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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looking concerned on the touchline during a Premier League match
Soccer

Manchester City could face relegation and stripped titles over charges

Manchester City are awaiting the outcome of a 12-week independent tribunal regarding 115 alleged financial breaches. Finance experts warn that severe punishments, including relegation and stripped titles, are likely if the club is found guilty.

Thomas Tuchel and Steve Clarke standing on the touchline during an international football match
Soccer

Opta supercomputer predicts England and Scotland 2026 World Cup odds

An Opta supercomputer has rated England as third favourites to win the 2026 World Cup, while predicting a tough group stage for a returning Scotland side.

Gabriel Martinelli playing for Arsenal in the Premier League
Soccer

Paris St-Germain hold transfer talks for Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli

Paris St-Germain have held initial transfer talks over a summer move for Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli, as major European clubs begin preparing for the upcoming window.

Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones playing for Liverpool in the Premier League
Soccer

Liverpool duo Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones prepare for summer exit

Liverpool midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones could leave Anfield this summer to fund manager Arne Slot's major squad rebuild.

Eddie Howe looks concerned on the touchline during Newcastle United's Premier League match against Bournemouth.
Soccer

Newcastle suffer Livramento and Gordon injury blows in Bournemouth defeat

Eddie Howe is facing a mounting injury crisis after Tino Livramento and Anthony Gordon suffered setbacks during Newcastle United's 2-1 defeat by Bournemouth.

Alvaro Arbeloa standing on the touchline during a Real Madrid coaching session
Soccer

Real Madrid to decide Alvaro Arbeloa future at end of La Liga season

Real Madrid are set to evaluate Alvaro Arbeloa's coaching position at the end of the season, while Coventry City's promotion triggers a permanent move for Frank Onyeka.

Jalen Brunson dribbles the basketball for the New York Knicks against the Atlanta Hawks
Basketball

New York Knicks secure physical Game 1 victory over Atlanta Hawks

Jalen Brunson scored 28 points to help the New York Knicks secure a physical 113-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their first-round series.

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger looking dejected on the ice during the 6-1 playoff defeat to the Minnesota Wild.
Hockey

Minnesota Wild rout Dallas Stars 6-1 in Western Conference quarter-final

The Minnesota Wild secured a commanding 6-1 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their Western Conference quarter-final series. The defeat marks the ninth time in 11 playoff series that Dallas has lost the opening match.