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Inside Alex Ovechkin's potential final NHL run: How he and the Capitals navigated uncertainty
WASHINGTON — At a glass podium in a nondescript room in Capital One Arena, Alex Ovechkin stood in front of the cameras early Sunday evening and didn’t give an inch.Five days after announcing that this, his 21st NHL season, could be his last, and 25 minutes after what might have been his final home game — a 3-0 victory over Pittsburgh — Ovechkin answered another round of questions about his future by rejecting their premise.Advertisement
Inside the Dodgers' pursuit of Edwin Díaz: How they pounced to poach the Mets' closer
The three-minute voice memo Kiké Hernández sent shortly before the Winter Meetings in December detailed everything worth knowing about Edwin Díaz’s situation.No, Hernández told Andrew Friedman, the Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations, the New York Mets hadn’t even yet made an offer to Díaz.No, Hernández told Friedman, Díaz didn’t intend to use the Dodgers as leverage.And, yes, Hernández told Friedman, Díaz held a sincere interest in playing for Los Angeles.Advertisement
The NFL Draft starts with the second pick: Scouts on the top prospects after Mendoza
Since the Las Vegas Raiders don’t intend to allow anyone else the opportunity to select quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the intrigue of the NFL Draft truly begins the moment the New York Jets are on the clock with the second pick.The Jets, once again, desperately need a franchise QB, but they’ll have to wait to solve that pesky riddle. For now, they’ll take solace in knowing there’s still an assortment of potential difference-makers who will be there for the taking.Advertisement
What early-season MLB trends should we believe, and which ones are mirages?
The Major League Baseball season is well underway. Out of the gate, there are several superstars who have not shown up, while other players with more modest profiles look like stars. There are teams we picked as division winners that are near the bottom of their divisions and teams we thought would be in last place currently sporting winning records.Advertisement
Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer in agreement on Arsenal as Mikel Arteta mocked
Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer in agreement on Arsenal as Mikel Arteta mockedManchester City closed the gap to Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table after the Gunners were beaten by BournemouthCommentsSportMatty Hewitt Senior Sport Central Audience Writer 10:18, 13 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesGary Lineker admits he now has doubts about Arsenal's title winning credentials.(Image: The Rest Is Football)Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer are both starting to have doubts about Arsenal's ability...
Inside Bucks' season from hell: Giannis trade talk, odd compliments and so much losing
Frustration written all over his face, Giannis Antetokounmpo stewed on the bench. He had been back from injury for half a month, and his Milwaukee Bucks appeared to be possibly turning things around after a 12-19 start to their season, winning five of seven before back-to-back losses to the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves.Advertisement
Michael Carrick sets Kobbie Mainoo contract deadline after career revival
Michael Carrick sets Kobbie Mainoo contract deadline after career revivalMichael Carrick's appointment at Manchester United has led to Kobbie Mainoo becoming an influential figure once again with the club now looking to iron out his new contractCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer10:04, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMichael Carrick's arrival led to Kobbie Mainoo's returning to the starting XI(Image: Mike Morese/Getty Images)Michael Carrick admits a new contract for Kobbie Maino...
McIlroy reads 'really cool' Faldo message
McIlroy reads 'really cool' Faldo messageTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMcIlroy reads 'really cool' Faldo messageClose00Rory McIlroy reveals what fellow back-to-back Masters champion Sir Nick Faldo shared with him as the pair met following McIlroy's Green Jacket presentation at Augusta National.SubsectionGolfPublished16 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead description
Footballer, 20, shot dead in horrific armed robbery attack on team bus
Footballer, 20, shot dead in horrific armed robbery attack on team busA young footballer has been killed after armed robbers blocked a team bus before opening fire, with the club releasing a statement on the tragic affairSportAaron Morris Senior Sports Reporter10:02, 13 Apr 2026Updated 10:17, 13 Apr 2026View ImageDominic Frimpong was killed on Sunday(Image: BEREKUM CHELSEA FC)Berekum Chelsea winger Dominic Frimpong was killed after a team bus was blocked by armed robbers and fired upon on Sunday...
