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Hashtag United Women beat their reserve team in a cup final. It says a lot about local investment
“The worst enemy you can meet will always be yourself,” wrote Friedrich Nietzsche in the early 1880s, and fitting of the 2026 BBC Essex Women’s Cup final, in which third-tier Hashtag United Women beat sixth-tier Hashtag United Women reserves 7-2.Fans reading a copy of the match programme, featuring two Hashtag United club crests on its front page, might have felt a sense of deja vu owing to the 2024-25 quarter-final, when Hashtag’s first team beat the reserves 13-1. The team, founded by You...
De Zerbi: Relationship with Spurs board will decide if I stay - not relegation
Roberto De Zerbi says everyone at Tottenham must be on the same page if he is to stay next season - irrespective of relegation.The Italian promised he would be "the coach of Tottenham next season no matter what" in his first interview after signing a five-year contract with uncertainty around his commitment if Spurs were relegated.
Guardiola says he enjoys watching Arsenal play
Guardiola says he enjoys watching Arsenal playImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mikel Arteta was Pep Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City before taking over at Arsenal in 2019ByShamoon HafezManchester City reporterPublished7 minutes agoCommentsManchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he enjoys watching Arsenal play as he can "learn a lot" from them.The Gunners are in contention for a Premier League and Champions League double, sitting six points clear at the top of th...
Roberto De Zerbi reveals Guglielmo Vicario injury latest in new four-man Tottenham update
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Renard sacked as Saudi Arabia coach ahead of World Cup 2026
Paris: Frenchman Herve Renard told AFP on Friday he has been relieved of his duties as Saudi Arabia coach, less than two months before the start of the 2026 World Cup.Renard, 57, returned for a second spell as Saudi coach at the end of 2024, having led them at the last World Cup in Qatar, including to a famous win over eventual champions Argentina in the group stage.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. "That's football... Saudi Arabia have qualifie...
Canada T20 World Cup match under ICC corruption investigation
SportsCanada T20 World Cup match under ICC corruption investigationBy Web Desk-Apr 17, 2026The ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is investigating allegations of corruption involving Cricket Canada, one of which focuses on a game involving Canada from the recent men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. ESPNcricinfo reported that the existence of the allegations emerged in a documentary ‘Corruption, Crime and Cricket’, produced by the fifth estate, a Canadian investigative documentary programme....
Young Lionesses win European trophy
Young Lionesses win European trophyImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Lenna Gunning-Williams and captain Ruby Mace played a key role in England's winByJoe BradshawBBC Sport senior journalistPublished2 minutes agoEngland Women Under-23s have collected silverware after a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the European Competition friendly finals.Goals from London City Lionesses striker Isobel Goodwin, Birmingham City defender Hannah Silcock and Leicester City's Olivia McLoughlin put paid t...
Atlas Lions 2.0: Morocco’s Strategic Bet on Youth for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Rabat – The Moroccan national football team currently holds an average age of 25.2 years old, according to recent squad data and international statistics, positioning it among the youngest national teams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This figure shows recent selections made during friendly matches against Ecuador and Paraguay, where the coaching staff, led by coach Mohammed Ouahbi, prioritized younger players as part of an ongoing squad renewal process. At the continental level, Morocc...
Hull FC appoint McNamara as Cartwright leaves
Hull FC appoint McNamara as Cartwright leavesImage source, SWPixImage caption, Steve McNamara has been assistant to Warrington Wolves boss Sam Burgess this seasonByJay FreemanBBC Sport EnglandPublished17 April 2026, 13:50 BST5 CommentsUpdated 4 minutes agoHull FC have agreed a deal with Warrington Wolves to appoint Steve McNamara as their head coach from next season with John Cartwright stepping down immediately.Cartwright had been set to exit at the end of this campaign, but the Super League cl...
