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Michigan’s greatness can’t save March Madness from something much less than that
INDIANAPOLIS — It will all be worth it, they said.Cinderella may be harder to find but the knights and dragons will battle into the night, they said.Less chaos in the early rounds of the NCAA Tournament, in this age of power teams stockpiling talent, would mean classics galore when the stockpilers faced each other in the later rounds. That’s what they said. OK, that’s what a lot of us said.Advertisement
A chapter of UConn basketball is closing, but Dan Hurley ensures Huskies will endure
INDIANAPOLIS — There are no words for moments like these.Or, at least none that Dan Hurley prepared.But three minutes after the end — after the wrong-colored confetti rained inside Lucas Oil Stadium, crowning Michigan’s 69-63 national championship win over UConn — Hurley had to say something. There’s no stopping the hurt when you finish second, not on the final Monday night of the college basketball season, but it’s a coach’s duty to at least dress the wound.Advertisement
Can you break 100 at Augusta National? Tiger Woods’ ex-caddie shows you how
You received a stunning text, the kind that prompts an immediate call.“Is this some sort of cruel joke?”“No,” your friend says. “I would never joke about something like this.”Like playing a round of golf at Augusta National.This friend has an old college roommate who happens to be a member of the game’s most prestigious club. It is Monday night, and something has come up — suddenly, they need to fill out their Friday foursome.Advertisement
Maguire signs new Man Utd contract
Man Utd defender Harry Maguire signs new deal; the 33-year-olds previous Man Utd contract was due to expire this summer; Maguires new contract comes after earning an England recall in March
Arne Slot told decisive league game as Steven Gerrard delivers Liverpool sack verdict
Arne Slot told decisive league game as Steven Gerrard delivers Liverpool sack verdictLiverpool icon Steven Gerrard has shared his hopes that Arne Slot can turn around the Reds' fortunes and he has identified one 'key' fixture that will help the boss in his effortsCommentsSportStephen Killen Senior Sports Content Creator09:51, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesSteven Gerrard has talked up the importance of Liverpool's showdown against Fulham.(Image: Getty Images)Steven Gerrard believes...
Luis Enrique dismisses favourites tag before Liverpool clash
POISSY, France – Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique has played down suggestions his side are favourites ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg at home to out-of-form Liverpool. The English champions, fifth in the Premier League, have suffered 15 defeats across all competitions this season – their most in a single campaign since losing 18 matches in 2014-15. PSG, meanwhile, lead Ligue 1 and are well placed to defend their Champions League crown. ...
DXB Snow Run at Ski Dubai returns for seventh edition
Dubai: Back by popular demand, the DXB Snow Run returns for its seventh edition on Sunday 17 May, giving Dubai’s runners a unique indoor escape as temperatures begin to soar.Working alongside the Dubai Sports Council, Ski Dubai invites runners aged 13–70 to a distinctive -4°C event, fostering community spirit, inclusion, and well-being as part of the UAE Year of Family.What is DXB Snow Run?The DXB Snow Run is an annual event held at Ski Dubai, Mall of the Emirates, offering participants a one-o...
Chalmers targets Olympic gold
Kyle Chalmers mowed down his rivals to take the 100 metres freestyle crown at the Australian Open swimming championships on Monday before revealing his desire to finally land an Olympic sprint relay gold in 2028. The 27-year-old South Australian has only one Olympic gold in ‌his bumper collection of medals -- the 100m title he won a decade ago as a teenager in Rio de Janeiro. The former world champion has two bronzes and a silver in the 4x100 relay from his three Olympics but would lik...
Teen vs Titan: Sooryavanshi takes on Bumrah tonight in IPL
Buckle up for a thrilling ride if you are a cricket fan. The IPL (Indian Premier League) today sees Rajasthan Royals take on five-time champions Mumbai Indians in Guwahati. While the new-look Royals have surprised many a pundit with their perfect start to the campaign, winning their first two matches, Mumbai will look to bounce back from their six-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals, having won their opening match against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 29. The stakes are high as teams look to make...