Rory McIlroy's first Masters win belonged to the world. This one belonged to the McIlroys
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Every parent is blessed or cursed with seeing themselves in their child. So what must Rosie and Gerry McIlroy have been thinking one year ago? There was young Rory, their only child, the prodigy raised with all varieties of Irish individualism and idiosyncrasies, and all imaginable portions of potential and possibility, finally unloading the burden that had come to define his entire adult life.Advertisement
Who'll win 2026 NBA Finals: Thunder, Spurs or Celtics? Anonymous player poll results
The regular season is over, and NBA players will have all the motivation in the world when the playoffs begin a few days from now.Allow us to add bulletin-board material to the list of incentives.In one of its questions, The Athletic’s 2026 Anonymous NBA Player Poll asked 161 players to name the team, other than their own franchise, that will win the title in June. We granted the players anonymity to give them the freedom to answer honestly, without fearing reprisals from opponents, teammates or...
Manchester United XI vs Leeds: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today
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Tony Abbott labels Viktor Orbán ‘Trump with brains’ as future of Budapest thinktank linked to former PM in doubt
Former Australian PM, who has been associated with pro-Orbán Danube Institute since 2023, praises ousted Hungarian leaderGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTony Abbott has likened Viktor Orbán to “[Donald] Trump with brains” and labelled him Hungary’s “greatest modern leader”, as the future of his work for the ousted leader’s pet thinktank hangs in the balance.Orbán’s 16-year grip on power in Hungary has ended after the rightwing populist leader conceded his Fidesz party...
Surrey v Leicestershire, Essex v Somerset, and more: county cricket, day four – live
Updates from 11am BST start across the grounds Sign up for the Spin | Mail Tanya or comment BTL Somerset notched up 21 points at Chelmsford, thrashing Essex by 10 wickets. Craig Overton, in his vast Somerset sweater, added a couple of batters and a catch to his century on Saturday, a stand-in captaincy performance to remember. Essex inched a lead of just 47 and Archie Vaughan, Somerset’s second injury substitute, made a bid for a permanent spot by punching the majority of the runs himself, tw...
NBA playoffs 2026 preview: What to know about every first-round series
The 2026 NBA postseason is officially here.With the conclusion of this year’s NBA Play-In Tournament on Friday, this season’s postseason bracket will be set. Defending champion and top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder seek the league’s first repeat since the 2017 and 2018 Golden State Warriors.In the Eastern Conference, the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons are aiming for their first title since 2004 as the Boston Celtics (2024), Denver Nuggets (2023), Los Angeles Lakers (2020), Cleveland Cavaliers (2016),...
Wayne Rooney tells Arsenal they will have to 'play dirty' in order to beat Man City
Wayne Rooney tells Arsenal they will have to 'play dirty' in order to beat Man City Arsenal know that defeat away at Manchester City next weekend will blow the Premier League title race wide open and Wayne Rooney has had his say on the big matchCommentsSportDaniel Marsh Senior Sports Reporter09:49, 13 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesWayne Rooney thinks Manchester City have the edge over Arsenal ahead of their meeting on Sunday(Image: BBC/The Wayne Rooney Show)Wayne Rooney has urged Arsenal to &qu...
Ghanaian footballer killed in armed attack on his team
Ghanaian footballer killed in armed attack on his team, Berekum Chelsea25 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHafsa KhalilAnadolu Agency via Getty ImagesGhanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong has died after suspected armed robbers attacked his team Berekum Chelsea, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has said.In a statement on Monday, the GFA expressed its "profound shock and deep sorrow", and shared its "heartfelt condolences" to his family, teammates and all who wo...
Pubs will stay open until 2am for crunch England World Cup games
A total of 13 matches will now potentially be included in the national pub licensing hours extension after the Home Office extended opening hours even further so bars will be able to open longer for three more vital games
Price eyes legacy bout
Welterweight world champion Lauren Price believes there is no reason to delay a high-profile fight with American Claressa Shields, declaring that she is in her prime and ready to chase boxing immortality. After defeating Stephanie Pineiro to retain her WBC, WBA ‌and IBF titles in Cardiff this month, Briton Price went face to face with undisputed heavyweight champion Shields in the ring, sparking talk of a potential clash between them. Price said taking on the biggest names had been on her m...
Inter extend Serie A lead
Inter Milan put one hand on the Serie A title on Sunday after coming back from two goals down to win 4-3 in a thrilling match at Como and move nine points clear of Napoli, who could only draw 1-1 at Parma. Trailing by two in the dying moments of the first half due to goals from Alex Valle and youthful virtuoso Nico Paz, Inter looked set to give champions Napoli hope their Scudetto defence might still be alive. But Marcus Thuram brilliantly poked home Nicolo Barella's cross in stoppage time a...