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The Stanford freshmen who want to rule the world . . . will probably read this book and try even harder
Theo Baker is graduating from Stanford this spring with something most seniors don’t have: a book deal, a George Polk Award that he received for his investigative reporting as a student journalist, and a front-row account of one of the most romanticized institutions in the world. His forthcoming How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University was excerpted Friday in The Atlantic and based on that alone, I can’t wait to see the rest. The only question worth asking...
Liberty starter Natasha Cloud remains unsigned with WNBA preseason underway
Natasha Cloud, an acclaimed veteran guard, remains unsigned with less than two weeks to go before the start of the WNBA’s 30th season on May 8. She started 41 games last season for the New York Liberty.As a WNBA champion and a three-time All-Defensive team member, her availability is curious. According to Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb, who publicly backed Cloud’s talent in light of reports alleging she was not a good culture fit, New York’s decision came down to roster and salary cap con...
Fitzpatrick brothers hold on for historic Zurich Classic victory
Matt Fitzpatrick and his younger brother Alex overcame a nervy back nine to clinch a historic victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, one which earns the latter a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour.
Bruins' Nikita Zadorov cross-checks Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin in garbage time of Game 4
BOSTON — Game 4 was over. The Buffalo Sabres were leading the Boston Bruins 6-0.But following a whistle at 16:43 remaining in regulation, Nikita Zadorov approached Rasmus Dahlin at center ice. Zadorov cross-checked Dahlin, breaking his stick, then swiped at the Sabres captain.Zadorov was given a five-minute cross-checking major and a game misconduct. Nikita Zadorov is given a 5-minute major for cross-checking Rasmus Dahlin between play. #NHLBruins #LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/Mfw73wCY4o — NHL...
O'Sullivan-Higgins match set for thrilling finish
O'Sullivan-Higgins match set for thrilling finishImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, John Higgins (left) and Ronnie O'Sullivan are playing in their seventh match against each other at the Crucible. Both players three of the first sixByMichael EmonsBBC Sport journalist at the Crucible Theatre, SheffieldPublished26 April 2026, 13:47 BSTUpdated 2 minutes agoThe World Championship last-16 tie between Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins is set for a thrilling finish on Monday after...
Ronnie O’Sullivan punches table as missed chance gives John Higgins way back
Ronnie O’Sullivan punches table as missed chance gives John Higgins way back
West Ham avoiding relegation would mean more than winning Conference League - Jarrod Bowen
West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen believes the club avoiding relegation from the Premier League would mean more than winning the UEFA Conference League in 2023.Following West Ham’s 2-1 win against Everton on Saturday, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are 17th and two points above Tottenham Hotspur, and three points adrift of 16th-placed Nottingham Forest on 39 points. West Ham have yielded seven points from a possible nine in their last three league fixtures against Everton, Crystal Palace and Wolv...
Michael Carrick encouraged by meeting with Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Michael Carrick met with Sir Jim Ratcliffe during the Manchester United co-owner’s visit to Carrington last week, as club executives continue to weigh up who to appoint as their next permanent manager.Ratcliffe was at United’s training base on Monday, April 20, a week after attending Old Trafford to watch the team’s defeat to Leeds United. But 48 hours prior to Ratcliffe’s return to Manchester, Carrick’s side beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to move within touching distance of Champions League qu...
Pep Guardiola drops huge hint he WILL be back at Man City next season
Relaxed Etihad boss is looking forward to a treble-chasing run-in after reaching a fourth successive FA Cup semi-final with a comeback victory over Southampton at Wembley
How many points do Manchester United need to guarantee Champions League qualification?
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Korda claims her third major with dominant wire-to-wire win
Nelly Korda produced a dominant wire-to-wire victory at The Chevron Championship at Memorial Park Golf Course on Sunday to claim her third major title, beating Ruoning Yin and Patty Tavatanakit by five shots.
