Saturday, 18 April 2026

£111 trains will have 'chilling effect' on World Cup - Fifa

Fifa hits back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will have a "chilling effect".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3r3yj9xgy2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

How Lampard's own revival ended Coventry's 25-year wait

Frank Lampard and Coventry City are back in the big time. This is how the former England international guided the Sky Blues to the Premier League.

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Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella

The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer's headline set.

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Friday, 17 April 2026

McGlynn should be 'in the conversation' to be Celtic manager - Lennon

Neil Lennon reckons John McGlynn should be "in the conversation" to become the next Celtic manager as the Dunfermline Athletic boss aims to get the better of his Falkirk counterpart in Saturday's Scottish Cup semi-final.

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Eight famous all-English European ties as Villa & Forest set up semi-final

Here are eight of the most memorable all-English clashes in Europe as Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest set up a Europa League semi-final.

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Thursday, 16 April 2026

Minister to propose £100 oil payment for lower income households

The scheme, which would affect about 340,000 households, needs to be approved by the executive.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9vv3y1n8vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

O'Sullivan to play China's He in Crucible opener - see full draw

Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his bid for a record-breaking eighth World Snooker Championship title with a match against China's debutant He Guoqiang at the Crucible.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/snooker/articles/cnv8pzvr1jpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss