BARCELONA, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 02: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, speaks with Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF at Spotify Camp Nou on November 02, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Barcelona moved nine points clear of La Liga on Saturday by beating Espanyol 4-1 at Camp Nou in a game where Hansi Flick resisted the urge to rest key players such as Lamine Yamal and Pedri.

MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 11: Carlos Ulberg of New Zealand celebrates after his victory via knockout over Jiri Prochazka of Czechia, not pictured, in a light heavyweight title bout during UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images
“Black Jag” isn’t buying it.
No. 3-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight Carlos Ulberg captured UFC gold in emphatic fashion, knocking out former champion Jiri Prochazka in the first round of the UFC 327 main event last night (Sat.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – APRIL 08: Rafael Devers #16 of the San Francisco Giants hits a three run home run in the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 8, 2026 at Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA.

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MJF will defend his AEW Men’s World Championship title against Kenny Omega at this weekend’s All Elite Wrestling Dynasty event which will stream live on pay-per-view this Sunday night. AEW Dynasty will take place at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC and will also feature a Women’s World Championship matchup between reigning champ Thekla and Jamie Hayter, as well as an AEW World Tag Team Championship bout. You can take a peek at the complete fight card below.

Birmingham host Wrexham in the Championship at St Andrew’s. Kick-off is at 12:00 BST.
The Blues have lost three straight league games and have dropped down to 16th in the table.
Wrexham were thumped 5-1 by Southampton in midweek, and now sit four points outside the play-off places.
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With the 2026 NFL draft approaching, Pro Football Network put together a seven-round mock draft. So, who did the Jacksonville Jaguars come away with?
Although the Jaguars are without a first-round pick, GM James Gladstone does have 11 picks in total to work with — tied for the second-most in the NFL. He also has four selections in the top 100, giving him the ability to still address key needs and the flexibility to let the board dictate what he does or move around as he sees fit.
Let’s break down Alec Elijah’s selections for the Jaguars.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned on Saturday, April 11, with an epic night of fights at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, for UFC 327. The night was full of twists and turns, a Fight of the Year candidate, and a stunning knockout to cap off the night.
In the main event, Carlos Ulberg suffered a knee injury and was unable to move around the cage.

Who is Marie-Louise Eta, Union Berlin’s new interim head coach and the first woman to lead a men’s Bundesliga team?
1. Union Berlin coach Steffen Baumgart was relieved of his duties late on Saturday following a disappointing 3-1 defeat to bottom-placed 1. FC Heidenheim.
The Berlin club have found an interim replacement in their own ranks, handing 34-year-old Marie-Louise Eta responsibility for the remainder of the season, with five games left to play.

NBA Playoffs schedule 2026: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels, live streams to watch every series originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The 2025-26 NBA regular season has reached its conclusion, setting the stage for a postseason defined by high-stakes matchups and a brand-new broadcast landscape.
The journey to the Larry O’Brien Trophy officially begins with the Play-In Tournament on April 14, followed by the start of the first round on April 18.

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The Philadelphia 76ers will close out the regular season at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. 
It will be the fourth meeting of the season between the two teams. The Sixers won all three of the previous matchups.

Club makes plan to discuss permanent move for Arsenal loanee

Fabio Vieira is enjoying an impressive season on loan at Hamburg, and the German club are now eager to retain his services beyond the current campaign. The midfielder had been seeking a move before the close of the previous summer transfer window, and Hamburger provided him with the opportunity to secure regular playing time.

Since arriving, Vieira has delivered a series of strong performances, establishing himself as an important figure within the squad.

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The Philadelphia Flyers pushed their point total to 94 points, and their magic number to clinch a playoff spot is now 3 points after Saturday’s action.
The playoff race has shrunk, with the Atlantic Division now being the final, with 5 teams making it into the postseason. That means that the Metropolitan Division still has four teams all fighting for one spot, the 3rd seed in the Metropolitan. The Flyers currently hold that position, but the Blue Jackets, Islanders, and Capitals are all on their tails.
All four teams were in play on Saturday.

Report: Chelsea to battle Arsenal as they register interest in £60m rated winger
Chelsea have registered an interest in signing Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche this summer according to reports.
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Having been quiet in January, the Blues are said to be preparing for a busy summer with a number of positions needing to be addressed.
Chelsea are thought to still be in the market for a centre back, whilst they are said to want to add another midfielder and attacker.

