Giovanni Malago to be named FIGC’s new president
After Italy’s latest defeat and the subsequent resignation of Gabriele Gravina, the favorite to replace him as FIGC president appears to be Giovanni Malagò.
The former CONI president has been voted in by Italy’s top football clubs for the upcoming elections on June 22nd, when Gravina’s successor as FIGC president will be announced.
Malagò, CONI president from 2013 to 2025, was voted in by 18 of the 20 Serie A teams.

Arbeloa considering starting Real Madrid academy gem over 23-year-old star vs Bayern Munich
Real Madrid could be set for a major midfield shake-up ahead of their decisive Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.
According to Mario Cortegana via The Athletic, manager Alvaro Arbeloa is seriously considering a surprise decision – starting academy talent Thiago Pitarch ahead of Eduardo Camavinga.
With Aurelien Tchouameni suspended after accumulating yellow cards, the natural expectation was for Camavinga to step into the holding midfield role.

Maximum caution – Barcelona starlet can only play 15-20 minutes vs Atletico Madrid
FC Barcelona will lock horns with Atletico Madrid tomorrow in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Ahead of the contest, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick announced the squad list of players he will be taking along for the trip to Madrid.
Interestingly, teenage midfielder Marc Bernal has been included in the squad despite not receiving his medical clearance yet.

Three top clubs interested in El Aynaoui
Neil El Aynaoui was one of Roma’s most expensive signings in the last summer transfer window.
However, the Moroccan midfielder failed to live up to the initial expectations placed on him.
Having arrived amidst concerns from some fans after the failed acquisition of Rios, the 2001-born midfielder was acquired from Lens for €23.5 million.
He never managed to secure a regular starting spot, often with disappointing performances.

Ariel Helwani is BACK … IN … YOUR … LIFE!
Join “The Ariel Helwani Show” live on Uncrowned and YouTube at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT/6 p.m. UK time as Ariel and the Boys in the Back react to everything UFC 327. Monday’s rundown can be seen below.
1 p.m. ET: Ariel and the gang kick off the week by breaking down every angle of UFC 327.
2:30 p.m. ET: Cub Swanson stops by following his successful retirement fight.
3 p.m. ET: UFC veteran Daniel Rodriguez breaks his silence after spending eight months in a Mexican prison.
3:30 p.m.

Always a tough ask when you put NASCAR up against The Masters, but at least they tried, right? I mean, it’s Bristol, baby! If any track is gonna give Augusta a run for its money, it’s Bristol, right?
Right?!
Yikes. Not a great race. Not a great crowd, as you’ll see. This Next Gen car has just completely ruined short tracks, hasn’t it? I know I’ve said it a dozen times now, but every time we go back — especially to a place as sacred as Bristol — we’re reminded that the track just doesn’t have its fastball anymore.

Olivia Miles joins Gary Striewski and Randy Sco

Joe Tessitore joins SportsCenter ahead of Wrest

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The NBA’s 65-game rule is wreaking havoc on the awards landscape to end the 2025-26 season.

There is no position in the NFL draft that garners attention like the quarterback. Even though this is considered a pretty meager overall quarterback class, there is always intrigue about who will land where.
So, we’re going to conduct a quarterback mock draft through the seven-round process. Here we go:
First-round quarterback
1 overall: Fernando Mendoza, Indiana, Las Vegas Raiders
Slam dunk. The Raiders badly need a franchise quarterback. Mendoza is the quarterback at the position worthy of a top pick. It’s done.

Former assistant claims Slot not getting Liverpool credit he deserves
Pressure Builds Despite Strong Foundations

Arne Slot’s tenure at Liverpool has quickly become a study in modern football impatience. Success, it seems, is no longer a destination but a demand repeated endlessly, week after week. Yet beneath the noise, there is a compelling argument that Slot’s work at Liverpool has not been afforded the credit it merits.

The narrative around Liverpool this season has tilted towards scrutiny.

CHENNAI: The frustration had been building, but it has now vanished. One show of swagger from Chennai Super Kings’ new recruit Sanju Samson against a competitive Delhi Capitals at Chepauk on Saturday has reignited belief in the camp.
Sanju’s unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, his first major statement in CSK colours, showcased everything that makes him a prized T20 batter. There was no rush, no overindulgence in big hitting, no desperation to clear the ropes. Instead, he trusted his strengths, constructing a high-quality innings against a strong attack.

