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Chess: Sindarov wins Candidates with record total, while Vaishali takes women’s event
The Uzbek 20-year-old won first prize unbeaten but his girlfriend, Bibisara Assaubayeva, finished second to the lowest seed in the Women’s CandidatesJavokhir Sindarov finished with a record total in the world championship Candidates in Pegeia, western Cyprus, as the 20-year-old from Uzbekistan won the competition with a record 10/14 total, 1.5 points clear of his nearest rival, Anish Giri. The women’s Candidates was won by India’s 24-year-old Vaishali Rameshbabu, half a point ahead of Kazakhstan...
Inspirational success stories are great but is ADHD really a superpower for elite athletes? | Emma John
Researchers say mainstream framing of the condition as a characteristic for success can be invalidating for those who are strugglingKirsty Brown is a keen golfer. “If I could just transport myself straight to the first tee, that would be amazing,” she says. “But getting there on time, remembering all my kit, making sure I’ve eaten before I play – all those aspects are more challenging than competing itself.” Brown, who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), admits that can be hard...
Sports quiz of the week: I Am Maximus, Marie-Louise Eta and Rory McIlroy
Paul Townend aboard I Am Maximus, Marie-Louise Eta in her new job and Rory McIlroy winning the Masters. Composite: Tom Jenkins, Getty, ReutersView image in fullscreenPaul Townend aboard I Am Maximus, Marie-Louise Eta in her new job and Rory McIlroy winning the Masters. Composite: Tom Jenkins, Getty, ReutersSports quiz of the weekSportSports quiz of the week: I Am Maximus, Marie-Louise Eta and Rory McIlroyDid you follow the big stories in football, rugby, golf, baseball, basketball, boxing, snook...
Scottish Cup semi-final preview
Andy Halliday and Scott Allan join Charlotte Cohen to preview all the weekend’s action
Fire, family and fun: How Mikel Arteta handles the pressure of a Premier League title race
Ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League fixture against Sporting CP, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spoke of feeling “on fire”.But for Arteta and Arsenal, the fire is more than just a metaphor. In the build-up to the quarter-final’s second leg, a real fire was lit at Arsenal’s London Colney training ground.The symbolism of the flames is powerful: purgative, purifying, transformative.Advertisement
Bemand backs Ireland's Wafer after 'quiet' Six Nations start
Bemand backs Wafer after 'quiet' Six Nations startImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Wafer was withdrawn 61 minutes into Ireland's 33-12 loss to England last weekPublished32 minutes agoIreland head coach Scott Bemand says Aoife Wafer is "determined" to rediscover her best form in Saturday's Women's Six Nations game against Italy after a "quiet" afternoon in last week's defeat by England. Having established herself as one of Ireland's s...
World Athletics blocks 11 athlete transfer requests to Turkiye
Athletes from Kenya, Nigeria and Jamaica have applications rejected for 'recruitment drive' by Turkiye government.
Rybakina, Gauff reach Stuttgart Open quarters
Top two seeds Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff marched into the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open with straight-sets wins on Thursday, as Mirra Andreeva ‌set up a last-eight clash with Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek. Australian Open champion Rybakina beat Diana Shnaider 6-3 6-4, while Gauff overpowered Liudmila Samsonova 7-5 6-1, after Andreeva beat Alycia Parks 7-6(3) 6-3. World number two Rybakina put on a clinical display, never facing a break point on her own serve and landing nine ace...
'I think we're behind Liam': Chelsea co-owner on Rosenior, Maresca and transfers
Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali has said the club will start signing "ready-made" players and revealed the departure of former head coach Enzo Maresca was "not a change we wanted to make".Eghbali, the co-founder of Clearlake Capital, which is the majority shareholder in BlueCo, the consortium used to purchase Chelsea and that also owns Ligue 1 club Strasbourg, has given a rare interview on a range of matters at the club, including their head coach Liam Rosenior.
