Everton host rivals Liverpool at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time in a crucial Merseyside derby in the Premier League.
The Toffees are in the hunt for European football and have the chance to close the gap to Liverpool to just two points, which would add more misery on under-pressure boss Arne Slot.
Liverpool suffered their 17th defeat of the season as they went out of the Champions League to holders Paris Saint-Germain in midweek, in a match that also saw them lose Hugo Ekitike to a serious injury.

KOLKATA: Kolkata Knight Riders’ season is going from bad to worse and knives will surely be out. As they reach the halfway stage of the IPL without a win, Sunday’s match against Rajasthan Royals at the Eden here might provide them with an opportunity to embark on a road to redemption.
Might be asking for too much, though, as with just one point in their bag, they have a Herculean task ahead. Winning all their remaining eight games, particularly with their morale low and their campaign directionless, is not something that punters will bet on.

Serie A: Cremonese vs. Torino – Confirmed line-ups and updates
Cremonese and Torino have made just one personnel change between them as the two sides prepare to do battle at the Stadio Zini in Serie A’s early Sunday kick-off.
Hosts Cremonese currency find themselves in 17th place in the Serie A table, but are level on points with Lecce in the relegation zone. They were beaten 1-0 by Cagliari last time out in Serie A and have not won since their 2-0 victory over Parma in March.

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Arsenal watching as Real Madrid’s deadline for their target nears

Arsenal is one of the clubs interested in a move for Nico Paz, with Como believed to be open to selling him for a suitable fee. However, Real Madrid holds a buy-back clause in the agreement that took him to Italy, which could yet shape his future when the season ends.

The Spanish side remains one of the leading clubs in world football, and Paz dreams of playing for them. His first choice is understood to be a return to the Spanish giants once this campaign has concluded, making their next decision especially important.

What does Sports Illustrated NFL insider Albert Breer think will happen with the top 10 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft?
On Saturday, in the latest installment of the “Breer Report,” the NFL insider previewed the top 10 with a combination of what he was hearing around the NFL, in addition to what he thought would happen. It’s worth noting that Breer filmed this before the Giants traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the No. 10 overall pick. Now, the Giants hold the No. 5 and 10 picks in the first round.

Serie A: Juventus vs. Bologna – Probable line-ups and where to watch on TV
Luciano Spalletti has a big call to make regarding the selection of Kenan Yildiz for Juventus’s upcoming Serie A clash against eighth-placed Bologna on Sunday evening.
Yildiz returned to training with the Bianconeri group on Saturday, but missed the vast majority of the week’s training due to recurring pain and inflammation in his knee. Spalletti is hoping that the Turkish talent will be available, but it remains to be seen whether he or Jeremie Boga will start on Juventus’s left wing against Bologna.

PSG unopposed to Marquinhos exit
As was the case last summer and the summer before that, Paris Saint-Germain won’t stand in the way of club captain Marquinhos (31) leaving the club at the end of the season, according to a report from L’Équipe.
Marquinhos still remains an important element of PSG’s defence and, in all competitions, he has played 26 games. Although he has started just eight times in Ligue 1, he is nonetheless an ever-present in the big games in the UEFA Champions League, starting 12 games in that competition.

Delhi Capitals pulled off a stunning last-over victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with David Miller once again proving why he is regarded as one of the finest finishers in world cricket.
Chasing a competitive total of 176, DC held their nerve in the closing stages as Miller unleashed a brutal assault in the final over, turning the game decisively in his team’s favour. Stubbs, who played a crucial role in guiding the chase alongside Miller he scored 60 runs, admitted that even he wasn’t sure how the equation would be cracked in the final moments.

During an endurance race at the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany, a driver died following a crash that involved seven cars.
The race was set to feature Max Verstappen, the Red Bull driver and four-time Formula 1 champion, who is pursuing interests beyond F1 and racing sports cars when possible.
However, during the qualifying session for the ADAC 24h Nürburgring, driver Juha Miettinen died after a crash involving seven cars.
Miettinen was 66 years old, and despite efforts from the organizations to save his life, he sadly passed away.

