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Ryan Astley reveals ‘biggest dream’ as he targets Wales call-up after signing new Dundee deal

The Courier | 2026-05-16, 13:01

The central defender is delighted to agree a new three-year contract at Dens Park. ...

Ranking the 2026 'Monday Night Football' games: Bills-Rams, Eagles-Bears, Mahomes' return?

The Athletic | 2026-05-16, 12:58

After months of mounting hype, the 2026 NFL schedule has finally been unveiled. Let's rank all 17 MNF matchups in anticipation. ...

Celtic v Hearts: Scottish Premiership title decider – live

The Guardian | 2026-05-16, 12:47

⚽ Updates from the 12.30pm BST kick-off at Celtic Park

Manchester United’s summer strategy: who to keep, who to sell and who to sign

The Guardian | 2026-05-16, 12:47

Marcus Rashford and Manuel Ugarte appear prime candidates to leave while Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton are among the targets

Chopping trees and country music - how Paterson will prepare for Wembley

BBC News | 2026-05-16, 12:44

Martin Paterson will be chopping trees and listing to country music as he begins preparations for Notts County's League Two play-off final at Wembley. ...

Boys soccer: Keokuk making strides in Burlington loss

no EC Fort Madison Daily Democrat | 2026-05-16, 12:42

In a season that has been full of frustration for the Keokuk Chiefs they’re focusing on positives after a 10-0 loss at Calvert Stadium Thursday night against Burlington. One of those positives is goalie Ean Schulte. He faced 19 shots recording nine saves.

Julian Alvarez: €150m decision taken as transfer market ‘shaken up’

Football Transfers | 2026-05-16, 12:35

Julian Alvarez’s future has become clearer amid the Atletico Madrid striker’s links with a big money move to Arsenal, PSG or Barcelona. Alvarez is arguably the hottest property on the transfer market as the summer approaches, with the Argentine

Split decision: Here are 3 takeaways from Lakeland's jamborees

The Ledger | 2026-05-16, 12:26

Lakeland makes fourth-quarter stand to clinch victory over Port Charlotte Lakeland came away with a split in the spring jamboree. LAKELAND − Lesson No. 1 for Lakeland in the spring jamboree — be ready to play. Every two or three things the Dreadnaughts were

Lakeland makes fourth-quarter stand to clinch victory over Port Charlotte

The Ledger | 2026-05-16, 12:26

Lakeland came away with a split in the spring jamboree.

Chelsea seek FA Cup salvation after tumultuous season, Man City still eye treble

CyprusMail | 2026-05-16, 12:25

A season that began with Chelsea as FIFA Club World Cup winners has unravelled into poor form, managerial upheaval and fan protests, but redemption could still come in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City. For Chelsea, it is all or nothing as they

Slot backs Liverpool to bounce back from Villa horror show

CyprusMail | 2026-05-16, 12:25

Liverpool manager Arne Slot feels no added pressure after his side’s 4-2 Premier League loss to Aston Villa on Friday night that has put their place in next season’s Champions League in peril, but admits his side are conceding too many soft goals. Liverpool

Letters to Sports: Another split decision on future of LeBron James and the Lakers

The Los Angeles Times | 2026-05-16, 12:19

It’s sad and stony-hearted that the Lakers should unload LeBron James, recoup resources, unload his albatross-like salary, and build a championship contender bolstered by Luka Doncic. Yes, James is still a top-15 player, but unable to lead an ill-balanced team

Celtic vs Hearts LIVE as Derek McInnes makes shock call and the whole world is watching

Daily Record | 2026-05-16, 12:16

The eyes of the world will be on the east end of Glasgow for this afternoon's title blockbuster ...

Roma's Manu Kone is the ideal Casemiro replacement for Manchester United - here's why

Yahoo Daily News | 2026-05-16, 12:12

Fergus Sowrey, tactics writer Sat, 16 May 2026 at 11:00 am UTC·7 min read Casemiro’s departure has re-ignited one of the most powerful transfer narratives in football - 'Manchester United need a new central midfielder'. The list is endless, as is the

Arne Slot makes blunt Liverpool admission but hints at major summer transfer changes

Yahoo Daily News | 2026-05-16, 12:12

Paul Gorst Sat, 16 May 2026 at 10:56 am UTC·3 min read Arne Slot admits it is easy to see why Liverpool fans might be losing confidence in him after a 12th Premier League defeat of the season leaves their Champions League hopes in the balance. But the head

Manchester City’s Haaland to voice Viking warrior in new animated film

Straits Times | 2026-05-16, 12:12

The giant Manchester City centre-forward will voice a fierce Viking warrior in the film. ...

Deco's FA Cup final transfer plot: Barcelona chief heads to Wembley to sound out summer ...

The Daily Mail | 2026-05-16, 12:10

The 48-year-old Barcelona executive and former Chelsea midfielder has been in London this week for a series of meetings ahead of formulating transfer plans for the summer. ...

GARY KEOWN: Now that they've blamed anyone and everyone else, there are plenty of other ...

The Daily Mail | 2026-05-16, 12:10

If individuals feel compelled to leak the personal details of match officials online, they deserve to face retribution. Same goes for anyone who uses those details in a menacing or abusive way. ...

NFL schedule 2026 winners and losers: Texans set up nicely, 49ers’s tough travel

West Hawaii Today | 2026-05-16, 12:08

So much anticipation, so much buildup, so much angst. And then, after a mind-bending flurry, it was over. .

Xabi Alonso wanted for Chelsea job as appointment timeline accelerates

London Evening Standard | 2026-05-16, 12:08

Liverpool legend is Blues’ preferred next manager after talks with the likes of Andoni Iraola, Oliver Glasner and Marco Silva ...

Hull City tickets and travel as Championship play-off details confirmed

BBC News | 2026-05-16, 12:05

Hull City face Southampton in the Championship play-off final on 23 May at Wembley.

Veteran star Son Heung-min will lead South Korea’s World Cup campaign

Wtop | 2026-05-16, 12:05

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Veteran star Son Heung-min will lead South Korea’s World Cup campaign as coach Hong Myung-bo named his 26-man squad on Saturday. The tournament, hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, will be the fourth World Cup for Son, who