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White among the future stars at national finals: 'I proved people wrong'
Future stars of the sport showed their potential in the final of the England Boxing National Amateur Championships.Boxing in the elite finals in Derby on Saturday, Ruby White won her first senior national title with a flyweight victory over Madi Gittens of Box Club.
Romelu Lukaku and Napoli hold positive talks, striker will continue recovery in Belgium
Romelu Lukaku and Napoli have agreed that the striker will continue his recovery from injury in Belgium following constructive talks between player and club.Lukaku returned to Italy on Monday for discussions with Napoli in an effort to resolve a stand-off over his rehabilitation from injury.The 32-year-old striker has been away from the club’s training base in Castelvolturno following his latest setback, seeking treatment back in Belgium.Advertisement
Packers 7-round 2026 mock draft: Multiple O-linemen, immediate CB help, a lefty QB
GREEN BAY, Wis. — There hasn’t been as much buzz in Green Bay preceding the draft this year compared to last for two reasons. One, the city isn’t hosting the event as it did in 2025, and two, the Packers don’t have a first-round pick for the first time since 2017, the draft before Brian Gutekunst took over as general manager.Advertisement
Cowboys 7-round 2026 mock draft: A bold trade to get defender they need
The Dallas Cowboys have eight picks in this week’s NFL Draft and the majority of them are expected to be used on the defensive side of the ball. We took it a step further and spent every one to help fix what was probably the worst defense in franchise history last season.Using the Pro Football Focus mock draft simulator, here is our final Cowboys mock draft:Round 1, No. 6 overallSonny Styles, LB, Ohio StateDallas enters Thursday night with two first-round picks, No. 12 and No. 20. However, in th...
What we heard at Canucks locker-room clean out: 6 big-picture takeaways
VANCOUVER — On Friday, across three hours of media availabilities at Rogers Arena, the Vancouver Canucks formally concluded the worst and most disappointing regular season in franchise history.As a variety of players and Canucks president Jim Rutherford spoke, The Athletic was there asking questions and taking it all in.Advertisement
Denver Broncos mock draft: Why adding a linebacker in second round makes sense
Denver Broncos general manager George Paton said last week that the team had honed in on six players they are targeting with their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.When that pick doesn’t come until Friday, the draft’s second day, at No. 62, there is only so much a team can control. However, the Broncos are nonetheless expressing confidence that a draft featuring only one pick in the top 100 can prove impactful over time.“We’ve gotten good players with lesser picks,” Paton said, “so we feel good...
Vikings 7-round 2026 mock draft predictions: Who they'll pick and where
The Minnesota Vikings’ draft plans haven’t been too difficult to pin down in recent years. This one is different.It’s not just that interim general manager Rob Brzezinski is leading the charge alongside coach Kevin O’Connell and college scouting director Mike Sholiton. It’s also that Minnesota needs depth at most positions. Unpredictability abounds, especially with the Vikings’ first-round selection and the lack of consensus blue-chip prospects.That makes this all the more fun. It’s ripe for sur...
NHL playoffs give Ducks' Leo Carlsson a chance to be a breakout star
IRVINE, Calif. — After he finished a round of media questions about the upcoming playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers, Leo Carlsson answered another round for an Anaheim Ducks staffer, with the answers to be sent in a video to a Swedish outlet.The questions were in English, and Carlsson translated the answers into his native language. And then the personable young Ducks center joked to that staffer, “I could have said anything.”Advertisement
Rashid Khan reveals he rejected citizenship offers from India, Australia
SportsRashid Khan reveals he rejected citizenship offers from India, AustraliaBy Web Desk-Apr 20, 2026Afghanistan’s premier leg-spinner, Rashid Khan, has made a remarkable revelation about his career, sharing that he turned down offers of citizenship and the chance to represent both India and Australia in international cricket. The disclosure comes through his autobiography, Rashid Khan: From Streets to Stardom, where the 27-year-old sheds light on a defining moment that underlined his unwaverin...
