Sports - Thursday, March 19, 2026

Nottingham Forest are fighting for Premier League survival but reaching the Europa League quarter-finals could provide hope in an otherwise torrid season.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic was another success story. But issues with pitcher usage are still holding it back.

Manchester United head coach admits to ‘aggressive’ feelings Holland defender De Ligt could miss remainder of the season Michael Carrick has admitted to getting angry with his Manchester United players and said that was the emotion after the late defeat at Newcastle. United lost 2-1 at St James’ Park this month after conceding a 90th-minute William Osula goal. This is the only defeat in Carrick’s nine matches in interim charge this season, his team recording seven wins and one draw to take 22 points from the 27 available. Continue reading...

Fifa fines the Israeli Football Association 150,000 Swiss Francs (£141,700) and warns it about its future conduct after investigating an "alleged offence of discrimination" by the Palestine FA.

From a cup final in England to a Madrid derby and relegation six-pointer, another wild weekend of action awaits as Julien Laurens picks out the best games to watch in Europe.

Wigan 23-22 York Wigan recover from 14-0 down to stay unbeaten These were the nights that critics of Super League’s decision to expand to 14 teams feared but as the new season settles into a rhythm, they are fast becoming some of the most enjoyable. Yes, the result was what almost everyone – even the most optimistic York Knights supporter – would have predicted at kick-off. But goodness, what a rollercoaster ride this was as Super League’s newest team pushed arguably its biggest and most recognisable heavyweight every step of the way on a thrilling evening in Wigan. Continue reading...

Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes is wanted by Manchester United and Real Madrid, Tottenham captain Cristian Romero plays down talk of a move, plus more.

We have four incredible quarterfinals, including Barcelona-Atlético. Bill Connelly previews and predicts the action.

The clubs face off Thursday -- and maybe again in mid-April. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings.

Progress to the quarter-finals of the competition that made Unai Emery’s reputation, the Europa League continues to offer sanctuary for Aston Villa. Their second leg with Lille was completed without drama, the ­welcome sight of John McGinn’s goal soothing fans’ nerves. Villa had sorely missed their Scottish standard bearer, though the contributions of Emi Martínez, in making a save then launching an attack, and Jadon ­Sancho in supplying McGinn in a flowing move that took 15 seconds were equally crucial. “The matches were not so brilliant,” said Emery, who qualified for the competition’s quarter-final for the eighth time, a record; he has won it four times previously. Continue reading...