Michigan holds off UConn to capture first men's basketball national title since 1989

Michigan defeated UConn to claim the men's basketball national championship, ending a title drought dating back to 1989 in a gritty NCAA Tournament final.
Published: April 7, 2026, 3:22 am
Coach K invokes Bill Belichick's rough UNC debut when asked about Michael Malone's Tar Heels hire

Duke legend Mike Krzyzewski isn't worried about UNC reportedly hiring NBA champion coach Michael Malone, citing Bill Belichick's tough transition to college.
Published: April 7, 2026, 1:08 am
CM Punk torches Pat McAfee after he's inserted into major WWE feud, demands WrestleMania ticket prices lowered

CM Punk fired back at ESPN broadcaster Pat McAfee on "Monday Night Raw," slamming his involvement in a major WrestleMania 42 feud with Cody Rhodes.
Published: April 7, 2026, 1:02 am
NHL team bans fan who bought tickets for group seen celebrating goal with Nazi salute

The Dallas Stars banned a fan from the American Airlines Center after a group was seen performing a Nazi salute during a December hockey game.
Published: April 6, 2026, 11:56 pm
Golfers react to Tiger Woods' absence at Augusta National during Masters week: 'It's unfortunate'

Jason Day called Tiger Woods' DUI arrest "unfortunate," while Patrick Reed and Bubba Watson also shared their thoughts with the 5-time Masters winner not at Augusta National this week.
Published: April 6, 2026, 10:28 pm
Jason Day already told to tone down his bird-themed Malbon Golf outfits at Masters: report

Jason Day was reportedly told by Augusta National to tone down his Malbon Golf bird-themed outfit ahead of his 15th Masters Tournament appearance.
Published: April 6, 2026, 9:01 pm
UNC set to hire Michael Malone as next men's basketball coach after firing Hubert Davis: report

UNC is reportedly set to hire former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone as its next men's basketball head coach, replacing Hubert Davis.
Published: April 6, 2026, 7:16 pm
Giants' Dexter Lawrence requests trade as contract negotiations get stagnant: reports

New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has reportedly demanded a trade after failing to reach a new contract deal reflecting his value to the team.
Published: April 6, 2026, 5:19 pm
Longtime Dodgers fan, 81, upset at organization over paper ticket issue

Errol Segal, an 81-year-old Dodgers season-ticket holder for 50 years, said Friday the team told him he can no longer purchase paper tickets for the season.
Published: April 6, 2026, 4:28 pm
Sky trade Angel Reese in stunning move before WNBA season begins: reports

Angel Reese, one of the WNBA's top rebounders, was reportedly traded to the Atlanta Dream from the Chicago Sky as free agency officially opened Monday.
Published: April 6, 2026, 3:44 pm
Pro wrestling star Trevor Lee signs MLW deal, talks goals with company

Pro wrestling star Trevor Lee signs with MLW and will continue as the Southern Crown champion after his release from WWE as Cameron Grimes years ago.
Published: April 6, 2026, 2:00 pm
WNBA champ Natasha Cloud takes issue with Trump's Iran message on Easter

New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud slammed President Donald Trump for his Easter Sunday warning to Iran, saying a president threatening to bomb "is not a man of Christ."
Published: April 6, 2026, 1:39 pm
BYU women's basketball star explains religious reason why team didn't practice before tourney win

BYU women's basketball drew attention for skipping Sunday practice due to faith before beating Kansas in the WBI. Gibb's comments went viral.
Published: April 6, 2026, 11:48 am
Cooper Flagg makes latest 'statement' for NBA Rookie of the Year with 45 points in Mavs' win over Lakers

Cooper Flagg's 45-point performance lifts Mavericks over Lakers, ending Dallas' longest home losing streak in 32 years in the NBA Rookie of the Year race.
Published: April 6, 2026, 11:03 am
Division III national championship ends on wild buzzer-beater as Mary Washington wins first title

Mary Washington beat Emory on Colin Mitchell's putback at the buzzer to capture the NCAA Division III men's basketball national championship game.
Published: April 6, 2026, 10:36 am
Angels’ Mike Trout calls out Mariners' risky strategy after getting hit by pitch

