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Daniel Farke is crafting his own history at Leeds United. Does he get enough credit?
As he walked around Elland Road late last November after another defeat, Daniel Farke got both barrels from some Leeds United fans.“You don’t know what you’re doing,” was an audible accusation from the Don Revie Stand after a fifth defeat in six Premier League matches, which took the team into the relegation zone and behind the point-per-match average Farke had set as the club’s target for Premier League survival.Advertisement
Ten minutes when Aston Villa 'lost their minds' against Sunderland before rescuing a win
Empty seats in the press box illuminated the low media turnout.Sky Sports viewing figures would likely tell a similar story. Unless of Aston Villa or Sunderland persuasion, very few neutrals would choose to watch the match over the Merseyside derby or, later on Sunday afternoon, the Premier League title collision between Manchester City and Arsenal. Advertisement
West Ham's Tomas Soucek keeps reinventing himself
Whenever West Ham United players inspect the pitch, a superstitious Tomas Soucek ventures off to touch the crossbar. It is part of his pre-match routine and he will do so again tonight at Selhurst Park where the home contingent will hope the woodwork keeps him at bay.They have every reason to hope Soucek’s goalscoring exploits against Crystal Palace come to a halt. The 31-year-old has made 10 appearances against Crystal Palace across all competitions, scoring four times and registering two assis...
Angry over 'not invited', politician uses tractor to destroy cricket pitch - Watch
A local politician, reportedly upset over not being invited to a cricket tournament's final, drove a tractor onto the pitch in Dharangaon, India, and vandalized it. The shocking incident, captured on video, rendered the field unplayable, forcing the match to be called off. While police intervened, organisers opted not to file a formal complaint.
With Champions League hopes on the line, Liverpool finally showed they are up for the fight
As Giorgi Mamardashvili disappeared down the tunnel on a stretcher, Everton smelt blood.Liverpool’s narrow lead had been wiped out by Beto, who had clattered into the visitors’ stand-in goalkeeper when turning home Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s low cross. It was the kind of avoidable goal Arne Slot’s side have conceded far too often this season.Advertisement
Is it now Man City's title to lose? How awful are Chelsea? Will the gap get too big for Spurs?
Welcome to The Briefing, where every Monday during this season, The Athletic will discuss the biggest questions from the weekend’s football.This was the weekend when Manchester City blew the title race open with victory over Arsenal, Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to settle the first Merseyside derby at Everton’s new stadium, the pressure mounted on Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe after yet another home defeat, and Leeds United took a significant step towards Premier L...
Arsenal went on the attack and it was best they'd looked in weeks - Arteta will cling to that
Shortly after the full-time whistle blew on Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat at Manchester City, a weary team trudged over to the corner of the ground occupied by the travelling fans.Arsenal had lost the game, and yet another chunk of their diminishing lead in the table. It might have been nine points — it is now just three. It is an undeniably disappointing outcome and a considerable blow to their title hopes.Advertisement
Five stars from the UEFA Youth League finals: From a midfielder that idolises Gravenberch to an Irish prodigy
The UEFA Youth League finals in Switzerland has seen some of the brightest young talents in Europe showcase their talent.Over four days in Lausanne, Real Madrid, Benfica, Paris Saint-Germain and Club Brugge’s Under-19 teams are competing against each other — and the opening matches were not short of action.Advertisement
Disillusioned and frustrated, Chelsea fans protest: 'We're left with no other option'
The side streets of Fulham Road are used to football fans, but they are not used to what unfolded on Saturday evening.Just over an hour before kick-off, ahead of Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Manchester United, a crowd began to gather around the corner from Stamford Bridge. Several hundred fans were holding banners and making their voices heard, their frustration with owners BlueCo, a consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, bubbling into organised action.
A different stadium with different sounds but a Merseyside derby with a familiar result
“I’m pretty confident, you know… I’m normally nervous for these games, but I woke up today thinking we’ll win.”It was at this moment, when overhearing an Everton fan discuss the upcoming big match on the train to Liverpool, The Athletic knew who would win the 248th Merseyside derby.Everton and confidence are not natural bedfellows.Advertisement
2026 NBA playoffs first-round series odds: Pistons still favored against Magic after Game 1 loss
It’s time for the NBA to hit its extra gear in the playoffs. The 16-team field is set following the Play-In Tournament, which featured several close games.Of the eight Game 1s that took place over the weekend, only one road team won and it was a big upset. The Orlando Magic knocked off the Detroit Pistons, the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Detroit is still favored to advance, but it’s tight.Advertisement
Forget about it. Move on. Win. Spurs just need to win
The challenge for Tottenham Hotspur this week, if they want to give themselves any chance of staying up, is simple — or at least it is simple to write down in words on a laptop from a distance.They must expel the painful memories of Georginio Rutter’s 95th-minute equaliser, the goal that shattered hearts and denied them what would have been their first Premier League win of 2026.Advertisement
IPL 2026, GT vs MI: Struggling Mumbai seek breathing space at bogey Ahmedabad
IPL GT vs MI Struggling Mumbai seek breathing space at bogey Ahmedabad
Saw KKR dressing room in tears, many made baseless judgements about us: Chakravarthy
Saw KKR dressing room in tears many made baseless judgements about us Chakravarthy
IPL: Will Rohit Sharma play vs GT today? MI coach drops big fitness update
Mumbai Indians received a positive update on Rohit Sharma's fitness ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans on Monday. Coach Paras Mhambrey confirmed Rohit is fit and batting in the nets, though a final decision on his participation is pending. His return could be crucial for MI's struggling campaign.
The Morgan Gibbs-White hat-trick that has left Tottenham fans wondering what if
In the Portuguese evening heat last July, Morgan Gibbs-White posed for a picture by the side of a pitch with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.The Greek shipping magnate had flown to Forest’s pre-season training camp and successfully persuaded the No 10 to reject Tottenham Hotspur’s advances and sign a new contract with Forest.Advertisement
England's World Cup top 40: Who is most likely to make Sarina Weigman's squad in 2027?
Four wins from four and England sit top of their 2027 World Cup qualifying group.The reigning European champions impressed in their 1-0 victory over Spain and though the second half against Iceland tested England’s nerve (and goalkeeper Hannah Hampton’s prowess), England again won 1-0, demonstrating the steely tenacity that has so often pushed them onto the right side of fine margins. Advertisement
Liverpool news: Two more stars tipped for exit as Jurgen Klopp sets sights on next job
Liverpool news: Two more stars tipped for exit as Jurgen Klopp sets sights on next jobLiverpool news as two players who could join Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson through the Anfield exit door are namedCommentsSportMark Whiley Sports Writer05:00, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesJurgen Klopp has made feelings clear on a potential return to club management(Image: PETER POWELL, AFP via Getty Images)The end of the season cannot come soon enough for Liverpool following a deeply disappointing title defence....
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Victor Wembanyama's breathtaking playoff debut leads Spurs over Blazers: 3 takeaways from Game 1
Victor Wembanyama’s playoff debut was a raging success.The 7-foot-4 center finished with 35 points, the most by a San Antonio Spurs player in their first postseason game, leading the No. 2-seeded Spurs to a 111-98 win over the No. 7 Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series on Sunday night.Advertisement