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Emery denies Euro king talk but Villa boss could be crowned again
Emery denies Euro king talk but Villa boss could be crowned againImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Unai Emery faces Freiburg boss Julian Schuster in Istanbul on WednesdayByNick MashiterFootball reporterPublished5 minutes agoCommentsUnai Emery faces another date with destiny. A fifth Europa League title is within his grasp - and with it he would cement his legacy at Aston Villa. Emery's four Europa League crowns are already a competition record.Freiburg stand in the way on Wednesday, in wh...
Andoni Iraola has lifted Bournemouth to unimaginable heights. It makes you wonder why he's leaving
Tuesday, May 19, 2026; a night that will be remembered fondly in Bournemouth — and of course, in North London — for years to come.Yet, as the final whistle blew on a breezy night on the south coast, confirming Bournemouth’s place in European competition for the very first time with a 1-1 draw against Manchester City, nobody inside a packed Vitality Stadium — aside from one man — seemed to know exactly how to feel.Advertisement
The questions for England to answer during World Cup preparation
The questions for England to answer during World Cup preparationImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Charlotte Edwards took over as England coach at the start of last summerByMatthew HenryBBC Sport journalistPublished8 minutes agoCommentsAfter the preamble, it is time for England to get down to business.Having drawn a rain-affected 50-over series against New Zealand, coach Charlotte Edwards now has six T20s, starting with Wednesday evening's match against the White Ferns, to finetune her sid...
Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs to clinch Test series 2-0
Spinner Taijul Islam took six wickets as Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs in the second Test on Wednesday to win the two-match series 2-0. Pakistan, who started the fifth day on 316-7 chasing a record 437, were bowled out for 358 in the first session in Sylhet after Mohammad Rizwan hit a valiant 94. More to follow
Former Twitter CEO launches Index to compensate creators in AI agent era
Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal's new platform, Index, aims to fairly compensate content creators as AI agents increasingly consume online material. This innovative system, developed by Parallel Web systems, uses a game theory concept to value each source's contribution to AI output, offering a dynamic alternative to fixed licensing deals.
IPL 2026 playoff race: After RR win, what PBKS, CSK, DC and KKR need to do to grab the final qualification spot
The IPL playoff race intensifies with three spots taken. Rajasthan Royals are in pole position for the final berth, needing just one win. Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Kolkata Knight Riders face tougher paths, requiring victories and favourable results from other matches to advance. Net run rate could prove crucial for several contenders.
Skeleton sees surge from goldrush 2026 Games
Skeleton sees surge from goldrush 2026 GamesImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Tabitha Stoecker and Matt Weston continued Britain's long Winter Olympics success in the skeleton this yearBySophie Hurcom, BBC Sport England and Jack Killah, BBC Radio SomersetPublished4 hours agoWhen Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker made history at the Winter Olympics, winning three gold medals between them in the skeleton, neither knew their success would kick-start a surge of interest in the sport never before s...
Chelsea have a shot at qualifying for Europe. But should they want it?
So Chelsea have something to play for in their final Premier League game of the season after all.A 2-1 victory over Tottenham — their first in the top division since March 4 — has kept their chances of qualifying for Europe alive. But would they be better off… not qualifying?It is certainly worthy of debate. Right now Chelsea sit eighth, which would put them in the UEFA Conference League, a competition they won last year. There are various permutations about what could happen on Sunday but to av...
Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub ruled out of upcoming ODI series against Australia
Opening batters Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub have been ruled out of the upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against Australia, scheduled to begin on May 30, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday. According to a press release issued by the cricket board, both players are “currently recovering from injuries and have been advised to continue their rehabilitation programmes under the supervision of the PCB medical panel”. “Consequently, they have been ruled out of selection for t...
Chelsea injury update: Joao Pedro, Reece James, Levi Colwill latest news and potential return dates
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Rogue Imperial and Easy Answer clash at Yarmouth
We have a busy day's racing on Wednesday with action from Ffos Las and Yarmouth, live on Sky Sports Racing...6.10 Yarmouth - Rogue Imperial and Easy Answer test Ascot credentialsA field of eight two-year-olds have assembled for this valuable British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes at Yarmouth.
Jai Arrow drops NRL retirement bombshell after motor neurone disease diagnosis
South Sydney and NSW backrower had not played this year‘Handling this situation is much more important than football’Rugby league representative player Jai Arrow has retired from the NRL following a shock medical diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND).Souths’ reigning player of the year, who played 12 matches for Queensland, had not played in the NRL in 2026 after an issue in pre-season that was described as a shoulder injury. Continue reading...
CHIO Aachen: Perfectly manicured lawns and the event every rider wants to win
There are international horse shows, and then there’s Aachen.Drawing more than 350,000 fans every year, the annual World Equestrian Festival held in this German spa city is widely regarded as the Wimbledon of equestrianism. From the perfectly manicured lawns in the show jumping arena to the facilities and the knowledgeable crowds, this is the one every rider wants to compete in, let alone win.Advertisement
Arsenal fans erupt after team secures Premier League crown
Arsenal has won the Premier League, ending a 22-year drought.
With every Pep Guardiola quip, the truth of his Man City future gets closer
Manchester City’s title bid is finally over, but the bigger story around the club looks set to limp on for a day or so longer, at least.Pep Guardiola will leave the club this summer, but if you were going by his public statements, you might believe nobody has told him yet.Following the 1-1 draw against Bournemouth that confirmed Arsenal as champions, most of the media focus was on his future at City, yet he stuck to his line from the past few months, recently delivered with a knowing smile, that...
Picking the England World Cup squad: Who makes our writers' final 26-man cut?
Has Harry Maguire worked his way back into the picture? Will Phil Foden pay the price for an underwhelming season? Could Morgan Rogers be left at home? Should Max Dowman go as a wildcard option?England head coach Thomas Tuchel names his squad for the upcoming World Cup in North America on Friday, and these may be among the questions he is currently pondering.Advertisement
Mohamed Salah: The transfer that changed football
Mohamed Salah’s extraordinary Liverpool career is drawing to an end.Since arriving at the club in the summer of 2017, the Egyptian has amassed 257 goals in 441 games — a record only bettered by two players in the club’s history. His time at Liverpool has not been without controversy — as events in the last week have underlined — but his legend is secure.His legacy, however, spreads far beyond Merseyside.Advertisement
How Unai Emery came to dominate the Europa League
Aston Villa could not wish for a more experienced manager to lead them into their first European final in 44 years.Unai Emery is the Europa League’s pre-eminent coach. He has more wins, has reached more finals and delivered more titles than anyone else. Villa’s meeting with German side Freiburg on Wednesday will be his sixth final in the competition with a fourth different club, all having taken place since 2014, and he’s aiming to lift the trophy for a fifth time.Advertisement
Eric Garcia interview: ‘Making it at Barcelona was my dream. It almost didn't happen'
Impressing Pep Guardiola on your Premier League debut would be a dream for any player. Eric Garcia did exactly that — just not quite in the way you might think.It was September 21, 2019, in a Manchester City home match against Watford. Garcia was among the substitutes for Guardiola’s side.In the pre-match team talk, the manager revealed doubts over whether Watford would be playing with four or five at the back. Garcia helped him out.Advertisement
Tottenham were not good enough. Will their last chance be any different?
There was an easy way and a hard way for Tottenham this week. All the easy way required was to get a point at Stamford Bridge and then they could finally relax, take a deep breath and start to think about the future. Sunday would have been a box-ticking exercise and who knows, shorn of the pressure of the league table, they might even have enjoyed it.Advertisement