Mike Trout left Sunday's game after being hit by a pitch, but X-rays were negative. The Los Angeles Angels star expressed frustration with Seattle Mariners' pitcher control.
Published: April 6, 2026, 10:05 am
Big Blue redemption: Michigan's Elliot Cadeau completes his arc with Most Outstanding Player performance
After struggling as a shooter at North Carolina, Cadeau made the most of his fresh start at Michigan as one of the transfer portal's great success stories
Published: April 7, 2026, 6:34 am
Michigan's tear through the NCAA Tournament bracket ranks among greatest March Madness runs of all time
Michigan won its first title since 1989 on Monday night after a March Madness run for the ages
Published: April 7, 2026, 5:41 am
WATCH: 'One Shining Moment' after Michigan wins 2026 NCAA Tournament championship to complete March Madness
The One Shining Moment montage includes the best highlights from the 2026 NCAA Tournament
Published: April 7, 2026, 4:53 am
2026 NCAA Tournament bracket: March Madness schedule and scores by region, TV channels and tip times
Follow the Road to the Final Four all month long with an updating bracket and TV schedule
Published: April 7, 2026, 4:45 am
2026 NCAA Tournament schedule: March Madness bracket, game dates, locations, tip times and TV channels
Check out the master schedule for the NCAA Tournament so you can watch all the March Madness 2026 action
Published: April 7, 2026, 4:43 am
2026 Masters expert picks, best bets, longshots: Golf insider fading Bryson DeChambeau at Augusta National
Golf expert Sia Nejad has revealed his Masters 2026 picks and PGA best bets for Augusta National, beginning Thursday, April 9
Published: April 7, 2026, 3:00 am
2026 Masters odds, picks: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy predictions by model that nailed 4 straight winners
Picks for 2026 Masters golfers and the Masters favorite to win ahead of the year's first major at Augusta National
Published: April 7, 2026, 2:00 am
2026 Masters odds, picks, field, date: Surprising PGA predictions from golf model that's nailed 16 majors
SportsLine's model simulated the 2026 Masters 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour picks for Augusta National
Published: April 7, 2026, 1:30 am
UConn vs. Michigan odds, prediction: 2026 March Madness championship picks by proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Michigan Wolverines vs. Connecticut Huskies and revealed its college basketball picks for the 2026 March Madness national championship game on Monday
Published: April 6, 2026, 11:57 pm
Michael Malone through an NBA lens: What he'll do well and where it could get tricky at North Carolina
Three years after winning an NBA title in Denver, Michael Malone, an old-school coach, is off to North Carolina
Published: April 7, 2026, 12:27 am
2026 March Madness championship game odds, picks: Michigan vs. UConn predictions from expert on 38-25 run
SportsLine's expert Thomas Casale reveals his Michigan Wolverines vs. Connecticut Huskies NCAA Tournament championship game 2026 picks for Monday
Published: April 6, 2026, 11:32 pm
Michigan vs. UConn odds, prediction: 2026 NCAA Tournament national championship game picks by proven expert
SportsLine's expert Bob Konarski reveals his Michigan Wolverines vs. UConn Huskies NCAA Tournament title game 2026 picks for Monday
Published: April 6, 2026, 11:01 pm
2026 college basketball coaching carousel grades:North Carolina gets a 'C', LSU earns 'A-'
Several big-time programs will have new faces on the bench next season, and we've got grades for all of them
Published: April 6, 2026, 10:57 pm
NHL futures odds, analysis: Will coaching change help lead Islanders into the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine gives an overview of the playoff hunt amid a late-season coaching carousel
Published: April 6, 2026, 11:51 pm
2026 NCAA national championship live stream: March Madness TV schedule, watch streaming online Monday
Everything you need to know and how to watch Monday's national championship game
Published: April 6, 2026, 10:23 pm
2026 March Madness predictions: Expert bracket picks, NCAA Tournament odds for title game on Monday
Our experts give their opinion on Monday's national title game in the 2026 NCAA Tournament
Published: April 6, 2026, 10:22 pm
2026 Final Four TV schedule, announcers: Where to watch NCAA Tournament, tipoff times for March Madness
The complete television and streaming schedule for how to watch March Madness 2026
Published: April 6, 2026, 10:19 pm
NCAA bracket 2026: Printable March Madness bracket for men's NCAA Tournament
Get ready for the 2026 NCAA Tournament with a blank printable men's March Madness bracket to fill in now that the 68-team field has been unveiled
Published: April 6, 2026, 10:16 pm
2026 Masters predictions: Nine trends that will determine next green jacket winner
Augusta National is the only course to host a major every season, which makes the Masters the most predictive of the grand slam championships
Published: April 6, 2026, 10:08 pm
UNC hires Michael Malone, what's next for Tar Heels: Roster outlook, retention priorities, transfer needs
North Carolina's new coach will have to hit the ground running with the transfer portal opening on Tuesday morning
Published: April 6, 2026, 10:22 pm
2026 NBA Mock Draft: Michigan-UConn features four likely first-round picks -- plus another right on the edge
With four projected first-round picks set to play in Monday night's Michigan–UConn national championship, this week's 2026 mock draft doubles as a spotlight more than a reset.
Published: April 6, 2026, 9:51 pm
Collin Morikawa in Masters 2026: Two-time major champion 'taking it day by day' in return from back injury
Morikawa has not completed a full tournament in over a month in the build up to the first major of the season
Published: April 6, 2026, 8:39 pm
Masters 2026: Ludvig Åberg chief among nine players who could make the most noise with a win
A victory for any of these nine golfers in the 2026 Masters field would send ripple effects across the golf world
Published: April 6, 2026, 8:30 pm
Dodgers vs. Blue Jays prediction, odds, line, time: 2026 MLB picks for Monday from advanced model
SportsLine's model simulated Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays 10,000 times and revealed its MLB predictions for Monday's matchup
Published: April 6, 2026, 8:30 pm
Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich in Champions League: Alvaro Arbeloa hails 'privilege' of coaching Kylian Mbappe
The two teams will meet in Madrid for the first leg of the quarterfinals
Published: April 6, 2026, 8:22 pm
Masters 2026 odds, picks, predictions, favorites: Expert fading Rory McIlroy at Augusta National
SportsLine golf expert David Bearman just locked in his predictions for the 2026 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club with Tiger Woods (personal) not in the field
Published: April 6, 2026, 8:21 pm
North Carolina to hire Michael Malone as next basketball coach: Led Nuggets to NBA title in 2022-23
The Tar Heels have landed an unexpected hire as their next coach
Published: April 6, 2026, 9:09 pm
Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 bonus bets for Hawks-Knicks, Pistons-Magic, Dodgers-Blue Jays on Monday
DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets instantly with a $5 bet for NBA and MLB on Monday
Published: April 6, 2026, 8:00 pm
2026 Masters longshot picks, odds, PGA props: This golf parlay could return over $420,000
SportsLine's model simulated the Masters 2026 10,000 times and revealed a PGA longshot parlay that could return over $420,000 on just a $10 bet
Published: April 6, 2026, 7:59 pm
Masters 2026 odds, picks, predictions, props: Expert fading Tyrrell Hatton in best bets at Augusta National
SportsLine golf expert Brady Kannon just locked in his best bets for the 2026 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.
Published: April 6, 2026, 7:58 pm
Experts react to North Carolina's hire of Michael Malone: What else were the Tar Heels supposed to do?
Malone is light on college experience but brings an intriguing NBA pedigree. Will it work?
Published: April 6, 2026, 9:11 pm
