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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...
Emslie recalled by Scotland five months after giving birth
Emslie recalled by Scotland five months after giving birthImage source, SNSImage caption, Claire Emslie (right) returns to the Scotland set-up for the first time since becoming a motherByAmy CanavanBBC Sport ScotlandPublished2 minutes agoClaire Emslie has been recalled by Scotland for their final Women's World Cup qualifying double-header against Israel, five months on from giving birth.The Angel City forward had her first child, Jamie, in December and made her return for the NWSL side on 10 May...
Left-back Bagan signs long-term Cardiff deal
Left-back Bagan signs long-term Cardiff deal Image source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyByChris WathanBBC Sport WalesPublished1 minute agoJoel Bagan has signed a new four-year contract to stay at League One promotion winners Cardiff City.The Bluebirds academy graduate played a key role as Brian Barry-Murphy's side returned to the Championship at the first attempt in 2025-26.The 24-year-old full-back was one of a trio of senior players whose deals were set to expire this summer.But Bagan is now tied t...
What's next for Caleb Williams and the Bears offense? A mission to level up
On his way into the Chicago Bears’ offseason program last month, quarterback Caleb Williams was brimming with eagerness. He knew what the 2025 season signified — a breakthrough for him and the franchise, a division championship run built on rapid growth with a playoff victory over the rival Green Bay Packers as punctuation.Advertisement
Scotland suffer heavy ODI defeat by USA
Scotland suffer heavy ODI defeat by USAImage source, ICC/Cricket Association of NepalImage caption, Scotland were bowled out for just 169Published10 minutes agoCricket World Cup League 2Scotland 169 (43.3 overs): Watt 66; Ugarkar 4-48USA 170-4 (27.1 overs): Jahangir 37; Leask 1-13USA win by six wicketsMatch scorecardScotland suffered a heavy defeat by USA as their trip to Nepal in Cricket World Cup League 2 ended on a negative note.Richie Berrington's side were bundled out for just 169 after win...
Stakes never higher for Tottenham in West Ham relegation shootout
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'It's a dream': Boro fans gear up for Wembley
'It's a dream': Boro fans gear up for Wembley9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePamela BilalovaNorth East and CumbriaPA MediaMiddlesbrough will fight for a place in the Premier League after Southampton were thrown out over spyingMiddlesbrough fans have said they are in a dream after Southampton were thrown out of the Championship play-offs - meaning Boro will now take on Hull City at Wembley for a spot in the Premier League.The EFL charged Saints with watching training sessions invo...
Which Lions could make or break their season? 10 players and their expectations
There are so many variables that factor into the successes and failures of an NFL season. Talent, however, offers a floor of expectations and can elevate an organization when it matters most.The Lions learned the former last year. Their talent got them to nine wins — their fourth consecutive winning season — but nothing more. Detroit returns big names and star players in 2026, giving them another strong baseline. There is hope that new pieces, better health and internal growth can elevate the te...