Southampton into last eight after Ross Stewart’s late penalty upsets Fulham

Southampton made it into the last eight of the FA Cup after stunning Fulham with a stoppage-time penalty from Ross Stewart. The forward came off the bench in the 71st minute and was on hand to settle a tight game after Joachim Andersen fouled Finn Azaz. Fulham were punished for another sloppy home display. Marco Silva’s side struggled to compete and had ridden their luck before Southampton, who are pushing for a spot in the Championship playoffs and an instant return to the Premier League, underlined their progress under Tonda Eckert by finally breaking the deadlock. Continue reading...

Iran women’s football team sing anthem amid safety concerns during war

Players sing, salute during anthem in last Asian Cup game as rights activists raise concerns over their return to Iran.

Saints upset Fulham in controversial FA Cup win

Fulham crashed out of the FA Cup following a 1-0 home defeat to Southampton in a fifth-round tie that was overshadowed by a controversial performance from referee Jarred Gillett.

AFC Wimbledon deepen Northampton’s relegation woes with narrow win

Callum Maycock’s first-half finish secured AFC Wimbledon a 1-0 triumph over relegation-threatened Northampton, who have now gone six League One games without a win.

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Port Vale v Sunderland: FA Cup fifth round – live

⚽ League One vs Premier League in 1.30pm (GMT) kick-off ⚽ Live scores | Follow us on Bluesky | And email Dominic Vale Park is filling up nicely before kick off. I was told on Friday that 10,000 tickets had been sold and an attendance upwards of 12,000 was expected in a ground that holds around 16,000 but has only been full once this season – for the visit of Arsenal in September’s Carabao Cup tie. Our other live football offering this Sunday lunchtime is a tasty one. Alex Reid is your man for updates from the Old Firm derby, which serves as a Scottish Premiership title eliminator. Co

‘Grave concerns’ for Iran women’s team return home after Asian Cup elimination

Iran finish last in group after defeat by the Philippines Players called ‘traitors’ at home for not singing anthem The Iran women’s team faces the uncertain prospect of returning home after a 2-0 defeat against the Philippines ended their Women’s Asian Cup campaign. The Philippines’ Sara Eggesvik and Chandler McDaniel scored the goals on the Gold Coast on Sunday night. It was their first win of the tournament, but they will need other results to go their way to qualify as one of the two best third-placed sides. Continue reading...

Australia captain Healy bids farewell with ten-wicket win over India

Alyssa Healy, Australia's captain, has led her nation for the last time as she retires from international cricket after a crushing ten-wicket win over India.

Lossiemouth leads nine contenders for Champion Hurdle crown

Lossiemouth will contest the Unibet Champion Hurdle on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival, with Willie Mullins’ star mare one of nine declarations.

Salt Lake City awaits Wales if they make World Cup

If Wales qualify for the 2026 World Cup, they are likely to be based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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History made as New Zealand bowler takes five wickets in five balls

New Zealander Brett Randell became the first player to take five wickets in five balls in first-class cricket during a remarkable bowling burst in a domestic match in his homeland.