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The referee exiled from a Premier League club. Plus: Football's most feared injury
The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox.Hello! Why is a certain Premier League match official being kept away from a certain Premier League club? We’re here to explain.Coming up:🟥 Ref’s long Forest separation🤑 Inside Chelsea’s wild finances🧔 Christian Pulisic’s beard🚑 Worst injury in football?Advertisement
IPL 2026 SRH vs DC Live Score, Playing 11 Updates: Sunrisers Hyderabad look to keep winning streak going
Apr 21, 2026 04:22 PM IST SRH vs DC IPL 2026 Live Cricket Score: Playing cricket like gold ft Abhishek Sharma India and SRH opener Abhishek Sharma’s six-hitting has evolved, with help from Yuvraj Singh and Brian Lara, with the left-hander altering his grip and hitting shape. Sharma swings freely across the line, with most of his maximums coming towards long-on and down the ground, while also accessing lofted drives over cover without excessive footwork.
Bangladesh call up key pacer for series decider against New Zealand
SportsBangladesh call up key pacer for series decider against New ZealandBy Web Desk-Apr 21, 2026Bangladesh have bolstered their pace attack ahead of the series-deciding third ODI against New Zealand by adding fast bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib to the squad. The 23-year-old, who was sidelined during last month’s series against Pakistan due to a back injury, was initially left out of the squad for the first two matches against New Zealand. However, with the three-match series level at 1-1 and fast bo...
British boxer Lawrence Okolie vows to clear his name after failed drugs test
Weekend bout against Tony Yoka now placed in doubtFighter cites elbow treatment and hopes ‘sense prevails’Lawrence Okolie has pledged to “clear my name” after a failed a drugs test ahead of his bout against Tony Yoka this weekend.The British fighter, a former cruiserweight world champion, had been scheduled to face the Frenchmen in Paris on Saturday but that event is now in doubt. Continue reading...
Morgan leads from front in emotional tribute to cousin
Morgan leads from front in emotional tribute to cousinImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Ospreys back row Jac Morgan was Wales co-captain at the 2023 World CupByChris KirwanBBC Sport WalesPublished5 minutes agoCommentsWales captain Jac Morgan has been praised for leading from the front when playing for Ospreys the week after the death of his cousin and "best friend" Harri.The 26-year-old flanker was named man of the match for an exceptional performance in the tense 21...
Iran may still play at 2026 FIFA World Cup if national team’s safety ensured — minister
The decision on participation will be made by the government and the Supreme National Security Council of Iran
Man City, Inter, Chelsea and Juve to face off pre-season in Hong Kong
SportsMan City, Inter, Chelsea and Juve to face off pre-season in Hong KongBy AFP -Apr 21, 2026English and Italian football giants Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus will square up for pre-season friendlies in Hong Kong in August, the clubs announced on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, currently arm-wrestling Arsenal for the Premier League title, will take on Inter Milan on Saturday, August 1, spearheaded by their Norwegian goal machine Erling Haaland. The match will kic...
How Elly De La Cruz crushing lefties is making it even harder for opposing managers
Los Angeles Angels left-handed reliever Brent Suter knew coming into Great American Ball Park earlier this month that he would face Elly De La Cruz at least once during the team’s three-game series.Suter spent the last two seasons in the home bullpen at GABP, where the veteran watched how opposing teams planned their bullpen usage around one member of the Cincinnati Reds, their prolific switch-hitting shortstop.Advertisement
Playoff thrillers in both NHL and NBA, plus the most interesting man in sports
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Find your niche today. Coming up: 🏒 2OT thriller 🏀 Knicks choke away Game 2 🤓 Sports’ most interesting man? We had another bevy of great playoff games last night. Space is tight, though, so we’re picking one game from both the NHL and NBA to earn a gold star. Let’s start on the ice: Carolina took a 2-0 series lead over Ottawa in what was...
Ranking Eric DeCosta's 7 draft classes as Ravens' general manager
Baltimore Ravens drafts are typically broken into two categories: those from 1996 to 2018, when former general manager Ozzie Newsome held the deciding voice in the front office, and those from 2019 to the present, the period in which Eric DeCosta has been the general manager.It makes some sense as a line of demarcation, but it also lacks a bit of context. Even before he officially succeeded Newsome as general manager in January 2019, DeCosta was running the Ravens’ draft. That didn’t mean he had...
