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Murphy criticises O'Sullivan and Trump after Crucible no-show
Shaun Murphy has criticised Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump for failing to do more to promote their sport after the high-profile duo skipped the official media day on the eve of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
Markéta Vondroušová charged with refusing doping test after 'acute stress reaction'
Former Wimbledon champion Markéta Vondroušová could face a ban of up to four years after being charged with refusing a doping test by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).An ITIA spokesperson confirmed Friday afternoon via text message that Vondroušová, currently ranked No. 46, is “under investigation” for an incident that took place in early December. Both sides are currently submitting evidence ahead of a hearing, with Vondroušová’s lawyer, Jan Exner, saying via text message on Fri...
Colton Herta rules out Indy 500-Formula 2 race double
Colton Herta isn’t going to try to race in both Formula 2’s feature race in Montreal and the Indy 500 on the same day in May.Herta, 26, left IndyCar at the end of last season and joined Cadillac as its Formula 1 test driver and is racing for Hitech in F2 this year. Originally, the F2 calendar would have allowed Herta to compete in the Indy 500, given there previously was a break in May for the junior category. F2 was set to race in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia this month and not be on track again un...
'Mums thank me for changing the narrative': How motherhood in rugby has evolved
'Mums thank me for changing the narrative': How motherhood in rugby has evolvedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, Lifting weights while pregnant - why Ward is 'changing the narrative'ByAlastair TelferBBC Sport journalistPublished6 hours agoSeeing Abbie Ward parade around a sold-out Allianz Stadium with the Women's Rugby World Cup trophy in one hand and her daughter Hallie in the other was an image t...
Is the men's World Cup hindering the women' 2031 edition as the U.S. prepares to co-host both?
When U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone announced in October her federation’s bid to co-host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the excitement in the room was palpable.“As the only bidders, I admit, I like our chances,” she said, with a smile, to the standing-room-only crowd inside the Solow Building in Manhattan. “When we are officially selected, we’ll work with FIFA to deliver the biggest, most impactful women’s sporting event in history.”Advertisement
Del Potro: Draper can compete with Sinner, Alcaraz but needs his body to respond
Former Grand Slam champion Juan Martin del Potro has backed Jack Draper to compete with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz but admits he needs "confidence in his body".Draper has been tipped as a future Grand Slam contender but the real journey for the British star is about consistency, fitness, and handling expectations on the biggest stages, according to Del Potro - the 2009 US Open champion.
Everything that happened on Day 1 at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics 2026
2026 WinterOlympicsGolden MomentsWearing Olympic GoldPost-Olympic BluesExplaining Vonn's InjuryRecord AudienceFigure Skating GalaMedal TrackerEverything that happened on Day 1 at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics 2026The first five gold medals of the Milan Cortina Games were handed out today, plus plenty of other actionThe Athletic Live TeamApril 17, 2026 at 12:59 PM EDTWinter Olympics Day 1 Getty ImagesThe Athletic Hockey ShowWatch Live STream<div style="max-width: 800px; margin: 0...
MetLife World Cup train tickets confirmed at $150, alternative bus priced at $80 per seat
New Jersey Transit confirmed in a media briefing on Friday that World Cup match goers will be charged $150 for a return rail trip from New York Pennsylvania to MetLife Stadium this summer.Tickets are ordinarily priced at $12.90, meaning that special event pricing for the FIFA World Cup will be over eleven times more expensive, representing the latest huge cost to fans during the tournament. The Athletic first reported the pricing in a series of reports earlier this week, which ignited a row betw...
Smriti Mandhana reigns supreme, topples Rohit Sharma to become India's top T20I scorer
Smriti Mandhana reigns supreme topples Rohit Sharma to become Indias top TI scorer
Former Angels star Garret Anderson dies at 53 after sudden medical emergency at home
Garret Anderson, former Los Angeles Angels star and franchise hits leader, has died at 53 after a medical emergency in Newport Beach. A key part of the Angels’ 2002 World Series team, he built a strong MLB career with consistent performances. Anderson later worked as an analyst and was inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame in 2016.
