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Cade Cavalli is everything the Nats need, now and in the future

NEW YORK — At the end of a wet, chilly night at Citi Field, Cade Cavalli pointed to his catcher. Or maybe he was pointing at the strike zone. After throwing his final 24 pitches for strikes, he probably should have also pointed at the strike zone.“He had 24 strikes in a row?” manager Blake Butera asked.Yes, he did.“I did not know that,” Cavalli said.Sure, but he sensed that something was going right.Advertisement

Viktor Gyokeres provides perfect response to Julian Alvarez speculation with statement performance

Much of the pre-match talk had been whether or not Arsenal should break the bank for Julian Alvarez - but Viktor Gyokeres gave Gunners chiefs food for thought

'Difficult to accept' - Pochettino's sadness for relegation-threatened Spurs

Mauricio Pochettino has said he feels "really sad" watching his former club Tottenham stuck in a fight against relegation from the Premier League.Pochettino guided Spurs to a second-placed finish in the league in 2016-17 and reached the Champions League final in 2019 during a five-year spell in north London.

Compiling a tennis win streak is one of the hardest things in the sport. Jannik Sinner knows

MADRID — As in so many other chapters of the modern tennis record books, the standard-bearer for win streaks is a familiar one: Martina Navratilova.In 1984, Navratilova won 74 consecutive matches. Hana Mandlíková beat her at the Virginia Slims of California Oakland tournament in January. No one else did until that November, when Helena Suková upset her from a set down in the semifinals of the Australian Open.Advertisement

As MLB bullpens keep evolving, is the sport devaluing the save stat?

In 2008, Francisco Rodríguez saved 62 games, setting an MLB record. That was the high water mark for the save, a statistic that had only been around for about 30 years at that point.Things have changed. That season, 139 pitchers recorded a save, as teams generally tabbed one pitcher as their closer and stuck with it until a change was obviously needed. In 2025, 212 pitchers earned a save. It seems everyone is getting saves now, and the notion of having a single closer for each team is less preva...

'I don't have hope': R Ashwin on Mumbai Indians pulling off 6-match miracle

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic IPL 2024 turnaround from 1-7 to playoffs is contrasted with Mumbai Indians' current IPL 2026 struggles. Languishing in ninth place with two wins from eight matches, the Hardik Pandya-led side faces an uphill battle.

Colts post-draft depth chart: CJ Allen, A.J. Haulcy poised to be Day 1 starters

The NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, with the Indianapolis Colts making eight selections to retool their roster. The team has now turned its attention to signing undrafted free agents, while also resuming OTAs. As Indy finalizes its UDFA list, let’s take a look at the team’s updated depth chart with the addition of eight former Power 4 players via the draft.Note: (R) = rookieAdvertisement

Three Blue Jays takeaways: Kazuma Okamoto's big adjustment and more

TORONTO — Brandon Valenzuela bolted out of the batter’s box in Wednesday’s eighth inning. He sprinted down the line, unsure if the fly ball he just smashed to centre would leave the yard. Only when the ball bounced into a fan’s outstretched hand in the seats did the young catcher slow to a jog, celebrating the final touch of Toronto’s win and the Jays’ strong homestand.Advertisement

F1 knows its 2026 cars need fixing. Here's what's changing at the Miami GP

Formula 1’s long-awaited return this weekend in Miami after a five-week break will bring a shift compared to the opening three races of the 2026 season. Not only have teams been working hard on their car upgrades to improve performance, but some rulebook tweaks are set to impact the on-track spectacle. Last week, the FIA announced a set of changes for Miami that chiefly focused on the electrical energy delivered by the all-new engines for 2026. These followed three meetings involving technical s...

Why some of the best athletes in the world pretend to be someone else

This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here.Before he became one of the best basketball players in the world, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a 13-year-old point guard with a significant problem: He was tiny.Standing around 5-foot-6, Gilgeous-Alexander possessed the physique of a garden rake — skinny and slight. He would wake before 6 a.m. each day to work on his game at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School, bu...

'Not particularly welcoming' | Would Rahm and DeChambeau be able to make PGA return?

Eamon Lynch tells Golf Today on the Golf Channel that a return to the PGA or European Tours for Jon Rahm or Bryson DeChambeau will prove to be very difficult for the pair and that LIV Golf will struggle to continue without investment.

Scott Parker leaves Burnley 'as Steven Gerrard lined up as new manager'

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F1's Alex Albon on getting ready for the Miami GP - and his 14 cats

F1's Alex Albon on getting ready for the Miami GP - and his 14 cats1 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleÁine O DonnellBBC NewsbeatGetty ImagesAlex Albon joined Williams for the 2022 Formula 1 seasonHanging out on a beach seems to have been the go-to choice for Formula 1 drivers during this unplanned break at the start of the new season.Whether it's splashing around in the sea with Kim Kardashian like Sir Lewis Hamilton or a shirtless Charles Leclerc strolling across the sand wi...

Atletico Madrid handed injury boost as Julian Alvarez latest revealed ahead of Arsenal second leg

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Scott Parker leaves Burnley manager’s job after relegation from Premier League

Parker departs by mutual consent after talks with boardHe won promotion last season with 30 clean sheetsScott Parker has left his position as Burnley’s manager after the club’s relegation from the Premier League. The 45-year-old had a year left on his contract.A Burnley statement said: “Parker and the board held discussions and mutually agreed that his time at Turf Moor would conclude. During his tenure at Turf Moor, Parker guided the Clarets to a record-breaking season in the 2024-25 campaign,...

BREAKING: Scott Parker leaves Burnley with immediate effect after club's Premier League relegation

Burnley have been relegated back to the Championship after just one season in the Premier League and they have now confirmed that a new manager will be leading the club into next season

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Scott Parker departs Burnley after Premier League relegation

Burnley head coach Scott Parker has left the club by mutual consent following their relegation from the Premier League.Mike Jackson, previously caretaker at the end of the 2021-22 season following Sean Dyche’s exit, will take charge for Burnley’s remaining four games of the league campaign. Club Statement: Scott Parker Scott Parker has left his position as Head Coach of Burnley Football Club by mutual consent. — Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) April 30, 2026More to follow on this breaking news sto...

Mikel Arteta explains if Arsenal will complain to UEFA over penalty overturn

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How to pick a Kentucky Derby winner

Most people watch the Kentucky Derby and think the goal is to pick the fastest horse and hope it wins. While that might work in smaller races, it does not translate on the first Saturday in May.The distance at the Derby is longer than the horses have ever run, the field is crowded (usually 20 horses) and the early pace is often swift, a combination that creates uncertainty that casual bettors underestimate. The race is less about raw ability and more about fit.Advertisement