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Tyler Morton is flourishing. He just needed to leave Liverpool to do it
Liverpool are not the only team embroiled in a fight for Champions League qualification next season.Across the channel, Olympique Lyonnais sit third in Ligue 1 harbour their own ambitions of reaching Europe’s elite competition — and Liverpool’s former midfielder Tyler Morton is central to their hopes.Advertisement
Emmanuel Longelo interview: West Ham beginnings, thriving at Motherwell and his international dream
In the early hours of the morning, Motherwell left-back Emmanuel Longelo restrained himself from waking up his neighbours because, had he done so, he probably would have invited them in to celebrate what he just witnessed.The 25-year-old West Ham academy graduate, also known as Manny, settled for a quiet fist pump. He was celebrating the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Jamaica in the FIFA inter-confederation play-offs, which sealed their first World Cup qualification s...
Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro are Chelsea's best two attackers. But are they clicking?
It was the moment that settled last summer’s FIFA Club World Cup beyond all doubt, and a moment which promised much more to come.In the 43rd minute at MetLife Stadium, Cole Palmer received the ball deep inside Chelsea territory on the half-turn. He drove upfield through the inside right channel, surveying the backtracking Paris Saint-Germain defenders as he went. His eyes met those of Joao Pedro, doubling back from a diagonal run infield, and their minds connected.Advertisement
Everton's squad is the most settled in the Premier League. That's a strength and a weakness
Perhaps it was the uncharacteristic April heat, late-season fatigue or something else entirely, but Saturday’s game between West Ham United and Everton did not always feel like one with major ramifications for both ends of the Premier League table.For most of the match, the lack of spark on the pitch and in the stands did not seem to match West Ham’s status as relegation battlers or Everton’s position as European contenders. Urgency in either side’s play was only evident late on, when David Moye...
Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho: For Florentino Perez, it just makes sense
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez’s favouring of appointing Jose Mourinho for another spell as coach is stunning news that will cause shockwaves throughout Spanish football.Mourinho’s first term as Madrid manager from 2010-2013 was hugely controversial, featuring regular bitter rows with journalists, rival coaches and referees. He also clashed with club legends such as Jorge Valdano and Iker Casillas, and by the end, even fell out with his biggest star in Cristiano Ronaldo.Advertisement
Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid and a Champions League 'obsession' fuelled by pain
In the summer of 2025, a DAZN documentary about Diego Simeone was broadcast on Spanish television.Simeone. Revelado (Simeone: Revealed) featured an in-depth interview with the Atletico Madrid manager, during which he was shown photographs of his greatest moments since joining the club.He was then asked by the voice behind the camera: “What photo is missing?”“You all know what I’m missing,” Simeone replied with a sharp smile.“Just write it down,” he was told.Advertisement
Mikel Arteta, Diego Simeone and the parallels that convinced Andrea Berta to join Arsenal
Andrea Berta did not choose Arsenal lightly.Having parted ways with Atletico Madrid, the Italian sporting director had specific criteria for his next project.Arsenal fit the bill. London and the Premier League certainly held an appeal. The club were competing for major honours, and had the resources and ambition to invest in the market.Advertisement
Extreme pressing, relentless dribbling and deep runs: PSG v Bayern was a higher form of football
“We deserved to win,” said Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique after his side’s astonishing 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich. “But we also deserved a draw. And we would have even deserved to lose, because this game was that incredible.”That statement was completely illogical yet also made perfect sense, and therefore proved a fitting appraisal of a truly logic-defying game in Paris. It was unquestionably the best match of this European season, probably the best single match of the decade so f...
Doris Burke criticizes Tom Dundon's frugality, approach with Trail Blazers coach search
Citing reports from The Athletic and other news outlets about new owner Tom Dundon’s cost-cutting measures, ESPN analyst Doris Burke criticized the Portland Trail Blazers for the way they are approaching the future of their head-coaching position — and interim head coach Tiago Splitter’s potential candidacy.Advertisement
Arsenal, Atletico... and Reims? Ranking the 'biggest' clubs who have never won the Champions League
Atletico Madrid and Arsenal are meeting in this season’s Champions League semi-finals. A place in the final in Budapest at the end of May is at stake, of course, but so too is making history for both sides.Atletico and Arsenal, who play their first leg in Madrid tonight (Wednesday), are arguably the two biggest clubs never to have won the Champions League or its forerunner, the European Cup. Atletico have been finalists three times, Arsenal once, and both will envy the likes of Crvena Zvezda, PS...