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Rangers will demand a big fee for centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez this summer, while Celtic will need to make a sizeabe offer to lure a potential manager…
Rangers are set to demand at least £20m for defender Emmanuel Fernandez this summer as numerous Premier League clubs eye a move for his services (Football Insider).
Celtic will have to offer Roberto Martinez a sizeable contract to make him their new manager if he wishes to return to club management after the World Cup (Football Insider).

Liam Rosenior has shared how Chelsea star Estevao Willian cried following an injury setback in the 1-0 defeat to Manchester United.
It is the latest setback for the Blues in their pursuit of a top-five finish and Champions League football next season.
While Enzo Fernandez, captaining the side yesterday after an internal two-game suspension, was also forced off with a worrying calf problem.
The injury for Estevao could put his appearance at this summer’s World Cup with Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil at risk.

Sixteen Livingston County runners are registered to run the 130th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20.
Running in the world’s oldest annual marathon requires meeting a qualifying time within each age group. There are also spots allotted for runners raising money for charity and other exceptions.
The qualifying standards were lowered by five minutes for the 2026 Boston Marathon because more qualifiers registering than there are spots available. For 2026, there were 24,362 accepted qualifiers and 8,887 who weren’t accepted.

AC Milan redicted lineup and team news vs Hellas Verona
AC Milan face Hellas Verona on Sunday in a crucial Serie A Matchday 33 clash.
The Rossoneri are currently third in the table with 63 points, sitting three points ahead of Juventus in fourth and five clear of Como in fifth as the race for Champions League spots tightens.
However, Milan’s recent form has dipped, with three defeats in their last four league games.

Some people may have thought that LeBron James was going to be very aggressive offensively in Game 1 of the Los Angeles Lakers‘ first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets and look to score a lot of points. Some may have even felt that doing so was going to be necessary for him with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out of action.
Instead, James played the role of table-setter for the vast majority of Game 1 on Saturday.

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The Los Angeles Lakers shrugged off their injury worries to make a winning start to the NBA play-offs.
The 18-time champions were without key players Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Maxi Kleber but 41-year-old LeBron James produced another fine display in a 107-98 win over the Houston Rockets.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks were the other winners on day one of the play-offs, while the Phoenix Suns and Orlando Magic won the play-in tournament to book their places.

How many points do Liverpool need for guaranteed Champions League place after Man United favour?
Liverpool were given a helping hand in their efforts to secure Champions League qualification as Manchester United defeated nearest pursuers Chelsea on Saturday night.
The Reds currently occupy the fifth and final berth reserved for English teams in the 2026/27 edition of Europe’s primary club competition, going into today’s Merseyside derby on 52 points, four clear of Liam Rosenior’s side.

Manchester City vs Arsenal – Match preview and team news
The Premier League title race reaches a definitive crossroads at the Etihad Stadium today as Arsenal face the ultimate examination of their title credentials against Manchester City in red-hot form.
Currently, the Gunners hold a six-point lead with six games remaining. However, Manchester City possess a vital game in hand. They also carry the immense momentum of a dominant spring surge. Consequently, this showdown represents a historic milestone. It marks the latest stage these sides have met as title rivals since April 2012.

Carrick comments on Man Utd future after ‘massive’ win over Chelsea
Michael Carrick says his future as Man Utd head coach is “out of his hands” after leading his side to victory at Chelsea on Saturday evening. 
The Red Devils picked up three valuable points at Stamford Bridge thanks to Matheus Cunha, who scored the only goal of the game in the first half.
The result strengthens United’s grip on third place and, more importantly, enhances their chances of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League.