Bulls clean house, fire GM Marc Eversley, top executive Artūras Karnišovas after six seasons
Chicago will find a new front office after six years of mediocrity
Published: April 6, 2026, 7:54 pm
Troy Aikman's mysterious role with Dolphins should have the NFL's 31 other teams paying close attention
Aikman will be in the Dolphins war room during the NFL Draft
Published: April 6, 2026, 7:40 pm
HQ PM Newlsetter 4/6/2026
What to watch Monday: National championship between UConn-Michigan plus NBA, NHL best bets
Published: April 6, 2026, 7:38 pm
Women's college basketball transfer portal rankings: The 10 best players set to change teams
Transfer portal season has arrived in women's college basketball, and these are the best players who could move
Published: April 6, 2026, 7:34 pm
UNC coach Michael Malone spent time at practices under Hubert Davis, values Carolina family
The former NBA coach spoke with the Tar Heels ahead of the 2025-26 season
Published: April 6, 2026, 9:10 pm
'I started to love basketball again': How Michigan built a champion on fun and freedom
In the year of the freshman, Dusty May led a band of transfers and upperclassmen to a national title.
Published: April 7, 2026, 6:41 am
Michigan hits 'ultimate target,' wins NCAA title
Michigan won its second national title by becoming the first team since 2009 to beat UConn in the Sweet 16 or later.
Published: April 7, 2026, 6:22 am
Hurley, Karaban reflective after UConn bows out
In their last game together, UConn coach Dan Hurley and Huskies star Alex Karaban saw a bid for a third national title in four years come to an end at the hands of the Michigan Wolverines, who produced a 69-63 victory at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday night.
Published: April 7, 2026, 6:23 am
Wemby leaves Spurs' victory due to bruised rib
The Spurs ruled out Victor Wembanyama for the second half of Monday's win against the 76ers because of a left rib contusion.
Published: April 7, 2026, 6:22 am
Contreras warns Brewers: Hit me again, you'll pay
Willson Contreras had a warning for the Brewers after he was hit by a pitch for the 24th time by the team Monday. "... Next time they hit me again, I'm going to take one of them out. That's a message."
Published: April 7, 2026, 6:22 am
Grizzlies tie NBA mark for 3s with 29 but still lose
The Grizzlies tied the NBA single-game record with 29 3-pointers on Monday but still lost 142-126 at home to the Cavaliers.
Published: April 7, 2026, 6:22 am
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 release from her national letter of intent with the Lady Volunteers on Monday.
Published: April 7, 2026, 6:22 am
Cooper irked as penalty box injury sparks probe
The NHL is looking into the circumstances that led to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pontus Holmberg hurting his left arm when he crashed shoulder-first into an unlatched penalty box door in Monday night's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.
Published: April 7, 2026, 6:22 am
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.
Published: April 7, 2026, 6:22 am
⚾ MLB Watchability Index: Baseball's fun teams
Young talent, diving catches, home runs and ... bobbleheads? Here are baseball's most exciting squads for 2026.
Published: April 7, 2026, 6:22 am
Way-Too-Early Top 25: New national champ Michigan opens at No. 1
The 2026 champion is crowned. We're rolling right into ranking next season's best teams -- with a few new rules.
Published: April 7, 2026, 4:41 am
What's next for UConn, Michigan after championship: Recruits, transfer portal, more
Here's how next season is taking shape for every team that made the final rounds of the NCAA tournament.
Published: April 7, 2026, 4:41 am
Everything that is at stake in the final week of the NBA regular season
NBA insiders break down lingering questions, lottery races and what to watch in the final week of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
Published: April 7, 2026, 5:16 am
Tiger Woods isn't at Augusta this week, yet Tiger Woods is everywhere this week
After the recent tumult, Woods won't be in Augusta, but Masters fans still seek the ghosts of past miracle shots. There is no unwinding this tournament and Tiger.
Published: April 7, 2026, 3:11 am
Masters 2026: Ranking all 91 players in the field
We break down the Masters field from the favorites to the players just looking to make the cut.
Published: April 7, 2026, 3:11 am
Michael Malone to UNC?! How it happened, next steps for Tar Heels
What should Malone's top priorities be? Here are the biggest questions about the next chapter in Chapel Hill.
Published: April 7, 2026, 3:09 am
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?"
Published: April 7, 2026, 5:16 am
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.
Published: April 7, 2026, 3:09 am
The Bulls clean house: Why now? What's Billy Donovan's status? What's next?
The Bulls fired vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on Monday. So ... what now? Here's what our insiders are hearing.
Published: April 7, 2026, 2:10 am
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.
Published: April 6, 2026, 11:35 pm
NFL draft QB Hot Board: Reid on strengths and weaknesses for the top 12 passers
We sized up the top 12 quarterbacks, starting with Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.
Published: April 6, 2026, 11:35 pm
'The best decision I ever made': How UCLA's roster converged to become NCAA champs
How a longtime coach and an eclectic mix of transfers finally delivered an NCAA title years in the making.
Published: April 7, 2026, 2:03 am
Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings for the 2026-27 season
UCLA is the 2026 champion -- but unranked in the first top 25 for next season. Runner-up South Carolina is No. 3.
Published: April 6, 2026, 5:00 pm
Hans Niemann plots a path from chess villain to vindication
Everybody heard the outlandish cheating accusations. Now Hans Niemann is ready to fight for his reputation, and a chess world championship.
Published: April 6, 2026, 12:01 pm
Barcelona close on LaLiga title, Man City thrash Liverpool, more
Barcelona took a huge step toward winning LaLiga with a victory over Atlético, while Man City caused Liverpool more pain with an FA Cup rout for the ages. Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.
Published: April 6, 2026, 4:43 pm
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.
Published: April 6, 2026, 4:43 pm
MLS Power Rankings: LAFC are practically perfect atop the table
LAFC still hasn't conceded in league play in 2026, only a draw blemishes its record this season, but it's enough to top ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
Published: April 6, 2026, 11:38 pm
Moments of Madness: Revisiting the defining moments of March
Relive the best moments of March Madness through the lenses of photographers courtside.
Published: April 7, 2026, 5:14 am
How 'One Shining Moment' became men's college hoops legend
The most iconic highlight reel in sports was almost an NFL anthem.
Published: April 7, 2026, 5:14 am
Five takeaways from NCAA regionals -- and what they mean for nationals
Chiles and Chio continued their superstar ways. Oklahoma, Florida and LSU dominated. After NCAA gymnastics regionals, the final eight teams are set.
Published: April 6, 2026, 11:37 pm
How A.J. Terrell Jr. mentored his brother, Avieon, who's set to join the All-Pro in the NFL
Set to be a first-round cornerback in the NFL draft like his brother, Avieon Terrell has looked to A.J. as his inspiration throughout his life.
Published: April 6, 2026, 11:33 am
Free agent pickups: Preseason promise, real fantasy results
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
Published: April 6, 2026, 11:51 pm
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.
Published: April 6, 2026, 8:10 pm
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona, Juve lead race for Bernardo Silva
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is set to leave this summer and has Barcelona and Juventus on his trail. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Published: April 7, 2026, 8:08 am
Michigan outlasts UConn to win first NCAA men’s basketball title since 1989

