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Arbab Niaz Stadium case: KP Govt bids amendment in rules
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to amend the government’s ‘Naming and Renaming of Public Places Rules 1994’ in view of the name change of the Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium Peshawar. According to sources, a letter has been delivered to the secretary sports, culture and tourism for amendment in the rules. “The letter has recommended amendment in the local councils rules”. Sources said that the government and public places could be named after a living...
An easy FA Cup tie? Arsenal owe it to themselves to not take Southampton for granted
Neutrals might assume Arsenal had been handed another easy FA Cup draw when Championship side Southampton were named as their quarter-final opponents.It will be the fourth successive team Arsenal have faced from a lower division in the competition after Portsmouth, also of the Championship, and League One sides Wigan Athletic and Mansfield Town in the third, fourth and fifth rounds respectively.Advertisement
UCLA takes down Texas, advances to program's first national championship game
PHOENIX — Cori Close said Thursday that her biggest regret of last year’s postseason was that she didn’t celebrate her UCLA team enough.The Bruins’ head coach will have a chance to remedy that Sunday in Phoenix.For the first time in program history, UCLA is on to the NCAA national championship game after the Bruins held on against fellow No. 1 seed Texas 51-44 on Friday night in a doozy at Mortgage Matchup Center.Advertisement
Chelsea's week of recriminations ends in call for ‘emotional stability' and hints they might lean less on youth
On Friday, Liam Rosenior described the 10 days before the international break as the “most difficult” of his football career. They might prove to be the most pivotal yet of Chelsea’s BlueCo era.More than a fortnight after Chelsea were eliminated from the Champions League 8-2 on aggregate by Paris Saint-Germain, the ripples from that result continue.Advertisement
West Ham's 2006 FA Cup run: 'No one fancied us to stay up, let alone reach the Cup final'
“West Ham can definitely reach the FA Cup final, without a doubt,” says Teddy Sheringham, who knows exactly what it takes.“Staying up will be the priority, but there is a different level of excitement when you reach a cup final. A few months ago no one could have predicted the club being in this position. They can’t let this great opportunity pass them by.”Advertisement
Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham Hotspur and an issue that has fractured a fanbase
Tottenham Hotspur made their last throw of the dice this week, hiring their third head coach of the season in an attempt to escape Premier League relegation.In doing so, they have created a further fracture in a deeply unhappy fanbase, and drawn heavy criticism from prominent supporters’ groups regarding the character of the candidate chosen to arrest their decline: Roberto De Zerbi.To some, De Zerbi is an unlikely saviour. To others, an ostracising figure.It’s a difficult situation within what...
UCLA hold off Texas in slugfest to set up title game matchup with South Carolina
Bruins to play for first championship in program historyAs it happened: UCLA 51-44 TexasLauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block in the final minutes, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas on Friday night for a 51-44 win to reach the national championship game of the women’s NCAA Tournament for the first time.Manhandled by eventual national champion UConn in their first Final Four a year ago, the Bruins (36-1) dominated their way to another national semi-final with the best season in...
Joe Cole interview: 'Winning the FA Cup is crucial for Chelsea. It can help settle things down'
“Wow, it is a long time. That is quite damning.”Joe Cole has just been reminded that it has been eight years since Chelsea last won one of the domestic cups — the FA Cup or Carabao Cup.Such a barren streak was unheard of when the former England international was at Stamford Bridge between 2003 and 2010. During that period, he collected three FA Cup winners’ medals and another two in the Carabao Cup. After Cole left Chelsea won another three — the FA Cup in 2012 and 2018 and the League Cup in 201...
Lamine Yamal and Spain fans' anti-Muslim chants: What next and what could it mean for 2030 World Cup?
There were shocking scenes this week as Spain played their last game on home soil before the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer.Ten minutes into Tuesday’s friendly against Egypt at Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, a large section of the crowd joined in with chants of “musulman el que no bote es” — “whoever does not jump is a Muslim”.Advertisement
Managers on the rise: Fabian Hurzeler - an inventive Premier League tactician at the age of 33
During this international break, The Athletic is publishing a series of profiles on highly rated managers from across Europe. Porto’s Francesco Farioli started us off before we moved to Spain with Rayo Vallecano’s Inigo Perez. We examined promotion-chasing Kim Hellberg at Middlesbrough, then jumped over to Serie A to look at how Cesc Fabregas was performing with Como and to dig into 30-year-old Carlos Cuesta at Parma.In the Bundesliga, we’ve focused o...
