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Exeter Chiefs approve takeover by AFC Bournemouth owners
Exeter approve takeover by AFC Bournemouth owners Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Exeter were promoted to the top flight of English rugby in 2010ByBrent PilnickBBC Sport EnglandPublished11 minutes agoCommentsA takeover of Exeter Chiefs by the owners of Premier League AFC Bournemouth has been approved by the Prem rugby club.Members and shareholders voted in favour of a bid by Cannae Holdings' Black Knight Sports and Entertainment at a special general meeting on Thursday night.If the...
World Cup 2026 squad deadlines: Key dates, team lists, final announcements
From squad submission deadlines to player replacements, Al Jazeera breaks down the key information for the tournament.
Not money or parades, just want to know India is watching us: Satwik
Not money or parades just want to know India is watching us Satwik
I broke my FD 3 times: When it helped and when it hurt
I broke my FD times When it helped and when it hurt
Football club owners charged with human trafficking
Football club owners charged with human trafficking1 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLaura DevlinandLewis Adams,EssexWarren Muggleton/BBCBarrie Drewitt-Barlow and his husband, Scott, took over Maldon and Tiptree FC in 2025The owners of a football club have been charged with multiple offences including rape, sexual assault, and modern slavery trafficking for sexual exploitation.Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, 57, and his husband, Scott, 32, were arrested on Wednesday by Essex Police.Forensic of...
Like huge team crests in a stadium tunnel, football’s confected controversies are hard to avoid | Max Rushden
Many of us struggle to not get sucked into the content machine, even if we simply say: ‘This doesn’t matter’Last week a video did the rounds of Diego Simeone getting annoyed with Ben White for walking over an enormous Atlético Madrid crest-doormat placed literally in the middle of the tunnel entrance which Ben White had to walk into to get to the room Atlético Madrid had themselves selected for Ben White to get changed in.Then on Tuesday night, Diego Simeone walked over an enormous Arsenal crest...
Forty years of Football League drama: new light shone on how the playoffs were born
Archives reveal how a format that even one winning manager wanted abolished four decades ago came to beAs the playoffs begin for the 40th time, it is easy to forget there was once a world without them. But where did they come from? Whose idea were they? And how did they take root in English football? The EFL granted access to its archives containing the documents and meeting minutes charting how an idea, conceived to help lower-league clubs financially and add late-season spice, evolved into one...
Chess: Magnus Carlsen enjoys narrow win in Malmö during rare classical outing
The world No 1 lost to Jorden van Foreest, but squeezed into a tie for first and won the blitz playoffThe world No 1, Magnus Carlsen, making a rare return to classical chess this week at the annual TePe Sigeman tournament in Malmö, Sweden, squeezed through to a blitz playoff in Thursday’s final round after Turkey’s 14-year-old talent Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus blundered fatally in the late stages after reaching a drawn position.Carlsen tied on 5/7 with India’s Arjun Erigaisi and won the blitz...
Thunder and Pistons extend leads in play-off semis
Thunder and Pistons extend leads in play-off semisImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The Detroit Pistons won their play-off first round 4-3 against the Orlando Magic while the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 4-0ByMike PeterBBC Sport JournalistPublished9 minutes agoOklahoma City Thunder and the Detroit Pistons both moved 2-0 up in their NBA Conference semi-finals with home victories over the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers respectively.Defending champions Thunder...
'Unlikely it lasts long' - Wardley v Dubois: who wins?
'Unlikely it lasts long' - Wardley v Dubois: who wins?To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be played'Unlikely it lasts long' - Wardley v Dubois: who wins?Close00Daniel Dubois' trainer Don Charles says it's "highly unlikely" his fighter's bout against fellow British heavyweight Fabio Wardley will last long.So who will be left standing when they face each other in the ring on Saturday night?WATCH MORE: Ward...
Jurgen Klopp has already told Liverpool his 'favourite' player to replace Mohamed Salah
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“I wouldn’t pay” says Trump on World Cup tickets
Dubai: With outrage continuing to grow over soaring 2026 World Cup ticket prices, including reports that resale seats for the final have climbed as high as $2 million, even United States President Donald Trump is distancing himself from the cost of attending the tournament.Despite his close relationship with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Trump told the New York Post he agrees with fans who feel priced out of the event.Asked about tickets topping $1,000 for the U.S. men’s national team opener...
Rangers alerted to midfielder Clark - gossip
Rangers alerted to midfielder Clark - gossipImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Bobby Clark has made 45 appearances for Derby this season, scoring four goalsPublished1 minute agoRangers have been alerted to Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Bobby Clark, with a cut-price deal potentially available for the 21-year-old who has been on loan at Derby County. (TeamTalk), externalNewly-promoted Coventry City are among several English clubs pursuing a deal for Leon King, the 22-year-old defender about to le...
McGinn: Villa are not nearly men, we are trying to become legends
Aston Villa captain John McGinn says his side must shed the "nearly men" tag and become legends by ending the club's 30-year wait for silverware with Europa League success.Villa booked their place in their first major European final since the club won the European Cup in 1982, 44 years ago, with an emphatic 4-0 victory at Villa Park on Thursday to beat Nottingham Forest 4-1 on aggregate.
Rajat Patidar steers clear of defensive mindset: Attack, be champions again
Rajat Patidar steers clear of defensive mindset Attack be champions again
Bemand notes 'mindset shift' in Irish women's game
Bemand notes 'mindset shift' in Irish women's gameImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Bemand's side have won of their three Women's Six Nations game so farByLauren McCannBBC Sport NI JournalistPublished1 minute agoIreland head coach Scott Bemand said he can see a notable "mindset shift" across all levels of the women's game in the country.The Ireland senior side have moved up to fifth in the world rankings after a positive 2025 and are aiming to finis...
Are Scotland suffering from a World Cup hangover?
Are Scotland suffering from a World Cup hangover?Image source, SNSImage caption, Scotland were beaten heavily by England in front of a record crowd at MurrayfieldByAndy BurkeBBC Sport Scotland Senior ReporterPublished1 minute agoIf last year's Rugby World Cup represented a new high for Scotland women, it seems now we are seeing the comedown.Reaching the quarter-finals, with superb victories over Wales and Fiji along the way, the Scots achieved everything they set out to do on the biggest st...
Lakers’ LeBron James, Austin Reaves Not Enough Vs OKC Without Luka
BusinessSportsMoneyLakers’ LeBron James, Austin Reaves Not Enough Vs OKC Without LukaByMark Medina,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. NBA reporterFollow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 02:33am EDTMay 08, 2026, 02:36am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 05: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives around LeBron James #23 of t...
Rs 27 crore, one big question - What has happened to Rishabh Pant in T20s?
Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 32 helped Lucknow Super Giants beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by nine runs in Lucknow, but questions over his T20 form continue to grow. Once seen as one of India’s brightest white-ball stars, Pant has struggled for consistency in recent IPL seasons despite becoming the league’s most expensive player at Rs 27 crore. His falling returns in T20 cricket, changing role at LSG and growing competition for India spots have added to the pressure, with Irfan Pathan also admittin...
Why Spurs fans face Arsenal dilemma
Why Spurs fans face Arsenal dilemmaImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Following wins over Wolves and Aston Villa, Spurs are looking to win three consecutive Premier League games for the first time since February 2025ByNeil JohnstonBBC Sport journalistPublished2 minutes agoThey are the fiercest of rivals but will Tottenham fans really be praying for an Arsenal win this weekend that propels the Gunners towards the Premier League title?Before relegation-threatened Spurs host Leeds United on M...