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Aston Villa might not be stylish. They might not even play well. But they are ruthlessly efficient
Two towers are prominent in the Bologna skyline: Le Due Torri, symbols of the city’s historic wealth and power.The Garisenda, the smaller tower with a pronounced lean, is striking. These days, though, the surrounding area is roped off in fear that debris is increasingly likely to fall, owing to the tower’s growing slant. A rough estimate is that it will take €20million (£17.4m) and at least a decade to restore the tower to complete safety.Advertisement
Wolves are going down. But they will still have a significant say in who joins them in the Championship
For Wolverhampton Wanderers, the die is cast.Barring the greatest feat of escapology in the history of the Premier League, they will be relegated back to the Championship in the coming weeks. That much has been grimly apparent for most of their 2025-26 season.But what is becoming increasingly clear is that, in the six weeks left of their eight-year stay in the top division, they can also have as big a say as anyone over who joins them in taking the drop down to the second tier.Advertisement
Premier League predictions: Chelsea vs Man City, Man United vs Leeds and rest of Matchday 32
Welcome to week 32 of The Athletic’s Premier League predictions challenge, where we return after a three-week break to find things have changed significantly.The subscribers have surged ahead thanks to a spectacular performance from the last gameweek’s guest reader.There was an understandable sense of confusion in the comments section when other subscribers read that Elizabeth, a Newcastle United fan from San Francisco, had backed her team to lose 2-1 to Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby.Adverti...
Martine Grael won Olympic golds and then made SailGP history: 'It does bother me I’m the first'
Editor’s note: This story is part of The Athletic’s coverage of SailGP, an international sailing competition that has been likened to Formula 1 on water. Follow SailGP here.Talking about being a female in a male-dominated job is not Martine Grael’s favorite topic, but the Brazilian accepts it’s part of her story. She is a role model — the first and, as yet, only female driver in the six-year history of SailGP — but she doesn’t particularly enjoy being a pioneer.“It does bother me that...
How to fuel a heavyweight like Tyson Fury: 3,500-calorie days, blended veg, and secret salmon
Beating Tyson Fury is a mighty challenge, considering only Oleksandr Usyk has managed to do it in 37 professional fights. However, another battle, which might be just as tough, is getting him to eat salmon. One man has also conquered that obstacle.“He doesn’t really like fish,” said Anthony Pressley, the British heavyweight star’s former chef. “Tyson’s very particular about what he likes and doesn’t like, and so I would I’d say: ‘Tyson, we gotta eat salmon three days a week. We need those Omega-...
Why referees hate VAR just as much as you do: 'It felt like the walls were closing in'
Graham Scott refereed in the Premier League for a decade before retiring in 2025 to return to his previous career as a journalist. He was a video assistant referee more than 100 times and brings a unique insight into how officials operate, both on the pitch and in the video booth. You can read his first piece here explaining why he has joined The Athletic. Advertisement
Graham Scott: From being chased by Jose Mourinho to becoming referee columnist for The Athletic
Premier League referees often feel besieged from all sides, as players, coaches, fans and the media take turns to criticise them whenever they do not like a decision or think it is plain wrong.I have been chased across the pitch by Wayne Rooney and around the technical area by Jose Mourinho. I’ve fallen out with Harry Kane (repeatedly), had Jurgen Klopp scream in my face and united a stadium of 60,000 people in the opinion that I had no idea what I was doing.Advertisement
Mikel Arteta’s problem-solving: Issues for Arsenal as they return to Premier League title run-in
The Premier League returns this weekend with Arsenal sitting nine points clear of Manchester City at the top, albeit having played a game more.Mikel Arteta’s side also face a trip to the Etihad on April 19 in what will be a crucial game in the run-in as Arsenal chase a first title in 22 years.Since their previous league game, they have lost the Carabao Cup final to City and been knocked out of the FA Cup by Southampton to cause some concern and nervousness among the fanbase. They have since, how...
West Ham fans booed Maximilian Kilman – what is likely to happen next?
