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🏀 Basketball

Unsung heroes: The glue guys who could decide March Madness

Usually, they don’t show up at the top of the stat sheet. They don’t lead their teams in scoring or rebounding, yet their impact is undeniable—often essential to winning. What they do won’t always appear in the box score, but it’s obvious to anyone watching closely. These players can swing the game momentum in a heartbeat. And that can result not only in victory, but even a national championship.

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⚾ Baseball

Sandy Alcantara throws the first 'Maddux' of 2026 MLB season

Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara threw the first 'Maddux' of the 2026 MLB season during the team's 10-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.

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Arsenal hold off spirited Chelsea to move into final four of women's Champions League

Reigning champions Arsenal booked their spot in the Women's Champions League semi-finals with a ⁠3-2 aggregate victory over Chelsea, despite a 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge in Wednesday's quarter-final second leg.

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🎾 Tennis

Defending champ Pegula survives three-hour opener against Putinsteva in Charleston

Defending champion and top seed Jessica Pegula labored more than three hours to reach the round of 16 at the WTA Charleston Open on Wednesday with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory over Yulia Putintseva.

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Slot hopeful Salah can have 'special' ending to Liverpool career, Isak nearing return

Arne Slot is hoping Mohamed Salah's farewell can inspire a strong end to Liverpool's season as he declared the Egyptian a living "legend" at the club.

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'He struggles': Tuchel says Foden isn't guaranteed to make England's World Cup squad

Thomas Tuchel said Phil Foden's place in England's World Cup squad is "not a guarantee" after failing once more to hit peak form for the Three Lions.

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'Proud to see two Swedish clubs in semi-finals': Hacken's Tindell ahead of Frankfurt clash

As BK Hacken prepare to take on Eintracht Frankfurt for a spot in the Europa Cup final after a stunning 3-0 win in the first leg, captain Tabby Tindell highlights the excellent state of Swedish women's football. With two Swedish teams (including Hammarby) in the last four in Europe, the competition is becoming a prime showcase for the Damallsvenskan. This interview was conducted during a virtual press conference organised by UEFA, which Flashscore attended.

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🏀 Basketball

Numerous cities showing strong interest in NBA-backed European basketball league

The NBA and basketball governing body FIBA have ⁠received strong interest from prospective teams and investors seeking permanent franchise spots in a proposed new European league, ‌NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum said on Wednesday.

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🏒 Hockey

SHL Playoffs: Vaxjo reach semi-finals while Rogle on the comeback trail

Vaxjo have become the second team through to the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) playoff semi-finals after beating Brynas to complete a 4-1 series win, while having been 3-0 down, Rogle are now just one win behind Farjestad in their quarter-final series.

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📰 Cricket

Rizvi stars as Delhi Capitals down Lucknow Super Giants to make winning start in IPL

Delhi Capitals recovered from a top-order collapse as Sameer Rizvi hit an unbeaten half-century to help secure a six-wicket win over the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL on Wednesday.

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Bayern stage late comeback to beat Man Utd & make semis of women's Champions League

Bayern Munich turned the match around with a quick-fire late double to beat Manchester United 2-1 at home on Wednesday and reach the women's Champions League semi-finals, winning 5-3 on aggregate.

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📰 Darts

Premier League Darts Night 9 preview: Littler favourite vs Van Veen, pressure on Humphries

Manchester's AO Arena hosts night nine of the Premier League, and the question on everyone's minds is - who can stop Luke Littler?

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Dzeko says injury in Italy triumph felt like fate: 'It all feels like it comes from above'

Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko could only clutch an ice pack and watch as ⁠his teammates secured World Cup qualification, the 40-year-old declaring it must have been "fate" after a last-gasp injury ruled him ‌out of Tuesday's penalty shootout against Italy.

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From Lewandowski to Donnarumma: The best players who will miss the 2026 World Cup

The World Cup remains the ultimate stage in football, yet even the game's biggest names are never guaranteed a place. Every edition leaves behind high-profile absentees, whether due to failed qualification campaigns, injuries or fierce competition within national teams.

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BIG PETE: Heskey tells Čech how he went from being a Liverpool fan to playing for the club

In previous episodes of the Big Pete series by Flashscore and CANAL+, goalkeeper Petr Čech interviewed John Terry and Robert Pirès. This time, we continue with former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey, who looks back on his journey to the top of football. What is it like to grow up as a Liverpool fan and then actually play for them? And why was John Barnes such an important figure for him?

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Chelsea remain keen on Adam Wharton amid record-breaking financial loss

Chelsea will seriously consider stepping up their interest in Adam Wharton as they assess ways to strengthen their midfield in the summer transfer window.

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Man arrested on suspicion of involvement in racist abuse at Tyne-Wear derby

A 45-year-old man was ⁠arrested on suspicion of being involved in a ‌racially aggravated offence during last ‌month's Tyne-Wear derby, Northumbria ‌Police said on Wednesday, ‌after Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida ‌faced racial abuse during the Premier League clash ‌at Newcastle United.

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📰 Golf

Going for Green: The 10 best shots of all time at The Masters

Once a year, golf's elite battle it out for the coveted green jacket at the Augusta National Golf Club during one of the most prestigious events in the world: The Masters. With the 90th edition of The Masters coming up in Augusta, GA, Flashscore takes a look at the 10 best shots of all time from the major.

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Five things you should know ahead of TS Galaxy and Milford FC Nedbank Cup semi-final

Former champions TS Galaxy and second-tier Milford FC will do battle at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium on Sunday in the second Nedbank Cup semi-final this weekend, with the latter aiming for a first ever final.

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Canadian domestic football entering a big year as the world comes to the north

Football in Canada will forever change as the FIFA World Cup heads to the North American nation for the very first time, while we are just days away from the Canadian Premier League and Premier Soccer Leagues Canada getting underway.

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Kurt Okraku outlines what Ghana need in next coach as GFA receive up to 800 applications

GFA president has set the bar high for Otto Addo's successor, demanding a trophy winner with proven experience at the highest level.

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Police to investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt match as Lamine Yamal responds

Spanish police launched an investigation on Wednesday ⁠into Islamophobic and xenophobic chants during Tuesday's friendly against Egypt which also drew sharp criticism ‌from Spain's football officials and the government.

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Does Newcastle's Tino Livramento have what it takes to flourish at Arsenal or Man City?

This summer could be an ominous one for Eddie Howe after recent comments from Newcastle's CEO, David Hopkinson.

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Chelsea announce record pre-tax loss of £262.4m for 2024/25 financial year

Chelsea made a Premier League record pre-tax loss of £262.4 million for the year ending June 30th, 2025, the club said on Wednesday.