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In MLB's pitch clock era, everybody's a base stealer now
George Springer was never much of a base stealer. Even in his mid-20s, when he was a center fielder, perennial All-Star, and World Series MVP, Springer only once stole as many as 10 bases in a season. Twice, in his prime, he was caught stealing more times than he was successful.Then, in 2023, MLB introduced the pitch clock.Advertisement
Best value early bets for the Canadian Grand Prix
We’ve assessed the latest F1 markets and selected some early bets offering the best value.
Fabian Hurzeler grateful for Manchester City's late draw: How has Brighton's race for Europe changed?
Head coach Fabian Hurzeler is grateful that Erling Haaland’s late equaliser for Manchester City at Bournemouth has added an extra dimension to Brighton & Hove Albion’s pursuit of a place in Europe on the final day of the season.The chance of Brighton qualifying for the Champions League by beating Manchester United at the Amex Stadium on Sunday was disappearing from view until until Haaland’s 95th-minute leveller in the 1-1 draw on Tuesday.Advertisement
Chelsea: Xabi Alonso delivers new transfer vow for 'beautiful' project
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What is the Wall of Champions – and who has crashed there?
Formula 1 returns to action this weekend with the Canadian Grand Prix, held at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. A unique blend of track characteristics, it features one of the biggest challenges on the F1 calendar – the so-called ‘Wall of Champions’.
Virat Kohli Test comeback loading? Fans erupt after childhood coach’s cryptic remark
Speculation about Virat Kohli's potential return to Test cricket has resurfaced following comments from his childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma. Sharma hinted that discussions regarding a comeback are underway, igniting excitement among fans who believe the former captain still has unfinished business in the longest format. Kohli retired from Test cricket in May 2025 after a distinguished 14-year career.
Cavaliers built a trap, but the Knicks sprung it on James Harden
NEW YORK — The New York Knicks stole the Cleveland Cavaliers’ favorite strategy, then obliterated them with it.With New York down 22 points during Tuesday’s fourth quarter, Jalen Brunson dribbled into what should have been a meaningless pick-and-roll. His teammate, OG Anunoby, laid the screen. The Cavaliers switched defenders. Brunson trekked into the paint and floated a shot into the hoop.Without much time to go in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, the Knicks trailed by 20.Advertisement
McLaren's Zak Brown unbothered if Red Bull targets Oscar Piastri: 'Not a team on the grid that wouldn't'
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has said that interest from rival Formula 1 teams in his drivers would come as zero surprise, but that he wouldn’t trade his line-up for any other on the grid.Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris combined to win McLaren back-to-back constructors’ championships for the first time since 1991 through 2024 and 2025, as well as both fighting for last season’s drivers’ title.Advertisement
NBA player tiers 2026: LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant slide to Tier 2
You have made it to the All-Star stratum of our 2026 Player Tiers. A few All-Stars appeared in Tier 3, but none who have been All-Star selections in the last three seasons. Tier 2 is larger this year, but it still rounds out the top 30 players in the NBA.As much as the best players dictate championships, it’s a team game. It’s hard to have one star carry a team of role players to a title, even very good ones. Talent needs to be stacked. It’s not practical, though not impossible, to get multiple...
Why does Prince William support Aston Villa?
Why does Prince William support Aston Villa? To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, 'I wanted emotional rollercoaster'- Prince William on supporting VillaBySean KearnsBBC SportPublished3 October 2024Updated 1 minute agoIt was a historic night for Aston Villa as they ended their 30-year wait for a trophy and won the Europa League final in Istanbul.Prince William was one of an estimated 20,000 lucky Villa supporters in attendanc...
DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak
DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWedaeli ChibelushiGetty ImagesThe Democratic Republic of Congo has cancelled its pre-World Cup training camp in the capital, Kinshasa, because of an Ebola outbreak in the east of the country.Preparations have been moved to Belgium amid the upsurge, which is thought to have killed 139 people out of 600 suspected cases.The World Health Organization (WHO) has called the outbreak a "public hea...
Southampton to be investigated by FA over 'Spygate' scandal after play-off expulsion
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How Warnock became play-offs' record-breaking boss
How Warnock became play-offs' record-breaking bossImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Neil Warnock led Huddersfield Town to promotion into what is now the Championship at Wembley in 1995ByBrent PilnickBBC Sport EnglandPublished5 minutes agoComments"If you could guarantee going up through the play-offs you'd take it every day," Neil Warnock says - and he should know.The man whose eight promotions is the most in English football also has the most via the play-offs.Warnock guided Notts County...
The World Cup squad dilemmas facing Tuchel
The World Cup squad dilemmas facing Tuchel Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Thomas Tuchel has some big calls to make before his World Cup squad announcement BySami Mokbel, Senior football correspondent and Alex Howell, Football reporterPublished8 minutes agoThomas Tuchel has already started contacting the England hopefuls who have not made the cut.It's the call any player dreads - because even in today's club-centric landscape, representing your country at a World Cup remains the pinnacl...
Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks
Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks29 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleÁine O DonnellandManish Pandey,BBC NewsbeatMcLaren Racing(L-R) Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens are race for McLarenWhen you think about three Ellas, the first thing that comes to mind might be Rihanna's song Umbrella.But for people working in the McLaren Formula 1 garage, there's a reason why they're always humming the 2007 hit.Their three Ellas - Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella S...
'Amra Korbo Joy': Bangladesh celebrate Pakistan Test sweep with special song - Watch
Bangladesh achieved a historic 2-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan, culminating in an emotional dressing room celebration. Players united to sing "Amra Korbo Joy" after their dominant 78-run victory in the second Test. This triumph signifies Bangladesh's growing confidence and consistency in Test cricket.
Villa make history to win Europa League | The Verdict
Sky Sports reporter Rob Jones is in Istanbul to round up the best of the reaction after Aston Villa make history to beat Freiburg and win th Europa League.
‘King’ Emery hailed as Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Europa League
Villa dominated Freiburg in the final in Istanbul to win their first trophy since 1996 and European title since 1982.
England to face tougher World Cup qualification route as Uefa makes major changes
England will face a tougher route to the 2030 World Cup after Uefa made major changes to the qualification process.The governing body unveiled a radical overhaul that will see Europe's elite nations separated from smaller footballing nations.The governing body's new two-tier structure means powerhouses will no longer face minnows such as San Marino, Gibraltar and Andorra in competitive fixtures.Long-standing criticism of one-sided qualification matches has prompted the change. TRENDING Stories...
Hume 'embracing' chance to land silverware
Hume 'embracing' chance to land silverwareImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Hume was a member of the Ulster squad that lost out in the 2020 URC finalPublished6 minutes agoCentre James Hume says Ulster's players are "embracing" the chance to make history in the Challenge Cup final on Friday.Richie Murphy's side face Montpellier in Bilbao as they look to end a 20-year trophy drought and also secure their place in next season's Champions Cup, having missed out through the United Rugby Champi...