Arsenal issue Bukayo Saka injury update as four key stars wait on Man City green light
Arsenal issue Bukayo Saka injury update as four key stars wait on Man City green lightMikel Arteta has been speaking to the media ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoonCommentsSportConnor O'Neill Senior Sports Content Creator14:00, 17 Apr 2026Updated 14:03, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesBukayo Saka and Mikel Arteta(Image: (Ryan Pierse/Getty Images))Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal will be without Bukayo Saka against Manchester...
Michael Carrick delivers Kobbie Mainoo injury update as Man United size up Chelsea clash
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Arsenal's Bukayo Saka to miss Manchester City match through injury - Mikel Arteta
Arsenal will be without Bukayo Saka for Sunday’s crucial Premier League title clash with Manchester City, Mikel Arteta has confirmed.The England international hasn’t played since the 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat by Manchester City on March 22, missing the losses against Southampton and Bournemouth as well as both legs of the Sporting CP Champions League quarter-final.Advertisement
Justin Rose calls out Tommy Fleetwood and reaches unusual agreement with Everton
Justin Rose calls out Tommy Fleetwood and reaches unusual agreement with EvertonEverton fan Tommy Fleetwood could play golf with Justin Rose at the club's Hill Dickinson Stadium this summer while on Merseyside for The Open at Royal BirkdaleCommentsSportMatthew Abbott Sports Writer13:56, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesJustin Rose wants to play Tommy Fleetwood at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium this summer(Image: TGL Golf via Getty Images)Justin Rose has challenged Tommy Fleetwood to a match a...
Fantasy baseball waiver wire targets: Spencer Torkelson and Andrew Painter are must adds
What better way to wrap up a hectic work week than with your favorite speculator right here at The Athletic! Just a few weeks into the season, and we’ve already felt the venomous bite of the dreaded injury bug. Up and down rosters everywhere, nicks, bruises, tears, strains and sprains continue wreaking havoc on our fantasy rosters. Periodically dodging those raindrops feels great, but sooner or later, we all wind up wet.Advertisement
Mikel Arteta reveals Bukayo Saka latest in five-man Arsenal injury update for Man City clash
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IndyCar driver discusses the mental challenge of IndyCar racing, why winning isn't his only measure of success
IndyCar drivers lose a lot more than they win, making it difficult to find "success."But like golf, coming in second place every weekend doesn't exactly make you a loser like it does in individual sports - in fact, it would be the most successful season ever."It’s tough, because obviously, there can only be one winner in racing every time we go racing. So it’s not easy," 2022 Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson said in a recent interview with Fox News Digital.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON F...
Gukesh, Vaishali World Chess C'ship matches to be held together? Here’s what we know
India is set to witness a historic chess moment as young prodigies Dommaraju Gukesh and Vaishali Rameshbabu vie for World Championship titles. Gukesh is the reigning champion, while Vaishali faces the formidable Ju Wenjun. FIDE is now seeking bids for host cities, with a potential for both matches to be held concurrently, creating an unprecedented dual championship event.
Novak Djokovic out of Madrid Open due to injury, sparks French Open fears
Novak Djokovic out of Madrid Open due to injury sparks French Open fears
Chelsea fans unite with Strasbourg supporters for joint protest against owners
EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea fans unite with Strasbourg supporters for joint protest against ownersHundreds of Chelsea fans are to take part in a joint protest march with Strasbourg supporters before the Manchester United game at Stamford Bridge on Saturday eveningCommentsSportAndy Lines13:39, 17 Apr 2026Updated 13:39, 17 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesLiam Rosenior moved from Strasbourg to Chelsea earlier this season(Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images)Furious Chelsea fans are being joined by dozens of French footb...
England legend Joe Cole backs World Cup booster for struggling pubs
England legend Joe Cole backs World Cup booster for struggling pubsEx-England football star Joe Cole has joined a campaign to help out struggling pubs in Britain ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup by offering TV upgrades for landlordsNewsMark Worgan13:37, 17 Apr 2026England legend Joe Cole’s shares World Cup booster for struggling pubsEx-England football international Joe Cole has backed a campaign to help save Britain’s struggling pubs by offering TV upgrades.With numerous pubs struggling fi...