Elliot Cadeau scored 19 points and won Final Four MOP Foul trouble haunts Huskies in low-scoring affair As it happened: Read Beau Dure’s live play-by-play High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two three-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn. Elliot Cadeau led the Wolverines with 19 points, including the team’s first basket from beyond the arc, which came 7:04 into the second half. He was later named Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four.
Published: April 7, 2026, 3:38 am
Jason Day hits out at ‘selfish’ Tiger Woods after DUI charge

Australian golfer saddened by his ‘hero’ facing struggle with addiction Five-time Masters champion to miss first major after car crash and arrest Australian ace Jason Day has expressed sadness at Tiger Woods’ plight but taken issue with the golf great’s “selfish” judgement for driving under the influence. Woods has reportedly checked himself into rehab in Switzerland after being arrested and charged on 27 March after crashing his car near his home on Jupiter Island in Florida.
Published: April 7, 2026, 12:38 am
The FA Cup still has an important place. This weekend was proof

From exposed anxieties to unexpected heroes, this weekend’s cup contests papered over a weird three-week Premier League break The soccer calendar has been particularly quirky this year. There’s always an international break in March, but because this year’s edition involved World Cup qualifying playoffs, most games were scheduled for the Thursday and the Tuesday, which meant there was very little soccer played over the weekend; barely even a smattering of friendlies. For a Saturday in early spring, it all felt very weird; it was a day for pacing the floors, wondering how on earth people who don’t like soccer fill the time. And with the Carabao Cup final falling the previous Sunday, and the FA Cup sixth round this weekend, that has meant a three-week hiatus in the title race. Which has been disorienting and, perhaps, not entirely to Arsenal’s benefit.
Published: April 6, 2026, 3:45 pm
USMNT striker Patrick Agyemang leaves Derby County game on stretcher

Agyemang went down with a non-contact injury US striker scored in friendly v Belgium Patrick Agyemang left Derby County’s match on a stretcher after an apparent non-contact injury. The US international striker rose to settle a ball in the 37th minute and collapsed to the ground, with photographs from Pride Park showing the Derby medical staff tending to his left ankle. On-site accounts reported that the 25-year-old leapt to control the ball with his chest before landing awkwardly and falling to ground. Play was stopped for five minutes before Agyemang was stretchered off. His replacement, Jaydon Banel, scored the opening goal to boost the Rams’ chances of promotion.
Published: April 6, 2026, 4:42 pm
Pogacar among riders under investigation after running red light during Tour of Flanders

Slovenian cyclist said signal to stop came too late Riders could face fine and suspension if found guilty Tadej Pogacar is among the riders being investigated for running a red light at a railway crossing during the Tour de Flanders on Sunday. Pogacar, who won the race for a record-equalling third time, was in a group of riders who went through the crossing without stopping. Most of the peloton behind them had to stop before the railway. Belgian officials confirmed on Monday there was an investigation into the riders who allegedly ran the red light. They said no further details were immediately available. Local media said the riders could face a fine and driving suspension if found guilty.
Published: April 6, 2026, 2:06 pm
Retirement gnome? Masters miniatures rumoured to have short future at Augusta

Gnomes have become collectors’ items since 2016 debut 2026 edition retailing at $49.50 inside Augusta National Everyone says goodbye to the Masters eventually. Sandy Lyle, Ben Crenshaw, Ian Woosnam and Bernhard Langer used recent years to wave goodbye. Will 2026 be the end for a renowned Augusta National element of more recent times … the Masters gnome? Speculation is rising that this Masters will be the final time gnomes will be on sale inside Augusta’s merchandise outlets. On face value, this hardly feels dramatic. The quirk, though, is that the household essential for any golf lover has become a victim of its own success. Augusta National has offered no comment when approached on the gnome’s future but the race feels on to collect the final batches of stock before the 14-inch ceramic doll is consigned to Masters history.
Published: April 6, 2026, 1:28 pm
MLS weekend wrap: Revel in the joy and agony of absurd long-range goals

