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The FA Cup still has an important place. This weekend was proof

From exposed anxieties to unexpected heroes, this weekend’s cup contests papered over a weird three-week Premier League break

Pogacar among riders under investigation after running red light during Tour of Flanders

Slovenian cyclist said signal to stop came too late

Retirement gnome? Masters miniatures rumoured to have short future at Augusta

Gnomes have become collectors’ items since 2016 debut

‘Mum, I have to go to Moscow as I am fighting a bear’: Makhmudov on Russia’s grizzlies, God and Tyson Fury

The heavyweight from Dagestan now lives in Canada and describes Saturday’s opponent as the ‘professor’ of boxing

MLS weekend wrap: Revel in the joy and agony of absurd long-range goals

In the era of VAR where most goals get picked apart, strikes from distance offered a much-needed immediate emotional hit

Wrestling’s Newest Star Is Massive, Bearded, and Ready to Piledrive ICE

The debate over immigration enforcement has crept into a brash and crass entertainment, which is less immune to reality than you’d think.

2026 NCAA Men's Tournament Final Predictions: Will UConn or Michigan Cut Down the Nets in Indy?

From the key matchups to the bold predictions, our writers assess how Connecticut’s system stacks up against Michigan’s size in Monday night’s championship game

A New Start After 60: I Jacked In My Job In Tech To Become A Professional Poker Player

As a child, Gary Fisher was terrible at card games. How did he end up making his living from one?

UCLA captures first NCAA women's basketball title, 79-51 over South Carolina

Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points, Lauren Betts added 16 and UCLA routed South Carolina 79-51 Sunday to win their first NCAA championship in women’s basketball.

Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City this summer, reveals Pep Lijnders

Captain deserves good farewell, says assistant manager

European football: PSV crowned Dutch champions after Feyenoord draw with Volendam

PSV hold 17-point lead to clinch title with five games left

Leeds Hold Nerve to Win Shootout After West Ham's Dramatic Fightback

The familiar London Stadium rush for the exit has never been so misjudged. A lot of West Ham fans decided they had seen enough when Dominic Calvert-Lewin put Leeds 2-0 up and within touching distance of a first FA Cup semi-final since 1987, but how wrong they were. The non-believers reckoned without their side forcing extra time and were not allowed back in to see a ridiculous game go the distance.