🎥 Top-class choreos! How fans lit up Europe yesterday
Hardly anything in professional football is as fascinating as fan choreographies. And on yesterday’s football Saturday, fans across Europe once again put on quite a show in the stands – we picked out a few gems for you.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are set for a high-stakes encounter today, April 12, 2026, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, with both teams coming off thrilling last-ball victories.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are currently 5th on the IPL 2026 points table with two wins from three matches. They are seeking their third consecutive win after a narrow escape against KKR. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans (GT) are sitting at 7th with one win from three matches. They finally found momentum after a one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in their last outing.

NBA Western Conference standings, explained: Updated scenarios for Lakers, Nuggets and more in logjam originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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With the 2025-26 NBA season set to finish on Sunday night, four Western teams are still pending final playoff seeds.
This season, two teams in each of the Western Conference playoffs and the play-in will have reason to play well, just before the playoffs.
The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers make up the last two teams in the playoffs to await either a No. 3 or No.

In 59 games played, 41 y/o LeBron has dunked 97 times this season, the most he’s had since 2017-2018 where he played 82 games
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‪John Hollinger‬: USA holds off World in OT to win Nike Hoop Summit, 102-100. 54 combined turnovers! Arizona-bound Caleb Holt with 24 points 8 reb 7 stl to lead the way.
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Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Celtic v The Glanton Gang
SANDMAN’S DEFINITIVE RATINGS: CELTIC v THE GLANTON GANG…
“There is no finish line. When you reach one goal, find a new one.” – Chuck Norris (not dead; sleeping.)

Miguel Freckleton of St Mirren challenges for a header during the Scottish Premiership between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on April 11, 2026. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
VINDALOO – 6/10 – As quiet as a Zombie at a ‘Shout if you’re not a redact’ contest.

Arslanbek Makhmudov recently caught the attention of the boxing world by wrestling a bear in Dagestan. And from the first round on Saturday night, he seemed to realise that wrestling Tyson Fury was a better option than boxing him. Yet on this occasion, that’s no comment on the wizardry that Fury can produce in the ring, but rather on Makhmudov’s flaws. The story of this fight was that, luckily for Fury, those flaws eclipsed the Briton’s own, increasingly apparent faults.

‘No other club does this’ – Liverpool legends praise LFC Foundation impact
Moments like these often go beyond what happens on the pitch, and once again Liverpool’s Legends fixture showed exactly why the club’s connection to its community remains so powerful.

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With more than £10 million now raised across these annual matches, the focus isn’t just on nostalgia, it’s on the real-world impact driven by the LFC Foundation and the people behind it.

🗞️ Front pages: from Mbappé’s need to a title race closing in
A Sunday of contrasts on the front pages too. While in Madrid all eyes are on Mbappé and his need to get back to his best for Real Madrid, in Barcelona they are already starting to do the math to celebrate the title.
Many protagonists on today’s front pages.

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Paris-Roubaix is a bike race which rewards guile and experience, one for the battle-hardened pro rather than the wide-eyed youngster. Zoe Backstedt in some ways is both. At 21 she is among the peloton’s younger contingent – but she has an additional weapon in her arsenal: a family history of Paris-Roubaix going back more than 20 years.
Her father, Magnus Backstedt, took the biggest win of his career in the famous Roubaix velodrome in 2004; Zoe and older sister and fellow cyclist Elynor grew up re-watching, analysing and celebrating his race.

🥐☕️FC Breakfast: Depay snaps on Instagram, Yamal’s bold move
Did Depay take a swipe at his club on Instagram? 🤯
Memphis Depay’s latest Instagram post (now deleted) went viral, and not for the right reasons.

🥐☕️FC Breakfast: Depay snaps on Instagram, Yamal’s bold move
Did Depay take a swipe at his club on Instagram? 🤯
Memphis Depay’s latest Instagram post (now deleted) went viral, and not for the right reasons.

Brazil coach Carlo ‌‌Ancelotti has left open the possibility of Neymar Jr earning a ⁠⁠place in his ⁠⁠26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup, saying the forward has two months to prove he has the required ⁠⁠qualities.
Ancelotti has consistently maintained that Neymar will be in contention if he is fully fit, but the attacker was excluded from Brazil’s ⁠⁠squad for last month’s warm-up matches against France and Croatia.