It was intended as a light-hearted joke, but it illustrated just how desperate Luis Boa Morte had become.It is almost 20 years since the winger was booed by sections of the West Ham United fanbase during a Premier League game against Liverpool at Upton Park in January 2008.Leading up to West Ham’s 1-0 victory, Boa Morte, who joined from Fulham for £5million ($6.7m) in 2007, had only scored once in 30 league games. When he was substituted for Matt Etherington in the 59th minute, the club’s fans v...
Arsenal vs Manchester City: Premier League title race – what numbers say after cup clash
Welcome back to The Athletic’s title-race tracker, where our data and tactics writers take a look at the key trends behind an enthralling battle for the Premier League crown.The race has been on hold for both clubs recently, with almost a month since their previous league games. Back then, Arsenal extended their lead to nine points, although City still have a game in hand.Advertisement
Newcastle and Eddie Howe want to keep working together — but this could be a defining moment
In the spring of 2019, Eddie Howe found it difficult to drive to work.It wasn’t injury, it wasn’t mechanical trouble and it certainly wasn’t traffic because his home was only a couple of miles away from Bournemouth’s training ground. Yet, as he stood in front of his car each morning, keys in hand, there was a flicker of hesitation. He no longer felt a pull toward the club he had rebuilt from top to bottom and lifted through the divisions. In its place was a nudge in the opposite direction.Advert...
Chelsea's Premier League break was well-timed. Now the real test of the Enzo Fernandez aftermath begins
After the comfort of an easy FA Cup win over Port Vale, the true test of whether Chelsea’s problems are actually over is upon us.Head coach Liam Rosenior had an ideal fixture last weekend to ensure some of the scrutiny disappeared for a few days. A home quarter-final tie against a side at the bottom of League One could not have been timed any better, as the 7-0 victory over Port Vale proved.Advertisement
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 10, 2026, puzzle No. 564
Need help with today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle? You’ve come to the right place.Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.A quick public service announcement before we continue: The bottom of this article includes the answers — and hints — for the four categories. So if you want to solve the board hint-free, we recommend you play before continuing.You can access today’s game here.Advertisement
Blue Jackets' playoff outlook dims considerably after blanking by Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. — It’s amazing the wild emotional swings a playoff-desperate club can experience this time of year.On Tuesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off a stunning comeback in Detroit, and you wondered if maybe — just maybe — they could ride that euphoria to charge back into a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.Advertisement
Penguins clinch postseason berth: Crosby, Malkin return to playoffs for first time since 2022
NEWARK, N.J. — Dan Muse walked around the locker room in the moments following the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-2 win against the New Jersey Devils, shaking hands with each of his players.Bryan Rust then looked at his coach and said, “Hey! The fun has just begun.”He would know.Rust, along with the Big Three of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang — the four members of the Penguins’ 2017 Stanley Cup team remaining on the roster — are headed back to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time si...
Yankees DFA Cade Winquest, will activate Luis Gil for season debut: Source
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After becoming the New York Yankees’ first Rule 5 draft pick in 14 years, Cade Winquest must continue waiting for his MLB debut. And it now likely won’t come with the Yankees.The Yankees designated Winquest for assignment on Thursday, a team source confirmed, to make room on the 26-man roster for Luis Gil, who will make his season debut Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays after beginning the season in the minor leagues.Advertisement
NCAA Tournament star's decision could have major impact on Michigan's repeat hopes
Just four days after winning the 2026 national title, the Michigan Wolverines are already making moves to bolster their repeat odds.
Can Patrick Reed reintroduce himself at this Masters?
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Patrick Reed made the long walk up Augusta National’s eighth hole, a par-5 so steep that, from the green, approach shots arrive far before any player. In Thursday’s first round of the Masters, three shots dropped in succession. One bounded around the mounding on the right side of the green. Another fell out of view, well short. The third came screaming down the center of the fairway, landed with gas, and scooted onto the green, settling 56 feet from the hole.The crowd around the e...
Aaron Rai Looks To Break Masters Par 3 Curse After Wednesday Win
Aaron Rai captured the Masters Par 3 title and now enters tournament play with a chance to become the first golfer to win both the Par 3 Contest and The Masters.
WNBA officially approves expansion to Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia
The WNBA is officially set to expand into three new cities by 2030.The league and NBA Board of Governors announced Thursday night that they had formally approved expansion teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia. The Cleveland franchise is set to begin play in 2028, followed by Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030.Advertisement