West Ham’s draw at Palace relegates Wolves, piles pressure on Spurs
SportsWest Ham's draw at Palace relegates Wolves, piles pressure on SpursBy AFP -Apr 21, 2026West Ham’s 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace on Monday condemned Wolves to relegation from the Premier League and boosted their own survival bid to leave struggling Tottenham deeper in trouble. Bottom of the table Wolves have long been destined for the drop and their descent into the Championship was confirmed by the stalemate at Selhurst Park. Wolves are now 16 points behind fourth-bottom West Ham, w...
Grand Slams respond to tennis stars' privacy concerns after Australian Open complaints
The three remaining Grand Slams in 2026 are putting measures in place to placate tennis stars’ privacy concerns following a series of complaints at January’s Australian Open.The French Open tournament director, Amélie Mauresmo, stressed her commitment to “maintain(ing) the respect for their privacy” in a news conference Thursday, and spokespeople for Wimbledon and the U.S. Open have detailed similar plans for the coming summer.Advertisement
Chiefs NFL Draft advice from a longtime analyst: Pay for premium
As additional research takes place each year, the NFL Draft has become more complicated than simply going with “Best Player Available” each pick.Perhaps there’s no one better to discuss that than Kevin Cole, a former data scientist at Pro Football Focus who now creates content through his Substack newsletter, “Unexpected Points.”Advertisement
How did Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles' first draft turn out? Grading the 2022 class
The vibes heading into the NFL Draft are frequently similar — no matter the year, the city or the franchise. The general manager openly praises the vision of the coaching staff and appreciates the work of the scouts. Open communication, it is stated, has created clarity inside the organization. And the team’s assembled draft board — built, rearranged, then tightened as the big event nears — feels like an answer key.Advertisement
Vikings NFL Draft big board: A plethora of options for Minnesota on each day
The Minnesota Vikings have reached crunch time in their preparations for the 2026 NFL Draft. Their primary focus? Setting the draft board with objectivity.Oftentimes, scouts and coaches can fall in love with players’ specific characteristics. This clouds judgment. This time around, interim general manager Rob Brzezinski is doing his darndest to remove bias from the equation. A player’s talent, he has maintained, would guide the evaluations.Advertisement
Northants coach Lehmann signs new contract
Lehmann extends Northants deal to end of 2029Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Darren Lehmann won the World Cup as Australia coach in 2015BySophie HurcomBBC Sport EnglandPublished9 minutes ago2 CommentsNorthamptonshire head coach Darren Lehmann has signed a new two-year contract extension until the end of the 2029 season.The former Australia batter, 56, was appointed in October 2024 and led Northants to T20 Finals Day for the first time in nine years during his first campaign in charge, i...
Lions big board: O-line options, addressing needs, best-player possibilities
In a few days, the Lions will welcome their latest collection of talent to Detroit, as an increasingly important NFL draft awaits.It’s not easy to predict where the Lions might be leaning, but based on the current roster, their known preferences and approach to the draft, we might have an idea.Let’s take a look at some prospects who could intrigue the Lions this weekend, in our final big board.
Managing the Cowboys' 2026 NFL Draft: What I would do if I am GM for the week
Many experts and fans believe they can do a better job of running a team than those with that actual responsibility. While that’s highly unlikely, it’s a common thought with a franchise like the Dallas Cowboys that hasn’t been to a conference championship game in 30 years.Critics often second-guess Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones. He talked in January about the front office doing some “drastic things” to improve the roster after missing the playoffs for a second consecutive season....
FA fines Cardiff £15,000 for homophobic chants
FA fines Cardiff £15,000 for homophobic chantsImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Cardiff won promotion from League One to the Championship this seasonPublished8 minutes agoThe Football Association has fined Cardiff City £15,000 after the club's fans aimed homophobic chants at Chelsea.Premier League side Chelsea beat League One Cardiff 3-1 in an EFL Cup quarter-final at Cardiff City Stadium on 16 December.Cardiff say they have also been issued with an "action plan"...
The end of a Penguins era might be imminent after another loss to the Flyers
PHILADELPHIA — And now, the Pittsburgh Penguins go into the lion’s den.If they survive, they live to fight another day. If they don’t, their season ends. So, too, does an era.The Penguins have been stymied and slowed by the younger, faster Philadelphia Flyers through two games of their series at PPG Paints Arena. Their latest futility came in Game 2 on Monday, when they fell 3-0 to their cross-state rivals.Advertisement