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World Cup 2026 news live updates: Latest on transport costs, ticket prices and injured players
liveUpdated 5m agoWorld Cup 2026 news live updates: Latest on transport costs, ticket prices and injured playersFollow live as the countdown for the 2026 World Cup across North America continuesThe Athletic Live TeamApril 20, 2026 at 5:05 AM EDTThe 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday, June 11 in Mexico City. Getty ImagesApril 20, 2026 at 5:05 AM EDTEd Mackey·Senior Editor, LiveWelcome to our 2026 World Cup coverage! Getty ImagesGood morning! And welcome along to The Athletic where our coverage...
Haaland vs Gabriel - Ripped shirt, butting heads and a decisive battle in the title showdown
“Can I say something?” Bernardo Silva, well-versed in doing everybody else’s job for them, interjected. “Erling was fantastic today, fighting for every ball,” he continued.Erling Haaland had, indeed, taken the fight to the Arsenal centre-backs. It was a performance that required him to run, scrap… and wait. All of which he did — he was towered over for headers and had the shirt torn off his back, but he scored the goal that handed Manchester City a victory that could be a springboard to an impro...
Victor Wembanyama's playoff debut lives up to the Spurs' legendary standards
SAN ANTONIO — At the coda of a night he and the basketball world had long awaited, Victor Wembanyama had one last thing to do.As Wembanyama wrapped up his NBC interview after the San Antonio Spurs’ 111-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the teams’ first-round playoff series, and the sea of bodies surrounding him parted to clear a path toward the tunnel, he suddenly paused. To his left was another crowd for De’Aaron Fox, his fellow All-Star, his vet, his point guard. Wembanyama g...
Jayson Tatum continues to meet every challenge. Now, anything is possible for Celtics
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum crouched down at midcourt, on top of the Boston Celtics logo, to watch the end of the first quarter. As Derrick White fired a desperation heave, Tatum could not do anything to alter the outcome of the final Celtics possession. For a play so early in the game, it didn’t seem to matter all that much, anyway.Advertisement
LIV from Mexico City, a golf league thrust into tumult
MEXICO CITY — A power outage, they said. Maybe so. But at this moment, I’m looking at a large, black, fire-breathing Día de Muertos-style skull with eyes that change color and a DJ inside its mouth pounding music as he overlooks a small body of water in front of the 18th green.A hundred yards away, at the first tee, more music is being played from a different speaker system. Bruno Mars and lively salsa music clash and compete — just as the artists intended. The power is indeed on, but the TV fee...
LeBron James is 41. And he’s somehow still carrying his team in the playoffs
The Lakers star would have been expecting to play a supporting role as he burrows into his 40s. But injuries means he has assumed a familiar roleLeBron James must be so sick of this. If he wanted to experience being the best player on an otherwise thin team, he could simply remember the Cleveland Cavaliers’ run to the NBA finals in 2007. Or the 2015 NBA finals when his best teammates, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, suffered injuries. Or the 2018 season, which convinced SNL to make a spoof of James...
Erling Haaland ramps up Arsenal mind games as he highlights Man City's advantage
Erling Haaland ramps up Arsenal mind games as he highlights Man City's advantageErling Haaland scored the winning goal as Manchester City beat Arsenal on Sunday to move just three points behind the Gunners in the race for the Premier League titleCommentsSportJeremy Cross Chief Sports Writer10:00, 20 Apr 2026Updated 10:01, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesErling Haaland after Man City's crucial win over title rivals ArsenalErling Haaland has ramped up the mind games with Arsenal after reminding...
Erling Haaland admits girlfriend will be furious over Gabriel scrap - 'A bit wrong'
Erling Haaland admits girlfriend will be furious over Gabriel scrap - 'A bit wrong'Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was the matchwinner in Sunday's 2-1 triumph over Arsenal after coming out on top in his individual battle with Gabriel MagalhaesCommentsSportJeremy Cross Chief Sports Writer10:00, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesErling Haaland says his girlfriend will not be happy following his battle with Arsenal's Gabriel(Image: Sky Sports)Erling Haaland admits the scars of his...
Haaland: If I go down like everyone else, Gabriel gets a red card
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland says Arsenal defender Gabriel should have been sent off for his attempted headbutt in City's 2-1 win over the Gunners.The pair renewed their rivalry on Sunday with Haaland outmuscling the Brazilian to score the winner, before things reached a boiling point as the two squared up to one another.
