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David Raya, Thibaut Courtois, Alisson: The top 15 goalkeepers in the game ranked
Over the past decade, the goalkeeper position has evolved dramatically — it is no longer defined purely by shot-stopping, but by their wider involvement in the game.Here, we have tried to map out the modern goalkeeping landscape at its highest level by naming our top 15 players in that position.Rather than just naming the goalkeepers who are performing well this season, longevity and consistency at the elite level have been prioritised, which naturally leaves some emerging talents outside the to...
Did You Notice: How Chelsea stopped Nico O'Reilly, and how Pep Guardiola responded
This is the first in a weekly column where Jon Mackenzie notices something from one of the weekend fixtures in the Premier League.When it comes to Nico O’Reilly, the task of noticing has been made incredibly easy in recent weeks.Not only did we get a pair of goals in the Carabao Cup final as Manchester City defeated Arsenal at Wembley, but he also scored twice against Newcastle United in a narrow win a couple of weeks ago, putting City on course for one of their unlikeliest title challenges.Adve...
Crystal Palace, Dad and me: Special memories that will live with me forever
Most people probably remember the first time they went to a football match. They might be able to tell you who took them to the game, the score, maybe even what the weather was like.But I couldn’t tell you about my first game. My dad couldn’t, either.I do know we went to watch Crystal Palace and the ticket stubs suggest I was four at the time. We continued to go to Selhurst Park every other week for almost 30 years.Advertisement
How dry or wet should a football pitch be?
In the moments after Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat against Bournemouth on Saturday, Viktor Gyokeres cited the pitch’s condition as a contributing factor.The Swedish striker mentioned he felt the grass was “a bit dry” towards the end of the game, adding that it “didn’t help” the goalscoring chances Mikel Arteta’s side created. You could be forgiven for thinking he was talking about Bournemouth’s turf — gamesmanship around football pitches is nothing new — but the dry pitch he was discussing was at the Emi...
Champions League comebacks: How the quarter-final ties could be turned around
Four teams have good reason to feel they have one foot in the Champions League semi-finals after last week’s quarter-final, first-leg encounters.Indeed, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain all have leads, some more commanding than others, and are only 90 minutes away from securing their place in the competition’s final four.Advertisement
What does European football think of the Premier League's style of play?
In Luis Enrique’s Champions League post-match press conference last week, The Athletic asked the Paris Saint-Germain manager about his sustained commitment to an ultra-creative, ultra-technical approach when this season’s trends in the Premier League have been towards more attritional playing styles and an increased emphasis on set pieces.Advertisement
England 2026 World Cup watch: Is there still hope for those omitted for the March friendlies?
“I’m not in Thomas Tuchel’s shoes but, if I was, the first thing I would have been doing after the Japan game is getting on the phone back to Trent and saying, ‘Listen, it’s not over for you son, on the back of those two performances’.”Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard may have been directly referring to the omission of his former club-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold from the recent 35-man England squad, the last to be selected by Tuchel before he has to name his squad for the Worl...
Why can't Arsenal create?
Composure and availability were the first words that came to Mikel Arteta when asked about the difference between being a winner and a runner-up.The question came after defeat to Bournemouth and, thinking back to his time as Manchester City’s assistant manager, Arteta pointed to Vincent Kompany finding the top corner from outside the box against Leicester City in 2019.Advertisement
WNBA Draft winners and losers: UCLA seniors, Cathy Engelbert, Azzi Fudd
The longest draft in WNBA history is in the books. The players selected Monday will be better compensated than any draft class in league history, and they’ll also have more opportunities to make the league now that it offers 15 rosters with 12 players each and up to two developmental player spots per team.Advertisement
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 14, 2026, puzzle No. 568
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
Liverpool news: Virgil van Dijk makes honest admission as Champions League prediction made
Liverpool news: Virgil van Dijk makes honest admission as Champions League prediction madeToday's Liverpool news sees Virgil van Dijk speak ahead of the clash with PSG, while Gary Neville makes a prediction about the RedsCommentsSportChris Burns Senior Sports Writer05:00, 14 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk speaks to the media(Image: 2026 UEFA)Liverpool face Paris Saint-Germain knowing the crucial tie represents their last shot at silverware. Arne Slot's side have...
PXG Partners With PGA Tour Superstore For Custom-Fit Clubs At Retail
PXG partnered with PGA Tour Superstore, the first step in a nationwide expansion that increases access to PXG’s custom-fit clubs through a major national golf retailer.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ‘not happy’ being Impact Sub in IPL 2026, reveals RR coach: ‘Not because he’s a poor fielder’
IPL 2026: It's been hit-or-miss for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in two games as an Impact Sub for Rajasthan Royals, scoring 78 vs RCB and a duck against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday.
‘Mumbai’s only issue is Hardik Pandya’s captaincy’: Former India opener slams MI skipper’s tactics in RCB defeat
IPL 2026: With three defeats in a row, Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians are reeling in the eighth spot in the standings after four matches and a 22-run defeat to RCB.
Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta gets advice off Man Utd icon as former transfer target sends warning
Arsenal may be leading the pack in the Premier League but their attention will now be on the Champions League clash with Sporting CP
Dave McGinnis, former Cardinals head coach and beloved Titans assistant, dead at 74
Dave McGinnis, a former Arizona Cardinals head coach and Tennessee Titans assistant coach, died on Monday. He was 74.The Titans announced the death of McGinnis, who died after being hospitalized for an illness in early March. The Titans’ news release said that he passed away at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital with his family by his side."My heart aches with the loss of Coach Mac, who was so much more than a coach and broadcaster – he was family," Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a sta...
Riyan Parag reacts to Praful Hinge’s spell that left RR reeling at 9/5: ‘We were a little surprised’
At the heart of RR’s defeat were two IPL debutants - Praful Hinge and Sakibul Hussain - who shared eight wickets between them to clinch victory for SRH, their first at home this season.
Notre Dame transfer Markus Burton a massive portal pickup for Indiana basketball
The Indiana Hoosiers used to be known for their basketball program. Indiana head men's basketball coach Darian DeVries is trying to return to those days.
The Astros finish 'terrible' road trip on their longest losing streak since 2013
SEATTLE — The nightmare ended in silence, save for the splashes of shower water and forks clanking through a postgame spread. Inside each empty locker sat a packed duffel bag, prepared for a flight that couldn’t depart soon enough. Eleven days, 10 games, nine losses and five injuries after it began, the most hellacious trip in Houston Astros history neared its end.Advertisement
Pickleball Slam 4 Preview — History Of The Event And Behind The Scenes Prep With The Players
The 2026 Pickleball Slam features two Tennis legends in Andre Agassi & James Blake doing battle with two of Pickleball's best in Anna Leigh Waters and Genie Bouchard in a battle of the sexes, winner take all match for $1 Million.