Brazil coach Carlo ‌‌Ancelotti has left open the possibility of Neymar Jr earning a ⁠⁠place in his ⁠⁠26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup, saying the forward has two months to prove he has the required ⁠⁠qualities.
Ancelotti has consistently maintained that Neymar will be in contention if he is fully fit, but the attacker was excluded from Brazil’s ⁠⁠squad for last month’s warm-up matches against France and Croatia.

Marcus Rashford: Man United loanee produces stunning moment in derby
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score in an impressive cameo as FC Barcelona close in on the title.
More regular gametime
The Manchester United loanee had seen his game time decrease since Christmas, but an injury to Raphinha over the international break has given him more chances to shine.
He impressed last weekend, starting and scoring a sublime goal against Atletico Madrid.
Nonetheless, he was very wasteful in their Champions League tie as they lost 0-2 in the first leg.

Marcus Rashford: Man United loanee produces stunning moment in derby
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score in an impressive cameo as FC Barcelona close in on the title.
More regular gametime
The Manchester United loanee had seen his game time decrease since Christmas, but an injury to Raphinha over the international break has given him more chances to shine.
He impressed last weekend, starting and scoring a sublime goal against Atletico Madrid.
Nonetheless, he was very wasteful in their Champions League tie as they lost 0-2 in the first leg.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – APRIL 11: Mitchell McKee attempts to take down Sergio Pettis during the third round of a bantamweight bout at PFL Chicago at Wintrust Arena on April 11, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images
PFL Chicago went down last night (Sat., April 11, 2026) inside Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill., featuring former Bellator Bantamweight champion, Sergio Pettis, taking on undefeated rising contender Mitch McKee in the headlining bout.
When it was all said and done.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – APRIL 11: Mitchell McKee attempts to take down Sergio Pettis during the third round of a bantamweight bout at PFL Chicago at Wintrust Arena on April 11, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images
PFL Chicago went down last night (Sat., April 11, 2026) inside Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill., featuring former Bellator Bantamweight champion, Sergio Pettis, taking on undefeated rising contender Mitch McKee in the headlining bout.
When it was all said and done.

Jiri Prochazka is devastated that he let the light heavyweight title slip through his fingers at UFC 327.
Prochazka (32-6-1 MMA, 6-3 UFC)  was seemingly moments away from reclaiming gold on Saturday when Carlos Ulberg (14-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) suffered a knee injury early in the headliner at Kaseya Center in Miami. Instead of pouring on the pressure, Prochazka left himself open for a Hail Mary shot from Ulberg, who landed it and scored a spectacular knockout on one leg.

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Real Madrid are preparing for the return of former German midfielder next season – report
Among all the veterans who have left Real Madrid in recent years, the departure of Toni Kroos has perhaps hurt the most.
The German’s calm and composed presence in the middle of the park is something Real Madrid have failed to duplicate through younger players such as Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.
While Kroos is not coming back from retirement anytime soon, it appears Real Madrid are ready to bring him back to the Bernabeu dugout.

Manager speaks out on future of Premier League defender Chelsea are targeting
Chelsea are interested in signing Brighton centre back Jan Paul van Hecke, and Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler has spoke out.
The defender has a contract that runs out in 2027 and at the moment, there are no signs of a renewal being close or happening. But that doesn’t mean that Hurzeler has given up on keeping the player and says he aims to have talks with him about staying on.

Real Madrid are preparing for the return of former German midfielder next season – report
Among all the veterans who have left Real Madrid in recent years, the departure of Toni Kroos has perhaps hurt the most.
The German’s calm and composed presence in the middle of the park is something Real Madrid have failed to duplicate through younger players such as Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.
While Kroos is not coming back from retirement anytime soon, it appears Real Madrid are ready to bring him back to the Bernabeu dugout.

Manager speaks out on future of Premier League defender Chelsea are targeting
Chelsea are interested in signing Brighton centre back Jan Paul van Hecke, and Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler has spoke out.
The defender has a contract that runs out in 2027 and at the moment, there are no signs of a renewal being close or happening. But that doesn’t mean that Hurzeler has given up on keeping the player and says he aims to have talks with him about staying on.