In the era of VAR where most goals get picked apart, strikes from distance offered a much-needed immediate emotional hit In an era where the sport’s biggest moments are scrutinized in slow-motion to find an inch of infraction, the long-range goal has become a necessary thrill. VAR only comes into play if a loitering teammate is caught between the shooter and goalkeeper. They also hatch a comfortingly familiar point of debate: was there anything that could’ve been done to save it? We can safely count Zavier Gozo’s wonder goal this weekend among the unsaveable. The Real Salt Lake homegrown has been one of the best players in Major League Soccer’s early weeks, a 19-year-old danger down the right flank who can slot in as a winger or wing back with similar impact. He’s quickly become one of the most proven progressive dribblers in the entire US player pool, and has shot up the scouting priority queues of several major European clubs.
Published: April 6, 2026, 11:00 am
‘Mum, I have to go to Moscow as I am fighting a bear’: Makhmudov on Russia’s grizzlies, God and Tyson Fury

The heavyweight from Dagestan now lives in Canada and describes Saturday’s opponent as the ‘professor’ of boxing “This guy is the professor,” Arslanbek Makhmudov says of Tyson Fury as he looks forward politely to their fight on Saturday night at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. There is none of the usual bluster and malice of heavyweight boxing as the huge Russian from Dagestan shows considerable respect for the former world champion who is making yet another comeback to the ring. “Tyson Fury is the professor of mind and boxing,” Makhmudov continues in his functional but effective English. “A lot of boxing is mental and he is a master. But boxing is also spiritual. I am going to be strong, spiritual and smart. You can say this is a war between mental and spiritual and we’ll see who is more successful. Inshallah it is spiritual.”
Published: April 6, 2026, 11:30 am
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
Published: April 6, 2026, 8:00 am
Viktor who? Sporting’s new Gyökeres has sights trained on Arsenal

The Sweden striker’s goals had inspired Sporting for two years but in Colombian Luis Suárez they have found an equally prolific target man In Portugal, two of the most familiar sayings claim that “green is the colour of hope” and that “hope is the last thing to die”. For Sporting, a club draped in green, those proverbs are not merely poetic – they are operational. After a humiliating 3–0 defeat in Norway by Bodø/Glimt in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, logic suggested it was all over. Sporting disagreed. Backed by about 50,000 supporters, the team surged with belief and delivered a 5–0 victory that carried the club to their first quarter-final in the tournament in 43 years. Arsenal come next, as does an old question: is hope a cultural relic or Sporting’s most powerful ally?
Published: April 7, 2026, 7:00 am
A violent waiter and Joselu’s heroics: six of Bayern and Madrid’s finest games

As the most played fixture in European competition looms once more, we look back on 50 years of thrills and spills The Champions League’s answer to el clásico resumes in Madrid on Tuesday. Real Madrid v Bayern Munich is the most played fixture in European competition: 28 matches and counting, including 13 knockout ties. Here are six of the best.
Published: April 7, 2026, 7:00 am
Championship roundup: Coventry stay 12 points clear at top despite Hull stalemate

Results elsewhere favour Frank Lampard’s side Norwich deal blow to Millwall’s promotion push Coventry crept closer to promotion to the Premier League despite an off-colour display in a goalless draw at Hull. Setbacks for promotion rivals Millwall and Middlesbrough meant a win for Coventry would have moved them to within two points of guaranteeing a return to the top flight for the first time in 25 years. While the Sky Blues were second best for large spells at the MKM Stadium and fortunate to avoid defeat, they retained their 12-point lead at the top of the table.
Published: April 6, 2026, 9:24 pm
EFL roundup: Lincoln promoted to Championship with win at Reading

Lincoln up with five games to spare after 2-1 win Bolton draw with Stockport leaves Imps’ result moot Lincoln celebrated promotion to the Championship with a hard-earned 2-1 victory at the playoff chasers Reading as they returned to the second tier after 65 years. Lincoln, needing only a point, made a bright start and went ahead in the fifth minute through Ryan Oné and seemed destined for a 1-0 win, only for Reading to level in the second minute of stoppage time from a Lewis Wing free-kick. However, Jack Moylan snatched the winner four minutes later, seconds after promotion had been secured by Bolton v Stockport finishing in a 2-2 draw, meaning neither could catch the Imps.
Published: April 6, 2026, 4:46 pm
‘Something you only see in films’: Czech case yet another example of sexual abuse crisis

Petr Vlachovsky’s non-contact sexual abuse has had long-term effects and could finally be the catalyst for safeguarding policy change for women and girls in the sport Kristyna Janku answered the phone to a police officer, not sure what she was going to hear. She had heard the rumours, the gossip, and was not sure what was true and what was not. The defender’s former coach Petr Vlachovsky, who coached women and girls at FC Slovacko for almost 15 years and was once voted the best women’s football coach in the Czech Republic, had been arrested and she was about to find out why.
Published: April 7, 2026, 6:30 am
Buurman strikes late against Spurs to send Chelsea into Women’s FA Cup semi-finals

Sonia Bompastor believes national team managers will need to be “smart” with her Chelsea players after a gruelling block of games concluded positively, with a 2-1 defeat of Tottenham, earning a place in the FA Cup semi-finals. Chelsea’s hopes of retaining two of their three titles remain alive after Veerle Buurman’s wonderful drive and strike earned the Blues a win in an end-to-end battle with Tottenham.
Published: April 6, 2026, 3:01 pm
Kasey McAteer seals controversial win over Birmingham to lift Ipswich up to second

