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Leeds are going to Wembley on a massive high (to face a team on a massive low)
Leeds United know how Bournemouth feel. Back in September, when the two sides met at Elland Road, they were the dominant hosts left wondering how an added-time equaliser had been allowed to deny them three points.If anything, Leeds were more dominant and more aggrieved in the first match than Bournemouth were in the second. Their 1.84 expected goals (xG), 19 shots and eight on target seven months ago, were superior to Bournemouth’s in Dorset on Wednesday night. And yet the outcome was the same.A...
'I liked what Jurgen Klopp did with Liverpool star - Arne Slot's done the exact opposite'
'I liked what Jurgen Klopp did with Liverpool star - Arne Slot's done the exact opposite'Arne Slot has been subtly criticised for his treatment of one Liverpool star with a clear point made on how former manager Jurgen Klopp would have handled the situationCommentsSportKieran Horn Digital Sports Journalist06:00, 23 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesClinton Morris believes former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and would have taken a different approach compared to Arne Slot(Image: Getty)Former Prem...
2026 NBA playoffs first-round series odds: Knicks-Hawks Game 3 is a pick 'em
In an NBA playoffs that entering Wednesday had seen the underdogs win half of the games, normalcy was restored for a night with the No. 1 seeds in action. Detroit and Oklahoma City both took care of business.All eight first-round series have completed two games, which means changes of venue for every series. Only three teams have 2-0 series leads: Oklahoma City, Cleveland and the Los Angeles Lakers.Advertisement
The curse of Liverpool's right-backs — and what they can do about it
There’s a time-honoured truism in football that you never get better when you lose your best player.Yes, Trent Alexander-Arnold was not the sole hero at Liverpool, particularly during the 2024-25 title success, but there was always going to be a drop-off at right-back this season, because he was a dynamic, driving force for so many years.Advertisement
After 23 years at Real Madrid, is this Dani Carvajal's breakup?
Dani Carvajal is one of Real Madrid and Spain’s most decorated and experienced players, but could we be witnessing the beginning of the end for him at the Bernabeu?The 34-year-old right-back has been in and out of the starting line-up this season when he has not been injured. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s signing from Liverpool last summer also seemed to represent a succession plan.Advertisement
Should Crystal Palace be prioritising the Conference League?
Oliver Glasner has been consistent with his messaging: Crystal Palace go into every game with the intention of winning.That is true in both the Premier League and the Conference League. The rhetoric is admirable and Glasner has stuck to it throughout his time as Palace manager, backed up in most cases by his team selection.Advertisement
Fantasy Premier League: The players to target for Gameweek 34 - whatever your strategy
Gameweek 34 is going to be biggest blank gameweek in the Fantasy Premier League calendar this season, with just seven fixtures to pick from due to postponements for the FA Cup semi-finals.Many managers are looking to the Free Hit chip to navigate this tricky period (deadline 6:30pm UK time/1.30pm ET), while others will be forced to use any free transfers they’ve built up to field a full line-up.Advertisement
Jurgen Klopp has made stance on Chelsea job clear as Liam Rosenior is sacked
Jurgen Klopp has made stance on Chelsea job clear as Liam Rosenior is sackedLiam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager, leaving the Blues looking for another permanent bossCommentsSportBruna Reis Senior Sports Journalist05:15, 23 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesChelsea are winless in their last five Premier League games, which has seen Liam Rosenior sacked(Image: Javier Garcia/Shutterstock)Jurgen Klopp has already made his position crystal clear on the possibility of taking charge of another Premier...
