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US attempt to replace Iran with Italy at FIFA World Cup speaks to its 'moral bankruptcy’
"Italy has earned its greatness in football on the pitch, not thanks to political privileges," the Iranian Embassy in Italy stated
Roy Keane told he'll struggle to get through to his daughter's fiance - 'It's hard'
Roy Keane will keep a close eye on how Southampton perform against Manchester City in their FA Cup semi-final tie
Millwall considering legal position after children's book depicts KKK figure wearing club badge
Millwall say they are “considering their legal position” after the club’s badge was placed on a photo of a Ku Klux Klan figure in a children’s educational book.The image appeared in a booklet called ‘The Paul Canoville Story’, written by Peter Daniel, an education and interpretation officer at Westminster City Council.Advertisement
St George's Day quiz: Can you name these footballers?
St George's Day quiz: Can you name these footballers?Image source, BBC SportByFlora SnelsonBBC Sport journalistPublished5 minutes agoHappy St George's Day! To celebrate the patron saint of England, you are challenged to identify players called George - or foreign and female variations of the name - from all across world football. Good luck!After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Football Quizzes and Sports Quizzes pages and sign up for notifications to get the latest quizzes sent strai...
Knight hopes World Cup legacy eclipses 2017 win
Knight hopes World Cup legacy eclipses 2017 winImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Heather Knight made her 300th international appearance during last year's World Cup in IndiaByHenry MoeranSenior cricket reporterPublished3 minutes agoHeather Knight hopes this summer's T20 World Cup on home soil can be transformative for women's cricket in the UK after conceding success in 2017 was not fully capitalised on.Knight, 35, captained England to victory in the 2017 showpiece event at...
BBC blows final whistle on Football Focus as show scrapped after 52 years
Growth of digital platforms reflected in audience fall‘We face difficult decisions around the licence fee’Football Focus, once a mainstay of football fans’ match day, is being scrapped at the end of this season by the BBC after 52 years.The television programme, first broadcast in 1974, has been a staple of the BBC’s coverage for decades, but the UK’s national broadcaster says that viewers’ shift to other media means the appetite for the show has waned.More details soon Continue reading...
8 too-early takes from the NHL playoffs: Wild special teams, Flyers' D, and more
There is no time like the Stanley Cup playoffs to get dramatic. While there is only so much to draw from the first few games of postseason action, this is the time of year to get reactionary and make grand statements. Here are eight way-too-early takes developing in each series.Rick Tocchet’s defensive masterclass is elevating the FlyersThe Flyers’ elite defensive play has completely silenced Pittsburgh’s prolific offense. They’ve shockingly limited the high-flying Penguins, who scored the...
How to watch Twins vs. Mets: TV channel and streaming options for April 23
The Minnesota Twins will look to Byron Buxton, riding a two-game homer streak, versus the New York Mets at 7:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, at Citi Field. Joe Ryan (2-2, 3.29 ERA) will start for the Twins, who are 12-12 this season and third in the AL Central. Christian Scott (0-0, 0.00 ERA) is starting for the Mets, who are 8-16 and fourth in the NL East.Advertisement
Big blow for Spain: Injured Yamal ruled out for season ahead of FIFA World Cup
Football News: Lamine Yamal has suffered a hamstring injury and will miss the rest of the season, but his club FC Barcelona said on Thursday that he is expected to b.
Lamine Yamal: Barcelona star ruled out for season as Spain sweat over World Cup fitness
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Scoring is way down in the NBA playoffs. Here are the 3 possible reasons why
Welcome to the mud.The old saw is that the game slows down and offense becomes less efficient in the postseason. While that’s generally true historically, the trend has been more emphatic in some years than others. This year it’s been quite emphatic, indeed.With 14 playoff games in the books through Tuesday, the NBA is experiencing a double whammy — both pace and points per possession are down sharply from the regular season. As a result, scoring is down. Way down.A regular-season NBA contest av...
Michael Keane signs new one-year Everton deal
Everton defender Michael Keane has signed a new one-year deal at the club.The Athletic reported earlier this week that Everton manager David Moyes was keen to retain the 33-year-old defender, whose contract was on course to expire at the end of the season.The deal Keane signed last summer contained a club option for a further year, but Everton have instead offered him a new contract on fresh terms, rewarding his improved performances this season.The former Manchester United and Burnley man is co...
Sabalenka begins title defence with victory
Highlights from the Round of 64 game between Aryna Sabalenka and Peyton Stearns at the Madrid Open.
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira issues timely reminder as Man City take top spot
Arsenal were knocked off top spot on Wednesday following their poor run of form but Patick Vieira insists they have all the tools to jump back above Manchester City
The lessons Tottenham Hotspur can learn from the Premier League's Great Escapes
“Hours ago… Minutes ago… These men were behind barbed wire, locked in the strongest cage that man could devise. These men plotted, these men dared, these men lived, The Great Escape.” You can picture it: Roberto De Zerbi standing in front of an interactive whiteboard at Hotspur Way with a video compilation of Tottenham Hotspur’s greatest moments playing in the background, featuring these iconic words from The Great Escape, the 1963 adventure and war film starring Steve McQueen.Advertisement
Man Utd's four summer transfer priorities ranked as ambitious shortlist emerges
Manchester United have a number of signings on their radar this summer with their ultimate priority being in midfield, with a number Premier League stars on their radar
BREAKING: BBC AXE Football Focus in shock move as flagship show cancelled after over 50 years
It has been on our airwaves for more than 50 years, but the BBC has now dropped some huge news on Football Focus, which will leave many fans and viewers stunned
Qualifier Vallejo defeats Dimitrov on Masters 1000 debut
Highlights from the Round of 128 game between Adolfo Daniel Vallejo and Grigor Dimitrov at the Madrid Open.
Football Focus to end after 52 years
Football Focus to end after 52 yearsImage source, BBC SportImage caption, Football Focus launched as part of Grandstand in 1974ByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentPublished2 minutes agoFootball Focus is to end after 52 years, BBC Sport has announced.Launched in 1974, the Saturday lunchtime television programme provided fans with interviews, analysis and stories from across the game before the weekend's fixtures.Changing audience habits have meant a growth in the use of digital platfo...
The WNBA's Expansion into Cleveland is Powered by PE
In this episode of The Deal, Kara Nortman breaks down for Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly how Monarch, her private equity firm, became the first PE firm approved to invest in the WNBA and why they chose Cleveland as their team (Source: Bloomberg)