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The Roberto De Zerbi tweaks that have given Spurs a lifeline in their relegation battle
In Tottenham Hotspur’s current circumstances, it is difficult, perhaps even futile, to look past results when analysing their matches under Roberto De Zerbi.After all, he was appointed during the March international break with seven league games remaining to direct the club towards one outcome: survival.Advertisement
Bob Chesney leading UCLA out of decade-long recruiting hibernation
LOS ANGELES — As commitment after commitment rolled in last weekend, it felt as though UCLA was waking up from a decade-long recruiting hibernation.Over the span of a few days, new coach Bob Chesney orchestrated the most impressive recruiting run the program has enjoyed since Jim Mora Jr. was the head coach in the mid-2010s. The Bruins recently landed commitments from five blue-chip prospects, including three players ranked in the top 100 nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite. It’s on...
This Week in Sports Trivia: May 7, 2026
The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and we’ve already seen our share of stunning developments.Out West, the Minnesota Timberwolves knocked off the Denver Nuggets despite dealing with the frequent absences of hobbled superstar Anthony Edwards. In the East, the Orlando Magic pushed the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to the brink of elimination, blew that opportunity in an epic Game 6 collapse, then fired their coach after losing Game 7.Advertisement
Red Murdock's path to the Denver Broncos: From no offers to 'Mr. Irrelevant'
Red Murdock watched from the sideline for much of the 2019 season at Hopewell High in Virginia, as a squad loaded with talent marched toward an undefeated season. The junior linebacker was dealing with a torn labrum in his hip that kept him off the field for nearly two months. He rehabbed in anonymity, postponing surgery in pursuit of one mission: to return to the field to help Hopewell win the school’s fifth state championship game.The wait was agonizing.Advertisement
Who are Notre Dame's top 10 players coming out of spring practice?
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Welcome to the long offseason.Don’t worry, we’ve got plenty to talk about with Notre Dame football, which apparently has a money-printing machine hiding somewhere near the grotto, if you believe Dabo Swinney. You’ve got questions about scheduling, expectations and libations, among other things.So cheers to that, let’s get started.Advertisement
Why Patrick Corbin, the Blue Jays’ unexpected starter, wanted a fresh start
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Patrick Corbin experienced both the best and basement of pitching, just years apart. He was a five-WAR starter in 2019, earning Cy Young votes and lifting a team to a World Series title. Two seasons later, he led MLB in losses and began years of struggle.“It wasn’t fun going out there every day,” Corbin told The Athletic, “kind of getting kicked around.”Advertisement
College football transfer portal LB rankings: Rasheem Biles, Cade Uluave top list
The emphasis placed on quarterbacks and offensive and defensive linemen often makes linebackers seem like an afterthought in the transfer market, at least from the outside. The position is typically lower in compensation on average, but it’s hard to be successful without good ones.Multiple personnel staffers cited linebacker as one of the most competitive positions in the portal this offseason. Let’s take a look at the top ones who moved, based on abilities, resumes and the impact they could mak...
College Football Playoff at 24 or NCAA Tournament at 76: Which is worse?
Hours apart, two bits of data this week summed up college athletics in 2026. The first was a survey of Big Ten football fans from The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman, in which 9 percent of them expressed support for commissioner Tony Petitti’s 24-team College Football Playoff plan.The second was a list of recommendations from the American Football Coaches Association, which included calling for the CFP to expand to the “maximum number of participants.” Neither group actually has any power to dictate...
What I'm seeing from Red Wings prospects in the AHL playoffs: Standouts so far
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As the American Hockey League affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins steamrolled their way through the regular season, finishing atop the Western Conference with 107 points, the big question was what it could all mean for the Detroit Red Wings down the line.Detroit has had prospects in Grand Rapids all season, including some big names playing key roles. It’s also had a deep lineup of veterans, who have been able to insulate those young players and drive the team to success.Adverti...
Can the Tigers stay afloat after a perilous homestand and injury bug?
DETROIT — Let’s compile a partial list of all that has happened since the Detroit Tigers started a six-game homestand Friday.— They went 2-4, dropping their season record to 18-20.— Jack Flaherty endured a disastrous start and finally shared his strife in an emotional postgame interview.— Tarik Skubal, the team’s greatest asset and incomparable ace, went on the injured list and had surgery to remove loose bodies from his throwing arm.
Miami's new-look O-line, Texas' portal haul and more: 6 things we learned in spring
There were many big offseason questions facing college football programs across the country. Most of them weren’t resolved during spring practice, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t learn anything in the past few months.Here are a few things that stood out.1. Miami’s rebuilt O-lineNew Miami quarterback Darian Mensah will have plenty of weapons at his disposal, including senior Cooper Barkate, his former teammate at Duke and a 2025 second-team All-ACC pick, and sophomore Malachi Toney, the Foot...
Sway Auston Matthews. Fix defence. Nail the No. 1 pick: Maple Leafs offseason priorities
New general manager John Chayka said the Toronto Maple Leafs would need a high “hit rate” this offseason to turn things around in a meaningful way next season.Hit on what exactly? These are the big priorities (in no particular order) for Chayka and the front office.1. Win over MatthewsAny determination on next steps for the Leafs begins at the top with captain Auston Matthews.Advertisement
How the Avalanche are bottling up stars like Matt Boldy and beating the Wild at their own game
DENVER — During the third period on Tuesday, Matt Boldy got knocked hard, head-first into the boards by Nathan MacKinnon.In another post-whistle scrum, he got punched in the face by Parker Kelly, spending a couple of shifts after that getting in the ear of referee Graham Skilliter.You couldn’t blame him.Advertisement
Penguins' Kyle Dubas has made strides, but now comes the hardest part
PITTSBURGH — Kyle Dubas’ list of priorities when he took control of the Pittsburgh Penguins was daunting because, in 2023, the Penguins were in a truly horrible state. They had just missed the postseason. Their core was aging. They had no draft picks. They had no prospects. It was bad, and it was going to take a long time before things got better.Though there have been plenty of swerves along the way, things are starting to look up.The Penguins made the playoffs in 2026.They have an assortment o...
What we learned about the pecking order after Miami
After a lengthier than normal break, the F1 circus reconvened in Miami for the second Sprint weekend of the season as the newly upgraded cars broke cover – causing a few changes to the pecking order.
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'I told them we just got punked': The Wolves were dominated by the Spurs in Game 2
SAN ANTONIO — There was a certain tranquility in the Minnesota Timberwolves locker room before Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs. Julius Randle sat in one corner relaxed and laughing with a few reporters. Mike Conley got dressed and with a grin as he spoke about the chemistry of this team being as good as it has been in years.Advertisement
What Liverpool need in Chelsea showdown to qualify for Champions League
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MS Dhoni is CSK. Be careful in wishing him to retire: Clarke warns Thala critics
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Australian North set to be England selector
Australian North set to be England selectorImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Marcus North played 21 Tests for Australia, including two Ashes seriesByStephan ShemiltCricket CorrespondentPublished2 minutes agoEngland are set to appoint former Australia international Marcus North as their new national selector.As first reported in the Telegraph, the 46-year-old has been chosen after final interviews this week.The move is not finalised, but North would become the first foreigner in charge of...