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Leeds as good as safe? Thumping Burnley win opens nine-point gap to drop
Leeds pulled nine points clear of the relegation zone after beating lifeless Burnley 3-1 at Elland Road to take a huge step towards Premier League safety.Burnley, already relegated and managerless after Scott Parker left earlier this week, only have three games remaining of their miserable campaign to negotiate, and can still be caught by bottom club Wolves - just three points behind.
Leeds 3 Burnley 1 - Are they safe? Is Stach player of the year? Why was Radrizzani back?
Leeds United are almost certain to be playing Premier League football next season after beating Burnley 3-1 to move to 43 points in the table.The win lifts Leeds above Newcastle United to 14th and opens up a gap of nine points to Spurs, who have four games left and play away to Aston Villa on Sunday.Advertisement
Colts decline Anthony Richardson Sr.'s fifth-year option amid QB's trade request: Source
The Indianapolis Colts declined the fifth-year option on quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr.’s rookie contract, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Friday. The Colts had until Friday to exercise Richardson’s fifth-year option that would have paid the 2023 No. 4 pick a fully guaranteed $22.5 million in 2027, per Over the Cap. Now, he’s set to become an unrestricted free agent next year.FOX59 was first to report that the Colts declined Richardson’s fifth-year option.Advertisement
Hakimi Among Top Assist Providers in Champions League
Rabat – Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has made a remarkable impact on the leaderboard for assists in the 2025-26 Champions League season. Hakimi currently boasts six assists, marginally trailing behind the top-ranked duo of Bayern Munich’s Olise and Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior, who share the lead with eight assists each. This achievement further cements Hakimi’s status as one of the world’s elite wing-backs, and his presence on the list is particularly notable given his defensive role....
USL, players reach agreement on new CBA: Key details of new deal
The USL and USL Players Association reached a tentative agreement on the framework of a new collective bargaining agreement on Thursday night.The two sides issued a joint statement calling the agreement, “a significant step forward for the league and its players, reflecting a shared commitment to the continued growth of the game and the advancement of professional standards.”Advertisement
Palestinian football boss refuses Israeli handshake at FIFA event
Palestine’s FA President, Jibril Rajoub, explained his refusal to shake hands with Israeli FA representative.
“A Moroccan machine”: Luis Enrique Hails Achraf Hakimi
PSG Coach Luis Enrique spoke very highly of Achraf Hakimi when asked about him before Paris Saint-Germain faced Lorient. “He’s a Moroccan machine. He plays at a very high level, it’s incredible. Having Achraf is like having three players at the same time.” He also confirmed the update ahead of the Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. “Unfortunately, he won’t be in Munich.” PSG have confirmed Hakimi is dealing with a thigh injury and will be out for several weeks. The issue had already appe...
Harbinger's Williams: Sports are at an Inflection Point
Harbinger Sports Partners Founder Rashuan Williams discusses the 'explosion' and diversification of revenue by many sports franchises, and the switch to 'sports 2.0,' a new business model aimed at maximizing real estate surrounding sporting venues. He talks with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Dylan Holloway, Blues agree to 5-year, $38.75 million contract extension: Source
ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues have locked up one of their core young players with the re-signing of forward Dylan Holloway.The club announced it has agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension that will begin with the 2026-27 season. A team source told The Athletic the deal is for $38.75 million, with an average annual value of $7.75 million.
Riyan Parag unfazed after vaping row, says he does not have to answer critics
Riyan Parag unfazed after vaping row says he does not have to answer critics
Lightning threat looms over Miami as F1 returns with upgraded cars and new rules
Season resumes in Florida after five-week breakFerrari and McLaren aim to close gap on MercedesWith Formula One returning after its early season enforced break, the Miami Grand Prix is proving an enticing prospect given most of teams used the time to work furiously on upgrades to their cars. Many of which are being deployed here. Intriguing enough were it not also for the updated regulations being given their debut outing and the threat of lightning storms on Sunday potentially causing a schedul...
PSG could have the edge in Champions League semi-final thanks to this performance tool
Paris Saint-Germain have turned to a health and fitness brand trusted by Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk.
Unfairness in CAF Champions League: AS FAR Faces an Unbalanced Schedule
Rabat – The postponement of the first-leg of the continental final, originally expected around May 15 and moved to May 17 in Pretoria, has sparked a debate over fair play in the CAF Champions League. And Moroccan fans are especially vocal about this change, feeling their teams are being unfairly targeted. Officially, the date change was reportedly approved after organizational constraints and a request linked to the South African club. But in a match of this magnitude, such a late schedul...
2026 World Snooker Championship breaks record with ‘bizarre’ 100-minute frame
The record for the longest frame ever played at the World Snooker Championship was broken in a surreal semi-final between Mark Allen and Wu Yize on Friday.The 14th frame was eventually won by Wu after 1 hour and 40 minutes, eclipsing the previous record of 85 minutes set by Yan Bingtao and Mark Selby in 2022. The frame included a 55-minute stretch where no ball was potted.Advertisement
London Marathon breaks fundraising record, with mammoth sum raised for charity
Event director Hugh Brasher said it was 'an extraordinary day of world records, from the elite men and women running such extraordinary times, to the participation numbers, and now in fundraising'
Wydad’s Ship is Sinking. Can The Club Be Salvaged?
Wydad Athletic Club’s most recent loss to Union Sportive Yacoub El Mansour, the team that sits at the very bottom of the Botola’s (the Moroccan football league) standings, came as yet another shock to the mythical Casablanca club’s fans as they witness what they see as another rapid descent into hell. While Wydad is still among the top five teams in Botola, its failure to secure a win in the last five games while losing in three matches was enough of a red flag that continuing in this trajectory...
Miami GP circus guide. Plus: Kimi Antonelli's cool demeanor
Prime Tire Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s F1 newsletter. Sign up here to receive Prime Tire directly in your inbox twice a week during the season and weekly in the offseason.Welcome back to Prime Tire, where today I am going to eat a $100 hot dog at the Miami Grand Prix. More on if I survive — and if the finance department doesn’t censor me — to come in Tuesday’s edition.Advertisement
Who has the edge in Wild vs. Avalanche? Breaking down a titanic, conference-final worthy showdown
You thought the Minnesota Wild-Dallas Stars series was a heavyweight bout between Western Conference titans?Buckle up. The upcoming second-round matchup between the Wild and the Colorado Avalanche might even top it.The NHL playoff format, fair or not, has given us back-to-back conference final-worthy showdowns. And the Wild certainly know what they’re getting into here against the Presidents’ Trophy winners.Advertisement
Disaster Tourists | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Often following natural disasters, conspiracists, militias, and white supremacist groups sweep in to hard-hit communities offering help. But they've been called "disaster tourists," out to soften their image, gain followers and sow doubt in the government. Sunday.
Watch the FP1 highlights from Miami as Leclerc sets the pace
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc ended the first and only practice session of the Miami Grand Prix weekend on top.