Robbie Mustoe explains why Alex Scott is his un

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe preview the Matc

Robbie Earle explains why Jarrod Bowen is his u

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on! Each day ahead of the tournament’s return to North America, Yahoo Sports will highlight an insight or moment that showcases just how grand the world’s biggest sporting spectacle has become — even beyond the expanded field of this year’s global event.
David Beckham will be remembered as one of the greatest players of all time, with a special place of pride in English football history. But early in his career, there was one moment that overshadowed all of his other success: a brutal red card in the knockout round of the 1998 World Cup.

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — A German soccer club has made an eye-catching change, firing one coach whose name means “beginning” and hiring one whose name means “end.”
Second division Fortuna Duesseldorf said Sunday it was parting company with Markus Anfang, whose surname translates from German as “beginning” or “start”, and bringing in Alexander Ende, or “end”, for the last five games of the season.
That prompted jokes on German social media and speculation about how Ende’s task will be to stop the end of Fortuna’s time in the division.

2026 has kicked off in an extremely interesting way for the New Orleans Saints, as they lost two critical defensive pieces early in free agency. With Demario Davis and Alontae Taylor now out of the fold, the Saints have some work to do on defense after spending much of their cap on offense early on. The cornerback room specifically was already in need of some additional pieces, with Kool-Aid McKinstry and Quincy Riley being the only two high-snap corners on the team.

Following a morning shootaround in Phoenix on March 21, multiple league sources tell The Athletic that Rivers called a group of veteran players together for a meeting in Mortgage Matchup Center, while the rest of the team got shots up after shootaround out on the floor. Per multiple sources with knowledge of the situation, Rivers then went on to inform the veteran players that he believed they had failed him this season and questioned the group’s commitment, conditioning, focus and leadership.

‪Tom Orsborn‬: Keldon Johnson told me him and Julian Champagnie playing in all 82 is a “testament to an amazing medical staff.” He then proceeded to list each one. “Their work doesn’t go unnoticed,” Keldon said. “It’s one of the main reasons we’re pretty healthy going into the postseason.”
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Barcelona star almost certain to miss Atletico Madrid showdown despite squad inclusion
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has named his squad for Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg showdown against Atletico Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The big question in the lead-up to the announcement has been whether or not Marc Bernal will be included, and the teenage midfielder’s name has appeared on the list – but with an asterisk.

🚨Barcola returns, PSG name their squad for the Champions League
Great news for PSG, who get one of their key attacking players back for the trip to Anfield.

This Monday morning, on the eve of the second leg of the quarter-final between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, the Parisian club announced the squad travelling to Anfield.

After suffering an injury a month ago against Chelsea, Bradley Barcola is among the players called up and is therefore making his big return!
Meanwhile, Fabián Ruiz remains absent. 
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence.

Jannik Sinner reclaimed the world No 1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz after defeating his rival to win Monte Carlo for his third Masters title in a row.
Sinner added to his victories at Indian Wells and the Miami Open to win his first Masters title on clay, with the Italian dropping just one set while building a streak of 22 consecutive victories at the Masters level.
With Sinner’s run at Masters events stretching back to Paris at the end of last season, the 24-year-old has become just the third man to win four consecutive Masters title since the series began in 1990.

Liam Rosenior drops hint over Chelsea’s transfer plans
Liam Rosenior outlines Chelsea transfer plans after setback
Stamford Bridge pressure shapes summer thinking

At Chelsea, scrutiny rarely pauses. A 3-0 defeat against Manchester City has sharpened that focus, extending a run of three consecutive league losses and prompting audible frustration from the home support.

For Liam Rosenior, the response has been measured rather than reactive. Behind the scenes, attention has already shifted towards the summer, where transfer plans are beginning to take shape with increasing clarity.

Celtic set to rival Spurs for Liverpool star
Tottenham move for Robertson gathers pace amid Celtic interest
Spurs push forward in Robertson pursuit

Tottenham Hotspur’s summer rebuild is beginning to take shape, and at the centre of it sits Andy Robertson, a player whose experience and leadership could prove decisive in a turbulent period for the North London club. According to reporting from TEAMtalk, Spurs have maintained a long-standing agreement with the Scotland international, one that has remained intact despite managerial changes and growing external interest.

Another day, another Indian Premier League (IPL) comparison in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) — and this time, it left Islamabad United assistant coach Jacob Oram in splits.
The former New Zealand cricketer could not hold back his laughter when asked about South African batter Rillie Rossouw’s recent remark that the IPL feels “more of a movie than actual cricket,” compared to the PSL.

Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name!
Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho
DEFINITION:

“Forever wars” (or perpetual wars) are conflicts with no clear exit strategy or definition of victory, often involving ongoing, low-level tensions, and non-state actors in shifting, long-term battles.