Unity, belief and 'gato e rato': Inside Victor Pereira's Nottingham Forest revival
In Nottingham, it is known simply as ‘dobby’. In the U.S., it is more commonly called ‘tag’. Hollywood even made a film about it.For Vitor Pereira, growing up in Portugal, the closest thing to it would have been a game called ‘gato e rato‘ — cat and mouse.Whatever you choose to call it, the age-old playground activity has become a fun part of Nottingham Forest’s warm-up since Pereira’s appointment. At the Nigel Doughty Academy, the last player holding onto a football when the whistle blows must...
How the Premier League's 40-point mark became important again
Forty. Mid-life crisis triggering for some, sweet relief for Premier League managers.It is the long-established safety benchmark, the points tally at which top-flight status for the following year is considered secure and attention can turn to loftier ambitions. This season, however, that assumption stands on much shakier ground.Advertisement
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 29, 2026, puzzle No. 583
Need help with today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle? You’ve come to the right place.Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.A quick public service announcement before we continue: The bottom of this article includes the answers — and hints — for the four categories. So if you want to solve the board hint-free, we recommend you play before continuing.You can access today’s game here.Advertisement
‘It’s an arduous task': Iyer on growing crisis for bowlers after loss
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer lamented bowling execution after their first IPL 2026 loss. Despite a strong 224, the team couldn't contain Rajasthan Royals' late surge, particularly from Ferreira and Dubey. Iyer acknowledged the challenge for bowlers in modern T20s but stressed execution is key. He remains optimistic, calling it a learning experience.
Broncos QB Bo Nix undergoes scheduled cleanup procedure on right ankle: Source
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had a cleanup procedure performed on his right ankle last week as part of a scheduled follow-up with surgeon Norman E. Waldrop, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Tuesday.Nix originally had surgery in late January after suffering an ankle fracture at the end of Denver’s overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round of the playoffs. The injury forced him to miss the Broncos’ 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship...
Man Utd news: Two-part plan for £120m top target as Premier League star told he'd 'fit nicely'
Manchester United have Champions League qualification in the palm of their hand but may need to be busy in the summer transfer window
IPL 2026: Will Rohit Sharma play vs SRH tonight? Big update on MI star
Rohit Sharma's availability for Mumbai Indians' crucial match against Sunrisers Hyderabad remains uncertain due to a hamstring injury. Despite batting in the nets, the team management is hesitant to risk him unless fully fit. MI's batting struggles, particularly in the Powerplay, have been amplified by his absence, while SRH boasts a formidable batting lineup and an improving bowling attack.
Ultramarathon swimmer sets record pace over 55km in crocodile-filled Australian river
Andy Donaldson completes journey in WA’s Ord River in under 12 hoursBritish-Australian athlete says risk of wildlife is always ‘nerve-racking’Andy Donaldson and his team were aware of the dangers that lay ahead, but just in case a reminder was needed, a huge 2.5-metre freshwater crocodile waiting at the start ramp ahead of his longest ever solo swim put the challenge into stark focus.Donaldson, a British-Australian ultramarathon swimmer, was about to embark on the 55km Dam to Dam Challenge from...
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Jalen Brunson, Knicks crush Hawks to take series lead: Game 5 takeaways
The New York Knicks started fast and finished strong, cruising to a 126-97 home win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Tuesday night.Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 39 points to go along with eight assists. Karl-Anthony Towns had 16 points, 14 rebounds and six assists, and OG Anunoby added 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Knicks. New York led by as many as 32 points after taking the lead for good on a Josh Hart 3-pointer that made it 9-6 with 8:41 r...