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The tactical fluidity that makes PSG so impressive

The tactical fluidity that makes PSG so impressiveImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Luis Enrique guided Paris St-Germain to their first Champions League triumph in 2025ByUmir IrfanFootball tactics correspondentPublished5 minutes ago1 CommentsChampions League holders Paris St-Germain are into the semi-finals of this season's competition and strong contenders to repeat last year's impressive feat.Despite boasting squads that have included the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kyli...

Why Italian video game fan turned up at Coleraine FC

Video game fanatic travels more than 1,000 miles to achieve dream2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBarry O'ConnorBBC News NIAndrea LaiAndrea Lai traveled from Italy to Northern Ireland to see Coleraine FC playA video game fanatic who travelled more than 1,000 miles for a football match achieved his "dream" of seeing his adopted club play in the flesh on Saturday.Italian Andrea Lai has been playing the Football Manager series for almost 20 years and one day chose Colera...

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'I'm proud to have come last at the London Marathon'

'I'm proud to have come last at the London Marathon'4 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCharlie JonesBBC NewshandoutClair Roberts finished the marathon in 12 hours and 16 minutes, at an alternative finish lineThe runner who finished last at the London Marathon said it was a "huge privilege" to raise money for a charity that she says saved her life during a "very dark" time.Clair Roberts, from Milton Keynes, completed the course in 12 hours and 16 minu...

2026 NBA playoffs first-round series odds: Celtics, Spurs favored for close-out wins

The first team to advance is the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder finished off a sweep of Phoenix on Monday, the third first-round sweep in a row for OKC.On Tuesday, two more teams are heavily favored to join the Thunder in the second round. Boston and San Antonio return home after winning both games on the road. Both are favored by double digits in Game 5s. Plus, the New York Knicks are favored at home against the Atlanta Hawks in a tie-breaking Game 5.Advertisement

England Player Ratings: Where are the goals coming from to help Harry Kane?

With 50 days to go until their first World Cup game, chief football writer John Cross examines the form of England's forwards as the goals dry up for Saka, Rashford, Madueke, Gordon, Palmer and Rogers.

Man Utd have tried and tested ways of winning. They won't be able to repeat them next season

One more victory will do for Manchester United. If Michael Carrick’s men can earn one more win in their remaining four matches in 2025-26, then they will earn Champions League qualification for next season. Our apologies, dear reader, for repeating the same point twice with our introduction, but these are times when creative repetition can be superior to any attempt at subtlety or originality. Take United’s display against Brentford on Monday night. United emerged 2-1 winners because they r...

Nuggets wallop shorthanded Timberwolves in Game 5: Takeaways

The Denver Nuggets stayed alive Monday night, and the Minnesota Timberwolves almost lost another key player in the first round of the playoffs.Nikola Jokić and the No. 3-seeded Nuggets took advantage of the undermanned No. 6 Timberwolves, winning 125-113 in Game 5 at Ball Arena to cut it to a 3-2 series deficit.Advertisement

Mammoth vs. Golden Knights Game 4: Key takeaways as Vegas ties the series

SALT LAKE CITY — John Tortorella’s Monday morning media availability, ahead of Game 4 between his Vegas Golden Knights and the Utah Mammoth, barely lasted more than a minute.The veteran coach wasn’t in the mood to talk, other than to say his team would be ready to play. He answered three questions with nothing more than, “We’re ready to play.”And he was right, at least for the first half of the game.Advertisement

Yankees place Giancarlo Stanton on IL. What it could mean for the roster

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Yankees are getting closer to making their first interesting roster decision of the season.New York placed Giancarlo Stanton on the injured list on Monday after an MRI revealed a low-grade calf strain, manager Aaron Boone said. The Yankees can retroactively place Stanton on the IL to April 24, meaning the earliest he is eligible to be activated is May 4. Boone did not want to give a timetable for a possible return for Stanton, but considering his injury history, it made se...

How to watch PSG vs Bayern Munich: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today

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Manchester United injury update: Matheus Cunha, Luke Shaw, Matthijs de Ligt latest news and return dates

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Can Saints beat Ipswich to blow automatic promotion race wide open?

It is going to be a cracker at St Mary's on Tuesday night. A season-defining game in the Championship promotion race. Southampton are undoubtedly the best side in the league right now. In 2026 they have been virtually unstoppable, and pushed Man City all the way in the FA Cup semi-final at the weekend.

Ranking the players who could decide the Champions League semi-finals

Ranking the players who could decide the Champions League semi-finalsByAlex BysouthBBC Sport Senior JournalistPublished6 minutes agoCommentsIt's the business end of the Champions League, where heroes are made and Ballon d'Or winners forged. But which players will prove most pivotal to their team's success?This week, with Paris St-Germain facing Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid hosting Arsenal in the semi-finals, we're looking at those key cogs among the clubs battling for Eu...

Off target: Internet erupts over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi question to Manu Bhaker

Off target Internet erupts over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi question to Manu Bhaker

Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall to get huge McGettigan’s sports and dining hub

Dubai: Abu Dhabi residents are set to get a new sports, dining and entertainment venue at Reem Mall, with Vision Hospitality preparing to launch a 45,000 sq ft multi-concept destination built around food, live games and social spaces.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The project will bring McGettigan’s to Reem Mall in one of Vision Hospitality’s biggest UAE expansions to date, adding a new day-to-night attraction to Abu Dhabi’s Al Reem Island. The first phase will inc...

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James Coles on England, Sussex and a £390,000 fee at auction: 'I know there will be a target on my back'

The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join.James Coles is adamant. “I always want to play for Sussex,” he says. “As long as the cricket carries on being this good there’s no doubt I’ll stay. I love it here and we’re in a great spot.”It is a reassuring answer for Sussex supporters to a pertinent question over the future of one of the most exciting and sought-after emerging talents in English cricket.Advertisement

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder complete sweep over Suns: Game 4 takeaways

The Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a series-clinching 131-122 road win in Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns on Monday. It was the Thunder’s third consecutive sweep postseason of a first-round opponent.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led six Thunder players in double-figure scoring with a game-high 31 points. Chet Holmgren added 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Thunder, who shot 50 percent (17 of 34) from the 3-point range and 86 percent (26 of 30) from the free-t...

Wrestling Federation deliberately blocking my return: Vinesh Phogat

Wrestling Federation deliberately blocking my return Vinesh Phogat