Many people would agree that Dan Quinn may not have been GM Adam Peters’ first choice as head coach for the Washington Commanders in 2024. However, Quinn proved Peters right, leading Washington to a 12-5 record and an appearance in the NFC Championship Game.
Unfortunately, Washington stumbled to a disappointing 5-12 record in 2025. Injuries played a part in the Commanders‘ demise, but it wasn’t the only thing. The roster needed work, and luck wasn’t on Washington’s side last season the same way it was in 2024.

Join us in Baltimore as we host a special Premier League event
In partnership with Guinness, our official club partner, Newcastle United is hosting a special fan event in Baltimore.
We’re giving you the chance to watch the Magpies’ clash with Fulham on Sunday 24th May, at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore.
Supporters from across the USA will come together to: 
Watch Fulham v Newcastle United in a St. James’ Park-style atmosphere
Meet a Newcastle United legend
Get a photo with the Carabao Cup trophy
You can secure your place now, by registering here.

It took Rory McIlroy 17 years to win his first green jacket. He wasn’t going to wait that long again to win his second.
McIlroy finished 12-under to win the Masters tournament for the second year in a row. He becomes only the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters tournaments, joining Jack Nicklaus (1965-1966), Nick Faldo (1989-1990) and Tiger Woods (2001-2002).
“It still fits,” McIlroy said as Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley put the green jacket back on him.

Boardroom turmoil emerges at Real Madrid amid growing concerns
Real Madrid are dealing with more than just problems on the pitch, with fresh reports pointing to growing instability within the structure itself.
According to Mundo Deportivo, there are increasing signs that internal harmony is breaking down. 
The report highlights ongoing friction between Jose Angel Sanchez, the club’s general manager, and Anas Laghrari, a close advisor to president Florentino Perez.
These tensions come at a sensitive moment for the club.

Bayern star turns down interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City
A number of Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlović, but he doesn’t appear to be interested in leaving.
According to Teamtalk, Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City have all had enquiries turned down by Pavlović’s representatives.
The report claims Real Madrid and Barcelona have been given the same response, with the 21-year-old not interested in a move away from Bayern.

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Alejandro Garnacho has multiple tattoos depicting Stranger Things – his favourite show – but unlike many of its characters, he is being forced to wait for his coming-of-age journey at Chelsea.
The 21-year-old is struggling to stand out among the cast at Stamford Bridge, having been linked with a transfer away and having drawn criticism for his lack of output in attack and for switching off defensively.

Predicted Liverpool XI vs Paris Saint-Germain: Anfield awaits as Reds plot Champions League revival

Liverpool return to Anfield on Tuesday night needing to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain.
Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored in Paris to give PSG a commanding first-leg advantage, and Arne Slot must now decide how to set his side up for what could be a memorable European night—or a very short one.
Alisson remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, meaning Giorgi Mamardashvili is expected to continue in goal.

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Arsenal’s shock 2-1 defeat by Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium means Mikel Arteta’s side have picked up just 70 points from 32 games this season.
The last Premier League champion to have as few points with six games left to play was Leicester City on 69 points in 2015-16.
Only three teams in the last 22 seasons have had as few points at this stage of the season and went on to win the title – Manchester United in 2010-11 (69 points), Manchester City in 2013-14 (70 points) and Leicester City in 2015-16 (69 points).

Reprt: Spurs and West Ham are in the race to sign Barcelona star
Barcelona Midfield Exit Looms: Premier League Clubs Circling Casado
Growing Interest from England

FC Barcelona may be preparing for a subtle reshaping of their midfield, with Casado’s uncertain status now attracting attention beyond Spain. According to TuttoMercato, the player’s situation has not gone unnoticed, particularly among Premier League clubs seeking technical depth.

“Barcelona’s Casado is on the sidelines: he could be sold in the summer, but keep an eye on the Saudis.

One of the few joys in life on a Monday morning is knowing that there is Notre Dame Football news and a Triple Option to run.
NEVER FEAR… HEATHER DINICH IS HERE
It’s the spring football season for the entire country, even if the start and stop dates are different for many schools. It’s a time of hope and projection as Notre Dame, and everyone else around the country, sheds their skin to begin anew. This makes for a lot of interesting storylines, and as far as Notre Dame is concerned, the Irish are kind of sitting pretty.

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Rangers to rekindle interest in Leeds forward as Scotland striker vows to stay at Serie A strugglers…
Leeds United forward Joel Piroe, 26, might leave the club this summer because of a lack of game time, with Rangers a likely destination. (Football Insider)
Scotland striker Kieron Bowie, whose second goal since joining Hellas Verona from Hibernian could not prevent defeat by Torino on Saturday, has vowed to stay with the relegation-threatened club even if they are playing in Serie B next season.

