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Carvajal to leave Real Madrid after 23 years
Carvajal to leave Real Madrid after 23 yearsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Carvajal is the second-most decorated player in Real Madrid history, winning one trophy fewer than Luka ModricByElizabeth ConwaySpanish football reporterPublished3 minutes agoCommentsByAlex BrothertonBBC Sport journalistReal Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will leave the club at the end of this season after two spells at the Santiago Bernabeu covering 23 years.Carvajal, 34, who has made 450 appearances for Madrid,...
Hansi Flick signs Barcelona contract extension to 2028
Hansi Flick has signed a new contract with Barcelona until June 2028.The 61-year-old’s previous deal was set to expire in the summer of 2027, but he has now extended his stay in Spain by another year.Flick’s new contract comes after the head coach led Barcelona to their second consecutive La Liga title, which was confirmed after their 2-0 Clasico victory over Real Madrid on May 10.Advertisement
Totttenham: Roberto De Zerbi issues Guglielmo Vicario update as Antonin Kinsky waits on Chelsea decision
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Álex Palou, Indy 500 pole sitter and defending champ, on how he stays motivated: 12 Questions
Each week, The Athletic asks the same 12 questions to a different race car driver. Up next: Álex Palou, the defending Indianapolis 500 winner, this year’s pole sitter, four-time IndyCar Series champion and current IndyCar points leader for Chip Ganassi Racing. This interview, conducted before Palou won the pole, has been lightly edited for clarity.Advertisement
Arsenal: Second summer deal confirmed as Hamburg plan talks for permanent Fabio Vieira transfer
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Should Arne Slot drop Mohamed Salah for his Liverpool farewell? We asked five Athletic writers
This was supposed to be a week of celebration for Mohamed Salah and Liverpool.The announcement in March that this would be the Egyptian’s final season on Merseyside teed up this Sunday’s game against Brentford at Anfield to be a golden goodbye to one of the club’s — and the Premier League’s — greatest ever players.Advertisement
Barcelona's Fermin Lopez to undergo surgery on right foot fracture, likely to miss World Cup
Fermin Lopez is likely to miss the World Cup after sustaining a metatarsal fracture in his right foot that requires surgery.The 23-year-old midfielder was taken off at half-time during Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Real Betis on Sunday and replaced by Alejandro Balde with hosts up by a single goal.Barca announced on Monday that the 23-year-old midfielder will undergo surgery for a fifth-metatarsal fracture, while sources close to the player confirmed fears that the injury could rule him out of the Wo...
Meet Noronha: A 4 PM CSK call, UAE roots, and a Yuvraj tribute with 6 sixes in an over
Dubai-raised Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Hadley Noronha’s IPL dream finally came true after an emotional 4 PM call from Chennai Super Kings. The 24-year-old’s journey spans 14 years of struggle, family sacrifices across Dubai and Bengaluru, standout domestic performances and a memorable six-sixes tribute to his idol Yuvraj Singh.
NFL trade rumours: Chiefs warn Bills after defence-heavy draft strategy
The Kansas City Chiefs are generating major excitement after loading up on defensive talent in the 2026 NFL Draft. NFL analyst Steve Muench believes Kansas City could produce the league’s Defensive Rookie of the Year after aggressively rebuilding its secondary. Following key departures in the defensive backfield, the Chiefs are expected to rely heavily on young defenders as they prepare for another AFC battle with teams like the Buffalo Bills.
Aaron Rai Defies All Odds, Wins 2026 PGA Championship
BusinessSportsMoneyAaron Rai Defies All Odds, Wins 2026 PGA ChampionshipByJeff Hartman,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Hartman is a Maryland resident who covers the PGA Tour.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 08:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.NEWTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 16: Aaron Rai of England hits a tee shot on the 17th hole during the third round of th...
A.J. Ewing, Colt Emerson are priority adds and more fantasy baseball takeaways
The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is a special edition of The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox.Early major league success can be a fragile thing, but Mets prospect A.J. Ewing is certainly looking like a guy who won’t need to spend another hour in the minors.Advertisement
Top International Pickleball Pros Continue To Prove Their Mettle At The 2026 Kuala Lumpur Open
BusinessSportsMoneyTop International Pickleball Pros Continue To Prove Their Mettle At The 2026 Kuala Lumpur OpenByTodd Boss,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Todd Boss writes about Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in USAFollow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 08:25am EDTChao-Yi Wang continues to love the international PPA circuit, winning two medals this weekend in KL.PPA AsiaTucked in-between the big PPA Tour Finals and the kickoff of the 2026 MLP season...
Dubai Basketball’s semi-finals match relocated to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dubai: Following discussions over the past few days between Dubai Basketball, the ABA League, and Buducnost VOLI, it has been agreed that the team will contest the ABA League semi-finals in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.Due to the recent geopolitical events in the region, the first game of the semi-finals series between Dubai Basketball and Buducnost VOLI will not be played at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai as initially planned. Over the past few days, the club worked together with all parties involv...
Bubba Wallace 'seeing red' after being wrecked, female driver rage-quits and cries & NASCAR missed the mark
Well ... that was weird. If NASCAR has an All-Star race, but nobody knows it's an All-Star race, and it doesn't feel like an All-Star race, did it even happen?I haven't talked to Mr. Nielsen yet, but I'm gonna go ahead and file Dover under the "miss" category in terms of things that have worked over the year.This didn't work. NASCAR tried to play around with the All-Star race, and they got a little cutesy if you ask me. Hell, you don't even have to ask me. You can ask the drivers! They'll be the...
'Get on with the game': Mushfiqur clashes with Shan Masood during second Test - Watch
A verbal exchange between Shan Masood and Mushfiqur Rahim added more tension to the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Sylhet on Monday, as the hosts moved closer to a possible series sweep.
Who is PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai and why does he wear two gloves?
Aaron Rai became only the second Englishman in 107 years to win the PGA Championship on Sunday, after the 31-year-old climbed to the top of a packed leaderboard to clinch his first major title by three shots.
Lamine Yamal set to miss Spain's World Cup opener, doubt for second group game
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is expected to miss the start of Spain’s World Cup campaign as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury.Yamal, 18, is set to be sidelined for Spain’s World Cup group stage opener against Cape Verde on June 15, and at this stage is a major doubt for their second match against Saudi Arabia on June 21, according to sources with knowledge of his recovery.Advertisement
Greatest Of All Time: World Cup Upsets – USA, North Korea, Cameroon and more
From England being humbled at their first World Cup in 1950, to a seismic defeat of Argentina in 2022: Michael Cox assesses the shocks
Yankees’ Aaron Judge Praises Brewers Star Amid Infield Doubts: ‘I Wish We Had Him’
BusinessSportsMoneyYankees’ Aaron Judge Praises Brewers Star Amid Infield Doubts: ‘I Wish We Had Him’ByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 08:00am EDTMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 08: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees during batting practice before game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 08, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wis...
How OKC Thunder Have Maximized Their Depth
BusinessSportsMoneyHow OKC Thunder Have Maximized Their DepthByMark Medina,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. NBA reporterFollow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 08:00am EDTOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 19: Ajay Mitchell #25, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2, Cason Wallace #22, and Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate after a made basket during the second half against the Phoenix Suns in Game One of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoff...