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Referee looking at a pitchside VAR monitor during a Champions League match
Soccer

Arsenal VAR controversy exposes referee pressure in Champions League

Champions League referees are reportedly reluctant to overrule VAR decisions due to peer pressure, following controversy in Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid.

Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz in action for Liverpool
Soccer

Liverpool rely on record signings Isak and Wirtz amid Salah injury

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has challenged record signings Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz to deliver in the absence of Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian will miss Sunday's trip to Manchester United with a minor muscle injury.

Carlos Alcaraz looking disappointed on a tennis court with a strapped wrist
Sport

Carlos Alcaraz misses French Open as golf habit blamed for wrist injury

World number two Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the French Open with a wrist injury. Pundits have suggested his off-court hobbies, including golf and gaming, contributed to the setback.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot and forward Mohamed Salah on the pitch
Soccer

Arne Slot confirms Mohamed Salah will return for Liverpool this season

Liverpool manager Arne Slot expects Mohamed Salah to play again before the end of the campaign, easing fears that the forward had made his final appearance for the club.

Formula 1 cars racing on a wet track under stormy skies at the Miami Grand Prix
Motorsport

Formula 1 faces Miami Grand Prix cancellation over US weather laws

The 2026 Miami Grand Prix faces potential cancellation as severe weather forecasts and strict United States safety laws threaten to halt Sunday's race.

Minnesota Timberwolves players celebrating a play-off series victory against the Denver Nuggets
Basketball

Minnesota Timberwolves eliminate Nuggets to set up Spurs play-off clash

The Minnesota Timberwolves have eliminated the Denver Nuggets to reach the NBA play-off semi-finals, while the New York Knicks made post-season history.

Hockey

Connor McDavid calls Edmonton Oilers ‘average’ after playoff exit to Ducks

Connor McDavid admitted the Edmonton Oilers were an "average team" all season after suffering a first-round play-off elimination against the Anaheim Ducks.

Cristian Romero playing for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League
Soccer

Barcelona target Tottenham defender Cristian Romero in £53m transfer deal

Barcelona have approached the representatives of Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero over a potential summer transfer. The World Cup winner could be available for £53m due to a release clause.