With his winner against Birmingham, Kasey McAteer gave Ipswich supporters something to talk about other than Nigel Farage – namely the growing prospect of a return to the Premier League at the first attempt. At the ground where the Reform UK leader had been allowed two weeks before to parade with a “Farage 10” Ipswich shirt, the hosts moved into the automatic promotion places, albeit thanks to a controversially disallowed goal that left their opponents furious. “I’ve never been as frustrated in my time in football at a decision. We’ve been robbed today,” said Birmingham’s head coach, Chris Davies. A second-half equaliser was chalked off when Ibrahim Osman was ruled to have run the ball out of play before his pullback from which Dara O’Shea turned into his own net, yet replays showed the ball never crossed the line. Davies said: “I asked [the official] after the game: ‘Why did you make that decision?’ and he said: ‘I can assure you the ball was out of play.’ And he was wrong.”
Published: April 6, 2026, 4:12 pm
Mallorca’s Pirate puts Kosovo playoff pain aside to stun Real Madrid | Sid Lowe

Kosovo’s Vedat Muriqi broke down in tears after a late winner that took his side out of the relegation zone For one magical moment in the sunshine and the spotlight, the roughest man in Spanish football was the smoothest, the toughest, its most vulnerable. With his ponytail and the stubble covering a face that’s been lived in, they call Vedat Muriqi the Pirate and he’s supposed to have the turning circle of a galleon. But here there was grace, all 6ft 4in and 14st 8lb of him moving as if he were wearing slippers, not a pair of size 15s. The first touch, with the left, couldn’t have been softer; the second, with the right, couldn’t have been harder, all that emotion unleashed with the violence. The ball crashed into the net and the Kosovan crashed on to the turf, where he wept. Muriqi had just scored the goal that may have brought the league title race to an early close, Mallorca defeating Real Madrid 2-1 with his 91st-minute goal a couple of hours before Barcelona went to Atlético Madrid and won in the 89th. But that wasn’t why he lay there, everyone going wild around him. It wasn’t why his face was hidden but his feelings couldn’t be, huge frame heaving. Muriqi was sobbing so hard it was a wonder Son Moix didn’t shake with him; some of the 23,015 inside it certainly did. Teammates came to him, embracing him briefly from behind then leaving him to let it out: first Omar Mascarell, then Sergi Darder, then Johan Mojica.
Published: April 6, 2026, 1:06 pm
‘Use that fuel’: Mikel Arteta and David Raya urge Arsenal to feed off cup losses

Team will not panic in wake of City and Southampton defeats Raya set to return in goal for Tuesday’s first leg at Sporting Mikel Arteta has insisted that Arsenal will not panic after losing successive games for the first time this season but admitted that they must rediscover their identity to get their campaign back on track. The Premier League leaders face Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon on Tuesday after seeing their hopes of an unprecedented quadruple crumble with defeats by Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final and the Championship side Southampton in the FA Cup. Bukayo Saka and Jurriën Timber have been ruled out as they continue to struggle with injuries, although there was better news for Arteta with Gabriel Magalhães, Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard all expected to feature against the Portuguese champions.
Published: April 6, 2026, 7:55 pm
Middlesbrough held by Swansea, Manchester City to meet Chelsea in Women’s FA Cup: football – as it happened

Ipswich gained ground in the promotion race by beating Birmingham before Middlesbrough dropped points at Swansea Thanks John, afternoon everyone. I’ll start with a very modern story from Spain. La Liga on Monday condemned threats and intimidation by Sevilla fans aimed at their own players and directors after they fell to a third straight league defeat. Sevilla, 17th in the Spanish top flight, lost 1-0 away at bottom side Real Oviedo on Sunday and some supporters met the team at the airport on their return to insult them, while others wearing masks were at the club training ground.
Published: April 6, 2026, 6:56 pm
Sir Craig Reedie, key London 2012 Olympics figure and former BOA chair, dies aged 84

Reedie also served as president of World Anti-Doping Agency Sebastian Coe hails ‘mentor, wise counsel and passionate advisor’ Sir Craig Reedie, a giant of the Olympic movement, who served as chair of the British Olympic Association for more than a decade and was instrumental in bringing the Games to London in 2012, has died at the age of 84. Tributes have poured in for the Scots-born Reedie, who was also president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) when Russia was found guilty of state-sponsored doping across “a vast majority” of winter and summer sports, including at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. During this tumultuous period, Reedie and Wada recommended that Russia be banned from the 2016 Rio Games – a call that was ultimately rejected by the International Olympic Committee.
Published: April 6, 2026, 6:00 pm
County cricket: Sussex beat Leicestershire, Yorkshire draw against Glamorgan – as it happened

The champions Nottinghamshire batted out a draw at Somerset, while Northampton’s last pair defied Lancashire Hampshire’s Ben Brown was a disappointed man last night. “It is a really poor start. The boys are really flat. You come into the season really looking forward to it so to put in that performance at home is hugely disappointing.
Published: April 6, 2026, 5:47 pm
Courtney Lawes to return to Prem from Brive and would be again eligible for England

Veteran announces return to Prem and would be eligible Forward will ‘never forget’ time at French second-tier club The former England captain Courtney Lawes is returning to the Prem at the end of the season after two years at French club Brive. The 37-year-old retired from international rugby after the 2023 Rugby World Cup and made the move to France after winning the 2023-24 Premiership title with Northampton Saints.
Published: April 6, 2026, 2:54 pm
Reece James on track to deliver England World Cup boost with Chelsea return

