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‘Sue could beat anyone’: 50 years on from Barker’s French Open triumph
She thought the 1976 Roland Garros women’s singles title was the first of many; half a century later no British man or woman has repeated the featAs one of Britain’s leading TV sports presenters for the best part of three decades, Sue Barker has always been more comfortable asking questions than answering them. Many who watched her relaxed, confident style as she presented coverage of Wimbledon from 1993 to 2022 probably did not know she was once a tennis player herself. Fewer still would have k...
How do Michigan fans feel about Kyle Whittingham, CFP expansion and Warde Manuel now?
The Athletic’s seventh annual Michigan fan survey arrived just as talk of a 24-team College Football Playoff began to heat up.So how do Michigan fans feel about a possible future with fewer trips to the Citrus Bowl, no Big Ten Championship Game and radically altered stakes for the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry?“I think the expanded Playoff will ruin college football,” wrote Ben H. “Not ‘make worse.’ Ruin.”Advertisement
Manchester City succession sheds light on Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea departure
Italian is expected to follow Pep Guardiola and maybe the decision was made a long time agoNow the secret is out it is possible to look at Enzo Maresca’s incendiary remarks about his “worst 48 hours” at Chelsea through a different lens. Change is coming at Manchester City, who are preparing for Pep Guardiola’s departure at the end of the season, and it does not require much reading between the lines to work out their decision to pass the crown to Maresca was made a long time ago.There never was...
Cubs' sprint to the top of the NL Central has hit a Brewers-sized roadblock
CHICAGO — Well, the good news for the Cubs is the season is a marathon, not a sprint, according to sources.The bad news? The Cubs are slowing down at Mile 8. They’re besieged by blisters and have that glassy look in their eyes like they’re dreaming about calling an Uber or an ambulance. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers just breezed by, happily waving to the fans on the side of the road.Advertisement
What have been Steve Yzerman's biggest mistakes? Red Wings mailbag
It’s been a month since the Detroit Red Wings’ season came to an unceremonious ending.And with another month to go before player movement picks up, fans have plenty of questions — reflecting on last season’s collapse and looking ahead to what has to change next season.We tried to answer some of those questions in a May mailbag.(Note: Questions have been edited for clarity and length.)
Phillies’ Don Mattingly Points To Kyle Schwarber Strikeouts As He Sits Out
BusinessSportsMoneyPhillies’ Don Mattingly Points To Kyle Schwarber Strikeouts As He Sits OutByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 07:00am EDTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 28: Don Mattingly, interim manager for the Philadelphia Phillies, looks on after a 7-0 win against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park on April 28, 2026 in P...
Norris confident Montreal is ‘a track that suits’ McLaren
A stellar performance at the Miami Grand Prix gave Lando Norris the confidence that McLaren can thrive in Montreal.
What tactics might new manager Alonso use at Chelsea?
What tactics might new manager Alonso use at Chelsea?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Chelsea will be Xabi Alonso's third senior managerial role after Bayer Leverkusen and Real MadridByUmir IrfanFootball tactics correspondentPublished6 minutes ago1 CommentsThings have been rocky since BlueCo took over Chelsea in 2022, but former Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has been entrusted to get the London club competing at the highest level again.Liam Rosenior failed to live...
Uefa vows to take hard line on multi-club ownership in Women’s Champions League
Teams with same owner cannot compete togetherHead of women’s football Kessler says ‘no exceptions’Uefa’s head of women’s football has said rules prohibiting clubs with the same owner from playing together in the Women’s Champions League will be strictly enforced, dealing a blow to investors such as Michele Kang.Kang owns one of Saturday’s Women’s Champions League finalists, OL Lyonnes, and London City Lionesses, who have big ambitions and whose head coach, Eder Maestre, last week stated their de...