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif praised veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his match-winning spell against Delhi Capitals, where he rattled the top order early.
Defending a target of 176, Bhuvneshwar struck in the powerplay to reduce DC to 18/3, finishing with impressive figures of 3/26. His strong form this season continues, with 10 wickets in six matches, showing he still has the ability to trouble top batters with swing.
Kaif took to X (formerly Twitter) to reflect on Bhuvneshwar’s journey and raised the possibility of a national comeback.

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif praised veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his match-winning spell against Delhi Capitals, where he rattled the top order early.
Defending a target of 176, Bhuvneshwar struck in the powerplay to reduce DC to 18/3, finishing with impressive figures of 3/26. His strong form this season continues, with 10 wickets in six matches, showing he still has the ability to trouble top batters with swing.
Kaif took to X (formerly Twitter) to reflect on Bhuvneshwar’s journey and raised the possibility of a national comeback.

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – APRIL 18: (L-R) Mike Malott punches Gilbert Burns of Brazil in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Canada Life Centre on April 18, 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
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A welterweight veteran with one of the longest win streaks in divisional history called it a career inside the cage Saturday night.
A featherweight made the kind of debut that immediately puts the division on notice.
The co-main event produced one of the most entertaining fights of 2026 and rewarded both fighters handsomely for it.

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – APRIL 18: (L-R) Mike Malott punches Gilbert Burns of Brazil in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Canada Life Centre on April 18, 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
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HIGHLIGHTS

A welterweight veteran with one of the longest win streaks in divisional history called it a career inside the cage Saturday night.
A featherweight made the kind of debut that immediately puts the division on notice.
The co-main event produced one of the most entertaining fights of 2026 and rewarded both fighters handsomely for it.

Exeter won the Champions Cup in 2020 [Getty Images]
The billionaire owners of Premier League side Bournemouth are closing in on a takeover of Exeter Chiefs.
It was revealed last week that an American consortium were on the verge of securing a major stake in the Prem club, with Exeter members set to vote in an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) in May.
It understood the group are Black Knight Football Club, who acquired Bournemouth at the end of 2022 and have stakes in Hibernian and French club FC Lorient as well as owning Auckland FC.

Exeter won the Champions Cup in 2020 [Getty Images]
The billionaire owners of Premier League side Bournemouth are closing in on a takeover of Exeter Chiefs.
It was revealed last week that an American consortium were on the verge of securing a major stake in the Prem club, with Exeter members set to vote in an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) in May.
It understood the group are Black Knight Football Club, who acquired Bournemouth at the end of 2022 and have stakes in Hibernian and French club FC Lorient as well as owning Auckland FC.

Simeon Birnbaum woke up Saturday morning feeling ready to conquer records.
Then he got a call from his coach telling him to do just that.
The Oregon junior has never been faster than he has been this spring and he showed it once again April 18 when he broke the collegiate record in the men’s 1,500 meters during the final day of the Oregon Team Invitational track and field meet at Hayward Field.

Paced by teammate Tomas Palfrey and challenged by absolutely no one, Birnbaum crossed the finish in 3 minutes, 31.

Simeon Birnbaum woke up Saturday morning feeling ready to conquer records.
Then he got a call from his coach telling him to do just that.
The Oregon junior has never been faster than he has been this spring and he showed it once again April 18 when he broke the collegiate record in the men’s 1,500 meters during the final day of the Oregon Team Invitational track and field meet at Hayward Field.

Paced by teammate Tomas Palfrey and challenged by absolutely no one, Birnbaum crossed the finish in 3 minutes, 31.

Man United prepare significant financial effort to beat Liverpool in the race for “fantastic player”
Manchester United are looking to sign Morten Hjulmand at the end of the season, and they are now stepping up their efforts to get the deal done.
The 26-year-old defensive midfielder has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past as well. According to reports from Spain, Manchester United are now intensifying their efforts in the transfer race.

Here’s what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference’s first round.

