Lionel Messi at the Club World Cup makes sense – but how he got there is ridiculous

In the Scottish Grand National, last year's winner Macdermott tragically became one of two fatalities, along with The Kniphand, during a tumultuous race that saw only eight finishers from 23 runners. Despite Macdermott's bid to defend his title, he was pulled up before the 10th fence, while jockey Harry Atkins was stood down after being knocked unconscious. Captain Cody, trained by Willie Mullins, emerged victorious, solidifying Mullins' position in the race for the British trainers’...

Eddie Howe, the Newcastle head coach, was admitted to the hospital on Friday and will miss Sunday’s match against Manchester United due to illness. The club reported that the 47-year-old had been feeling unwell “for a number of days” but is currently “conscious, talking with family and continuing to receive expert medical care.” Assistant coach Jason Tindall will lead the team in Howe's absence, and the club has extended its best wishes for his speedy...

Arsenal is set to play with a kickoff scheduled for 5.30pm (BST) at the Emirates. The starting lineup includes Raya, Partey, Saliba, Kiwior, Tierney, Jorginho, Zinchenko, Rice, Nwaneri, Martinelli, and Trossard, while the substitutes are Neto, Timber, Lewis-Skelly, Henry-Francis, Odegaard, Saka, Merino, Butler-Oyedeji, and Sterling. Fans can share their thoughts via email to Barry. Full Article

Leeds reclaimed the top spot in the Championship with a narrow victory over Preston, thanks to Jayden Bogle's goal in the 13th minute. Despite dominating the match and creating numerous chances, Leeds struggled to extend their lead, which led to a tense finish after six minutes of added time. With this win and Sheffield United's loss to Plymouth, Leeds are edging closer to Premier League promotion, having scored 82 goals this season, their highest tally...

Oscar Piastri dominated third practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix, setting a blistering lap time of 1m31.646s on soft tires, leaving his rivals trailing behind. The unrepresentative daytime conditions made grip a challenge for drivers, with Piastri showing impressive pace and outpacing his McLaren teammate Lando Norris by six tenths of a second. Full Article

Rohan Browning and Torrie Lewis emerged victorious in the 100m national titles in Perth, with Browning edging out Lachie Kennedy and Lewis winning in a three-way photo finish against Bree Rizzo and Leah O’Brien. Browning's dramatic return to the top showcased his experience and confidence, while Lewis expressed her joy at overcoming doubts after a previous disappointing performance. Other notable winners included Jess Hull in the 1500m and Cameron Myers in the men's event, highlighting...