Right-back is recovering from hamstring injury He could be back at the end of April or start of May Reece James could boost England’s World Cup hopes by returning from a hamstring injury at the start of next month. The Chelsea defender has been out since picking up a problem during last month’s defeat by Newcastle, raising doubts over whether he will be fit to represent his country this summer. There were initial fears that James, who had not sustained a hamstring injury since November 2024, was facing up to two months on the sidelines and was in danger of not playing again this season.
Published: April 6, 2026, 10:26 am
Watch Sha’Carri Richardson's thrilling finish in the Stawell Gift women’s final – video

USA sprint star Sha’Carri Richardson storms home from scratch to win the 2026 Stawell Gift, chasing down rivals despite giving them up to a nine-metre head start. One of the world’s fastest women, Richardson joins thousands of spectators and athletes in the small rural town 200km north-west of Melbourne to compete in the 120-metre handicap grass race for the first time
Published: April 6, 2026, 6:36 am
The Masters is a welcome oasis in golf’s fractious world, despite its stuffy foibles | Ewan Murray

No phones, no littering, no cheering bad shots – ‘patrons’ face strict rules at Augusta, but what a contrast to last year’s disgraceful Ryder Cup It is easy to poke fun at the prissy traditions of the Masters. Golfers, never mind spectators, enter a state of panic over what horrible fate may befall them should they break the rules inside Augusta National. It is preposterous in so many ways; adults consumed by fear over missteps at a golf tournament. People do not typically feel this way inside the Sistine Chapel. This year, there are reasons to be grateful for Augusta’s unapologetic approach. The Masters provides a welcome break from the ear-bashing noise of the modern world. The United States is an especially fractious place. This major also offers a timely escape from the racket within golf itself. Brief serenity should be appreciated.
Published: April 7, 2026, 7:00 am
Michigan defeats UConn to win NCAA men’s basketball championship – as it happened

Elliot Cadeau scored 19 points as the Wolverines held off a late rally by UConn to capture their first title since 1989. Read Beau Dure’s live play-by-play UConn 4-9 Michigan, 15:42 left, first half: Solo Ball works inside to get two for UConn, but then he gets called for blocking at the other end. Questionable call, to be honest. He seemed set. Cadeau misses a three, but Michigan get a second and third chance. Johnson converts the tip-in.
Published: April 7, 2026, 3:34 am
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 game The 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 drill timely threes, the upset is there for the taking. BAG
Published: April 6, 2026, 9:00 am
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 soccer US 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 making soccer the biggest participation sport in every community in the country.
Published: April 6, 2026, 9:00 am
Jason Day criticises Tiger Woods for putting ‘people in harm’s way’ but admits ‘we all make mistakes’

The Australian says Woods will be missed at Augusta National this week as he seeks treatement following a car crash and DUI charge in Florida
Published: April 7, 2026, 7:14 am
Patrick Reed explains reasons behind sudden LIV Golf departure

The 35-year-old left the LIV Tour in January seeking a return to thr PGA Tour
Published: April 7, 2026, 7:02 am
Is Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich on TV? Channel, streaming and how to watch Champions League quarter-final

Everything you need to know ahead of the quarter-final
Published: April 7, 2026, 7:01 am
Is Sporting v Arsenal on TV? Channel, streaming and how to watch Champions League quarter-final

Everything you need to know ahead of the Champions League quarter-final first legs
Published: April 7, 2026, 7:00 am
Today’s top betting sites with Grand National free bets

Find the best Grand National betting sites and latest free bet offers for the 2026 edition of the Aintree meeting
Published: April 7, 2026, 7:00 am
Mikel Arteta, forcing his coolness, is feeling the burden of Arsenal’s now-failed quadruple bid

Arsenal have seen their quadruple hopes diminish to the double within the space of two weeks and head to Lisbon needing to keep their Champions League bid on track
Published: April 7, 2026, 6:59 am
Masters near-misses bring boost and belief for Justin Rose

The Englishman lost out to Rory McIlroy in a play-off a year ago.
Published: April 7, 2026, 6:27 am
Why Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich could hinge on an intriguing Liverpool reunion

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luis Diaz have been on vastly contrasting paths since leaving Liverpool but their fortunes could flip as they go head-to-head in the Champions League
Published: April 7, 2026, 5:00 am
NYC banning non-ticket holders from Penn Station on World Cup match days: report

Four of the tournament’s eight matches fall on weekdays, with several kick-offs scheduled to coincide directly with the heavy afternoon rush hour for New Jersey’s 132,000 daily rail riders
Published: April 6, 2026, 11:16 pm
Ipswich gain edge in Championship promotion race after rivals Norwich do them huge favour

Ipswich leapt into second with a win over Birmingham after rivals Norwich did them a huge favour by beating promotion contenders Millwall
Published: April 6, 2026, 8:52 pm
Arsenal handed huge injury boost ahead of Sporting Lisbon trip

Declan Rice has returned to training after missing his side’s shock FA Cup demise at Southampton on Saturday
Published: April 6, 2026, 8:45 pm
WNBA star Angel Reese traded to Atlanta Dream from Chicago Sky

Reese was the No. 7 overall pick by Chicago in the 2024 WNBA draft
Published: April 6, 2026, 8:04 pm
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal feel the pain of back-to-back defeats but will not panic

The Gunners lost the Carabao Cup final to Manchester City before being knocked out of the FA Cup at Southampton
Published: April 6, 2026, 7:48 pm
William Hill Grand National offer: Claim £30 free bets for Aintree

Claim £30 in free bets with the William Hill Grand National offer for 2026
Published: April 6, 2026, 7:00 pm
Liverpool fans to stage series of protests against ticket price rises

