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Nigel Martyn. England footballer. England cricketer

The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join.There was a time when some of the best English footballers and cricketers spent their ‘off-season’ playing the other national sport.The extraordinary Denis Compton was one of England’s great batters over two decades from the late 1930s to the late 50s but was good enough as a footballer to win the league and FA Cup as a winger with Arsenal.Advertisement

Barcelona could win the title against Real Madrid. But what are the most damaging rival defeats?

In their long and storied history, Barcelona have achieved most of what is possible in club football. But today offers them an enticing and historic first.Hansi Flick’s team will be crowned La Liga champions at the Camp Nou if they avoid defeat against Real Madrid in El Clasico. It would be the first time in their history that the Catalan club have clinched the title in a contest against their biggest adversary.Advertisement

Champions, undelivered: Why Indian sport needs a Zomato moment

Champions undelivered Why Indian sport needs a Zomato moment

How to watch Villarreal vs. Mallorca in the U.S.: TV channel and streaming options for May 10

On Sunday, Mallorca and Villarreal play in La Liga action. The squads will battle at 8 a.m. ET, from Mallorca Son Moix Stadium. Mallorca currently has 38 points, 16th in the league table. Villarreal has 68 points, and is in third.How to watch Villarreal CF vs. RCD Mallorca in the U.S. Venue: Mallorca Son Moix Stadium Time: 8 a.m. ET Streaming: ESPN+ (Sign in on ESPN with your Fubo account) TV: ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, Fubo TV Villarreal CF vs. RCD Mallorca odds Favorite Moneyline: Mallorca +141 Und...

Liverpool news: Mo Salah replacement's price tag set as £60m Arsenal fight on the cards

A frustrating season for defending Premier League champions Liverpool continued as Chelsea held them to a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Saturday

GT consistency better than Vaibhav Sooryavanshi destruction: Hayden's blunt take

GT consistency better than Vaibhav Sooryavanshi destruction Haydens blunt take

Hardik Pandya: India's ‘Clutch God’ who disappears for Mumbai Indians

Hardik Pandya has excelled for India in crunch T20 situations since 2024 but struggled to replicate that impact for Mumbai Indians. His bowling economy and batting strike rate dip sharply for MI, especially in death overs. Questions resurfaced after MI’s record 103-run loss to CSK, where Hardik avoided bowling late despite having overs left, highlighting his contrasting performances for franchise and country.

आ रहे कैमरे वाले ऐपल AirPods! स्मार्ट चश्मे से कितने होंगे अलग

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Wild vs. Avalanche Game 3: Key takeaways as Minnesota bounces back, gets in the series

ST. PAUL, Minn. — On a gorgeous spring day, West 7th Street in front of Grand Casino Arena was hopping Saturday afternoon with a street party full of enthusiastic Minnesota Wild fans anxiously awaiting a home second-round game for the first time in 12 years.One fan vowed to a reporter walking in, “The series starts tonight.”The reporter may have joked, “Or ends.”Advertisement

ना मौका, ना भरोसा! पूरा IPL सीजन पानी पिलाते रह गए पृथ्वी शॉ, इन 4 ख‍िलाड़‍ियों को भी नहीं मिला है मौका

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Man Utd news: Fresh blow over £39m transfer target as cut-price option emerges

Manchester United will be back in the Champions League next season and that could help them land a transfer target or two

Managing Chelsea as Xavi finally signs £50m star and axes Enzo Fernandez in £150m clearout

Chelsea are in need of a reset after a challenging season which has seen them part ways with managers Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior

Wales progress stalls in sluggish Ireland showing

Wales progress stalls in sluggish Ireland showingTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Watch highlights as Aoife Wafer scores twice in Ireland's victory over WalesByCeri Coleman-PhillipsBBC Sport WalesPublished4 minutes agoEncouraged by a record points haul against England last time out, Wales headed to Ireland looking to build on recent peformances in the Women's Six Nations.But the tournament's two-week break...

Panic in LA? LeBron, Lakers fall into 3-0 hole against Thunder: Game 3 takeaways

The Oklahoma City Thunder turned a decisive third quarter into a 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night and a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.After trailing by two points at halftime, the Thunder outclassed the Lakers in the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Thunder shot 59 percent from the field and rode a 14-0 advantage in points off turnovers in the third to forge a 90-79 lead heading into the fourth.Advertisement

Samson puts full stop to CSK captaincy noise: Don't go to new home with demands

Samson puts full stop to CSK captaincy noise Dont go to new home with demands

Arsenal news: £50m transfer decision explained as Mikel Arteta responds to critics

Arsenal are three wins away from winning their first Premier League title in 22 years with a trip to West Ham up next for the Champions League finalists

'World Cup in JEOPARDY' says US Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin

The US Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin has said the safety of those attending the 2026 World Cup is in "jeopardy".Mr Mullin made the remarks in Kansas City, Missouri, which is set to host six World Cup matches between June 16 and July 11.The former Senator told reporters he believed his department, which operates the US airline security force Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and law enforcement agency Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice), could still "deliver" ah...

Still in vacation mode? Rajasthan Royals caught napping by Rashid Khan

Still in vacation mode Rajasthan Royals caught napping by Rashid Khan

First-ball six off Siraj and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi creates historic T20 record

15 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi just keeps doing unreal things in IPL 2026. The Rajasthan Royals youngster once again lit up Jaipur with a fearless little blitz against Gujarat Titans and in the process ended up creating another crazy record.The madness started instantly. Facing Mohammed Siraj in the opening over of Rajasthan Royals’ chase, Sooryavanshi launched the very first ball he faced straight over long on for six. It was not just a statement shot from the teenager. That maximum also broug...