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Arsenal hit SEVEN past Leicester to fire WSL title warning at Man City
Arsenal sent an emphatic warning to leaders Manchester City that the Women's Super League title race is far from over with a thumping 7-0 win over bottom-side Leicester at the Emirates Stadium.Stina Blackstenius and Smilla Holmberg scored two each, while Mariona Caldentey and Leah Williamson also got in on the act after Frida Maanum headed the opener on her 100th WSL appearance.
Arsenal lodge complaint over Atletico Madrid pitch ahead of Champions League semi-final
Arsenal lodged a complaint with UEFA over the condition of the pitch at Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg.There were concerns from the visiting side that an increased length of grass would slow down the pace of the match, while the watering of the surface increasing the likelihood of players losing their footing.Advertisement
Inside Boston Bruins coach Marco Sturm’s Game 5 emergency lineup changes
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Marco Sturm had a Viktor Arvidsson problem. The No. 2 right wing was unavailable for Game 5 because of an upper-body injury. Arvidsson is doubtful for Friday’s Game 6.It was just one of the issues the Boston Bruins coach had to solve.Sturm’s defense was broken after the 6-1 Game 4 rout. His offense was nonexistent because of how poorly his defensemen executed breakouts. His forwards did nothing to put heat on Alex Lyon and the rest of the Buffalo Sabres.Sturm had an unorthodox so...
After teammates, Hardik Pandya snaps at MI fans for supporting opponents
After teammates Hardik Pandya snaps at MI fans for supporting opponents
World Cup 2026: Portugal – their Cristiano Ronaldo problem and Bruno Fernandes solution
Portugal head into the 2026 World Cup in unfamiliar territory – with the weight of expectation on their shoulders and major questions being asked of Cristiano Ronaldo
Arsenal left with egg on face as 11th-hour Atletico Madrid complaint dismissed
Arsenal's staff demanded that UEFA measure the grass at Atletico Madrid's stadium just hours before kick-off as they felt it was beyond the legal limit - only to be proved wrong
From The Sports Desk: Short leash
MLBFrom The Sports Desk: Short leash The Red Sox and Phillies fired their managers amid early-season slumps.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout during a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md.Scott Taetsch / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 29, 2026, 3:00 PM EDTBy Andrew Greif, Rohan Nadkarni and Doha MadaniLess than 20% of the way into the MLB season, two high...
Tigers adding MLB veteran Kyle Hendricks to front office as a special assistant
DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers have hired former MLB pitcher Kyle Hendricks as a special assistant, league sources told The Athletic.Hendricks has a relationship with Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris and general manager Jeff Greenberg dating back to their time together in the Chicago Cubs organization. Hendricks is expected to focus on pitching development with the Tigers.Advertisement
IPL Orange Cap: Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen surges ahead of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Abhishek Sharma has regained the Orange Cap with a swift 45, surpassing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Sharma now boasts 425 runs, with teammate Heinrich Klaasen climbing to second. Sooryavanshi drops to third, while KL Rahul and Virat Kohli round out the top five in a dynamic run-scoring race.
Contemplating Adidas' $500 'super-shoe' underfoot of the sub-2-hour marathon
Welcome back to MoneyCall, The Athletic’s weekly sports business cheat sheet.Name-dropped today: Sebastian Sawe, Tigst Assefa, Brendan Sorsby, Allyson Felix, Diego Pavia, Zohran Mamdani, Hannah Vanbiber, Eric DeCosta, Steve Cohen and more. Let’s go:Driving the ConversationIt’s gotta be the shoes? Well …In a mega sports year that was supposed to be dominated by the Olympics in Italy and World Cup in North America, the clubhouse leader for 2026’s most astonishing sports result just happened on a s...
Gaelic Warrior claims Punchestown Gold Cup
Gaelic Warrior claims Punchestown Gold CupImage source, InphoImage caption, Gaelic Warrior raced clear of rival Fact To FilePublished33 minutes agoGaelic Warrior raced clear to claim the Punchestown Gold Cup on Wednesday.With Paul Townend on board, the 5-6 favourite powered home ahead of stablemates Fact To File (13-8) and Grangeclare West (28-1). All three are trained by Willie Mullins.It was eight-year-old Gaelic Warrior who got the better of his rival this time after Fact To File's win i...
Texans, LB Azeez Al-Shaair agree to 3-year extension: Source
The Houston Texans agreed to a three-year extension with linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair on Wednesday, a league source said. Financial terms of the deal are not yet known.The 29-year-old was going into the final year of a three-year contract he signed in free agency with the Texans in 2024.Al-Shaair has established himself as a physical presence on a Texans defense that was one of the best in the NFL in 2025. Houston ranked No. 3 in the league in defensive EPA, No. 3 in turnovers forced and No. 2 in...
MVG and Humphries set for crucial Premier League Darts battle in Aberdeen
Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen will face off in a crunch contest in the race to make the top four on Night 13 of the Premier League Darts season in Aberdeen.Ven Gerwen is once again in contention for Finals Night, sitting in fourth place in the table on 18 points, four ahead of his Dutch compatriot Gian van Veen.
IPL: SRH chase 244! Head, Klaasen overshadow Rickelton’s historic MI ton in run-fest
Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a six-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, successfully chasing a massive 244 with eight balls to spare. Their explosive batting overshadowed Ryan Rickelton's record-breaking unbeaten 123, which had propelled Mumbai to their highest total batting first. SRH's remarkable chase, the fourth-highest in IPL history, saw them reach 249/4.
Ex-England boss Steve McClaren set for talks over shock EFL return with relegated club
Steve McClaren is available after he stepped down from his position as Jamaica manager in November, having failed to secure direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup
William hails ‘special memories’ as rugby star George North announces retirement
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PSG's Hakimi out of Bayern return leg with injury
PSG's Hakimi out of Bayern return leg with injuryImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Achraf Hakimi has won four Ligue 1 titles with Paris St-GermainByAdwaidh RajanBBC Sport journalistPublished3 minutes agoParis St‑Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi has been ruled out for the "next few weeks" after suffering an injury during their dramatic win against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Hakimi played the full 90 minutes and provided an assist for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as the r...
Brady Tkachuk frustrated by Senators trade speculation: 'Becoming a distraction'
OTTAWA — Facing another round of questions about his commitment to the team, Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk pushed back against the notion that he would consider looking for an exit before his contract expires in two years.“I feel like I’ve answered this hundreds of times,” Tkachuk said Wednesday morning. “None of those things ever came out of my mouth. And quite honestly, it’s just getting frustrating. It’s becoming a distraction. I have been fully committed to this team, to the city, an...
No respite for MI as 243 not enough against rampant SRH at Wankhede
No respite for MI as not enough against rampant SRH at Wankhede
IPL 2026 Points Table: SRH storm into top three, MI slump continues
Sunrisers Hyderabad achieved a remarkable six-wicket win against Mumbai Indians. They successfully chased a record 244 runs at the Wankhede Stadium. This victory marks their fifth consecutive win in IPL 2026. Sunrisers Hyderabad now move to third place in the points table. Mumbai Indians face their sixth loss this season.