It turns out one of the wildest matchups on the upcoming UFC White House card came together in about the most Dana White way possible.
Shortly after new heavyweight contender Josh Hokit scored an electric Fight of the Night win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 in Miami, he already had his next fight lined up. It was revealed mid-broadcast Saturday night that the still-undefeated Hokit (9-0) will round out the UFC White House event on June 14 as a late addition against veteran knockout artist Derrick Lewis.

It turns out one of the wildest matchups on the upcoming UFC White House card came together in about the most Dana White way possible.
Shortly after new heavyweight contender Josh Hokit scored an electric Fight of the Night win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 in Miami, he already had his next fight lined up. It was revealed mid-broadcast Saturday night that the still-undefeated Hokit (9-0) will round out the UFC White House event on June 14 as a late addition against veteran knockout artist Derrick Lewis.

Journalist provides worrying Konate update for Liverpool
Liverpool Face Konate Contract Uncertainty Ahead of Key Summer

Liverpool’s season has carried a sense of uneasy progress, results steady enough to keep ambition alive, yet fragile enough to invite scrutiny. As attention drifts towards the summer, a fresh concern has surfaced around Ibrahima Konate, adding another layer to a period already defined by transition.
Contract Talks Stall for Konate

Negotiations between Liverpool and Konate have been ongoing for months, framed as a routine attempt to secure the future of a key defender.

Journalist provides worrying Konate update for Liverpool
Liverpool Face Konate Contract Uncertainty Ahead of Key Summer

Liverpool’s season has carried a sense of uneasy progress, results steady enough to keep ambition alive, yet fragile enough to invite scrutiny. As attention drifts towards the summer, a fresh concern has surfaced around Ibrahima Konate, adding another layer to a period already defined by transition.
Contract Talks Stall for Konate

Negotiations between Liverpool and Konate have been ongoing for months, framed as a routine attempt to secure the future of a key defender.

San Diego FC midfielder Onni Valakari (8) shoots the ball during an MLS soccer game against the Minnesota United FC, Saturday April 11, 2026 in San Diego, California.
San Diego FC’s winless streak continues to grow, falling in back-to-back matches after a 2-1 Saturday night loss to Minnesota United FC at Snapdragon Stadium. 

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NEW DELHI: Young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to grab attention in the IPL with his fearless approach, drawing praise from many, including Kieron Pollard.
Speaking ahead of a match, Pollard admitted he is impressed but also urged caution about the hype around such a young player.
“At 15 years, I was still at school, playing club cricket. But, again, it’s exciting. It’s very exciting to see, you know, a young guy taking the world by storm. And he’s using his youthful exuberance to his advantage. And long may that continue for him.

MIAMI – It was somewhat inevitable, but Gable Steveson is a UFC fighter.
During the UFC 327 broadcast Saturday, the promotion announced Steveson (3-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) will debut July 11 at UFC 329. The event takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and is the peak of the annual International Fight Week. No opponent was revealed.
Steveson, 25, is widely regarded as one of the most highly touted prospects in all of MMA, particularly given his wrestling credentials as an Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA champion.

Rhian Wilkinson has been Wales head coach since February 2024 [FAW]
Rhian Wilkinson has told Wales they must “show up” in their Women’s World Cup qualifying double-header against Albania if they are to maintain their bid to finish top of the group.
Wales face the Albanians at Wrexham’s Stok Cae Ras on Tuesday (19:15 BST) before travelling for the return fixture in Elbasan next Saturday (17:00 BST).

A place in next season’s Europa Conference League is the prize when Caernarfon Town and Flint Town United meet in Sunday’s JD Welsh Cup final.
Caernarfon will be appearing in the final for the first time in their history while Flint’s only appearance in the final was in 1954 when they beat Chester 2-0.
The New Saints and Connah’s Quay Nomads, who contested the last two finals, were knocked out in the third round, making it the most open competition in years.
Newport’s Rodney Parade hosts the final, which kicks off at 15:15 BST, for a third successive season.

Even Carlos Ulberg’s peers couldn’t believe what they watched Saturday night at UFC 327.
Fighting on one leg after suffering an apparent blown-out knee, Ulberg scored one of the greatest finishes you’ll ever see, knocking out Jiri Prochazka with a Hail Mary punch to capture the vacant UFC light heavyweight title in the most improbable way imaginable.