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The Atlantic Coast Conference has officially backed the Big Ten’s proposal to double the College Football Playoff field to 24 teams, arguing the current 12-team model excludes legitimate national championship contenders.

The club’s 3-1 win over Londrina-PR concludes the eighth round of the Brasileirão competition, leaving the hosts in 19th place.

Sarah Taylor’s appointment addresses scrutiny over fielding standards following the Ashes defeat, with the Test series against New Zealand set to begin at Lord’s on 4 June.

New calculations from Bookies.com indicate the San Francisco 49ers will traverse over 38,100 miles, while the Carolina Panthers benefit from the shortest route at 8,740 miles.

Florida State enters the postseason as ACC champions with a 49-8 record, aiming to break a five-year cycle of Women’s College World Series runner-up finishes.

Manager Dave Roberts and right fielder Kyle Tucker acknowledge execution failures as Los Angeles falls to San Francisco in opening games of current series

Rory McIlroy enters the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club with renewed momentum, leveraging a shifted major calendar to capitalise on his current form and complete a career grand slam.

The 2026 rankings reflect a tight top tier with little consensus on order, while coaching changes drive significant movement for LSU, Florida, and Penn State.

Bacary Sagna tells Oddschecker that Rio Ngumoha has earned Anfield’s trust and warns against signings that could obstruct his development pathway.

The bout, produced by Most Valuable Promotions, takes place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Saturday, 16 May, with the main card available globally across all subscription tiers.

Archie Manning has publicly backed his alma mater following remarks by Lane Kiffin and Steve Sarkisian, ahead of crucial conference matchups later this year.

From Sal Stewart’s recent slump to Joe Ryan’s elbow soreness, the latest trade analysis suggests capitalising on market perception before underlying performance declines.

The Cincinnati Bengals will face the Atlanta Falcons in Spain on 8 November 2026, marking the franchise’s third regular-season international appearance.

Middlesbrough seek sporting sanctions including play-off exclusion as English Football League moves to expedite hearings before the 23 May deadline.

Commissioner Roger Goodell outlines strategy as Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, and San Francisco 49ers head to Paris and Melbourne

Sources indicate both parties require each other, yet tensions over role distribution and perceived institutional respect complicate negotiations for the 2025-26 season.

The 151st running of the Triple Crown leg moves to Maryland due to Pimlico construction, with Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo absent from the lineup.

Houston’s starting pitching struggles continue as the club faces the most volatile rotation in Major League Baseball this season.

Chris Buescher maintains fifth position in standings with 98-point buffer over Chase bubble as series prepares for All-Star Race.

Teammates and elite athletes respond to social media posts from Captiva Island shoot

Jordan Spieth’s odds to win the 2026 PGA Championship have lengthened significantly, with world number one Scottie Scheffler installed as the clear favourite as the tournament commences at Aronimink Golf Club.

Aberdeen’s brief period of improved form has ended with a defeat to St Mirren at Pittodrie, compounding the club’s struggles under former manager Stephen Robinson and leaving them with only one game remaining in the season.

The fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League will be held at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur later this year, following a decision by the league’s governing council and the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association.

Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are expected to endorse the former midfielder, following a stabilising period that has seen United climb to third in the Premier League.

From Philadelphia’s bold personnel shifts to Carolina’s financial commitment, CBS Sports outlines the core identities each National Football Conference team has adopted for the 2026 season.

Silva is set to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer after nine years, having secured 15 major honours including the 2022-23 Treble.

The University of Illinois Springfield will open its regional campaign against Indianapolis, while Wayne State and Missouri St. Louis clash in the other bracket match-up.

Commercial sponsorship drives price cuts in New Jersey, while New York reserves tickets for residents; contrasts with hikes in Foxborough and stable rates in other US cities

The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced a revised Test squad for the New Zealand series, dropping established batsmen and recalling Ollie Robinson amid a fast-bowling shortage.

Pat Cummins receives 12 lakh rupee penalty under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct following a crushing 82-run defeat to Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

England have named their Test squad for the opening match against New Zealand at Lord's, commencing on 4 June. The selection follows England's 4-1 Ashes defeat and features the recall of fast bowler Ollie Robinson after a two-year international hiatus. Three uncapped players—Emilio Gay, James Rew, and Sonny Baker—have been included, while opener Zak Crawley has been omitted. Marcus North, the Durham director of cricket, has been appointed as the new national selector, becoming the first foreigner to chair the panel. Jofra Archer is unavailable for the first Test due to the Indian Premier League, and Gus Atkinson has been selected despite a recent concussion.

Steven Gerrard tells BFM Radio he “wouldn’t allow” Curtis Jones to leave, citing the midfielder’s unique understanding of Anfield’s demands and his status as the squad’s only senior Merseyside native.

General Manager Adam Peters’ roster construction earns 315 points, significantly exceeding the team’s expected 228 based on draft position.

Edward Florentino’s statistical output across Low-A and High-A levels underscores the organisation’s developmental pipeline, with projections pointing to a major league debut by 2028.

Reports indicate Liverpool are evaluating the teenager as a long-term solution, though Bournemouth hold a €100m release clause and face no pressure to sell.

The Blaugrana are exploring options to reduce the mandatory buy fee or extend the loan, despite Rashford’s pivotal role in securing the La Liga championship.

Sky Sports reports heightened interest in Brazilian Ederson and Portuguese international Mateus Fernandes, signalling a strategic pivot following the impending departure of Casemiro.

The Atlanta Falcons have been assigned the Cincinnati Bengals as their opponent for the upcoming NFL International Series match in Spain, marking the franchise’s first appearance in the country.

The club’s new headquarters features a circular dressing room and specialised nutrition services, but questions remain over the future of star striker Khadija Shaw.

The 15-year-old forward has recorded 26 goals and four assists across all competitions, though age restrictions prevent a senior Premier League debut this season.

Reports suggest the Premier League champions are monitoring Paris Saint-Germain’s Lucas Chevalier and Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez as potential successors to Alisson Becker.

Despite a 2-1 extra-time victory, the Championship play-off semi-final outcome hangs in the balance as an independent commission reviews the incident.

Pavel Dorofeyev and Tomas Hertl break scoring slumps as Golden Knights secure 3-2 series advantage over Anaheim.