Motherwell & Hearts dominate PFA Scotland Team of the Year
Motherwell & Hearts dominate PFA Scotland Team of the YearImage source, SNSImage caption, Claudio Braga, Paul McGinn, Lawrence Shankland & Elijah Just make the PFA Scotland Premiership Team of the YearPublished2 minutes agoThe PFA Scotland Premiership Team of the Year for 2025-26 is dominated by Motherwell and Hearts players.Fourth-placed Motherwell lead the way with five, while table-topping Hearts have four.Celtic midfielder Benjamin Nygren, who has scored 19 goals in all competitions,...
Saudi Arabia Sacks Herve Renard Two Months Before World Cup
Hervé Renard has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the Saudi Arabia national football team less than two months before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in a surprising decision that raises questions about the team’s preparation for the tournament. The 57-year-old Frenchman confirmed the news himself on Friday, acknowledging that he had been dismissed from his position just weeks before the global showpiece kicks off in North America. Renard, who returned to the Saudi bench in lat...
Bournemouth set to appoint Marco Rose as manager for next season
Talks held with German over replacing Andoni IraolaRose out of work so can start planning immediatelyBournemouth are set to appoint Marco Rose as their new manager after successful talks with the German. Rose has emerged as the favoured candidate to replace Andoni Iraola, who is stepping down when his contract expires this summer, and an agreement in principle is in place for him to take over.Tiago Pinto, Bournemouth’s head of football operations, has moved swiftly since learning that Iraola has...
150-cap Wales journey trumps club highs - Ingle
Playing for Wales trumps club successes - IngleImage source, FAWImage caption, Sophie Ingle won her first Wales cap as a teenager in 2009 ByGareth VincentBBC Sport WalesPublished11 minutes agoSophie Ingle says playing for Wales trumps anything she has achieved at club level as she prepares to win her 150th cap in Saturday's Women's World Cup qualifier in Albania.Wales are hoping for a repeat of Tuesday's comfortable 4-0 win over the Albanians as they look to take a step closer to...
Dan Skelton targets bogey track as rivals jockey for Scottish Grand National glory
Champion-in-waiting can extend his prize money recordHe has had a winner at 39 of 41 jumps tracks this seasonDan Skelton is already certain to be crowned the UK’s champion trainer over jumps for the first time this season, but still has a few remaining targets in the final days of what is already a record-breaking campaign.Skelton became the first trainer to reach £4m in prize money in a British jumps season less than a month ago, and will send five runners on the 320-mile trip to Ayr on Saturda...
Bournemouth closing in on appointing Marco Rose as Andoni Iraola replacement
Bournemouth are in advanced negotiations to appoint Marco Rose as their new head coach to succeed Andoni Iraola, who will leave at the end of the season.Rose, who previously coached Bundesliga sides Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, has been out of work since being sacked by Leipzig in March 2025.Advertisement
A huge weekend in the Premier League, including Manchester City v Arsenal – follow with us
Manchester City v Arsenal is a potential Premier League title decider; Ellie Kildunne moves to the left wing on Saturday; Chelsea host Manchester United in Saturday’s late game in England. Composite: Guardian DesignView image in fullscreenManchester City v Arsenal is a potential Premier League title decider; Ellie Kildunne moves to the left wing on Saturday; Chelsea host Manchester United in Saturday’s late game in England. Composite: Guardian DesignYour Guardian sport weekendSportA huge weekend...
Ex-Man Utd star banned after slapping opponent and ugly clash with referee
Ex-Man Utd star banned after slapping opponent and ugly clash with refereeFormer Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo was known for his aggressive style of play at Old Trafford and things boiled over during a recent match in ArgentinaCommentsSportNathan Ridley Senior Sports Reporter17:27, 17 Apr 2026Updated 17:32, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMarcos Rojo was shown a straight red card(Image: Rodrigo Valle/Getty Images)Former Manchester United star Marcos Rojo has been handed a four-game ban followin...
Neeraj Chopra, Sumit Antil complain of harassment by Dronacharya awardee coach
Neeraj Chopra Sumit Antil complain of harassment by Dronacharya awardee coach
Arteta lights training ground fire to inspire players
Arteta lights training ground fire to inspire playersImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mikel Arteta is hoping to guide Arsenal to their first Premier League title for 22 years ByAlex HowellArsenal reporterPublished2 minutes agoArsenal boss Mikel Arteta is known for his innovative - often unorthodox - methods to motivate his players. This week he lit a fire at their London Colney training ground.Why? To "prepare" for a crucial week, he said.On Wednesday, they hosted Sporting in t...