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Emery demands ‘an explanation’ from VAR after Anderson tackle goes unpunished
Manager says Watkins’ ankle could have been brokenPereira hails ‘the spirit of this team’ as Forest win 1-0Unai Emery raged at the video assistant referee for failing to flag Elliot Anderson’s dangerous first-half tackle on Ollie Watkins in defeat at Nottingham Forest and claimed the England striker was fortunate to avoid a broken ankle. Villa’s manager said the Portuguese VAR, Tiago Martins, made a “huge mistake” by not alerting the referee, João Pinheiro, to the incident.Forest prevailed 1-0 i...
Penalty king Wood 'last piece of puzzle' for Forest
Penalty king Wood 'last piece of puzzle' for ForestImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Chris Wood has scored 41 goals for Nottingham Forest since joining from Newcastle in 2023ByNick MashiterFootball reporter at the City GroundPublished5 minutes agoChris Wood almost led Nottingham Forest to the Champions League last season. After six months out, he could yet do it this time.The striker's unstoppable penalty gave Forest a narrow first-leg lead in their Europa League semi-final...
Young leads in Miami as PGA Tour players share views on possible LIV returns
Cameron Young produced a superb opening round to take a one-shot lead at the Cadillac Championship as the stars of the PGA Tour had their say on news of rival tour LIV Golf losing its Saudi Arabian funding.
Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall brings invaluable experience to Howard Bison
John Wall is making his return to Washington D.C.
Riyan Parag vaping row, a reminder players need to maintain culture: Sangakkara
Riyan Parag vaping row a reminder players need to maintain culture Sangakkara
Andreeva beats Baptiste to reach first Madrid final
Andreeva beats Baptiste to reach first Madrid finalImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mirra Andreeva, who turned 19 years old on Wednesday, won her previous two WTA 1000 finals, in Dubai and Indian Wells last yearByMike PeterBBC Sport journalistPublished9 minutes agoTeenager Mirra Andreeva reached her first Madrid Open final with a 6-4 7-6 (10-8) victory over Hailey Baptiste.The 19-year-old Russian will face 26th seed Marta Kostyuk in Saturday's final, after the Ukrainian beat Austria...
'If Kane scored that we'd be saying wow' - Strand Larsen shows Palace worth
Being a club's record signing brings with it pressure, but Jorgen Strand Larsen puts a difficult start behind him with a goal that could be crucial in Crystal Palace's pursuit of a first major European trophy.
Oliver Glasner fires Crystal Palace warning with Conference League final in sight
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Papers: Carrick favourite for Man Utd job amid Iraola links
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...Man Utd news and transfersMichael Carrick has emerged as the favourite for the permanent Manchester United job after impressing the club's hierarchy during his time in charge on an interim basis - The Times.
Aston Villa's Unai Emery criticises VAR, says Ollie Watkins 'close to breaking ankle'
Unai Emery insisted VAR made a “huge mistake” for deciding not to send Elliot Anderson off in the first half of Aston Villa’s 1-0 Europa League semi-final defeat to Nottingham Forest for a challenge on Ollie Watkins which was “close to breaking his ankle”.Anderson’s lunging tackle appeared to catch Watkins, but was not awarded as a free-kick on field by referee Joao Pinheiro.Advertisement
Man City XI vs Everton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League
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'He could have broken his ankle!' - Emery fumes at VAR after Anderson avoids red
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery accused VAR of making a "huge mistake" in not recommending a red card for Elliot Anderson during his side's 1-0 Europa League semi-final first leg defeat to Nottingham Forest.
‘Come and speak to us’: Hamilton calls for more driver involvement in F1 rules
‘It needs to change’ says seven-time championAston Martin’s Lance Stroll calls rules ‘fundamentally flawed’Lewis Hamilton believes Formula One drivers should have a “seat at the table” in discussion on directions the sport should take in future, to have an input alongside key stakeholders such as the teams and the FIA. Hamilton’s view was largely echoed across the paddock including by the current defending champion, Lando Norris.Hamilton was speaking before this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix where...
Why major college football wouldn't feel much pain from an NFL officiating work stoppage
If the NFL uses replacement referees this fall amid a labor dispute with game officials, the highest division of college football is not expected to lose officials or be impacted, a half-dozen college sports administrators and officials confirmed to The Athletic.The expectation has long been that the NFL would use lower-division college officials or retired officials, as it did during the 2012 referee work stoppage. That dispute, which lasted into the season and drew widepsread backlash for mist...
Russell insists Antonelli's championship lead 'not even a consideration'
George Russell says Kimi Antonelli's championship lead is "not even a consideration" at this stage of the 2026 Formula 1 season.Italian teenager Antonelli is nine points ahead of Russell and looking for a hat-trick of race wins as F1 returns this weekend in Miami with a Sprint event.
Arsenal vs Fulham: Premier League – teams, start, lineups, title race
Arsenal will move six points clear of EPL title rivals Man City, who will have two games in hand, if they beat Fulham.
Littler beats Humphries to go top of Premier League
Littler beats Humphries to go top of Premier LeagueImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Luke Humphries (left) and Luke Littler (right) are the past two winners of the Premier LeagueByCallum MatthewsBBC Sport senior journalistPublished5 minutes ago1 CommentsWorld number one Luke Littler won his fifth night of the Premier League Darts season to return to the top of the table.The 19-year-old backed up his win in Liverpool last week with another impressive performance in Aberdeen to climb above Jonn...
Randle's move to Munster off by 'mutual agreement'
Randle's move to Munster off by 'mutual agreement'Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Randle was due to arrive at Munster at the end of the Super Rugby seasonPublished26 minutes agoMunster have confirmed Roger Randle will no longer join the province as attack coach.The New Zealander's arrival, subject to a work permit, was announced on 15 April, but Munster have now said the move is off by "mutual agreement".Randle's planned arrival was met by some opposit...
Littler beats Humphries in final to move top of Premier League table
Luke Littler moved top of the Premier League Darts table with his fifth nightly win as he came from behind to beat rival Luke Humphries 6-5 in the Night 13 final in Aberdeen.Remarkably, it was the first final played out between the world's top two in this year's tournament, with Humphries appearing in his first since Night Six in Nottingham.
Three things we learned from Crystal Palace win as Oliver Glasner game plan pays off perfectly
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