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Arsenal, Atletico... and Reims? Ranking the 'biggest' clubs who have never won the Champions League
Atletico Madrid and Arsenal are meeting in this season’s Champions League semi-finals. A place in the final in Budapest at the end of May is at stake, of course, but so too is making history for both sides.Atletico and Arsenal, who play their first leg in Madrid tonight (Wednesday), are arguably the two biggest clubs never to have won the Champions League or its forerunner, the European Cup. Atletico have been finalists three times, Arsenal once, and both will envy the likes of Crvena Zvezda, PS...
Unity, belief and 'gato e rato': Inside Victor Pereira's Nottingham Forest revival
In Nottingham, it is known simply as ‘dobby’. In the U.S., it is more commonly called ‘tag’. Hollywood even made a film about it.For Vitor Pereira, growing up in Portugal, the closest thing to it would have been a game called ‘gato e rato‘ — cat and mouse.Whatever you choose to call it, the age-old playground activity has become a fun part of Nottingham Forest’s warm-up since Pereira’s appointment. At the Nigel Doughty Academy, the last player holding onto a football when the whistle blows must...
How the Premier League's 40-point mark became important again
Forty. Mid-life crisis triggering for some, sweet relief for Premier League managers.It is the long-established safety benchmark, the points tally at which top-flight status for the following year is considered secure and attention can turn to loftier ambitions. This season, however, that assumption stands on much shakier ground.Advertisement
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 29, 2026, puzzle No. 583
Need help with today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle? You’ve come to the right place.Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.A quick public service announcement before we continue: The bottom of this article includes the answers — and hints — for the four categories. So if you want to solve the board hint-free, we recommend you play before continuing.You can access today’s game here.Advertisement
‘It’s an arduous task': Iyer on growing crisis for bowlers after loss
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer lamented bowling execution after their first IPL 2026 loss. Despite a strong 224, the team couldn't contain Rajasthan Royals' late surge, particularly from Ferreira and Dubey. Iyer acknowledged the challenge for bowlers in modern T20s but stressed execution is key. He remains optimistic, calling it a learning experience.
Broncos QB Bo Nix undergoes scheduled cleanup procedure on right ankle: Source
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had a cleanup procedure performed on his right ankle last week as part of a scheduled follow-up with surgeon Norman E. Waldrop, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Tuesday.Nix originally had surgery in late January after suffering an ankle fracture at the end of Denver’s overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round of the playoffs. The injury forced him to miss the Broncos’ 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship...
Man Utd news: Two-part plan for £120m top target as Premier League star told he'd 'fit nicely'
Manchester United have Champions League qualification in the palm of their hand but may need to be busy in the summer transfer window
IPL 2026: Will Rohit Sharma play vs SRH tonight? Big update on MI star
Rohit Sharma's availability for Mumbai Indians' crucial match against Sunrisers Hyderabad remains uncertain due to a hamstring injury. Despite batting in the nets, the team management is hesitant to risk him unless fully fit. MI's batting struggles, particularly in the Powerplay, have been amplified by his absence, while SRH boasts a formidable batting lineup and an improving bowling attack.
Ultramarathon swimmer sets record pace over 55km in crocodile-filled Australian river
Andy Donaldson completes journey in WA’s Ord River in under 12 hoursBritish-Australian athlete says risk of wildlife is always ‘nerve-racking’Andy Donaldson and his team were aware of the dangers that lay ahead, but just in case a reminder was needed, a huge 2.5-metre freshwater crocodile waiting at the start ramp ahead of his longest ever solo swim put the challenge into stark focus.Donaldson, a British-Australian ultramarathon swimmer, was about to embark on the 55km Dam to Dam Challenge from...
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Jalen Brunson, Knicks crush Hawks to take series lead: Game 5 takeaways
The New York Knicks started fast and finished strong, cruising to a 126-97 home win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Tuesday night.Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 39 points to go along with eight assists. Karl-Anthony Towns had 16 points, 14 rebounds and six assists, and OG Anunoby added 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Knicks. New York led by as many as 32 points after taking the lead for good on a Josh Hart 3-pointer that made it 9-6 with 8:41 r...
Arsenal news: Julian Alvarez shuts down transfer speculation as 'Gunners target new £80m star'
Arsenal face Atletico Madrid in Spain in their Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday evening with their eyes on a spot in the final
Wild vs. Stars Game 5: Minnesota dominates again at 5-on-5, puts Dallas on the brink
DALLAS — In the past dozen years, no team has made the Stanley Cup playoffs more than the Minnesota Wild, with 10 appearances.Now, after 11 years of playoff torture — being good enough to almost always get in but not good enough or fortunate enough to get through a single round — the Wild are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals.Advertisement
Sabres vs. Bruins Game 5: Key takeaways as Boston extends series with OT win
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres knew the Boston Bruins were going to be desperate.Before the Sabres had even packed their bags and left TD Garden after a 6-1 win in Game 4 that pushed their series lead to 3-1, they were already talking about how much different Game 5 would be.“I think the challenge is the team that’s gonna come in there, they hit their highest desperation level,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov set that same tone for his team when he spoke before...
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FIFA increases World Cup prize money by over $100 million for participating teams
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — FIFA will award an additional $112 million to the 48 teams competing at the 2026 World Cup following concerns about the high costs associated with participating in the tournament.Soccer’s global governing body announced Tuesday that it will give an additional $2 million to each team — $1 million in “preparation money” and $1 million as a baseline reward for qualifying for the World Cup.Advertisement
Watch: 6 wickets in 6 balls! Cricketer scripts history with bowling
Myles Davis made cricket history by taking six wickets in six balls for Penkridge Cricket Club against Pelsall Cricket Club in the South Staffordshire County League. Davis finished with figures of 7-16 and described the achievement as “surreal” and “amazing”, with the rare double hat-trick believed to be only the seventh such feat worldwide.
Titans' Chad Brinker stepping down as president of football operations
Tennessee Titans president of football operations Chad Brinker is stepping down, he announced in a statement Tuesday.Though he did not specify his immediate plans, Brinker thanked team owner Amy Adams Strunk for allowing him to “pursue other opportunities.”Brinker joined the franchise in 2023 as assistant general manager before taking over football operations in 2024. In Brinker’s three seasons with the Titans, the team had a 12-39 record and has undertaken a rebuild headlined by quarterback Cam...
Oilers' Connor McDavid will play in Game 5 vs. Ducks
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers, facing elimination, will have Connor McDavid in the lineup.The NHL’s scoring champion took part in warmups on Tuesday night before Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks, who hold a 3-1 lead in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series. The Oilers previously described McDavid’s status as a game-time decision, but he is listed on the official lineup sheet as a starter.Advertisement
PSG vs Bayern: A 5-4 classic that cleansed my eyes and soul
No, this is not a match report. This is just me trying to put into words what it felt like to watch a proper footballing spectacle.So often this season, the football has been dull. Especially in the Premier League, which is my bread and butter, though Cherki and City have made it better in recent weeks. La Liga, especially Barcelona, has been a bit of a saving grace, but watching PSG vs Bayern felt like it cleansed my eyes and soul. What a game of football that was.5-4.Chaos. Pure chaos.Some stu...