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Wembley drama, boyhood dreams & forgiving Thierry Henry - Play-off stories from the EFL

Every Championship, League One and League Two play-off semi-final and final is live on Sky Sports, starting on Friday night. Here are some stories from the EFL, featuring a player from every club involved.

MS Dhoni waiting for one farewell game? Ashwin doubts Thala's IPL 2026 return

MS Dhoni waiting for one farewell game Ashwin doubts Thalas IPL return

Yuvraj Singh gets special gift from Rishabh Pant, trolls Abhishek, Shubman Gill

Yuvraj Singh gets special gift from Rishabh Pant trolls Abhishek Shubman Gill

60 की उम्र में तैर कर यूरोप से अफ्रीका पहुंचे मिलिंद सोमन, फैन्स दंग

विजय ने कर लिया बहुमत का जुगाड़? इधर कांग्रेस तैयार, उधर AIADMK भी तैयार

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Myles Lewis-Skelly shares heartwarming Arsenal Champions League celebration as Declan Rice left 'in awe'

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Brentford working on deal to sign Jannik Schuster of Red Bull Salzburg

Brentford are working to sign Jannik Schuster from Red Bull Salzburg in a deal worth €20million (£17.2m).The 19-year-old centre-back has established himself as a first-team regular at the Austrian club this season, making 26 appearances, and is a regular for Austria’s under-21 side.Schuster spent time in joined Austrian second-division side FC Liefering — RB Salzburg’s feeder team — in 2023, where he made 39 appearances across three seasons before returning to RB Salzburg last summer.Advertiseme...

Sabalenka threatens Grand Slam boycott over prizemoney row

The tennis world has been rocked by a call from top stars demanding a bigger share of tournament revenues at the Grand Slams and their threat to boycott the upcoming French Open over it. Women’s world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka and men’s No 1 Jannik Sinner were among leading players – most of them ranked in the top 10 – who issued a statement on Monday expressing "deep disappointment" over the French Open prize money.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click h...

मुसीबत में फंस गईं स्टार रेसलर व‍िनेश फोगाट, डोप टेस्ट छोड़ा, अब फूटा 'नोट‍िस बम'

Samson not in peak physical condition, says Manjrekar; cites Kohli example

Sanjay Manjrekar urges Sanju Samson to emulate Virat Kohli's fitness dedication for sustained success. Despite Samson's stellar IPL 2026 season with two centuries and over 400 runs for CSK, Manjrekar believes the 31-year-old wicketkeeper-batter can enhance his physical conditioning. He highlighted Kohli's longevity, attributing it to prioritizing fitness to complement his skills and prevent physical limitations.

Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka are now one game away from Arsenal immortality

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Celtic linked with Leonard and Stewart - gossip

Celtic linked with Leonard and Stewart - gossipPublished1 minute agoCeltic are linked with two players with Scottish Premiership rivals as Arne Engels is tipped for a summer exit from the Scottish champions.Celtic have put Marc Leonard firmly on their summer radar and will continue to monitor the 24-year-old midfielder in his final three games of the season on loan to title rivals Heart of Midlothian from Birmingham City. (Daily Record), externalCeltic are keeping tabs on Falkirk striker Barney...

Casemiro backs Carrick for permanent Manchester United manager's job

Casemiro backs Carrick for permanent Manchester United managers job

Derek Gee-West on escaping career limbo and preparing for another crack at the Giro d'Italia

Derek Gee-West’s start to the season has been far from ideal. A virus forced him to abandon the Volta a Catalunya in late March, leaving a “question mark” over his form for the upcoming Giro d’Italia, which starts this Friday (May 8).Yet, perspective is a wonderful thing. He can still afford to look at the bright side because there were moments Gee-West feared he would never race again, let alone in 2026, after terminating his contract with Israel–Premier Tech in August.Advertisement

IPL 2026 के प्लेऑफ की तारीखों ऐलान, धर्मशाला से चंडीगढ़ तक महाजंग, यहां होगा फाइनल

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Why are so many British players injured?

'No substitutes in tennis' - why are so many Brits injured?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Sonay Kartal has not played since 12 March, when she retired injured against Elena Rybakina at Indian WellsByRussell FullerTennis correspondent in RomePublished3 minutes agoFor Jack Draper it has been his right knee, Sonay Kartal her back and Jacob Fearnley his rib.Add in the viral infection that has kept Emma Raducanu off the tour for two months and counting, and you can see why Britain...

Arsenal: Thierry Henry reveals Bukayo Saka injury worry after Champions League semi-final win

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Bengaluru miss out on hosting IPL final, Ahmedabad steps in

Dubai: The IPL 2026 final has been moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad as the host venue."Owing to certain requirements from the local association and authorities that were beyond the scope of BCCI's established guidelines and protocols, the venue has been shifted and reassigned," the BCCI said in a statement.The final is now scheduled to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31. Meanwhile, Qualifier 1 will be held at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on May 26, while the New In...

IPL 2026: Fortress factor — how home advantage is shaping playoff race

IPL 2026's playoff race is heating up, with home advantage proving crucial. Top teams like Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are leveraging their home grounds to secure vital points. Meanwhile, teams in the bottom half are struggling significantly at home, making their playoff aspirations increasingly difficult as the league stage concludes.

Why BCCI shifted IPL 2026 final out of Bengaluru?

Why BCCI shifted IPL final out of Bengaluru