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Foden genius, VAR 'disgust': Title races go to wire. Plus: Shakira at World Cup half-time show
The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox.Hi! Phil Foden did something to make you love football and forget all the other noise last night… until VAR controversy reared up once more, this time in Scotland.Coming up:🪄 Foden’s inspiration🤕 Pulisic injury latest🎤 World Cup half-time show stars🎥 Lasso actor gets pro dealAdvertisement
Cade Cunningham has done his part. So who else will step up for the Pistons?
DETROIT — As the ball found the bottom of the net on a Tobias Harris 3-pointer with 3:02 remaining in regulation, everyone on the Detroit Pistons’ bench rose to their feet in jubilation.Harris had just put the Pistons up nine points and given all their fans in Little Caesars Arena belief that they would be heading back to Cleveland with a chance to close out this second-round series.Advertisement
Robertson to referee Celtic v Hearts title decider
Robertson to referee Celtic v Hearts title deciderImage source, SNSPublished3 minutes agoDon Robertson will take charge of Saturday's Scottish Premiership decider between Celtic and Hearts at Parkhead.The 39-year-old referee is accompanied by assistant referees Calum Spence and David Roome, while Kevin Clancy is the VAR, assisted by Matthew MacDermid.The appointments come off the back of Wednesday night's controversy at Fir Park, where Celtic were awarded a last-gasp penalty, which Kelechi Ihean...
Scarlets sign Leinster hooker McKee
Scarlets sign Leinster hooker McKeeImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, John McKee made his senior Leinster debut against the Sharks in Durban in 2022Published2 minutes agoCommentsScarlets have signed Irish hooker John McKee to help fill the void left by departing South Africa international Marnus van der Merwe.McKee, 26, is behind Ireland and British and Irish Lions duo Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher in the Leinster pecking order.The new recruit will compete with Wales hooker Ryan Elias nex...
Gabby Golf Girl Beat Steph Curry, Now She’s Pioneering A New Format
BusinessSportsMoneyGabby Golf Girl Beat Steph Curry, Now She’s Pioneering A New FormatByMike Dojc,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Dojc is a South Carolina-based journalist who covers golf. Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 06:42am EDTMay 14, 2026, 06:44am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Content creator Gabriella "Gabby Golf Girl" DeGasperis plays her shot from...
Red Roses on brink of eighth consecutive Six Nations title
The Red Roses are one game away from winning a 38th consecutive game, securing their eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title, and completing their fourth consecutive Grand Slam. That is a record that speaks for itself.
IPL: Suryakumar to miss fixture against Punjab Kings due to personal reasons
Mumbai Indians will be without both their regular captain Hardik Pandya and stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav for their match against Punjab Kings. Suryakumar is unavailable due to personal reasons, adding to the team's leadership challenges. The franchise faces a decision on who will lead the side for the fixture.
Cricket Australia in talks with Amazon and Dazn over Ashes broadcast rights
Deal covers England men’s T20 and ODI tour this autumnMove may lead to new cricket rights holder in UK marketCricket Australia has opened negotiations with a number of broadcasters, including streaming platforms Amazon and Dazn, over a four-year UK rights deal that includes the next men’s and women’s Ashes tours and the 150th anniversary Test between England and Australia’s men in Melbourne next year.The Guardian has learned that Cricket Australia’s media rights team visited London last month fo...
Cavaliers find their toughness, show mental and physical capability for deep run
DETROIT — He sounded hoarse, but not from the frantic screaming associated with being the head coach in a pivotal overtime playoff game. No, Kenny Atkinson insisted a bug was taking his voice, not the Detroit Pistons and this maniacal Game 5 victory. “I wasn’t even yelling,” he said. It was bad until it wasn’t. It was over until it wasn’t. The Cavs were the same old Cavs until they weren’t.Advertisement
In Matthew Schaefer, generational NHL defensemen see the next one of their own
As Matthew Schaefer put together a Calder Trophy-winning rookie season for the New York Islanders, he frequently heard his name in conversation with those of historically great NHL defensemen. And while his prolific statistical achievements made him worthy of such comparisons, the players he was being likened to sometimes didn’t register.Advertisement
Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche are inevitable — but only the Stanley Cup will suffice
DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon took the Martin Nečas pass below the dot in the left circle and had all the time in the world, yet hardly any time at all. The clock was ticking: less than 90 seconds to go what felt like a 40-minute Minnesota Wild penalty kill, but MacKinnon was unhurried, unbothered and mostly unchecked. He dusted the puck off twice, and as Wild defenseman Jake Middleton inexplicably turtled in front of him, ripped a preposterous shot over Jesper Wallstedt’s left shoulder, the puck ra...
‘We live in a fake world’: Alexander Bublik on honesty, insults and why doubles isn’t real tennis
The outspoken Russian-born Kazakhstani on how his lowest point has turned into the best 12 months of his careerThere are few experiences on the professional tennis circuit more uncomfortable than being Alexander Bublik’s opponent. The task of deciphering one of the more talented and unpredictable players is challenging enough, but there is also a risk of being on the receiving end of a few stinging insults.Over the years, Bublik has become notorious among Russian-speaking fans for his scathing r...
Dundee United's Ferry in Republic of Ireland squad
Dundee United's Ferry in Republic of Ireland squadImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ferry joined Dundee United from Cheltenham Town in the summer of 2024ByJana McCabeBBC Sport NI journalistPublished8 minutes agoDundee United defender Will Ferry has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for Saturday's friendly against Grenada (17:00 BST). The 25-year-old has joined the side in Murcia and is aiming to make his senior debut after representing Republic of Ireland at under-19 and und...
Jurrien Timber in race to make Champions League final and solve Arsenal crisis
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed the latest on the injury front ahead of the season finale with Jurrien Timber batting to feature against PSG in Budapest
Arne Slot says he has ‘every reason to believe’ he will be at Liverpool next season
Head coach points to talks held as well as his contractSlot describes the criticism he is facing as ‘normal’Arne Slot has said he has “every reason to believe” he will remain Liverpool’s head coach next season and get the opportunity to rectify this campaign’s decline.Liverpool were booed off at Anfield last weekend after a 1-1 draw with Chelsea and another underwhelming performance. Slot’s future was under scrutiny before the home crowd vented their frustration but, internally, Liverpool’s posi...
Arteta hoping Timber will win fitness race for Champions League final
Arsenal manager weighing up options at right-back‘We’re going to try to get him available as quickly as possible’Mikel Arteta is crossing his fingers that Jurriën Timber will have a chance of facing Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final as he weighs up his options at right-back.Arsenal confirmed on Tuesday that Ben White would miss the rest of the season with a knee injury that is expected to rule him out of the World Cup, although Arteta said the defender must “wait and see” regardi...
Three Arsenal stars up for Premier League player of the season as Bruno Fernandes targets second win
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Arne Slot makes clear Liverpool future prediction amid exit rumours
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Arsenal XI vs Burnley: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League
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India squads for Afghanistan Test, ODIs likely to be picked on May 19
Indian selectors are poised to finalise squads for the Afghanistan Test and subsequent ODIs on May 19. Shubman Gill is expected to lead a strong batting lineup for the Test. With Jasprit Bumrah likely to be rested for the contest that doesn't form part of the World Test Championship, plenty of fresh faces are expected to make the cut. Regarding the ODI selection, no major surprises are expected