In the end, this second Masters championship for Rory McIlroy is almost unavoidably going to become a milestone.
If last year’s emotional triumph to complete the Grand Slam was a destination – the destination – then retaining it puts him in rarefied air but doesn’t answer the only question which will ultimately matter when all is said and done; where this child prodigy from Northern Ireland turned golfing superstar will rank among the all-time greats.
That is the competition for him now: how many majors he can amass, how many records he can break.

The Boston Celtics developed a deep roster over the course of the 2025-26 campaign, and it was ironically most apparent when they had just eight players available on Sunday night against the Orlando Magic. With most of the Celtics resting and sidelined — including stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, center Neemias Queta, guard Derrick White, and others — the bench was forced to step up. But to say they stepped up would be putting it lightly, as the undermanned Celtics took down the (mostly healthy) Magic 113-108 at TD Garden.

Fans were packed into Holywood Golf Club to cheer on Rory McIlroy [PA Media]
Rory McIlroy knows how to put his fans through the ringer – and Sunday at Augusta National was no different.
At his home golf club in Northern Ireland, the expressions on the faces of supporters crammed into the small clubhouse said it all.
But the mental toughness of McIlroy was what impressed fans at Holywood Golf Club the most as he sealed his second Masters title to become only the fourth man to go back-to-back in the tournament.

Manchester United star offered to Serie A giants
Manuel Ugarte Transfer Twist Raises Questions for Manchester United
Italian interest gathers pace
The summer market has a way of surfacing unfinished business, and this latest development involving Manuel Ugarte feels like one of those lingering threads. As reported by Nico Schira, “Jorge #Mendes has offered Manuel #Ugarte to #Juventus (have monitored him during Uruguay-Algeria 20-days ago), #Napoli (there is a great relationship with #ManUnited) and #ACMilan for the summer transfer window. #transfers #MUFC”.

Pep Guardiola has led Manchester City to six Premier League titles [Getty Images]
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Manchester City “will have the edge” psychologically in the Premier League title race.
Leaders Arsenal, who are nine points clear having played two games more, travel to Etihad Stadium on Sunday (16:30 BST).
Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show, he said City “know how to win the title” and “have a manager who knows how to do it”.
“I think City will have the edge on that, just purely the manager and players they’ve got.

Stuffing 18 things in: Ginter jokes about his handicap v Mainz
In the narrow 1-0 win over Mainz 05, Matthias Ginter was not only called upon as a defensive pillar, but also had to take quite a physical beating. After a hard blow to the face, the center-back’s nose was bleeding so heavily from the 19th minute on that the medical staff had to work overtime to keep him on the pitch.
“We definitely tried everything — with ice, with taping it up, with stuffing 18 things in there.

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NEW DELHI: It’s unusual to see Jasprit Bumrah without his usual bite in the Powerplay – the toe-crushing yorkers, the rattled stumps, and early breakthroughs that have defined his IPL career. But IPL 2026 has been a rare struggle for the Mumbai Indians spearhead.
Bumrah has now gone five matches without picking up a single wicket — the longest wicketless streak of his IPL career.
His previous longest dry spell came in 2014, when he went four games without a wicket.

Wales play international rugby games at the Principality Stadium [Huw Evans Picture Agency]
Here we go again.
Welsh rugby faces another crisis meeting as the latest extraordinary general meeting (EGM) is staged at the Principality Stadium on Monday evening.
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) seems to attract these sort of events with EGM’s held or called in 2014, 2020 and 2023.

Jared McCain feels honored to play in his very first postseason run in the NBA originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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After a season and a half with the Philadelphia 76ers, Jared McCain was surprisingly traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was a big-time change for McCain because many thought he would be a fixture in Philly.
Now, he has quickly become an important player for the Thunder.

A surefire sign of a sports star who wants to achieve true greatness is the ability to recalibrate, realign and reach their next goal.
Jack Nicklaus had that quality. Tiger Woods also had it.
Rory McIlroy is highly unlikely to reach the same number of major wins as the two finest golfers to have ever picked up a club but, after becoming only the fourth player to successfully defend the Masters title, he has shown he has the same ability to chase down new targets.

Curtis Blaydes took a beating at UFC 327 |
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Engaging in a “Fight of the Year” candidate took its toll on
Curtis
Blaydes.
The longtime heavyweight contender squared off against prospect
Josh
Hokit on the UFC 327
main card at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Saturday night. While
both combatants boast wrestling backgrounds, the bout turned into a
slugfest in which Blaydes (177) and Hokit (174) combined to land
the most significant strikes in a three-round fight in UFC
heavyweight history.
Hokit appeared to wobble Blaydes on more than one occasion, but
“Razor” was never dropped.