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Rory McIlroy reveals major regret after Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy admitted he will be left wondering what might have been after narrowly missing out on the PGA Championship, while also insisting there "won't be a more popular winner" than Aaron Rai.McIlroy mounted an impressive fightback at Aronimink Golf Club after a disastrous opening round had threatened to derail his hopes of adding a third PGA Championship title to his glittering resume.The world No 2 began the week with a four-over-par 74 and was languishing well down the leaderboard after t...
Cleveland thrash Pistons to reach Eastern finals
Cleveland thrash Pistons to reach Eastern finalsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Donovan Mitchell also made six rebounds and made eight assistsByAlex BrothertonBBC Sport journalistPublished3 minutes agoCommentsThe Cleveland Cavaliers thrashed top seeds the Detroit Pistols 125-94 in their series decider to secure a place in the NBA Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2018.Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Sam Merrill and Jarrett Allen 23 and Evan Mobley 21 for the Cavalier...
Aaron Rai makes emotional admission about wife after sensational PGA Championship win
Aaron Rai paid an emotional tribute to his wife after winning the PGA Championship, admitting he "wouldn't be here without her" after completing one of the most remarkable victories of his career.The 31-year-old from Wolverhampton etched his name into golfing history by becoming the first Englishman to lift the Wanamaker Trophy in more than a century.Rai held his nerve superbly at Aronimink Golf Club to secure a life-changing triumph, banking $3.69million in prize money and earning a lifetime ex...
Can 'wild' Antonelli popularity save Italy's summer amid World Cup absence?
Kimi Antonelli is not only adjusting to being a Formula 1 title contender, but also carrying the motorsport-mad nation of Italy's hopes into the sporting summer.The 19-year-old has defied pre-season expectations to establish a 20-point lead over his Mercedes team-mate George Russell at the top of the Drivers' Championship with four of 22 rounds complete.
'He must have a lot going on': Ashwin reacts to Ponting’s lone dugout moment
Punjab Kings' IPL 2026 campaign is on the brink of elimination after a sixth consecutive defeat. Head coach Ricky Ponting's dejected demeanor went viral, highlighting the team's struggles. Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin pointed to structural issues, including the decision to split home games between Mullanpur and Dharamshala, disrupting player rhythm and familiarity with conditions.
West Ham are staring into the abyss and Nuno's muddled thinking has helped them get here
The West Ham United quartet of club captain Jarrod Bowen, Mads Hermansen, Konstantinos Mavropanos and Mateus Fernandes forlornly trudged into Newcastle United’s penalty box to applaud supporters in the away enclosure at St James’ Park, but then all slowly looked at one another in surprise in reaction to the criticism which came their way.Advertisement
Gilgeous-Alexander wins back-to-back NBA MVPs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder became the 14th ever player to win the Most Valuable Player as he picked up the award for the second consecutive year on Sunday.
Stories, scheduling & spectacle - five takeaways from 2025-26 WSL
Stories, scheduling & spectacle - five takeaways from 2025-26 WSLTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Manchester City lift WSL trophy after win at West HamByJoe BradshawBBC Sport senior journalistPublished5 minutes agoCommentsTen months ago, Lionesses fever gripped the nation as England's women lifted another international trophy by beating Spain on penalties to win Euro 2025.That latest silverware for the national team and...
‘I didn’t drop him because…’: Ganguly reveals how he fought selectors for Dravid
Sourav Ganguly revealed he shielded Rahul Dravid from selectors concerned about his ODI strike rate. Ganguly insisted on Dravid's value, working with him to adapt his game and even having him keep wickets to balance the team. This strategic backing and flexibility were crucial in building a competitive Indian ODI side.
Selfish Salah should be dropped from Anfield finale - Rooney
Selfish Salah should be dropped from Anfield finale - RooneyImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mohamed Salah may have played his final game for LiverpoolByAndy CryerBBC Sport Senior JournalistPublished2 minutes agoCommentsLiverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been "selfish" and should be dropped from the squad for the Reds' final match of the season against Brentford at Anfield, says former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.Salah said Liverpool must return to being a "heavy metal attack...
