explain why the Stars are on the brink — and why there might still be hope
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Mikko Rantanen thinks the Dallas Stars are trying a little too hard. Miro Heiskanen thinks the Stars are trying to do a little too much.Hockey’s like that sometimes. You can do everything right and come up with absolutely nothing. You can do everything wrong and the puck finds its way in, anyway.Advertisement
This Week in Sports Trivia: April 30, 2026
The three-day extravaganza known as the NFL Draft concluded Saturday. And if you’re one of those hardcore fans who couldn’t get enough of it, you have plenty of company.According to the NFL, more than 800,000 people showed up to watch the action in person, with another 13.2 million viewers tuning in on broadcast and streaming platforms. With such a high level of interest, we have tons of post-draft reading options available for your perusal, including a breakdown of the most valuable picks, a ra...