Late last month it was announced general admission tickets would rise in line with inflation for the next three seasons
Published: April 6, 2026, 6:52 pm
Harry Kane trains with Bayern Munich in huge injury boost ahead of Real Madrid tie

Kane has been sidelined with an ankle injury sustained on England duty
Published: April 6, 2026, 6:43 pm
Cash-strapped Sussex wipe out points deduction at first time of asking with Leicestershire win

Sussex followed early pace-setters Essex by securing a handsome 222-run win
Published: April 6, 2026, 6:33 pm
Sporting boss hopes Viktor Gyokeres will avoid boos on return with Arsenal

Gyokeres scored 97 times across 102 appearances for Sporting before making the move to Arsenal for £64m
Published: April 6, 2026, 6:20 pm
Chelsea reach Women’s FA Cup semi-finals as late winner sinks Tottenham

Chelsea will be joined by Manchester City in the last four after they beat Birmingham
Published: April 6, 2026, 6:06 pm
Lincoln seal dramatic return to Championship after several decades

Published: April 6, 2026, 5:56 pm
Tadej Pogacar triumphs at Tour of Flanders in familiar tale but may face bizarre fine

Pogacar continued his outstanding start to 2026 as he claimed the second monument of the year
Published: April 6, 2026, 5:40 pm
Danny Dyer goes through rollercoaster of emotions as West Ham face Leeds
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Danny Dyer was filmed going through a rollercoaster of emotions as Leeds beat West Ham on penalties to reach their first semi-final for 39 years.
Published: April 6, 2026, 5:34 pm
Courtney Lawes set to follow Mako Vunipola in swapping French second tier for Prem

Lawes will leave French side Brive at the end of the season and intends to return to England
Published: April 6, 2026, 4:54 pm
Lincoln earn promotion to Championship to end 65-year wait

Lincoln City last played second-tier football in 1961
Published: April 6, 2026, 4:36 pm
What next for Deontay Wilder? The Anthony Joshua problem in his way

Comment: After narrowly beating Derek Chisora in a brutal brawl, Wilder has called out Joshua again – but is that the right move?
Published: April 6, 2026, 4:20 pm
Darren Till teases ‘massive announcement’ as he leaves Misfits Boxing

The former UFC title challenger has said he will ‘try my hand at something else’
Published: April 6, 2026, 4:12 pm
Grand National 2026 odds: Latest prices, betting favourites & trends

Find the latest odds for the 2026 Grand National, as well as information on the favourites and some recent Grand National trends
Published: April 6, 2026, 4:00 pm
Vinicius Jr hails Lamine Yamal for condemning anti-Muslim chants in Spain friendly

Barcelona star Yamal spoke out against the "intolerable" Islamophobic chanting heard during his side’s friendly with Egypt
Published: April 6, 2026, 3:21 pm
Adama Traore believes FA Cup near-miss shows West Ham can survive

West Ham scored two goals in injury time to force Leeds to extra time in their FA Cup quarter-final, only to lose on penalties
Published: April 6, 2026, 2:47 pm
UFC 327: Prochazka vs Ulberg start time, undercard and how to watch fight

Jiri Prochazka will aim to reclaim the light-heavyweight title, fighting Carlos Ulberg for the vacant belt
Published: April 6, 2026, 2:39 pm
Manchester City star to exit Premier League giants after nine years

Published: April 6, 2026, 1:14 pm
Bet365 Grand National offers: How to claim £30 in free bet credit for Aintree

Find out what Grand National offers bet365 are running and learn how to get £30 in free bets for the Aintree meeting
Published: April 6, 2026, 1:00 pm
Antoine Griezmann’s Atletico legacy is secure but can he finally achieve his Champions League dream?

Neither player nor club have ever won the top European competition and with Griezmann’s departure set for the end of the season this campaign represents one last chance to end this era on a high
Published: April 6, 2026, 12:03 pm
Carlos Alcaraz prepared and ready for ‘very demanding’ clay court season

The World No. 1 is hoping to complete a full schedule of clay court tournaments before defending his French Open title
Published: April 6, 2026, 11:17 am
When is Fury vs Makhmudov? Start time, undercard and how to watch fight

Tyson Fury ends his fifth retirement from boxing as he takes on Arslanbek Makhmudov
Published: April 6, 2026, 10:30 am
Deontay Wilder vows to ‘clean up’ the heavyweight division

Wilder marked his comeback with a win in London and Tyson Fury will aim to follow in his footsteps on Saturday
Published: April 6, 2026, 9:14 am
Pep Lijnders provides latest update on John Stones and Ruben Dias injuries

Both defenders are close to returning and are in contention for this weekend’s fixture with Chelsea
Published: April 6, 2026, 8:57 am
Daniel Farke ready to ‘fight for piece of history’ after ‘crazy’ FA Cup win over West Ham

West Ham came from 2-0 down in the closing minutes only to lose a penalty shootout against Leeds
Published: April 6, 2026, 8:01 am
Top 20 Masters betting sites: Best online bookmakers for the Masters 2026

Discover the best betting sites online for the 2026 Masters tournament at Augusta
Published: April 6, 2026, 8:00 am
JJ Spaun rediscovers best form on eve of Masters with Texas Open victory

Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre had led heading into the final round but the US Open champion beat him by one stroke
Published: April 6, 2026, 7:42 am
Top 10 betting sites & free bet offers for Grand National 2026

Everything you need to know about the best betting sites for the Grand National this Saturday
Published: April 6, 2026, 7:30 am
Donald Trump ‘doesn’t fit’ at Augusta, claims Butch Harmon ahead of The Masters

Trump famously adores golf, but the US President is unlikely to be in attendance during this week’s Masters at the exclusive Augusta National
Published: April 6, 2026, 7:25 am
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