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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...

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Lomu, Wilkinson, Pollock? Rugby's search for a crossover star

Lomu, Wilkinson, Pollock? Rugby's search for a crossover star Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Pollock's searing form at the end of last season helped carry Northampton into the Champions Cup final and him into the British and Irish Lions squadByMike HensonBBC Sport rugby union news reporterPublished11 minutes ago3 CommentsHenry Pollock would like his life to be a little harder.The supermarket shop could take a little longer, the interruptions on nights out could be more freque...

Racing Bulls reveal vibrant yellow livery for Miami GP

Racing Bulls have unveiled a special livery for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix weekend.

IPL 2026 playoff scenarios: What MI need to do and why time is running out

Mumbai Indians' IPL 2026 playoff hopes are in dire straits after a six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite a stellar 123* from Ryan Rickelton, MI's bowling woes persist, leaving them with a daunting task of winning nearly all remaining matches. Their poor net run rate further complicates qualification, demanding dominant victories. With 2 wins in 8 games (4 points) and a NRR of -0.784, they are far from the pack.

Real Madrid president Perez keen on Mourinho reunion but no approach made

Club president Florentino Perez is thought to be keen on Jose Mourinho returning to Real Madrid but Sky Sports News understands no approach has been made for the Portuguese manager.Perez is heading the search for a new boss at the Bernabeu, with Alvaro Arbeloa, who took over from Xabi Alonso in January, expected to be replaced at the end of the season.

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta disagrees with Martin Keown over Diego Simeone after Atletico draw

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England's Burns signs new Bristol contract

England's Burns signs new Bristol contractImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Delaney Burns reached a century of appearances for Bristol last monthPublished59 minutes agoEngland second row Delaney Burns has signed a new contract with Bristol Bears.The 24-year-old joined the Bears in 2019 and surpassed 100 games for the Premiership Women's Rugby club in their win against Harlequins last month.Burns won her fourth cap for the Red Roses in their 62-24 win against Wales in the Six Nat...

Weekly sports quiz: How many tries did England score?

Weekly sports quiz: How many tries did England score?Published6 minutes agoCommentsSo much has happened over the past seven days, including the London Marathon, a thrilling end to the National League and the latest round of Women's Six Nations matches.About 26% of quizzers got full marks in last week's edition. Will you make the grade this week?After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Football Quizzes and Sports Quizzes pages and sign up for notifications to get the latest quizzes sent...

Man Utd can win Premier League next season - Mount

Man Utd can win Premier League next season - MountImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mason Mount has made 69 appearances for Manchester United since his £55m move from Chelsea in 2023BySimon StoneChief football news reporterPublished5 minutes agoMidfielder Mason Mount says Manchester United have the ability and mentality to win the Premier League next season.It is 13 years since United last lifted the title, in Sir Alex Ferguson's final season in charge.The team finished 15th last sea...

Captain. Leader. Far-right sympathiser. Terry joins ranks of football’s radicalised | Jonathan Liew

John Terry’s journey into the internet pipeline is by no means an isolated case – what makes footballers so susceptible?And so we ask ourselves: how did it come to this? Did we miss the signs? Were there red flags that went unheeded, cries for help that fell on closed ears, forks in the road not taken? Or ultimately, for all our best efforts, was it always going to end like this? Is it, in fact, possible that John Terry was a far-right sympathiser all along?Yes, it’s been a chastening week for t...