Sports - Saturday, May 9, 2026

Man City couldn't afford another slip-up, and Jérémy Doku ensured that didn't happen.

Daniel Dubois survives two knockdowns to dethrone Fabio Wardley in the 11th round of a thrilling heavyweight classic and become a two-time world champion.

Dubois recovers from knockdown in opening seconds Wardley knocks him down again but stopped in 11th Daniel Dubois completed his latest resurgence with brutal efficiency when he became the WBO world heavyweight champion after stopping Fabio Wardley early in the 11th round of a dramatic and blood-soaked contest. Howard Foster, whose pale blue shirt had turned crimson as if he worked in an abattoir rather than in a boxing ring as a referee, jumped between the courageous fighters to rescue Wardley 28 seconds into the penultimate round. It was a merciful stoppage because the fallen champion, with his face a mask of blood pouring from his badly cut and broken nose, had been examined twice before by the ringside doctor. Both fighters emerged with enormous credit after an epic battle. Dubois was knocked down twice in the fight, and dropped for the first time 10 seconds after the opening bell, but he came back with commendable resolve. He also proved he was the superior technician as, working behind his thunderous jab, Dubois sank one brutal blow after another into the steadily sagging figure of Wardley. But the 31-year-old from Ipswich, who suffered the first loss of his career, simply refused to surrender or even go down at any point during this riveting battle. Continue reading...

Man United settled for a scoreless draw at Sunderland, but Bruno Fernandes was adamant the hosts should've gone down to 10 men. Was he right?

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney says the club need to decide quickly whether to appoint Michael Carrick as their permanent manager, as the uncertainty could lead to difficulty when trying to sign transfer targets ahead of next season.

Kane misses first Bundesliga spot-kick in 25 attempts in win Slavia-Sparta derby abandoned after pitch invasion Harry Kane missed a penalty as Bayern Munich failed to hit top form but the Bundesliga champions still edged struggling Wolfsburg 1-0 to bounce back after their midweek Champions League semi-final exit to Paris Saint-Germain. Bayern, who won with a Michael Olise goal, had suffered a 6-5 aggregate loss to PSG after their 1-1 draw in Munich on Wednesday, narrowly missing out on what would have been their first Champions League final in six years. The frustration was evident at the start as the Bavarian side, with six changes in the lineup, lacked their usual attacking spark despite having Kane, the top scorer, in the starting XI. Continue reading...

Barcelona can strike a new blow on their bitter rivals by winning the title against them for the first time.

Lamine Yamal is the best teenager ever, and it makes him more susceptible to injury than the likes of Messi or Neymar ever were.

Wolves set to agree deal to sell Joao Gomes to Atletico Madrid, PSG close to new Luis Enrique contract, and Liverpool are keen on Emi Martinez.

Speaking on Match of the Day, Wayne Rooney says Liverpool have "no identity" and "the players look disinterested", adding the club's supporters are "losing patience" with manager Arne Slot following their 1-1 draw at home to Chelsea in the Premier League.