11 players could miss Chelsea vs Man Utd clash after latest injury update
11 players could miss Chelsea vs Man Utd clash after latest injury updateBoth Chelsea and Manchester United could be without a host of key players for their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge this weekendCommentsSportMark Wakefield Sport Central Audience Writer07:30, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesChelsea boss Liam Rosenior is dealing with several injury concerns(Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista, Getty Images)Both Chelsea and Manchester United will be missing several key players for this weekend&...
Antoine Semenyo shares 'what people don't see' about Erling Haaland during matches
Manchester City star Antoine Semenyo has dismissed suggestions Erling Haaland's game isn't balanced enough. The Norwegian continues to take Premier League defences apart but has faced growing criticism of late.Haaland, 25, has already equalled the Premier League goal haul that earned him last season's Golden Boot (22). And it would be a safe wager to predict he'll add several more to that figure between now and the campaign's conclusion.He's been urged to offer even...
Villa and Forest reach Europa League semis
Aston Villa demolished Bologna and Nottingham Forest beat Porto in the Europa League on Thursday to set up an all-English showdown in the semi-finals. Leading 3-1 from the quarter-final first leg, Unai Emery's team swatted aside Bologna with a 4-0 victory at Villa Park. Leading 3-1 from the quarter-final first leg, Unai Emery's team swatted aside Bologna with a 4-0 victory at Villa Park. Forest, 12 spots below fourth-placed Villa in the Premier League, defeated 10-man Porto 1-0 in Notti...
Wilson KO shocks Kelly as McKee wins on PFL debut
Wilson KO shocks Belfast as McKee wins PFL debutImage source, PFL MediaImage caption, Following the victory, Jay-Jay Wilson called out Briton Alfie Davies, saying he wants to 'finish him to be in line for a title'.ByJohn McGovernBBC Sport NI Contributor, AtSSE Arena BelfastPublished6 minutes agoJay-Jay Wilson stunned the Belfast crowd with a devastating first-round knockout of Donegal's Darragh Kelly, handing the Irishman his first professional defeat in just 37 seconds.'The...
Eta wants focus on football
Union Berlin coach Marie-Louise Eta said Thursday she was looking forward to questions about football rather than her pioneering role as the first female manager of a men's team in a top European league. Eta, 34, was named Union coach on Sunday after predecessor Steffen Baumgart was fired. Speaking to the media for the first time since the announcement, Eta sought to shift the focus to Saturday's home clash with Wolfsburg and Union's battle to beat the drop. "I'm looking fo...
Silva to leave Man City
Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season, the Premier League club announced Thursday as they hailed his “incalculable” contribution to their “greatest sustained period of success”. The 31-year-old Portuguese playmaker, who is the current club captain, joined City from Monaco for £43 million ($58 million) in 2017 and has gone on to make over 450 appearances for manager Pep Guardiola’s side, winning 15 major t...
Chelsea ready to SELL Alejandro Garnacho after star's shock Man Utd U-turn
Chelsea ready to SELL Alejandro Garnacho after star's shock Man Utd U-turnAlejandro Garnacho completed a £40m move to Chelsea from Premier League rivals Manchester United last summer and it appears that he could already be on the moveCommentsSportDaniel Orme Sports Writer07:14, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesGarnacho has six years remaining on his Chelsea deal(Image: Getty Images)Chelsea are already willing to cash in on Alejandro Garnacho less than a year after signing him from Manchester United....
Qayyum weightlifting club wins Peshawar Inter-Club Championship
The three-day Peshawar Inter-Club Weightlifting Championship concluded at Qayyum Sports Complex on Friday, with Qayyum Sports Complex Weightlifting Club emerging as overall champions after a strong performance across all categories. Legends Weightlifting Club secured the second position in the team standings, while Pak Weightlifting Club claimed the third spot. Khanullah was adjudged the Best Weightlifter of the tournament. The event, organized by the Regional Sports Office Peshawar at the Pesha...
Chelsea’s recruitment strategy under the microscope
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Scouting Philadelphia Phillies’ Speedy Rookie, Justin Crawford
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Justin Crawford has the speed and contact skills of his famous father, Carl Crawford
Iran women football players thank Australian government for protection
The two Iran footballers who stayed in Australia following the Asian Cup say they want to rebuild lives in 'safety'.