The Athletic college baseball top 25: Auburn on the move, UCLA holding steady at No. 1
There was a shakeup in the top five, but not too much movement elsewhere in a relatively calm week in college baseball.Georgia Tech’s stay at No. 2 was brief, with the Yellow Jackets dropping to No. 4 after a series loss at North Carolina. The Tar Heels moved up one spot, to No. 3, and Texas, which won a series over Alabama, is back at No. 2. a.showcase-link-container { display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; padding: 20px 0px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(150, 150,...
Why is Musk’s X being probed by French prosecutors? What we know about Grok offences
NewsWorldEuropeWhy is Musk’s X being probed by French prosecutors? What we know about Grok offencesElon Musk has been summoned as part of an investigation into alleged offences related to X's AI chatbot GrokDominique Patton Monday 20 April 2026 13:55 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"sh...
Paolo Banchero's 'crazy' pass in win over Pistons showed what makes him special
DETROIT — To understand what makes Paolo Banchero different, and to get a feel for how the Orlando Magic upset the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round series Sunday, flash back to a key tone-setting sequence early in the third quarter.Banchero dribbled the basketball inside the 3-point arc, some 18 feet from the basket.Advertisement
Liam Rosenior's private talks with Chelsea owners after facing calls for the sack
Liam Rosenior's private talks with Chelsea owners after facing calls for the sackChelsea have lost six out of their last seven matches in all competitions but Liam Rosenior says the board are supportive.SportStephen Killen Senior Sports Content Creator13:49, 20 Apr 2026Updated 14:04, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesLiam Rosenior is enduring a difficult period at Chelsea.(Image: Beanyman Sports/YouTube)Liam Rosenior says the Chelsea board are "100 per cent" behind him despite a run of one...
Liam Rosenior reveals Joao Pedro injury latest in four-man Chelsea update
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Arsenal told they have blown the title with Man City loss in unanimous verdict
It looked like this year would be different for Arsenal. That this would finally be the campaign that climaxed with them toasting a first Premier League title since 2004.They were so far ahead at one point that one bookmaker even paid out on them winning the league back in February. But just like in previous years, Pep Guardiola and Manchester City have reeled them back in - and they could even go top with their game in hand in midweek when they travel to a Burnley side who are already all but r...
Ex-Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran hospitalised in Delhi with critical illness
ExAfghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran hospitalised in Delhi with critical illness
Dasun Shanaka banned from participating in PSL
SportsDasun Shanaka banned from participating in PSLBy Web Desk-Apr 20, 2026Following a comprehensive review of the recent contractual developments involving Dasun Shanaka and the Lahore Qalandars, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued its final determination regarding the player’s eligibility for future editions of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL). The review concluded that the player’s unilateral withdrawal from the tournament on March 21, 2026, constituted a clear breach of both the...
Over 4,000 fake football shirts seized by police in pre-World Cup crackdown
Over 4,400 fake football shirts have been seized by UK police in the biggest raid of a new pre-World Cup crackdown.The early morning operation took place in the Midlands on Saturday at one of the largest outdoor markets in the country.The cut-priced counterfeits — including shirts of major tournament teams such as Argentina, France, Portugal and England — were located at one stall that has been under long-term surveillance.Advertisement
NFL draft has a 'special' player everyone knows about but he may not go in top 5
The NFL draft’s best prospect isn’t going to be selected No. 1 because that slot is reserved for quarterback Fernando Mendoza. But here’s the surprising thing: The most dynamic, versatile and complete prospect, who is no secret to anyone, isn’t even guaranteed of getting picked in the Top 5.Jeremiyah Love is that guy despite the fact he’s the guy most NFL evaluators see as "special."But because he’s a running back, a position devalued by some NFL teams the last few years, Love will be fortunate...
Manchester City rip control of Premier League title race away from Arsenal: Football Weekly – podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and John Brewin to discuss a wild weekend in the Premier LeagueRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email.On today’s pod: Manchester City take control of the title race with a huge win over Arsenal. The panel ask just how decisive this result is, did City win it, or did Arsenal lose it in the margins? What do we make of those near-misses from Eberechi Eze and Kai Havertz? There’s also the small matter of the k...