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Why some of the best athletes in the world pretend to be someone else

This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here.Before he became one of the best basketball players in the world, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a 13-year-old point guard with a significant problem: He was tiny.Standing around 5-foot-6, Gilgeous-Alexander possessed the physique of a garden rake — skinny and slight. He would wake before 6 a.m. each day to work on his game at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School, bu...

The Fail Mary tarnished the NFL brand. I saw it up close. Let's not do this again

Nearly 14 years have passed, but I remember the moment with vivid clarity, as if it … just happened.The actual sequence remains a blur.In fairness, from my sideline perch near the opposite end zone, I didn’t get a very good real-time look at the fraudulent “touchdown” catch that would become known as the Fail Mary. All I knew was the NFL’s absurd officiating lockout had reached an inflection point.What I didn’t know was that things were about to get really, really weird.Advertisement

'Not particularly welcoming' | Would Rahm and DeChambeau be able to make PGA return?

Eamon Lynch tells Golf Today on the Golf Channel that a return to the PGA or European Tours for Jon Rahm or Bryson DeChambeau will prove to be very difficult for the pair and that LIV Golf will struggle to continue without investment.

Scott Parker leaves Burnley 'as Steven Gerrard lined up as new manager'

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F1's Alex Albon on getting ready for the Miami GP - and his 14 cats

F1's Alex Albon on getting ready for the Miami GP - and his 14 cats1 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleÁine O DonnellBBC NewsbeatGetty ImagesAlex Albon joined Williams for the 2022 Formula 1 seasonHanging out on a beach seems to have been the go-to choice for Formula 1 drivers during this unplanned break at the start of the new season.Whether it's splashing around in the sea with Kim Kardashian like Sir Lewis Hamilton or a shirtless Charles Leclerc strolling across the sand wi...

Atletico Madrid handed injury boost as Julian Alvarez latest revealed ahead of Arsenal second leg

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Scott Parker leaves Burnley manager’s job after relegation from Premier League

Parker departs by mutual consent after talks with boardHe won promotion last season with 30 clean sheetsScott Parker has left his position as Burnley’s manager after the club’s relegation from the Premier League. The 45-year-old had a year left on his contract.A Burnley statement said: “Parker and the board held discussions and mutually agreed that his time at Turf Moor would conclude. During his tenure at Turf Moor, Parker guided the Clarets to a record-breaking season in the 2024-25 campaign,...

BREAKING: Scott Parker leaves Burnley with immediate effect after club's Premier League relegation

Burnley have been relegated back to the Championship after just one season in the Premier League and they have now confirmed that a new manager will be leading the club into next season

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Scott Parker departs Burnley after Premier League relegation

Burnley head coach Scott Parker has left the club by mutual consent following their relegation from the Premier League.Mike Jackson, previously caretaker at the end of the 2021-22 season following Sean Dyche’s exit, will take charge for Burnley’s remaining four games of the league campaign. Club Statement: Scott Parker Scott Parker has left his position as Head Coach of Burnley Football Club by mutual consent. — Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) April 30, 2026More to follow on this breaking news sto...

Mikel Arteta explains if Arsenal will complain to UEFA over penalty overturn

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How to pick a Kentucky Derby winner

Most people watch the Kentucky Derby and think the goal is to pick the fastest horse and hope it wins. While that might work in smaller races, it does not translate on the first Saturday in May.The distance at the Derby is longer than the horses have ever run, the field is crowded (usually 20 horses) and the early pace is often swift, a combination that creates uncertainty that casual bettors underestimate. The race is less about raw ability and more about fit.Advertisement

Analyzing the 2026 Kentucky Oaks field: Favorites, contenders and long shots

For the first time this year, the Kentucky Oaks hits primetime. Post time for the race is 8:40 p.m. ET, reportedly because Churchill Downs hopes that the later post will bring increased television ratings and wagering.Color me curious to see whether viewers will stick around until nearly 9 p.m. on a Friday night to watch a race that doesn’t carry nearly the interest level of the Kentucky Derby.Advertisement

How Cincinnati Bengals' Dexter Lawrence trade became about team ownership

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals weren’t spending more money.Free agency ended. The cash was allocated. In the mind of the front office, all eyes turned to the draft.“Completely locked down,” assistant general manager Steven Radicevic said. “We were done.”Then, on April 6, defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence went public asking for a trade from the New York Giants, and the tone of the conversation — and public perception of what Bengals ownership is capable of doing — changed forever.

Williamson signs new Arsenal contract

Leah Williamson has signed a new contract with Arsenal Women. The 29-year-old's season has been hampered by injury, missing the first half of the campaign with a knee problem sustained during Euro 2025 and making just 10 appearances so far in all competitions.

Milner: Are players thinking for themselves on the pitch now?

James Milner recently led a fitness session at Warley, dubbed the worst team in the country after finishing last in Brentwood’s Sunday League's third division. A clash of cultures? Particularly when Milner admitted that he had never eaten a kebab.

Atletico Madrid handed immediate boost ahead of Arsenal semi-final second leg

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McCoist urges Rangers to sign Premier League striker - gossip

McCoist urges Rangers to sign Premier League striker - gossipImage source, Getty ImagesPublished2 minutes agoRangers hero urges Ibrox club to sign Premier League striker as Motherwell star addresses reported transfer interest from Celtic...Rangers legend Ally McCoist has urged his former club to sign Leeds United striker Joel Piroe this summer. (Daily Record), externalMotherwell's Elijah Just has addressed speculation linking him with a move to Celtic, saying saying he doesn't "wa...

Riyan Parag slapped with 25% fine and 1 demerit point for vaping during IPL match

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25% of his match fee and received a demerit point for breaching IPL conduct rules. The incident, captured on live broadcast, involved Parag vaping in the dressing room during a match.

Skinner confident he is right person for Man Utd job

Skinner confident he is right person for Man Utd jobImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Manchester United sit fourth in the WSL table with two games remainingByEmma SandersBBC Sport women’s football news reporterPublished10 minutes agoManager Marc Skinner says he has "no doubts" that he remains the best man for the job at Manchester United, despite criticism from fans.United's hopes of qualifying for next season's Women's Champions League were dealt a major blow by...