نتائج البحث
Why some NFL coaches think the transfer portal is killing prospect development
When I began working on my annual NFL Draft confidential about a month ago, I wasn’t looking into how the name, image and likeness and transfer portal dynamics had impacted pro football. But after making a bunch of calls to NFL coaches, that became an interesting subplot to this year’s draft.One veteran NFL defensive line coach lamented just how bad he thought this year’s draft class of interior defensive linemen actually is. He almost sounded apoplectic about it.“This is the worst D-tackl...
Three damning moments for Liam Rosenior as he hints he's lost Chelsea dressing room
Three damning moments for Liam Rosenior as he hints he's lost Chelsea dressing roomLiam Rosenior looks to be a dead man walking at Chelsea following the 3-0 rout at BrightonCommentsSportMark Whiley Sports Writer10:41, 22 Apr 2026Updated 10:41, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesLiam Rosenior looks to be on the brink at Chelsea(Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images)Liam Rosenior's reign as Chelsea boss plumbed new depths as they were smashed 3-0 at Brighton. Rampant Albion, who have been purged by Ch...
Inside Leicester City FC: From Elite Ambition to Financial Burden
Dubai: It was February 2024, and I was midway through my second season working in the media team at Brentford FC’s academy.We would often travel around to face some of the biggest clubs not just in the country but across Europe, so seeing state-of-the-art facilities wasn’t something new, but when I arrived at ‘The LCFC Training Ground’, it felt different.There were murmurs before we arrived about just how impressive it was. Staff and players spoke about it in passing, the kind of comments you he...
Jude Bellingham says he ‘owes the city’ after buying Birmingham Phoenix stake
Real Madrid star buys 1.2% of Hundred franchise‘I love cricket so I’m so happy to be on board’Jude Bellingham has explained his decision to buy a minority stake in The Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix, saying: “I feel like I owe the city something”.The England and Real Madrid star has taken a 1.2% holding in the Edgbaston-based Hundred franchise, revealing himself as the unnamed investor who had been mentioned in the annual accounts of the parent club, Warwickshire. Continue reading...
How the Nationals plan to get their elite infield prospects to the majors
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Eli Willits, the No. 1 pick in last year’s MLB draft, heard a guttural scream. He pursed his lips, shrugged his shoulders and apologized. First pitch was three hours away, but as is often the case for the new-look Class-A Fredericksburg Nationals, there was already a competition.Advertisement
The myth of the 2026 World Cup hotel and tourism 'boom'
FIFA came to North America years ago promising that the 2026 World Cup would bring millions of visitors and billions of dollars. “The world will be invading Canada, Mexico and the United States [with] a big wave of joy and happiness,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in 2022 as 16 host cities were selected. In anticipation, hotels in those cities hiked their summer 2026 prices and prepared to capitalize on the deluge.Advertisement
In new book, A's Lew Wolff says ‘despicable’ Giants to blame for Athletics relocation
In a new memoir, Lew Wolff, the 90-year-old real-estate developer who owned a partial share of the Oakland Athletics for about a decade, pegs the blame for the team’s departure from Oakland not on the A’s themselves, but on the “despicable” behavior of their crosstown rivals, the San Francisco Giants.Advertisement
A beginner’s guide to the 2025 NFL Draft: No. 1 pick, key prospects, full order and more
The 2026 NFL Draft is, finally, upon us. We made it, everyone.Though many of you have been monitoring scouting details and developments since last May (like us nerds here at The Athletic), I also understand the rest of you might be playing catch-up now before Round 1 begins Thursday night in Pittsburgh.So, here’s a quick recap of how we got here and where everything stands heading into the draft:Who has the No. 1 pick in the draft?The Las Vegas Raiders will kick off the draft. Barring a trade, t...
Why the Chiefs and Dolphins are among the NFL Draft's 5 most intriguing teams
The NFL Draft is an event that brings all 32 fan bases to the table. Whether you’re a fan of a team that made a deep playoff run or was eliminated by Thanksgiving, there’s some level of action you can expect over the course of three days.However, it’s no secret that every year, some teams hold more prominence than others. Entering the draft, one would expect a team like the Miami Dolphins, who hold two first-round picks and a collection of premium picks on Day 2, to be a bigger factor than a tea...
