Warren Gatland was a symptom and not the cause of Wales’s perma-crisis – but his axing is still the right call

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot remains unfazed by speculation surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold's potential move to Real Madrid, as the defender, along with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, is nearing the end of his contract at Anfield. Despite reports suggesting Madrid's interest, Slot emphasized Alexander-Arnold's focus on recovering from injury and the team's commitment to supporting him through the process, stating that the ongoing situation has not impacted the players' performances or his coaching approach....

The Premier League will introduce semi-automated offside technology for the first time on April 12, after successful testing in the FA Cup. The technology helps officials place the virtual offside line using player tracking, improving decision-making speed and accuracy. Developed in collaboration with PGMOL and Genius Sports, the system aims to enhance the fan experience and maintain the integrity of the process. Cameras in every stadium will track player movements to assist in making faster...

Marc Raimondi, a sports reporter who covered the Falcons in 2024, has a background in combat sports and professional wrestling. Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris stated that quarterback Kirk Cousins is unlikely to participate in the team's voluntary offseason program due to contract negotiations, with Michael Penix Jr. set as the starting quarterback. Despite the team's comfort with Cousins as a backup, they are open to trading him if the right deal arises, as Cousins...

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Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com known for his in-depth analysis of football both on and off the field, as well as hosting the Bill Barnwell Show podcast. He recently released a mock draft featuring trades for all 32 picks in the first round, using the Jimmy Johnson chart to make the deals plausible and considering the draft history of established general managers to inform his decisions. The mock draft explores various...

In their first year back in the English Football League (EFL), Wrexham, co-owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, reported record financial results with a revenue of £26.7 million ($34.5m) for 2023-24, a 155% increase from the previous year, driven by global interest and the success of the "Welcome to Wrexham" documentary. The club is currently second in the League One table, aiming for promotion to the Championship, marking a remarkable rise for...