England's No 10 dilemma, Kane's deputy and the 16 World Cup 'guarantees'
The Sky Sports writers analyse the key selection dilemmas facing Thomas Tuchel ahead of Fridays England World Cup squad announcement and predict which players make the tournament in North America; follow build-up on Sky Sports News and Sky Sports app on Friday morning
Top five factors behind Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years
Set pieces, a mean defence and unorthodox motivation methods are some of the key factors behind Arsenal's success.
Now more trouble beckons for spying Southampton: Fans demand refunds for cancelled trips to £200m play-off final, cheating manager fears he will be sacked - and they didn't even win the games they spied for!
Now more trouble beckons for spying Southampton: Fans demand refunds for cancelled trips to £200m play-off final, cheating manager fears he will be sacked - and they didn't even win the games they spied for!Challenge yourself with Craig Hope's exclusive World Cup quiz for free by signing up to our brand-new newsletter World Cup Unfiltered. Get it HERE By WILL PICKWORTH, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 10:46, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 11:44, 20 May 2026 e-mail 204 View comments
Arsenal's long-awaited title – could there be more to come? Plus: Spygate throws play-off final into chaos
The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox.Hello! Mikel Arteta told Arsenal to trust the process. Arsenal did. And the Premier League title is theirs.Coming up: Inside Arsenal’s EPL glory Play-off final meltdown Last-day drama awaits Spurs North and South Korea collide Champions at last: Arsenal’s journey from ‘toxic’ to title triumph (Photos: Getty Images; design: Eamonn Dalton)
WATCH: Keir Starmer cheerfully reacts to Arsenal's Premier League victory
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has revealed he celebrated Arsenal's Premier League title win after 22 years of waiting.As Sir Keir left Downing Street ahead of Prime Minister's Questions, he was asked if he celebrated the victory."Yes, I did!", the Prime Minister responded with a cheerful grin.WATCH ABOVE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
Romeo Beckham and Hugh Laurie among stars celebrating Arsenal win
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What we learned about the 4 NHL teams eliminated in Round 2 of the 2026 playoffs
It’s easy to nitpick the little things and moments — especially after a heartbreaking Game 7 overtime loss.The Buffalo Sabres were inches away from reaching the Eastern Conference final. Instead, Alex Newhook’s game-winner ended their year and kick-started their offseason.Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, after making some excellent saves to keep Buffalo in the game, should have stopped that shot. Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin should have managed the puck better at the blue line. And there were moments an...
Chaos, fireworks, dance-offs: What it was like to be among Arsenal fans' title celebrations at the Emirates
Google Maps says that if you walk from the many pubs that surround the Emirates Stadium, then the journey should take you only a matter of minutes. But Arsenal fans aren’t walking. Tonight, they’re flying.As the full-time whistle blows at the Vitality Stadium, they pour out from the pubs onto Holloway Road.Advertisement
Fox wants a 24-team College Football Playoff. ESPN's pushing back. No one knows who is paying
I made my feelings clear last week about the possibility of a 24-team College Football Playoff. The majority of you agree with me that it would be ruinous to the long-term health of college football. Many of you don’t.But putting opinions aside, there’s a major question mark hovering over this thing that I don’t quite understand:How can the Big Ten, ACC, Big 12 and Notre Dame come out in support of 24 without yet knowing if someone is going to pay for it?
Xhaka makes fourth Switzerland World Cup squad
Xhaka makes fourth Switzerland World Cup squadImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Granit Xhaka made his World Cup debut at the 2014 tournament in BrazilByAlex BrothertonBBC Sport journalistPublished2 minutes agoSunderland captain Granit Xhaka will take part in his fourth successive Fifa World Cup after being included in the Switzerland squad for this summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Xhaka, Switzerland's most capped player with 144 appearances, is one of four Premi...
Another wild OT comeback, plus Arsenal's triumph
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Make a weird serve today. Coming up: 👀 The Knicks’ comeback 👑 Arsenal’s crowning 😳 A little-league grand slam There was no way last night could top Monday’s playoff slate across three sports leagues. But the NBA did its best to keep up at Madison Square Garden. Quickly: With 7:40 left in the fourth quarter, the visiting Cavaliers led the Knick...