Colts NFL Draft big board: 30 players for Indy to consider through Days 2 and 3
The Indianapolis Colts don’t have a first-round pick in this year’s draft, but the pressure to improve their roster without one can’t be ignored amid a five-year playoff drought. The Colts have seven picks entering the draft, which would be their fewest since 2021. That number could grow if quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. and cornerback Kenny Moore II, who are both on the trading block, get dealt during the draft (presumably for Day 3 selections) or if the team trades back.Advertisement
These 6 expected MLB contenders are struggling. Here's why and what can fix them
Several preseason picks for the MLB postseason have disappointed over the first month, most notably the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals. Some of these teams are in serious trouble, while others have a clear pathway to jump back into their division races.Advertisement
Yankees players pitch higher-ups on first alternate road jerseys in club history: Sources
BOSTON — New York Yankees players recently pitched higher-ups on the team wearing alternate jerseys for the first time in franchise history, a league source briefed on the conversations told The Athletic.Players suggested the team during occasional road games wear its navy batting practice jerseys, which feature “New York” across the chest in gray letters and numbers with white trim and the Starr Insurance sleeve patch. The players did not propose any changes to the home uniforms or to the regul...
What is life really like for MLB players on the road? We answer your questions
We’re almost a month into the Major League Baseball regular season, and while the standings look like a creation from another topsy-turvy universe — perhaps your favorite team is one of the projected contenders currently floundering far below .500 — we’re taking a beat to step behind the scenes.Following recent stories about player group chats and tax returns, readers had more questions about big leaguers’ lives. Let’s get to the answers.The questions have been edited for clarity.Advertisement
Fernandes would win Ballon d'Or at Man City - Pogba
Fernandes would win Ballon d'Or at Man City - PogbaImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Bruno Fernandes was awarded the Premier League Player of the Month award for March, equalling former Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo with sixByLorraine McKennaBBC Sport journalistPublished5 minutes agoPaul Pogba believes Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes would be in contention to win the Ballon d'Or if he played for a team like Manchester City. The former United midfielder,...
How the death of his brother taught Aaron Gordon 'what life is really about'
Aaron Gordon kept coming back to the canvas, back to the brush. Day after day, painting what he felt. What seemed stuck inside. What he couldn’t express on the basketball court — or anywhere else.He called the painting “Caged Bird.”“It’s about following the present moment,” Gordon says, “to avoid being trapped.”Advertisement
Trevoh Chalobah defends Chelsea players after damning Liam Rosenior claim
[{"id":1279534,"path":"/sport/football/chelsea-fc-analysis-rosenior-tactics-cucurella-b1279534.html","title":"Three things we learned from Chelsea loss as Liam Rosenior faces crisis after damaging night","imageUrl":"https://static.standard.co.uk/2026/04/21/22/2272447928.jpg","standfirst":"Unneeded controversy hits camp as Blues set to tumble down Premier League table"},{"id":1279497,"path":"/sport/football/arsenal-fc-arteta-premier-league-title-injury-training-b1279497.html","title":"Mikel Artet...
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs. Elche CF in the U.S.: TV channel and streaming options for April 22
Atletico Madrid is set to meet Elche CF on Wednesday, April 22 in La Liga. The match at Estadio Martínez Valero starts at 1 p.m. ET. With 32 points, Elche CF is currently 18th in the league. Atletico Madrid has 57 points, residing in fourth position.How to watch Atletico Madrid vs. Elche CF in the U.S. Venue: Estadio Martínez Valero Time: 1 p.m. ET Streaming: ESPN+ (Sign in on ESPN with your Fubo account) TV: ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, Fubo TV Atletico Madrid vs. Elche CF odds Favorite Moneyline: Elc...
Scots Paralympic medallists selected for Glasgow 2026 Para-swimming
Scots Paralympic medallists selected for Glasgow 2026 Para-swimmingImage source, Team ScotlandImage caption, The Glasgow swimming events at Tollcross International Swimming CentrePublished20 minutes agoParalympic medallists Faye Rogers, Toni Shaw and James and Stephen Clegg have been selected as part of Team Scotland's seven-strong Para-swimming team for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.World Championship silver medallist Astrid Carroll, world bronze medallist Sam Downie and...
Fernando Mendoza: LinkedIn lunatic, endearing goofball and a symbol of the NFL’s future
The Indiana quarterback will almost certainly be the No overall pick in this week’s draft. He is also a sign of what’s to come for the leagueEver since the NCAA changed its rules in 2021 to allow student athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness, institutional money has been circling college football, desperate for a way to turn top programs into money-making machines. These incursions have had limited success to date.Perhaps the private equity and venture capital vultures have been...
4 Reasons USMNT World Cup Ticket Sales Could Be Lagging
BusinessSportsMoney4 Reasons USMNT World Cup Ticket Sales Could Be LaggingByIan Nicholas Quillen,Contributor.Follow AuthorApr 22, 2026, 05:00am EDTFormer US national team player Cobi Jones juggles a ball on the new test pitch for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on March 13, 2025. The pitch will be used for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League semifinals on March 20 when the US play Panama and Canada plays Mexico. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FRED...