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Tigers' Javier Báez still at center of team's ever-evolving lineup puzzle
DETROIT — Friday evening, A.J. Hinch found Javier Báez soft-tossing balls to his two children. Hinch wanted to communicate the upcoming plan for his most complex player.Báez at age 33 is still a fascinating baseball character — prone to scorching hot stretches and frigid slumps, an exuberant competitor who remains reserved behind the scenes. He is a decorated athlete who has started All-Star Games at three positions, and he is now the type of player who gets frequent check-ins regarding when and...
The Joy of Six: moments of unbridled joy in sport
From Wozniacki’s sweet relief to Tardelli’s intense scream via Garrincha’s mesmeric dribbling and moreThe pain of failure, both professional and personal, is one we all know well. We have ambitions and plans, backed by evidence and rationale, which prove why our life should work out … then it doesn’t. Continue reading...
Can the USMNT and USWNT become ‘America’s favorite sports teams’? Their CEO thinks so
JT Batson is hopeful the influx of funds and interest around the home World Cup will have a transformative effect on American soccerUS Soccer chief executive JT Batson has set the men’s and women’s national teams the ambitious target of becoming America’s favorite entities in sports.In an exclusive interview with the Guardian, Batson added mass popularity for Mauricio Pochettino’s and Emma Hayes’s teams to US Soccer’s goals ahead of this summer’s men’s World Cup, a list that already included mak...
NCAA Tournament 2026 men’s final predictions: will UConn or Michigan cut down the nets in Indy?
From the key matchups to the bold predictions, our writers assess how Connecticut’s system stacks up against Michigan’s size in Monday night’s championship gameThe Huskies must lean on discipline and patience to avoid getting dragged into a high-possession shootout. They have to execute their off-ball actions cleanly, force Michigan to defend across the full shot clock and get efficient production from star center Tarris Reed Jr inside. If they can limit the Wolverines’ second-chance points and...
Jakob Poeltl is an awkward fit for the Toronto Raptors — in their books and on the floor
Even if you don’t agree with what they did, you can see what the Toronto Raptors were thinking when they gave Jakob Poeltl a three-year contract extension in the offseason.Over the last two years, Poeltl’s presence was essentially the difference between the Raptors being an average team and a horrible one. They need his presence defensively, especially on their own glass, to hold up against better teams. With no other young 7-footer in the system, the Raptors didn’t want to risk Poeltl hitting f...
Predicting 2026 NFL draft picks 1-100, starting with Fernando Mendoza
The 2026 NFL Draft won’t likely be remembered for its quarterback strength or an overflow of offensive skill talent, but rather for its impact on the modern game. This class lacks firepower in the traditional sense, but its depth at tight end, linebacker and safety, specifically, should provide opportunities for teams to level up their X-factor departments.Advertisement
Meet The ‘Elite Eight’ NCAA Gymnastics Teams Headed To Fort Worth
The field is set for Fort Worth. From the No. 1-ranked Sooners to the surging Golden Gophers, meet the "Elite Eight" teams competing at 2026 NCAA Gymnastics Championships.
Roster Continuity Helps UConn Seek 3rd National Title In 4 Years
Four of UConn's top nine players have been with the team for at least three seasons. The Huskies face Michigan Monday night for the NCAA men's basketball championship.
Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli learns punishment decision for referee push amid red card verdict
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Cristian Romero's Tottenham release clause 'confirmed' by dad as transfer prediction made
Cristian Romero's Tottenham release clause 'confirmed' by dad as transfer prediction madeCristian Romero's father has seemingly revealed Tottenham's asking price for the defender ahead of a potential move this summer.CommentsSportMatty Hewitt Senior Sport Central Audience Writer 09:42, 06 Apr 2026Updated 09:46, 06 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesTottenham star Cristian Romero has been linked with a move away from the club this summer.Cristian Romero's father has confirmed the...
Flagg, 19, stars with 45 points as Mavericks beat Lakers
Flagg, 19, stars with 45 points as Mavericks beat LakersImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Cooper Flagg (left, with LeBron James) was selected with the first overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA draftByLorraine McKennaBBC Sport JournalistPublished7 minutes agoTeenage rookie Cooper Flagg continued his superb run of form by scoring 45 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 134-128 on Sunday.The 19-year-old had made history on Saturday when he became the fi...