PSB boosts sports fund
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has approved a comprehensive Investment Policy for the Pakistan Sports Endowment Fund, marking a significant step towards ensuring sustainable financial support for sportspersons across the country. The decision was taken during the 36th Board meeting of the PSB. Director General PSB Yasir Pirzada presented the policy which was unanimously endorsed by the Board members. The Board was informed that the fund, which had an initial reinvestment base of Rs. 60 mi...
Cartwright to exit Hull FC at end of year
Cartwright to exit Hull FC at end of yearPublished7 April 2026, 09:05 BSTUpdated 2 minutes agoHull FC head coach John Cartwright will leave the club after two seasons at the end of the year.The Australian took over for the 2025 season after the Black and Whites' miserable 2024 campaign in which they won just three Super League matches.He helped them to a much-improved showing last year, as they finished three points outside the play-off places.They have made a mixed start to 2026, with thre...
Napoli's Serie A title defence boosted
Napoli are still in the hunt to retain their Serie A title after the champions beat Scudetto rivals AC Milan 1-0 on Monday. Matteo Politano came off the bench and lashed home the only goal of the game with 11 minutes remaining in front of delighted fans in Naples as the hosts racked up a fifth straight win. Napoli leapfrogged Milan into second place but still have a battle on their hands to deny Inter a 21st league crown as they sit seven points off the pace with seven matches remaining. An...
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Why isn't Sporting vs Arsenal on TNT Sports tonight? Champions League TV schedule explained
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Cartwright to leave Hull FC at end of season
Hull FC head coach John Cartwright will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2026 Super League season.Cartwright was appointed by the Black and Whites ahead of the 2025 campaign. Hull FC finished seventh in his first year and are sat ninth in the 2026 table with three wins and four losses after seven rounds.
'An incredible league' - inside WSL 2 promotion race
'An incredible league' - inside WSL 2 promotion raceImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Wilma Leidhammar joined Birmingham City in January for a club record feeByEmma SandersBBC Sport women’s football news reporterPublished3 minutes agoCommentsWith less than a month to go in the Women's Super League 2 season, four clubs are still fighting for promotion and the title remains up for grabs.Birmingham City lead the way, above Charlton Athletic only on goal difference, while Cryst...
Wawrinka falls on Monte Carlo farewell
Stan Wawrinka bid farewell to the Monte Carlo Masters as the 2014 champion fell 7-5, 7-5 to Sebastian Baez in the first round on Monday. The 41-year-old three-time Grand Slam winner will retire from tennis at the end of the season and entered the main draw in Monaco as a wild card 20 years on from his debut at the tournament. The Swiss won his sole 1000-level title 12 years ago in the principality when he defeated his compatriot Roger Federer. "It was a long time ago, but of course I r...
Champions League quarter-final odds: Lamine Yamal's goal threat and a trap game for Arsenal
From the 36 teams that started this season’s Champions League, only eight remain as we hit the quarter-final stage.Several big hitters have already fallen by the wayside, including Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, Inter, Juventus and Manchester City. Only the best of European football have made it this far.Advertisement
Iran awaiting FIFA response
Iran's government will only decide on the national team's participation in the World Cup once they receive a response from FIFA over the relocation of their matches, the country's Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali said. Iran's football federation (FFIRI) has been pushing to move ‌the team's three World Cup group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico, citing American military involvement alongside Israel in strikes that sparked an ongoing war in the region....
Departing Griezmann back at Barca
Antoine Griezmann's Barcelona story ended in the depths of misery but as he returns to Camp Nou in the Champions League quarter-finals, the French forward is desperate to close out his time with Atletico Madrid on the greatest of highs. Diego Simeone's side, defeated in the 2014 and 2016 finals, have never lifted the trophy and veteran forward Griezmann, who will move to MLS side Orlando City at the end of the season, has not won a trophy with Atletico since the 2018 Europa League a...
How Ronaldo’s gesture left an Al-Najma player in awe
Dubai: Al-Najma forward Felippe Cardoso quickly shook off the 5-2 loss to Al Nassr after receiving a gift from Cristiano Ronaldo following the recent game between the two sides.The Brazilian scored but couldn’t prevent Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr from cruising to victory in the Saudi Pro League, with the Portuguese star netting twice in his return after a month-long injury.Al‑Najma took an early shock lead just before halftime through Rakan Al‑Tulayhi, putting Al‑Nassr behind 1‑0.However, the home side...