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Someone had to take one of the Reds' outfield spots; JJ Bleday just had to be patient
CINCINNATI — There were days when JJ Bleday called his agent and wondered why someone else got the call-up to the big leagues and not him. There were days, too, when his wife did the same.“There’s always that,” Bleday said Thursday. “Especially when you have a wife and baby, you’re living in hotel rooms.”Advertisement
Hull in LPGA Tour contention again despite 'not hitting it well'
Charley Hull overcame concerns about her game to get within two strokes of the early lead at the LPGA Tour’s Kroger Queen City Championship in Ohio. The three-time LPGA Tour winner, returning as defending champion after last year's one-shot victory, sits in a share of seventh after carding an opening-round 68 in cold and windy conditions at Maketewah Country Club.
Astros takeaways: What Jim Crane may be thinking, what to do with Tatsuya Imai and more
HOUSTON — A celebration prompted Jim Crane’s last public comments. After he sat atop a dais in January and introduced Tatsuya Imai, Crane allowed a group of reporters to gather around for a rare on-the-record interview session.Within it, Crane praised Imai’s arrival and promised a bigger presence in the Pacific Rim. Asked about the status of manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown — both of whom are in the final year of their contracts — Crane did not offer a vote of confidence and cla...
'Dangerous' Bolton come full circle for play-off final
'Dangerous' Bolton come full circle for play-off finalImage source, ShutterstockImage caption, Xavier Simons has scored five goals in his senior career, including two for Bolton Wanderers this seasonPublished11 minutes agoCommentsOn 3 August 2025 it all began.On 24 May 2026 it will end.Stockport kicked off their 2025-26 campaign with a 2-0 win at home against Bolton Wanderers.And the same fixture brings the curtain down on each club's campaigns as they contest the League One play-off final, with...
St Helens hold off Huddersfield to go top of Super League
St Helens moved to the top of the Super League after fending off Huddersfield Giants to earn a 18-16 victory on Thursday.
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Is Jose Mourinho the answer to Real Madrid's problems?
Premier League darts - what's at stake on final league night?
BBC Sport looks at what's at stake for Luke Littler, Jonny Clayton, Gerwyn Price and Luke Humphries on the final league phase night of the 2026 Premier League, and for those already eliminated from play-off contention.
PSG & Arsenal eye Fernandes - Friday's gossip
Paris St-Germain keen on West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, Manchester City and PSG have interest in Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, Manchester United monitoring Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand, plus more.
Humphries & Price seal Premier League play-off spots
Humphries & Price seal Premier League play-off spotsImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Defending champion Luke Humphries has made three successive night finals to confirm his play-off spotByCallum MatthewsBBC Sport senior journalistPublished1 minute agoCommentsDefending champion Luke Humphries beat Gerwyn Price to win his first night of the Premier League season, but the pair both sealed play-off spots in Birmingham. Humphries, who was in his third successive night final, overcame the Welshman...
Macklin Celebrini to remain Canada's captain at worlds, despite Sidney Crosby joining roster
Macklin Celebrini will remain Canada’s captain for the IIHF World Hockey Championship even after Sidney Crosby’s last-minute addition to the team.That was decided during a player-led discussion on the eve of the tournament in Fribourg and Zurich, Switzerland. Celebrini’s teammates, including Crosby, were in favor of the 19-year-old superstar continuing on with the “C” for what amounts to the passing of the torch for the Canadian men’s program.Advertisement
Nationals have had 15 chances to get to .500 in the past 2 years. They're 0-15 in those games
CINCINNATI — On Thursday, gravitas was supposed to give way to catharsis.It was not supposed to end with outfielder Joey Wiemer chuckling on the mound, nor with infielder Jose Tena standing in right field, losing a flyball in the sun, then accidentally kicking the ball away when he couldn’t find it. It was not supposed to end in a 15-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, at least not in their ideal version of events.Advertisement
Bolton Wanderers reach League One play-off final after defensive errors cost Bradford City
Bolton have secured their spot at Wembley, after winning 1-0 on the night and 2-0 on aggregate to triumph over Bradford.Goalkeeper Jack Bonham delivered two outstanding interventions when the tie hung in the balance at 1-0 on aggregate, and saw Xavier Simons get the crucial goal to send Wanderers to Wembley for the second time in three years.Bolton had controlled much of the contest at Valley Parade, but had Bonham to thank for some crucial saves.His first moment of brilliance came when Max Powe...
Saints hold off Giants to go top of Super League
Saints hold off Giants to go top of Super LeagueImage source, SWpix.comImage caption, St Helens have won nine of their first 11 matches in Super League this seasonByPhil CartwrightBBC Sport journalistPublished14 May 2026, 22:13 BST17 CommentsUpdated 9 minutes agoBetfred Super LeagueHuddersfield (0) 18Tries: O'Donnell, Swift, Evalds Goals: Russell 3St Helens (24) 26Tries: Robertson, Murphy, Dagnall, Delaney Goals: Hastings 5St Helens held off a second-half fightback by bottom club Huddersfield Gi...
PGA Championship: R2 groupings and full tee times
Groupings and tee times from the second round of the 108th PGA Championship, held at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.Scottie Scheffler is the pre-tournament favourite to defend his title and register a fifth major title in as many seasons, with the world No 1 looking to build on an impressive opening round.
Bolton hit Bradford with sucker-punch to reach L1 play-off final
Bolton reached the Sky Bet League One play-off final after clinching 1-0 semi-final second leg win at Bradford.For the most part, it was a cagey and fraught encounter at Valley Parade where chances came at a premium. It was 68 minutes until the first shot on target.
Glenn Beck issues stark free speech warning to Britain: 'You die, the US is never the same again!'
Glenn Beck has issued a stark warning about eroding liberties throughout the Western world, declaring if "Britain dies, the US is not the same".Speaking to GB News, the chief executive of Blaze Media expressed alarm both Britain and the United States have been heading down a troubling path regarding fundamental freedoms.He told GB News: "We've been watching you slide, and we're sliding in the same direction. Before Donald Trump, we were in deep, deep trouble."And say what you want about Donald T...
Jon Rahm apologetic after striking PGA Championship volunteer with his divot
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — The wrath of Jon Rahm after a poor shot is not a new phenomenon, but Thursday at the PGA Championship, it took an unfortunate turn: Rahm caused a clump of grass to fly into a volunteer’s face.On the seventh hole at Aronimink Golf Club, the site of the 2026 PGA Championship, Rahm faced a 170-yard approach shot from the left rough. He took a whack at it, and the ball headed straight for the pin. But instead of stopping there, it bounded forward and over the green. Watching th...
Rory McIlroy delivers X-rated reaction to slow start at PGA Championship
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Manchester City score late goal to win FA Youth Cup over Manchester United
Reigan Heskey scored a late winner for Manchester City to clinch the FA Youth Cup against their rivals Manchester United with first-team managers Pep Guardiola and Michael Carrick watching on.The 18-year-old winger showed great composure with three minutes to go to fire into the roof of the net with his dad, former Leicester City and Liverpool striker Emile, also in attendance.Advertisement
Emile Heskey’s son scores winner as Man City beat Man Utd in FA Youth Cup final
Emile Heskey’s son scores winner as Man City beat Man Utd in FA Youth Cup final