Penguins furious with officials after Game 3 against Flyers turns into 'WWE match'
PHILADELPHIA — They’re partying like it’s 2012 in Philadelphia tonight.The Penguins couldn’t be more furious.In a game that was reminiscent of the series that was the low point of the Sidney Crosby era, the Penguins lost their cool, lost some arguments with officials and lost Game 3 5-2 to fall behind 3-0 to the Flyers.Advertisement
Burnley and Scott Parker suffer yet another Premier League relegation - something has to change
The empty seats at Turf Moor spoke volumes.This was a game in which Burnley were attempting to maintain their Premier League status at least until the weekend, but belief among the fanbase had evaporated a long time ago.There has been a growing discontent and sense of disconnect this season and the air of inevitability that they will be playing in the Championship next season has been hanging over the club for some time.Advertisement
Roberto De Zerbi says Spurs can win their last five games. Here is how they could do it
Roberto De Zerbi had a clear message to Tottenham Hotspur’s players after Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion: if they didn’t come to training on Monday with a smile on their face, they would be sent home.“I have no time to see sad players or sad assistants,” said De Zerbi in his post-match press conference, having just seen his team pegged back by a 95th-minute equaliser. “We are lucky because we are working at a big club. We have the qualities to win the game (against Wolves),...
Watching Manchester City go top of the Premier League with Arsenal fans in north London
After 90 minutes of hoping for the most unlikely of results, the full-time whistle is blown, and common sense finally sets in.“If we are being realistic, we shouldn’t be relying too much on Burnley,” says Ahmed, a lifelong Arsenal fan. He has just finished watching Manchester City’s tense 1-0 victory over Championship-bound Burnley at a pub in Finsbury Park, north London, on Wednesday evening. “It was only 1-0, and we’ve just got to hope the other teams Man City face will do a better job.”A...
Mariona Caldentey: My game in my words
When Arsenal signed Mariona Caldentey from Barcelona in the summer of 2024, they knew they were getting one of the most acclaimed players in women’s football: a serial Champions League winner, a World Cup winner the previous year. There were high expectations.In her first season, she surpassed those expectations: being voted the Women’s Super League (WSL) Player of the Season, and inspiring Arsenal to Champions League success.Advertisement
New research shows concerning 'distinctive pressure waves' from heading footballs
Loughborough University researchers have published what they consider to be a seminal paper on the neurological impacts of heading in football.The key results of the study, funded by the FA and conducted independently, were the identification of “distinctive pressure waves” in the frontal brain region when the head meets the ball. The researchers say this was “previously unreported” and provides some explanation for the mechanics — and potential neurological consequences — of performing headers....
Guro Reiten interview: Gotham move, Chelsea memories and new perspectives – thanks to motherhood
Guro Reiten is sitting inside her apartment in Norway, in between spending time with her 5-month-old son and packing her life away. As if being a new mom and professional soccer player weren’t hectic enough, she just added “moving across the world” to her to-do list.Two weeks earlier, the 31-year-old signed a three-year contract with NWSL club Gotham FC, after seven trophy-laden years with Women’s Super League champions Chelsea.Advertisement
Can Bromley make long-ball football fashionable again?
In a season where much of the discourse at the top of English football has been about the return of direct football, one club in the country’s fourth tier have seemingly perfected the art form.Bromley, a club from the edge of south-east London who have been in the English Football League (EFL) for just two seasons, were promoted last weekend and know that four points from their last two league games will guarantee them the league title.Advertisement
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 23, 2026, puzzle No. 577
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
Liverpool news: Virgil van Dijk issues warning as two Reds stars blasted
Liverpool news: Virgil van Dijk issues warning as two Reds stars blastedToday's Liverpool news sees club captain Virgil van Dijk challenge his team-mates as two stars are given a dressing downCommentsSportChris Burns Senior Sports Writer05:00, 23 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk speaks to the media(Image: 2026 UEFA)Liverpool have the chance to put one foot in next season's Champions League if they can beat Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Reds' hopes of cement...
Donald Trump envoy pushes FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup 2026
Donald Trump envoy pushes FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup
Man Utd news: Aurelien Tchouameni transfer path clear as rivals not pursuing £35m target
Man Utd news: Aurelien Tchouameni transfer path clear as rivals not pursuing £35m targetManchester United are likely to have money to spend on new recruits if they can confirm qualification for next season's Champions LeagueCommentsSportTom Victor Senior Sports Journalist04:30, 23 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesAurelien Tchouameni has been heavily linked with Manchester United(Image: Getty Images)A weekend victory at Chelsea has left Manchester United one step closer to Champions League qualification...