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Early MLB observations see rookies primed for quick success, Yankees' rotation is legit
Although we have just started the annual 162-game Major League Baseball marathon, there are always some overreactions after the first 10 games of the season. The way that many people already have their microscopes out and are jumping to conclusions over such a small sample size always makes me laugh.Advertisement
NFL backup quarterback reset: As half the league turns over, who slots in where?
Backup quarterback is arguably the most underrated position in the NFL. Quarterback is the most important position on the roster, and fans will understandably shine the biggest spotlight on the starter.However, the reality of this physical sport is that the backup quarterback is just one hit away from becoming the starter.Advertisement
Michigan vs. UConn expert predictions for the men's NCAA Tournament national championship
INDIANAPOLIS — Before the start of the men’s NCAA Tournament, 28 reporters and editors made their predictions for The Athletic’s consensus tournament bracket. Three picked Michigan to win the championship; none picked UConn, with the Huskies appearing in just two Final Fours.Arizona and Duke entered the tournament as the favorites instead. But the Wolverines pummeled the Wildcats in Saturday’s national semifinal, and the Huskies eliminated the Blue Devils on the shot of the tournament last week....
Inside Real Madrid: How big a blow was defeat at Mallorca, with Bayern Munich up next?
Welcome to the latest edition of Inside Real Madrid, our weekly series to follow throughout La Liga’s 2025-26 season.Each week, we will bring you key information and analysis on the biggest talking points, cutting through the noisy world of all things Madridista with reporting you can trust.The information contained in this article reflects multiple conversations with various sources at Madrid, all of whom spoke anonymously to protect relationships.Advertisement
Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds
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Piastri ‘confident’ Mercedes are beatable in 2026
Can Mercedes be beaten this season? Oscar Piastri believes so after he managed to get the better of George Russell in Japan.
Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium unveils Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid ends
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has named two of its ends after Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid, honouring their long-standing contribution to Karnataka and Indian cricket.The move was announced ahead of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) match in the Indian Premier League. The stadium, where both players began their cricket journeys, will now feature the ‘Anil Kumble End’ and the ‘Rahul Dravid End’.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News...
Watch: Saints extend lead, Stenny go top & League 2 title race heats up
Watch: Saints extend lead, Stenny go top & League 2 title race heats upTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedWatch: Saints extend lead, Stenny go top & League 2 title race heats upClose00Watch the best of the action from the weekend's action in the Scottish Championship, League 1 and League 2.Available in UK onlySubsectionScottish FootballPublished3 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead description
County cricket day four: Leicestershire v Sussex, Somerset v Notts and more – live
Cricket updates from 11am BST across the grounds Team-by-team guide | Email Tanya or comment BTLNews from Yorkshire: Joe Root will play in the Championship games against Sussex, Somerset and Surrey; and Brook will play two games in May, against Warwickshire and Surrey.Leicestershire are learning the hard way. This was Stevie Eskinazi last night: Continue reading...
A college tennis player's leaping shot across the net went viral. There was just one problem
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court.This week, a superhero shot had just one flaw, a straight-sets final meant very different things to its participant, and some strange bounces of the ball.If you’d like to follow our fantastic tennis coverage, click here.Advertisement
The Athletic weekly live coverage: March Madness, Masters and Champions League quarterfinals
April. The month that represents the changing of seasons from winter to spring in North America.It is also one of the best months on the sporting calendar. There aren’t better weeks in sports than this one, from the national champion being crowned in men’s college basketball to the Masters winner putting on the green jacket in Augusta, Ga.Advertisement
Tigers' Javier Báez still at center of team's ever-evolving lineup puzzle
DETROIT — Friday evening, A.J. Hinch found Javier Báez soft-tossing balls to his two children. Hinch wanted to communicate the upcoming plan for his most complex player.Báez at age 33 is still a fascinating baseball character — prone to scorching hot stretches and frigid slumps, an exuberant competitor who remains reserved behind the scenes. He is a decorated athlete who has started All-Star Games at three positions, and he is now the type of player who gets frequent check-ins regarding when and...
The Joy of Six: moments of unbridled joy in sport
From Wozniacki’s sweet relief to Tardelli’s intense scream via Garrincha’s mesmeric dribbling and moreThe pain of failure, both professional and personal, is one we all know well. We have ambitions and plans, backed by evidence and rationale, which prove why our life should work out … then it doesn’t. Continue reading...
Can the USMNT and USWNT become ‘America’s favorite sports teams’? Their CEO thinks so
JT Batson is hopeful the influx of funds and interest around the home World Cup will have a transformative effect on American soccerUS Soccer chief executive JT Batson has set the men’s and women’s national teams the ambitious target of becoming America’s favorite entities in sports.In an exclusive interview with the Guardian, Batson added mass popularity for Mauricio Pochettino’s and Emma Hayes’s teams to US Soccer’s goals ahead of this summer’s men’s World Cup, a list that already included mak...
NCAA Tournament 2026 men’s final predictions: will UConn or Michigan cut down the nets in Indy?
From the key matchups to the bold predictions, our writers assess how Connecticut’s system stacks up against Michigan’s size in Monday night’s championship gameThe Huskies must lean on discipline and patience to avoid getting dragged into a high-possession shootout. They have to execute their off-ball actions cleanly, force Michigan to defend across the full shot clock and get efficient production from star center Tarris Reed Jr inside. If they can limit the Wolverines’ second-chance points and...
Jakob Poeltl is an awkward fit for the Toronto Raptors — in their books and on the floor
Even if you don’t agree with what they did, you can see what the Toronto Raptors were thinking when they gave Jakob Poeltl a three-year contract extension in the offseason.Over the last two years, Poeltl’s presence was essentially the difference between the Raptors being an average team and a horrible one. They need his presence defensively, especially on their own glass, to hold up against better teams. With no other young 7-footer in the system, the Raptors didn’t want to risk Poeltl hitting f...
Predicting 2026 NFL draft picks 1-100, starting with Fernando Mendoza
The 2026 NFL Draft won’t likely be remembered for its quarterback strength or an overflow of offensive skill talent, but rather for its impact on the modern game. This class lacks firepower in the traditional sense, but its depth at tight end, linebacker and safety, specifically, should provide opportunities for teams to level up their X-factor departments.Advertisement
IPL 2026: Mohammed Shami leans on variations to script LSG win
Mohammed Shami kept it simple and stuck to his plan - and it paid off. The veteran pacer said his decision to rely on slower balls was key to Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League clash in Hyderabad on Sunday.Shami, who returned figures of 2/9 in four overs, was named Player of the Match after helping derail Hyderabad’s top order. His spell, which included 18 dot balls, set the tone for a tight contest that went down to the final...
Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli learns punishment decision for referee push amid red card verdict
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Cristian Romero's Tottenham release clause 'confirmed' by dad as transfer prediction made
Cristian Romero's Tottenham release clause 'confirmed' by dad as transfer prediction madeCristian Romero's father has seemingly revealed Tottenham's asking price for the defender ahead of a potential move this summer.CommentsSportMatty Hewitt Senior Sport Central Audience Writer 09:42, 06 Apr 2026Updated 09:46, 06 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesTottenham star Cristian Romero has been linked with a move away from the club this summer.Cristian Romero's father has confirmed the...