Dutch media agree on brutal Raheem Sterling verdict as Feyenoord title hopes end
Dutch media agree on brutal Raheem Sterling verdict as Feyenoord title hopes endRaheem Sterling remains without a goal since his move to Feyenoord in FebruaryCommentsSportFasika Zelealem Senior Sports Reporter09:30, 06 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesRaheem Sterling endured a frustrating afternoon with Feyenoord on Sunday(Image: Sonny Lensen/EPA/Shutterstock)Raheem Sterling endured another arduous afternoon as Feyenoord drew 0-0 against FC Volendam. The Dutch giants' Sunday stalemate not only marked t...
Nike is bringing back iconic Cristiano Ronaldo boot and it drops in the UAE tomorrow
Dubai: If you were a football fan in 2009, you will remember these. The bright orange Nike Mercurial Superfly 1 boots that Cristiano Ronaldo wore during one of the most electrifying periods of his career are officially coming back, and they have been rebuilt from the ground up for 2026.Here is everything you need to know before they drop.What are these boots exactly?The Nike Mercurial Superfly 1 in the original Max Orange colourway first launched in 2009 and quickly became one of the most recog...
Man Utd’s five-step summer plan emerges with massive overhaul in transfer window
Manchester United look primed for another transformational summer in 2026. After Ruben Amorim’s departure in January, the Red Devils will enter a transfer window with a new manager yet again.But they look set to do so from a position of real strength. Michael Carrick has calmed the storm over Old Trafford since being named interim boss. And they are now in the box seat to secure a top-four place and a return to the Champions League.However, the gap to the top two in Arsenal and Manchester City i...
Arsenal: Why FA Cup exit will harden Mikel Arteta's stance in bid to save Premier League dream
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Michigan vs. UConn national championship guide: Tipoff time, title history, injury updates
Enter UConn: master of the dramatic with its steely shooters and headbutting head coach. Enter Michigan: dominant No. 1 seed, coast-to-coast alley-ooper. One side will be immortalized at Monday’s national championship game.The field of 68 has been whittled down to two finalists. The Wolverines take the floor as betting favorites, but the Huskies thrive as underdogs. It’s a compelling matchup; both teams have veteran rosters, strong defenses and smooth ball movement. Here’s what to expect as the...
Hockey fans pack Madison Square Garden as PWHL breaks US women’s attendance record – in pictures
A sold-out crowd of 18,006 electrified Madison Square Garden on Saturday night when the New York Sirens hosted the Seattle Torrent, setting a new US attendance record for women’s hockey Continue reading...
PSL to overtake IPL as “world’s number one league"
Dubai: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has boldly predicted that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will take over Indian Premier League (IPL) as world's number one cricket league soon.At a Board of Governors meeting in Lahore led by Naqvi, officials pointed to strong investor interest as a sign of the league’s swift rise.Naqvi stated that the PSL has become a prime investment destination in cricket and believes it will soon rank among the world’s top leagues.“The PSL has now becom...
Richardson wins Stawell Gift despite 10m handicap
Richardson wins Stawell Gift despite 10m handicapImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Sha'Carri Richardson became the third athlete to win the women's Stawell Gift from scratch after Bree Rizzo in 2025 and Melissa Breen in 2012ByHarry PooleBBC Sport journalistPublished6 minutes agoSha'Carri Richardson overcame a disadvantage of up to 10 metres to become only the third woman in history to win Australia's iconic Stawell Gift from the back of the field.At an event where athl...
The GAA Social looks ahead to the championship
The GAA Social looks ahead to the championship Image source, BBC Sport NIImage caption, Philly McMahon and Conor McManus joined Thomas Niblock and Oisin McConville on the GAA SocialByDavid MohanBBC Sport NI contributorPublished4 minutes agoWith the National League now in the rear-view, it's time to take it up a level as championship football action begins in earnest.This weekend, there is action across all four provinces and in Ulster, there is the tantalising preliminary round clash betwee...