John Gonzalez joins CBS Sports HQ to recap Game

Journalist explains brutal reaction Liam Rosenior gets from Chelsea fans after United
Liam Rosenior is in big trouble as Chelsea boss already, losing the last four Premier League games on the bounce now.
He saw his side lose again yesterday at Stamford Bridge in front of their own fans. Chelsea just couldn’t get the ball in the net and were punished by clinical finishing from the away side.

Apr 18, 2026; Sandy, Utah, USA; San Diego FC midfielder Anders Dreyer (10) shoots and scores on a penalty kick against Real Salt Lake during the second half at America First Field.
SDFC’s winless run turned into a losing streak, as they fell for a third straight MLS match with a 4–2 defeat on the road at America First Field on Saturday night.

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Arvid Lindblad was supposed to be driving at 200mph around the streets of Jeddah in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend.
But Britain’s youngest Formula 1 driver’s had an unexpected month off just three races into his debut season.
The 18-year-old tells BBC Newsbeat he’s been reflecting on how he’s done so far, as well as hanging out with friends and learning to skateboard.
But he says he’s looking forward to getting back on the grid, having his Drive to Survive moment and competing in a home Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Another Saturday game, another Zac Gallen start, another swirling bit of anxiety in the gullet as we waited to see which Zac we were going to get today. I remember the heyday of Gallen’s good times, when he really was the unquestioned ace of the rotation, rather than simply being the guy who happens to pitch for us on Opening Day. I’ve mostly gotten over the animosity I’ve developed for him over the last couple of seasons, but I still feel kinda queasy when I see that I’ve pulled a Gallen start for a Saturday recap.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – MAY 12: Head coach of Mexico Pedro Lopez looks on prior the final second leg match between America and Pachuca as part of the Torneo Clausura 2025 Liga MX at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes on May 12, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) | Getty Images
After a dominating performance in Toluca, Mexico has qualified for the Concacaf W Championship taking place in November.

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UConn’s Braylon Mullins, who is ranked No. 17 on ESPN’s most recent NBA draft big board, will look to boost his stock with a second season in Storrs.

Jamal Murray had a tremendous night at the free throw line, making all 16 of his attempts to carry the Nuggets past the Wolves in Game 1, during which Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon had a quiet first half.

The Giants are trading DT Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in a deal for the No. 10 pick in next week’s NFL draft, sources told ESPN.

It was only fitting that a thrilling mixed doubles final concluded the US Open Pickleball Championships in Naples to wrap its 10th anniversary.
Anna Leigh Waters and Frenchman Jay Devilliers held off a ferocious third-set comeback from Sofia Sewing and Casey Diamond, securing a hard-fought 10-12, 11-2, 11-9 victory at East Naples Community Park on Saturday, April 18.
“… It just shows the grit that they have on the other side,” Waters said. “I loved playing with Jay. It was great this week. I play against Jay a lot on the PPA.

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San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle announced his presence with authority at Saturday’s WrestleMania, making his entrance by stealing a beer from Indiana Pacers star point guard and noted Brock Purdy stan Tyrese Haliburton.
Between matches the camera turned its attention to noted Haliburton, who stood up and raised his beer (editor’s note: I think it’s an 805) to the crowd. It appeared he planned on chugging the beverage on camera. As he went to take a drink, Kittle crashed into the frame, reached over and swiped the beer from Haliburton.

🚨América – Toluca line-ups are ready
América returns to Estadio Banorte to face Toluca on Matchday 16 of the Clausura 2026. Las Águilas need to take all three points or their place in the Liguilla could be in danger.
For now, Jardine’s side sits in seventh place with 19 points, while los Diablos are fifth with 27 points.
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The UFC octagon was in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada for tonight’s UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott event at Canada Life Centre. The fight card was headlined by a welterweight bout between former title challenger Gilbert Burns and Canadian Mike Malott.
Following the fights, the big winners will answer questions from the media during the post-fight press conference.