Win or bust for Rangers as Tynecastle trip looms large
Win or bust for Rangers as Tynecastle trip looms largeImage source, SNSByKheredine IdessaneBBC Sport ScotlandPublished3 minutes agoRangers v Motherwell highlights26/04/26Watch on iPlayerDanny Rohl vows he and his Rangers side will be "ready" to "show a reaction" when they visit league leaders Hearts on the 4 May bank holiday Monday - a match they simply cannot afford to lose if they are to retain hope of winning the title.After Sunday's home loss to Motherwell, the Ibrox...
5 incredibly close season match bets and who to back
Our betting experts look at which season match bets are worth considering backing this season.
Rockets' Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) out for Game 4 vs. Lakers
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant will miss Game 4 of Houston’s first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night with a left ankle sprain, a team source confirmed to The Athletic, marking the second straight game he’s missed this series due to his ankle and the third overall he’s missed due to injury.Advertisement
'Complete loss of control' - keeper punches player after being sent off
'Complete loss of control' - keeper punches rivalImage source, LaLiga TVImage caption, Esteban Andrada has four caps for ArgentinaByMichael ShortBBC Sport Senior JournalistPublished6 minutes agoReal Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada is facing severe punishment for punching an opponent in a heated derby match with Huesca in Spain's second division - after he had already been sent off.The Argentine received a second yellow card for pushing over a Huesca player in stoppage time at...
Galatasaray accuse referees of having 'evil inside' them
Galatasaray accuse referees of having 'evil inside' themImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Referee Yasin Kol showed a combined 11 yellow cards across the Istanbul derbyByBobbie JacksonBBC Sport journalistPublished5 minutes agoGalatasaray have accused referees in Turkey of having "evil inside" them just days after suspending relations with the Turkish Football Federation.The Turkish club made the claim on social media during Sunday's 3-0 victory over Istanbul rivals...
Sabres vs. Bruins Game 4: Key takeaways as Buffalo demolishes Boston to go up 3-1
BOSTON — The Buffalo Sabres are one win away from advancing to the second round.The Sabres can finish off the Boston Bruins on home ice in Tuesday’s Game 5 after claiming a 6-1 road rout in Game 4. The Sabres lead the series 3-1.The Sabres’ forecheck was all over the Bruins in this game. Three of Buffalo’s four first-period goals came because Boston’s defensemen botched a breakout due to pressure. On the Sabres’ first goal, Tage Thompson was all over Fraser Minten, who coughed up the puck after...
London Marathon hails ‘greatest day’ as Sawe breaks two hours and records tumble
Men’s and women’s-only world records fall, along with fastest knightOrganisers hopeful record number will finish course by midnight deadlineThe London Marathon’s organisers have hailed the “greatest day” in the event’s 45-year history after huge crowds watched Sabastian Sawe become the first man to shatter the two-hour barrier in an official race, and a world record tally of more than 60,000 runners started the event.By 6.30pm on Sunday evening, organisers were also hopeful of breaking the recor...
Mathis Albert, 16, surpasses Reyna, Pulisic as Bundesliga's youngest American
Mathis Albert surpassed Giovanni Reyna as the youngest American to play in the Bundesliga when he debuted for Borussia Dortmund on Sunday.Albert, who hails from Greenville, South Carolina, was introduced in the 88th-minute of Dortmund’s win over Freiburg in the German top flight – aged 16 years, 11 months and 5 days.Advertisement
After saying goodbye to Alex Cora, Red Sox greet Chad Tracy with win in Baltimore
BALTIMORE — If there is ever some sort of referendum on the 2026 Boston Red Sox, their chief baseball officer and his audacious decision to fire Alex Cora 27 games into the season, it will not reach a consensus now.It will not be decided here, at Camden Yards, on April 26.But the company line on Sunday — uttered by everyone from the man who made the decision (Craig Breslow) to the new manager (Chad Tracy) and 21-year-old (Roman Anthony) Breslow has asked to extricate this franchise from the ashe...