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Tommy Lloyd's Arizona contract: $37.5M over 5 years, new reporting structure
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s decision to pass on North Carolina and remain with the Wildcats brought him a raise, more money for his staff and a new chain of command, as the school’s president will make more high-level determinations for the program, rather than the athletic director.The Athletic obtained Lloyd’s new deal in a public records request. The new contract runs through March 2031 (a one-year extension) and increases his starting salary from around $5.1 million to $6.85 million for this...
USMNT Player Tracker: Dest returns, Balogun back in the goals but Pulisic struggles continue
Reassurance for Mauricio Pochettino about the right-back position, more goals for Folarin Balogun, promotion for Gianluca Busio in Italy, but Christian Pulisic’s struggles continue — it was another exciting weekend for Americans in Europe’s top leagues.Welcome to this week’s USMNT Player TrackerSergino Dest returnsAt one stage Pochettino could have been forgiven for having some slight concern over the right-back position ahead of this summer.Advertisement
'Pure theatre puts Hearts on cusp of title fairytale'
'Pure theatre puts Hearts on cusp of title fairytale'Image source, SNSByTom EnglishBBC Scotland's chief sports writer at TynecastlePublished5 minutes agoFor the longest time after the final whistle, Tynecastle sang and Tynecastle danced. Old and young and many in-between. Many embracing, a few crying or close to crying, many smiling as they took it in, believing now, believing in a footballing miracle.Three games to go and a three-point lead over the monied giants on one side of G...
Morgan Gibbs-White and Robert Sanchez show off injuries after horror clash in Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
Morgan Gibbs-White has revealed the extent of his facial wounds following a brutal collision with Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez during Nottingham Forest's impressive 3-1 triumph at Stamford Bridge.The midfielder posted an image displaying extensive stitching stretching from his forehead down to his nose after the alarming incident.Having entered the match as a second-half substitute, Gibbs-White was forced off in the 66th minute when Chris Wood came on to replace him.The head-to-head clash m...
Aston Villa's Alysson suffers adductor issue, his fourth injury since signing
Aston Villa winger Alysson is facing a race against time to be fit before the end of the season, having recently suffered an adductor injury in training.The 19-year-old signed from Brazilian side Gremio in January and in a deal worth €12million ($14m; £10.5m), plus a 10 per cent sell-on clause.However, Alysson has only made three Premier League appearances, with regular injuries limiting his involvement under Unai Emery.Advertisement
Chelsea: Robert Sanchez in danger of missing run-in through injury as tests booked amid concussion fears
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Hearts make comeback against Rangers to put historic title within reach
Heart of Midlothian are potentially two wins away from winning their first Scottish title since 1960 and becoming the first non-Glasgow club to win the Scottish Premiership since 1985.Hearts came from behind to overcome title-rivals Rangers 2-1 at a euphoric Tynecastle in Edinburgh to virtually ensure Rangers are out of contention.Advertisement
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards plans to play in Game 1 vs. Spurs: Sources
SAN ANTONIO — Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is planning to play in Game 1 of their second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, team and league sources tell The Athletic, a stunningly quick return to action after he hyperextended his left knee in Game 4 of the team’s first-round matchup with the Denver Nuggets.Advertisement
Chelsea fan group announces protest plans for FA Cup final and during Tottenham game
A Chelsea supporters group has confirmed plans to stage a protest against the club’s ownership and board in two of their upcoming fixtures.NotAProjectCFC confirmed that the their show of “no faith” will take place before the FA Cup final against Manchester City on May 16 and against London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on May 19.Advertisement
Will a fit Saka prove key to Arsenal's season finale?
Will a fit Saka prove key to Arsenal's season finale?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Bukayo Saka has scored 10 goals for Arsenal this seasonByAlex HowellArsenal reporterPublished2 minutes agoCommentsFor the first time in a long time, Arsenal looked back to their best in Saturday's win against Fulham - and so did Bukayo Saka. Arsenal were dominant in their 3-0 victory over Marco Silva's side at Emirates Stadium, and there is no coincidence that was because Saka was fit and...
'Self-belief' stirs McWilliams, 62, before NW200
'Self-belief' stirs McWilliams, 62, before NW200To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, The BBC Bikes Podcast with Jeremy McWilliamsPublished1 minute agoJeremy McWilliams says he feels "happier than I've ever been" as he bids to add to his three North West 200 race wins this week at the age of 62. The Glengormley rider has raced across the world during a lengthy and distinguished career, with his accomp...
Arsenal's Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard available for Atletico semi-final - Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta has revealed Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard were included in the matchday squad for Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid.The pair were both absent from the start of the open training session attended by the media, but have been declared fit and available for the decider, with the side’s level on aggregate after last week’s draw.Advertisement
Arsenal XI vs Atletico Madrid: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Champions League
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Man Utd make Matheus Cunha decision as ‘agreement’ reached with Brazil before World Cup
Matheus Cunha scored in Manchester United's 3-2 win over Liverpool on Sunday, and the Brazilian is reportedly set to be rested in the final weeks of the season ahead of this summer's World Cup
Rangers' heart questioned as title hopes all but ended at Tynecastle
Rangers' heart and willingness to suffer has been called into question as Danny Röhl's side all but fell out of the Scottish Premiership title race in a 2-1 defeat to league leaders Hearts.Knowing a win would move them just one point behind the Jambos and Celtic, Röhl's men took the lead in the first half through Dujon Sterling and looked in complete control at Tynecastle.
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta explains how he will approach Atletico clash with Champions League final in reach
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Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry stunned by 'unforgivable' mistake in World Snooker Championship final
Snooker legend Steve Davis delivered a withering assessment of Wu Yize's positioning during the World Championship final, labelling a crucial mistake as "unforgivable" at the elite level.The 22-year-old Chinese player found himself in difficulty against Shaun Murphy, who had seized momentum by claiming five consecutive frames to establish a 12-10 advantage.Wu managed to reduce the deficit to a single frame before committing the error that drew Davis's sharp criticism on BBC commentary."Oh my goo...
From The Sports Desk: Joel Embiid’s revenge tour
NBAFrom The Sports Desk: Joel Embiid’s revenge tourThe Philadelphia 76ers star vanquished the Boston Celtics in Game 7 on Saturday night. Now he gets the New York Knicks in round 2.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid takes a shot over Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta in the fourth quarter in game 7 of the first round of NBS playoffs Saturday.Danielle Parhizkaran / Boston Globe via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 4, 2026, 3:00 PM...
Ravens to sign QB Skylar Thompson. What does it mean for Diego Pavia?
The Baltimore Ravens are signing quarterback Skylar Thompson, his agency SportsTrust confirmed. The move leaves the Ravens with five passers on their current roster.It comes just two days after the conclusion of the Ravens’ rookie minicamp, in which the team got its first look at undrafted rookie quarterbacks Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano.
What it's like to be a Jets fan, plus positives for Gang Green and Raiders
I recently asked Jets fans to explain what it feels like to support their team. “Weekly root canal” is mentioned nearly 13 times. More on that below.Plus: Are things finally looking up for those Jets and their current western equivalents, the Raiders? Let’s go.This article is from The Athletic’s NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox.Gang Green gets honestI thought they would be funny. That Jets fans would lighten my day. That for the first time since January 30,...