Gary Lineker refuses to jump on Man City vs Arsenal bandwagon as 'twist' to come
Gary Lineker refuses to jump on Man City vs Arsenal bandwagon as 'twist' to comeArsenal are at risk of squandering their lead in the Premier League title race but Gary Lineker has resisted sticking the boot inCommentsSportStephen Killen Senior Sports Content Creator09:57, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesGary Lineker has refused to jump on the bandwagon after Arsenal slipped to their latest defeat.(Image: Rest is Football/YouTube)Gary Lineker has refused to say Arsenal have thrown away the Prem...
Police fire rubber bullets and detain dozens as Paraguay derby abandoned
Police fire rubber bullets as Paraguay derby abandonedImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Dozens of fans were detained after trouble in the stands at the match in AsuncionByFlora SnelsonBBC Sport journalistPublished5 minutes agoViolent clashes between fans and police caused the abandonment of a match between the top two sides in Paraguay on Sunday. Hundreds of spectators escaped onto the pitch as police fired rubber bullets and tear gas into the stands at the Superclasico, played between Ol...
Fabian Hurzeler reveals latest Brighton team news ahead of Chelsea Premier League clash
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Aren't you ashamed? Ex-KKR star slams classist trolling of Rinku Singh
Arent you ashamed ExKKR star slams classist trolling of Rinku Singh
Lose 'no ball games' signs to get nation moving - MPs
Lose 'no ball games' signs to get nation moving - MPsImage source, Getty ImagesByDan RoanSports editorPublished10 minutes agoMaking PE a core subject in schools and removing unnecessary 'no ball games' signs are among the recommendations in a new report looking at barriers to sport and physical activity in England.The Culture, Media and Sport Committee report highlights "persistent financial pressure, limited facilities, a lack of prioritisation in the school curriculum,...
VAR accusation launched over Gabriel headbutt on Erling Haaland and refusal to give red card
VAR accusation launched over Gabriel headbutt on Erling Haaland and refusal to give red cardArsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes was only booked following a clash of heads with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland during the crunch Premier League title showdown on SundayCommentsSportMark Wakefield Sport Central Audience Writer09:40, 20 Apr 2026Updated 09:41, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesGabriel of Arsenal clashes with Erling Haaland of Manchester City(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)Alan Shearer ha...
Ashwin backs Shreyas Iyer’s inclusion in India’s T20I team
Shreyas Iyer has made a strong start to his IPL 2026 campaign, with 208 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 182.46. His captaincy has also helped the Punjab Kings stay the only unbeaten side of the season, so far.
Israeli army investigates soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon
IDF says sledgehammer photo circulating online is authentic and is being viewed with ‘great severity’The Israeli army has said it is investigating a soldier who was seen apparently striking a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon.The Israel Defense Forces said they had determined that an image circulating on social media showing the incident was authentic. The image appears to show an Israeli soldier using a sledgehammer to strike the head of a statue of a crucified Jesus that...
Gabriel Jesus responds to Man City fan calling him 'Judas' during Arsenal clash
Gabriel Jesus responds to Man City fan calling him 'Judas' during Arsenal clashGabriel Jesus took issue to a Manchester City fan questioning his loyalty as the Arsenal striker issued a reminder of all the titles he won whilst at the EtihadCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer09:32, 20 Apr 2026Updated 09:32, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesGabriel Jesus responded angrily to a Man City fan during his warm-up(Image: @MCFCGabster)Gabriel Jesus didn't take kindly to a Manchester City f...
Give our Premier League top assisters quiz a go
Give our Premier League top assisters quiz a goByJoe RindlBBC Sport journalistPublished10 February 2026Updated 4 minutes agoBruno Fernandes could break a Premier League record.The Portugal midfielder needs just three assists across Manchester United's final five Premier League games to become the competition's single-season assists record holder.With 18 assists from 30 games this campaign Fernandes is already in good company. The list for most assists in a single Premier League season...
Dominik Szoboszlai 'relaxed' over Liverpool future but 'no real progression' with contract
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai says he’s relaxed about his future despite a lack of progress in talks over a new contract.The Hungary international, who has just over two years remaining on his existing deal, has been the club’s standout performer during a difficult season, providing 12 goals and nine assists across 48 appearances in all competitions.Advertisement