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LSG vs RCB Live Score: Lucknow face early exit threat against in-form Bengaluru

LSG vs RCB Live Score Lucknow face early exit threat against inform Bengaluru

Biggest boost for climbing as UK Sport ups funding

Biggest boost for climbing as UK Sport ups fundingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Toby Roberts won the boulder and lead gold medal at the Paris 2024 OlympicsByDan RoanSports editorPublished6 minutes agoClimbing is the biggest winner among a number of sports benefiting from millions of pounds of additional funding as UK Sport bids to boost Britain's medal hopes at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. In recognition of its medal potential, the sport has been handed an extra £1.4m, an increase...

Noida International Airport flights to begin from June 15, IndiGo bookings open today

Noida International Airport flights to begin from June IndiGo bookings open today

Arsenal fan group 'disappointed' with UEFA's Champions League final ticket allocation

The Arsenal Supporters’ Trust has expressed its disappointment with UEFA’s ticket allocation for the 2026 Champions League final.UEFA has confirmed that the finalists — Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain — will receive 17,200 tickets each, which amounts to around 28 per cent of European football’s governing body’s stated capacity for the host stadium, the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.Advertisement

Austrian Darts Open schedule: Van Gerwen, Van Veen, Smith, Wright in action

Martin Schindler will begin his defence of the Elten Safety Shoes Austrian Darts Open against Peter Wright or a Host Nation representative.The sixth European Tour event of 2026 will see a 48-player field competing for the £35,000 top prize in Graz from May 8-10, with Dutch duo Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen also among the stars in action.

'विराट कोहली से सीख लो…', रोहित शर्मा की फिटनेस पर संजय मांजरेकर ने उठाए सवाल, सूर्यकुमार यादव पर भी साधा निशाना

England poised to pick Marcus North as men’s selector over Steven Finn and Darren Gough

Former Australia batter has worked at Durham since 2018New selector expected to have final say on squadsMarcus North, the former Australia middle order batter, has emerged as the leading candidate to become the new England men’s selector, with an official announcement expected in the coming days.The 46-year-old has worked as director of cricket at Durham since 2018 and was among those interviewed for the equivalent role with England four years ago – only to miss out to Rob Key in the final stage...

From wild card to underdog - who will win Championship play-offs?

From wild card to underdog - who will win Championship play-offs?Image source, Getty Images/ShutterstockImage caption, One of Alex Neil, Tonda Eckert, Kim Hellberg or Sergej Jakirovic will be a Premier League manager by 23 MayByBen AshtonBBC Sport EnglandPublished8 minutes ago1 CommentsAnd now it all comes down to this.Four clubs are left in the battle for promotion to the Premier League. Only one will experience euphoria. The other three will suffer the agony of just missing out.The Championshi...

Fabian Ruiz makes Paris Saint-Germain even better

Before Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League semi-final second leg away to Bayern Munich, manager Luis Enrique insisted they would play as they did in the home leg.But while last week’s match in Paris was a thrilling 5-4 victory for his side, the return in Munich on Wednesday was a more sedate 1-1 draw. PSG did play with similar principles, and were probably the better side, but they were also more cautious than they’d been in at the Parc des Princes, and that was partly because the line-up was...

Rory McIlroy makes feelings clear after Jon Rahm ends stand-off with DP World Tour

Rory McIlroy has expressed his satisfaction at Jon Rahm resolving his dispute with the DP World Tour, clearing the path for the Spaniard's potential inclusion in next year's Ryder Cup at Adare Manor.The Basque golfer confirmed earlier this week that he had paid his outstanding fines and will now fulfil the tournament requirements necessary to maintain his membership and qualify for Luke Donald's selection."I think it's good that we have it all behind us," McIlroy told Golf Channel before this we...

How to watch Reds vs. Cubs: TV channel and streaming options for May 7

The Chicago Cubs have a 3-0 series lead, hoping to sweep the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday at Wrigley Field, at 2:20 p.m. ET. Shota Imanaga (3-2, 2.40 ERA) gets the start for the Cubs, who are 25-12 this season and first in the NL Central. Rhett Lowder (3-2, 5.09 ERA) is expected to start for the Reds, who are 20-17 and fifth in the NL Central.Advertisement

How to watch Mets vs. Rockies: TV channel and streaming options for May 7

The New York Mets will look to keep a three-game win streak going when they visit the Colorado Rockies at 3:10 p.m. ET on Thursday. Christian Scott (0-0, 4.26 ERA) gets the start for the Mets, who are 14-22 this season and fifth in the NL East. Jose Quintana (1-2, 4.07 ERA) is the expected starter for the Rockies, who are 14-23 and fifth in the NL West.Advertisement

How Arsenal fans can get tickets for Champions League final

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Liverpool vs Chelsea: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

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Stokes will '100 per cent' bowl for Durham on return from injury

Ben Stokes' county comeback is set to be an all-action affair, with Durham considering unleashing the England captain as a new-ball strike bowler.Stokes will make his first appearance since the Ashes against Worcestershire on Friday, his return to action having been delayed after a stray ball to the face left him needing reconstructive surgery.

Ollie Robinson is English cricket’s biggest enigma who could make an unlikely Test comeback | Ali Martin

Seamer has been given the cold shoulder since February 2024 but is back in the conversation this summerPop quiz: in the last five years, who is the only England seamer to have sent down 50 overs in a Test match more than once?The answer, if the headline and picture haven’t given the game away, is a certain Ollie Robinson. Yep, the same seamer who has been overlooked by England since February 2024 on account of not being fit enough for the demands of the job. Continue reading...

Why Spurs have the edge on West Ham in two-way relegation scrap

And then there were two. It seems either West Ham or Tottenham will be the final team relegated from the Premier League this season, and, with three games to go, their next matches – both live on Sky Sports – could be decisive in the fight for survival.

'We won’t see him': Michael Clarke’s chilling warning on MS Dhoni’s future

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's IPL 2026 campaign is on hold due to a knee injury, with his return uncertain after a setback during training. Despite his absence, fan support remains immense, but concerns about his future and potential retirement are growing. Michael Clarke has defended Dhoni, highlighting his unparalleled influence on CSK and the sport, urging against premature retirement discussions.

Rams mailbag: What drove GM Les Snead's draft approach? Is A.J. Brown still a possibility?

The Los Angeles Rams were the talk of the NFL after this year’s draft. And that makes it a good time for another mailbag.The Rams threw a few curveballs in the draft, first by taking Alabama’s Ty Simpson at No. 13 to sit behind Matthew Stafford as the quarterback of the future. Then, by selecting just five players in the class, with a heavy focus on depth and future needs.Advertisement

Rangers fan survey: How should New York approach a pivotal NHL offseason?

After a season in which little went the New York Rangers’ way, Tuesday’s NHL Draft Lottery followed suit. Both Toronto and San Jose hopped New York in the draft order, so the Rangers will pick at No. 5, two spots lower than where they started.At least New York now has clarity on where it stands entering a pivotal summer. President and general manager Chris Drury still has a chance to add a high-skill player to his prospect pool with the lottery pick, and the Rangers will then proceed to free age...