Inside the season Chelsea's WSL dominance ended: Divisions, losing their 'fear factor' and what's next
The guard of honour formed by Chelsea players and staff, past and present, to bid farewell to club captain Millie Bright and their joint all-time record goalscorer Sam Kerr marked the end of a defining era in the club’s history.That was an era shaped by their former manager Emma Hayes, the now-United States head coach who watched on at Stamford Bridge as her successor, Sonia Bompastor, led Chelsea to a 1-0 win against Manchester United thanks to a trademark Kerr finish. But victory fooled no-one...
The Athletic’s weekly live coverage: Premier League final day, NBA playoffs, Indy 500 and more
Whatever your choice of sport or sports, The Athletic has a jam-packed schedule of live coverage for you to enjoy across the coming week.Among the eye-catching events on the agenda are the conference finals in the NBA playoffs and the final day of the Premier League season. Every blog has all the play-by-play thrills and spills, plus the latest news, analysis, reaction and more, so you won’t want to miss a moment of our extensive coverage.Advertisement
Redorange looks to bounce back at Windsor
Today's action comes from Lingfield, Windsor and Wolverhampton - with all races LIVE on Sky Sports Racing.5.40 Windsor - Redorange looks to bounce back in Windsor featureThe feature on Windsor's Monday Night Racing card is the Fitzdares Sprint Series Handicap, with the winner qualifying for the Windsor Sprint Series.
Rai of Hope: Punjab da putt-ar wins PGA title
Aaron Rai, a British golfer of Indian heritage, has achieved a historic victory at the 2026 PGA Championship, becoming the first of Indian origin to win a major golf title. His understated precision and remarkable 68-foot birdie putt secured his win against top players, marking a significant moment for Indian golf and diaspora success.
'Nobody is perfect': RR coach shuts down Vaibhav Sooryavanshi weakness talk
Rajasthan Royals' batting coach Vikram Rathour lamented Mitchell Starc's devastating over, which derailed their innings and handed Delhi Capitals momentum. Despite a strong start fueled by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive 46, RR faltered from 162/2 to 193/8. Rathour admitted they were 20 runs short, highlighting the crucial turning point and a fitness concern for Ravindra Jadeja.
‘It’s painful to watch’: Kaif’s brutal fielding criticism raises IPL 2026 alarm
IPL 2026 is witnessing a worrying decline in fielding standards, with a catching efficiency of just 77.9% across 59 matches. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has led the criticism, highlighting repeated errors and poor catching. Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag also admitted that fielding lapses contributed to his team's recent defeat.
Whatever happens, Brentford have exceeded expectations
Dango Ouattara and Keane Lewis-Potter dropped to the floor at the end of Brentford’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday. After being outplayed by their opponents, Brentford should have been pleased with the result. But, despite Ouattara’s late equaliser, there was a sense of deflation.For the second year in a row, Brentford had failed to win their final home game of the season and dropped points, which could ruin their dream of qualifying for European competition for the first time in their...
Adam Wharton finally has his first goal for Crystal Palace – now it's time to add more
It was just before quarter past four on Sunday 17 May that something out of the ordinary happened for Crystal Palace under Oliver Glasner’s management.The ball fell to Daniel Munoz but there was no space to shoot. Instead, he took it inside the Brentford penalty area, laid it off to Adam Wharton and, after 80 previous attempts at goal in his 93 previous appearances, he finally scored his first goal for Palace.Advertisement
This was not the Everton farewell that Seamus Coleman wanted – or deserved
This would not the way Seamus Coleman would have wanted to bow out at Everton. Nor was it the exit he deserved after 17 stellar years of service.When the dust settles on Sunday’s galling 3-1 home defeat to Sunderland, there will be plenty of time to sit back and admire the career of a true club icon.Advertisement
England's invincible Red Roses: The 38-game unbeaten run and a team 'pushing for perfection'
Ask members of England Women’s rugby union team what their current winning streak is and not all of them will be able to tell you. Perhaps it’s easy to lose count when on an unbeaten run that stretches back to 2022.In the past seven years, the team has lost once, a painful 34-31 Women’s Rugby World Cup final defeat by New Zealand in the dying minutes of a closely fought encounter that ended a then-record 30-game winning run.Advertisement