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Late Havertz goal gives Arsenal first-leg win over Sporting

Arsenal's Kai Havertz scores in stoppage-time to secure a 1-0 victory for the Gunners against Sporting CP, in their Champions League quarter-final first-leg.

Dodgers speedster Davey Lopes dies at age 80

Davey Lopes, a speedy four-time All-Star who won the World Series with the Dodgers in 1981, died Wednesday at the age of 80 after a battle with Parkinson's disease.

2026 Masters: Experts' picks and betting tips

Who do our experts think will win? Where does our betting expert believe there's value? We break it all down.

Gill reveals tactics for last ball: 'We knew a slower one will be difficult to hit'

"We always thought 210 on this [pitch] we are 10-15 runs above par," says GT captain

Buttler hits fifty then seals win with final-ball run-out in thriller

Jos Buttler finds form at the IPL before winning the match for Gujarat Titans with a final-ball run-out in a remarkable one-run victory over Delhi Capitals.

WNBA mock draft: UConn's Fudd drops to No. 3 pick

Lauren Betts and three teammates on UCLA's NCAA championship team are projected first-round picks.

Prospect watch: Konnor Griffin's here, who's next?

All the prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season moves through its first month.

Michigan's championship punctuated Dusty May's homecoming in a full family affair

Just two seasons after arriving in Ann Arbor, May returned to his home state of Indiana to cut down the nets.

Colorado QB's BAC twice legal limit in fatal crash

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder had a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit for driving under the influence when he died in a single-car crash near Boulder on March 1.

'I'm 67 and they've finally given me a cap'

Former Gloucester flanker John Gadd says it is "surreal" to be given England cap 44 years after he played for his country.

I felt really alone after World Cup win - Kildunne

England full-back Ellie Kildunne admits feeling "really alone" after experiencing an emotional dip following their Rugby World Cup win.

Geno apologizes to Staley, says 'I lost myself'

UConn Huskies coach Geno Auriemma said in a statement Tuesday night that he lost himself with his behavior toward South Carolina coach Dawn Staley during his team's Final Four…

Ainsworth, Hamilton earn Australia central contracts

Allrounder Nicola Carey returns to the list while Grace Harris retains her deal

U-M toasts title with fans: 'This trophy is yours'

Michigan's men's basketball team returned to campus as national champions Tuesday, and coach Dusty May told dozens of fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that "this trophy…

Inside the Bucks' lost season, and the looming 'nasty breakup' with Giannis Antetokounmpo

A difficult season exacerbated a 13-year relationship that was already on the rocks, leading to more questions than answers in Milwaukee.

Bears HOFer McMichael, who died at 67, had CTE

Steve "Mongo" McMichael died in 2025 at age 67 after a five-year battle with ALS, and his wife Misty donated his brain to research.

Slot's Liverpool 'quite experienced in negativity'

Arne Slot says Liverpool have no chance against Paris St-Germain unless his side turns up for 90 minutes - after disagreeing with Virgil Van Dijk's comments about the team giving…

🏀 Men's Pain Index: Ranking every tourney loss

Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.

USMNT's Agyemang (Achilles tendon) out of WC

United States international Patrick Agyemang will miss his home World Cup after suffering a serious Achilles tendon injury.

Maguire signs one-year contract at Man Utd

Former captain Harry Maguire signs a new one-year contract with Manchester United.

Barry gets first England call-up as Godfrey injured

Bay FC forward Keira Barry receives her first call-up to the England squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Iceland.

Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Liverpool fight for Monaco forward

Manchester United and Liverpool are stepping up interest in AS Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Lawes 'out of England retirement' and joining Sale

Former England captain Courtney Lawes says he is "officially un-retiring from international duty" after signing for Sale for 2026-27.

⚾ MLB Watchability Index: Baseball's fun teams

Young talent, diving catches, home runs and ... bobbleheads? Here are baseball's most exciting squads for 2026.

Sources: UNC to hire Malone as new hoops coach

North Carolina intends to hire former longtime NBA coach Michael Malone as the school's next basketball coach, sources told ESPN.

Trade grades: Dream get Reese, Sky get picks -- who gets the better mark?