Ranking the 2026 Ballon d’Or contenders: Four huge months for Mbappe, Yamal, Kane and others
The first round of international fixtures in 2026 is complete — the last before we get to the World Cup in June. Now attention returns to club football for two huge months of decisive action as Europe’s major trophies are dished out.The Ballon d’Or won’t be handed over until October but the next 107 days, culminating in the World Cup final on July 19, will decide who wins football’s most prestigious individual award.Advertisement
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 4, 2026, puzzle No. 558
Need help with today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle? You’ve come to the right place.Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.A quick public service announcement before we continue: The bottom of this article includes the answers — and hints — for the four categories. So if you want to solve the board hint-free, we recommend you play before continuing.You can access today’s game here.Advertisement
The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz
Can you name every NCAA men's basketball champion since 1939? Only school names are acceptable as answers (ex: USC), not team names (ex: Trojans).Note: The tournament was cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Liverpool news: Five players put up for sale as Arne Slot sack stance emerges
Liverpool news: Five players put up for sale as Arne Slot sack stance emergesThe latest Liverpool headlines include the possibility of a major summer exodus of players and the club hierarchy's stance on Arne SlotCommentsSportChris Burns Senior Sports Writer05:00, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesArne Slot has struggled at Anfield this season(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)The international break may give fans and clubs a chance to take a pause, but Liverpool have continued to generate headlines a...
Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player in NBA history with a 50-point game
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg continued his record-setting rookie season Friday, even as his Mavericks lost their 14th consecutive home game.The Dallas Mavericks forward scored 51 points in his team’s 138-127 home loss to the Orlando Magic, become the youngest player in NBA history to cross the 50-point mark.Advertisement
Mohamed Salah had issues with two Liverpool team-mates including star bought by Arne Slot
Mohamed Salah had issues with two Liverpool team-mates including star bought by Arne SlotMohamed Salah has spoken on two of his Liverpool team-mates in the past, for different reasonsCommentsSportChris Burns Senior Sports Writer04:30, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMohamed Salah is set to leave Liverpool in the summer(Image: Dan Istitene, Getty Images)Outgoing Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah has not been afraid to really tell it like it is when it comes to his team-mates over the years. In fact, the Reds...
Man Utd news: Marcus Rashford told 'we have other options' as Englishman decides on transfer
Man Utd news: Marcus Rashford told 'we have other options' as Englishman decides on transferManchester United still have some time before they're back in action with the international break over and FA Cup games approachingCommentsSportBen Crawford Senior Sports Writer04:30, 04 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesManchester United loanee Marcus Rashford could be in line for increased minutes at Barcelona(Image: Getty)Manchester United will enjoy an extended hiatus as the international break come...
Arsenal news: Thierry Henry singles out Gunners star as 'worry' comes to light
Arsenal news: Thierry Henry singles out Gunners star as 'worry' comes to lightThierry Henry has spoken honestly about an Arsenal player amid growing concernsCommentsSportKasra Moradi Senior Sports Journalist04:00, 04 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesNoni Madueke was subbed off with an injury while playing for England recently(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)Mikel Arteta will be desperate to return to winning ways following the conclusion of the international break. Arsenal’s last outing was on...
Twins outlast power outage, early deficit to win home opener
MINNEAPOLIS — Tom Pohlad knows he can’t ask Minnesota Twins fans for patience before they determine whether to support this year’s club.With the franchise having fallen to unimaginable depths over the previous two seasons because of ownership missteps, the team’s new executive chair recognizes the only way the club can rebuild faith with its fans is by winning now.Advertisement
Salman Ali Agha relishes PSL freedom
Salman Ali Agha has started enjoying his participation in the PSL as a regular player. In an exclusive interview with Express Tribune, he said that the extra responsibility that comes with being a captain is absent in the PSL. In such a situation, you get the opportunity to do many things that you cannot do as a captain, and he is enjoying this. Speaking about Karachi Kings captain David Warner, Salman Ali Agha said that he has performed exceptionally well in international as well as franc...