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IPL 2026: RCB close in on playoffs, but revival-hungry KKR stand firmly in the way
IPL RCB close in on playoffs but revivalhungry KKR stand firmly in the way
World's first international football stadium given protected status
World's first international football stadium given protected status 3 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGlasgow Football TourRemains of the original football stadium were confirmed at Kingsley Avenue following an archaeological excavation in 2021The site of the original Hampden Park, considered to be the world's first international football stadium, has earned protected status from Historic Environment Scotland.Fears were raised last year that the grounds on Kingsley Avenue in Glasgow'...
Kinswoman and Almaty Star clash in Yarmouth sprint showdown
We're set for a busy day on Sky Sports Racing, with action to come from Yarmouth, Newton Abbot and Bath.2.40 Yarmouth - Kinswoman and Almaty Star feature in sprint contestA field of 13 will contest the second race at Yarmouth on Wednesday in the Sky Sports Racing 415 Handicap over the minimum trip.
Chisora: I've been given 'green light' for Wilder rematch
Derek Chisora has revealed his wife has given him the "green light" to have a rematch with Deontay Wilder.Wilder beat Chisora by split decision in an enthralling fight last month and had previously said he would retire after that bout, which was the 50th of his professional career.
'It does change your thinking' - Alonso sets timeline for F1 future decision
Fernando Alonso says he expects to make a decision on his Formula 1 future after the August summer break when he will weigh up whether to extend his record-length career into a 24th season in 2027.The two-time world champion, who turns 45 in July, is in the final year of his contract to race for Aston Martin, having joined the team from Alpine in 2023.
Chettan's day out: CSK's Sanju Samson plays beach cricket with locals in Chennai
Chettans day out CSKs Sanju Samson plays beach cricket with locals in Chennai
Ducks vs. Golden Knights Game 5: Key takeaways as Vegas wins in overtime
LAS VEGAS – The Golden Knights moved to within one win of the Western Conference final, as Pavel Dorofeyev scored 4:10 into overtime to give Vegas a 3-2 victory in Game 5 of the second-round series on Tuesday night.Dorofeyev, who briefly left the game after taking a shot off his knee, gave Vegas the win off an assist from Jack Eichel.Advertisement
Portland Fire notch first win, edge New York Liberty on buzzer-beater
The Portland Fire are in the win column.The expansion squad — which revitalized an earlier iteration of the franchise that played in the WNBA from 2000 to 2002 — collected its first victory of the season Tuesday, beating the New York Liberty 98-96. Second-year guard Sarah Ashlee Barker had the game winner on a put-back as time expired, and pandemonium ensued. Sarah Ashlee Barker with the buzzer-beating putback for the Fire’s first-ever win. Incredible finish. [image or embed] — Sean Highkin (@hi...
Hull City boss forced to cancel holiday for second time – 'At least the bonus is good!'
Hull City reached the Championship play-off final with a 2-0 aggregate victory over Millwall
Jaydee Canvot: The teenage talent filling the void left by Marc Guehi at Crystal Palace
It was early in pre-season training at Toulouse when Carles Martinez Novell’s attention was drawn to one of the young newcomers to his group.The manager was overseeing his players’ preparation for the 2024-25 Ligue 1 season in France and the player in question, a midfielder, had stepped up from the academy to make up the numbers in the senior session. Physically striking, technically excellent and with a maturity beyond his years, Jaydee Canvot instantly caught the eye.Advertisement
FA Cup final 2026: What can Chelsea learn from their games against Manchester City this season?
Chelsea’s hopes of salvaging any silverware, and likely any chance of European football, from this turbulent season rest on whether they can improve on their two performances against Manchester City so far this year.A 1-1 draw at the Etihad in January, Calum McFarlane’s first ever managerial test against Premier League opposition, was followed by a 3-0 defeat under Liam Rosenior at Stamford Bridge in April. These were the 12th and 13th games of a winless run against Pep Guardiola’s side that str...
Aston Villa's midfield dilemma: Will Amadou Onana be fit? Should Victor Lindelof stand in?
It might have been lost in the euphoria of Aston Villa’s Europa League semi-final victory against Nottingham Forest but, as The Athletic reported, Amadou Onana is targeting a return from injury in time for the final.The initial prognosis from club doctors had been an absence of two to three weeks. In other words, the timeframe would roughly coincide with the showpiece against Freiburg in Istanbul.Advertisement
Is Tim Iroegbunam the heir to Idrissa Gueye — and the Premier League's next great ball-winner?
The final days of the January window were a waiting game for Tim Iroegbunam.While Everton declined a significant enquiry from Championship side Ipswich Town at the start of that month, the impression given on all sides — even at a late stage — was that a move for the midfielder had not been entirely ruled out.Advertisement
Premier League predictions: Manchester City v Crystal Palace
Welcome to The Athletic’s Premier League’s predictions challenge, where the subscribers, like Arsenal, are inching closer.It was a tense weekend for our latest guest subscriber, Aston Villa fan Jack, but Manchester City’s third goal against Brentford, in stoppage time, gave the readers a precious spot-on prediction to extend their lead at the top.Advertisement
The big calls Mikel Arteta made in the nine days that could come to define Arsenal's season
When all is said and done, if Arsenal win the Premier League, Mikel Arteta’s iPad notes for May 2026 could be deserving of a memoir.This is the first time Arsenal have reached mid-May in the driver’s seat of a title race in 22 years. Impressively, they have done so after another lacklustre April under manager Arteta, who has needed to rely on his instincts to establish control of the battle to be champions as its final chapter approaches.Advertisement
Cleary to finish up as Panthers coach and end greatest modern-day NRL dynasty
Highly decorated coach to remain with club in advisory roleAssistant coach Peter Wallace to take over in jobIvan Cleary has 18 months remaining in his current role at the Penrith Panthers before the four-time premiership-winning NRL coach steps aside and his assistant Peter Wallace takes over.The 55-year-old announced on Wednesday he would not renew his contract when it expires at the end of next season, but will remain in Penrith in an advisory role beyond 2027. Continue reading...
Scouting for Liverpool: Who are the midfielders they could buy this summer?
This week, The Athletic is putting the focus on what promises to be another frantic summer transfer window for Liverpool.On Tuesday, we cast our eye over potential attacking targets. Here, we look at who the outgoing Premier League champions could be monitoring in midfield.What’s needed?It is almost six years since Liverpool signed a first-choice holding midfielder, and that department is now in urgent need of a refresh.Advertisement
Southampton are in the playoff final and on the verge of promotion. But it's all turned very toxic
All too often a football match doesn’t live up to the hype.But as Southampton’s players danced on the pitch and their fans sang about a return to Wembley and a chance to gain promotion to the Premier League, their opponents Middlesbrough were crestfallen and wondering how it had ended like this after a week dominated by a spying row involving the two teams.Advertisement
England have a big problem at right-back. Is it time to recall Trent Alexander-Arnold?
Ben White’s knee injury is not just bad news for Arsenal as they approach the sharp end of their season — it is serious for England, too.The right-back was likely to feature in coach Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad, which is being named on May 22, but the door has now creaked open for one of his rivals for that position — and specifically Trent Alexander-Arnold.Advertisement
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 13, 2026, puzzle No. 597
Need help with today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle? You’ve come to the right place.Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.A quick public service announcement before we continue: The bottom of this article includes the answers — and hints — for the four categories. So if you want to solve the board hint-free, we recommend you play before continuing.You can access today’s game here.Advertisement