On the first day of WNBA free agency, Angel Reese is headed to Atlanta after two seasons in Chicago.

Lady Vols lose recruit Edwards, see roster cut to 1

On the same day that Tennessee guard Jaida Civil announced she's entering the transfer portal, Oliviyah Edwards, the No. 2 recruit in the SC Next 100 class of 2026, requested a…

Sky trade Reese to Dream for two 1st-rounders

The Sky have traded two-time WNBA All-Star and two-time rebounding champ Angel Reese to the Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028.

Pickups: Jeremiah Fears, Will Riley among top adds for final week

Here are the players who can help fill holes on your roster during the final week of the fantasy basketball season.

Bartlett heroics thwart Lancashire in thriller

George Bartlett defies a vintage bowling performance from Lancashire captain Jimmy Anderson to carry Northants to an unlikely County Championship draw.

Waite holds up Derbyshire as Pears cling on

Matthew Waite bats out a tense finale to help Worcestershire escape with a draw at Derbyshire in County Championship Division Two.

Scotland thwarted by rain against Namibia

Scotland are left disappointed by the rain for a second game running in their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series in Namibia.

Record stand as Surrey draw with Warwickshire

Jamie Smith and Dan Lawrence score centuries as Surrey bat through the final day to secure a County Championship draw with Warwickshire.

Trade offers for every first-round NFL draft pick: We made deals for J.J. McCarthy, Maxx Crosby

We proposed 32 trades -- one at every slot -- to shake up Round 1.

Why Saints coach Kellen Moore likes the idea of a loaded running back room

The Saints believe there will be enough opportunities for Alvin Kamara and Travis Etienne Jr. to share.

Arsenal need Mikel Arteta to step up now to avoid disaster again

The fear of failure has become unavoidable, especially after three successive runners-up finishes in the Premier League, but Mikel Arteta holds Arsenal's fate in his hands.

NHL playoff watch: Who's winning the Atlantic Division?

The Lightning and Sabres are both playoff-bound, but the No. 1 divisional seed is up for grabs.

Ranking the top candidates to win the Stanley Cup after an Olympic gold medal

Only eight players have pulled off the feat in the same season. Who are the most likely "double champs?"

Valencia joins star-studded Wythenshawe vets team

Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia joins the star-studded veteran team at Manchester club Wythenshawe AFC.

Pogacar may face fine for running red light in Flanders win

Tadej Pogacar wins a record-equalling third Tour of Flanders, but could face action after he is one of up to 20 riders who run a red light at a railway crossing.

Transfer rumors, news: Europe's top clubs on alert over Vinicius Jr. move

Arsenal, Man United, Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea, PSG and Bayern have been contacted about a possible move for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Richardson wins Stawell Gift despite 10m handicap

American Sha-Carri Richardson overcomes a disadvantage of up to 10 metres to become only the third woman to win the Stawell Gift from the back of the field.

Staley praises Close: Happy for 'quality people'

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley spoke glowingly of UCLA coach Cori Close after the Gamecocks' loss to the Bruins in the NCAA championship game Sunday.

Rayudu: CSK 'just stuck to that bad plan' against RCB

RCB "a team that's making the right decision at the right time," Aaron Finch says after their 43-run win over CSK

Power Rankings: Who are the top teams one week into the season?

With baseball now underway, how much has changed since our preseason rankings?

The award-winning story of a code-busting hero

The story of Alan Turing, whose team of cryptographers cracked the German Enigma code.

Dubois outpoints bloodied Harper to unify titles

Caroline Dubois floored Terri Harper before outpointing her British rival to become the unified lightweight world champion in London.

Man Utd look to offload Ugarte - Monday gossip

Manchester United look to sell Uruguayan midfielder, Real Madrid forward sparks Premier League interest, Liverpool eye swap deal, plus more.

Scotney becomes Britain's youngest undisputed champion

Ellie Scotney becomes Britain's youngest undisputed champion in the four-belt era after beating Mayelli Flores by unanimous decision at the Olympia in London.

Struijk sends Leeds to first FA Cup semi-final since 1987

Watch Pascal Struijk score the winning penalty in Leeds United's shootout win against West Ham to send the West Yorkshire side to their first FA Cup semi-final in 39 years.