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Broadcaster called 5,420 regular-season games Native New Yorker won 12 Emmys for his work John Sterling, whose voice became synonymous with the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 87. Sterling, a native New Yorker, started broadcasting Yankees games on radio in 1989 and continued until he retired in April 2024. During that span, he called 5,420 regular-season games and 211 in the postseason.…

Only Alexis Sánchez and Thierry Henry have had more prolific first seasons for Arsenal in the Premier League era By Opta Analyst Viktor Gyökeres was at the heart of one of Arsenal’s best attacking displays of the season at the weekend, scoring twice and grabbing an assist as Mikel Arteta’s side dismantled Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates on Saturday. The Swede’s opener, a close-range tap-in following e…

Live updates from the 3pm BST kick-off Email Barry | Sign up for Football Daily Those teams: Vitor Pereira has channeled his inner Unai Emery and made eight changes to the side that beat Aston Villa on Thursday night. Morato, Nico Dominguez and Igor Jesus are the only survivors as a host of first choice players drop to the bench for a rest. It’s a risky strategy that may prove to have backfired c…

A host of stars have gone down with injuries this postseason. For as long as the league resists change, its players will pay the price Should we just cancel the rest of the NBA playoffs and declare injuries the winner? They’ve already dominated this postseason far more than a team possibly could. The Oklahoma City Thunder are playing without their second-best player, Jalen Williams, after what fe…

Inter’s manager was not first choice to replace Simeone Inzaghi but has created a juggernaut that could not be stopped It all felt inevitable, by the end, Internazionale becoming champions of Italy for the 21st time with a win over Parma they did not even need. A draw would have sufficed: in this game, or the next one, or either of the two after that. Their rivals for the Scudetto yielded one-by-…

Carrick has taken side into Champions League as interim Matheus Cunha feels Carrick has Ferguson-era ‘magic’ Michael Carrick is expected to be offered the chance to continue as Manchester United’s head coach after qualifying for the Champions League. Carrick has not held talks regarding turning his interim role into a permanent one because the executive were intent on waiting to see whether he co…

Spurs out of bottom three after win at Aston Villa Conor Gallagher: ‘De Zerbi makes you feel good’ Roberto De Zerbi said he was more satisfied with Tottenham’s performance than the three points after his team triumphed at Aston Villa to move above the relegation zone with three Premier League matches remaining. De Zerbi said the manner of the win should accelerate belief within his squad that the…

Teenager extends lead in drivers’ title race Wolff says Miami Grand Prix win was his best yet The Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff , has praised the victory by his driver Kimi Antonelli at the Miami Grand Prix as his best yet and said that the 19-year-old’s astounding start to the season has put him in the same category as the Italian superstar tennis player and Wimbledon champion, Jannik Sinn…

OL Lyonnes ended Arsenal’s Champions League hopes while Rebecca Knaak puts Man City on the brink of WSL title glory Who is the best player in the world right now? Melchie Dumornay continues to make a strong claim for that accolade after her starring role in OL Lyonnes’ comeback to beat Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals. The fearless Haiti international won a first-half penalty and provi…

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Jonathan Wilson and Barney Ronay to discuss all the weekend’s Premier League action Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email . On today’s pod: Arsenal deliver what some are calling a “statement victory” with a commanding 3-0 win over Fulham . With Bukayo Saka back and firing and Viktor Gyökeres grabbing two goals, are th…

Also: Cavan Sullivan had some choice words after his substitution and Diego Luna scores again for RSL Another Inter Miami match, another hat-trick by an Argentinian No 10. Just not the one you expected. Martín Ojeda put on a masterclass on Sunday and led Orlando City to a shocking 4-3 defeat of Miami that saw the Lions become just the third team in MLS’s 30-year history to win after trailing 3-0.…

Wu Yize takes 10-7 overnight lead into second day Day one report | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail Daniel Human beings are born with hope – we all have ambitions and desires when we’re young, then life and reality coach them out of us. So on the odd occasion we come across someone with the talent and drive, ego and discipline to withstand the onslaught, it’s moving: they’re not just fulfilling themse…

Devastating cameo highlighted the crucial role the winger has to play if Mikel Arteta’s men are to pip Manchester City There was one name on everyone’s lips at the Emirates on Saturday night. Robert Pires, who wore Arsenal’s No 7 shirt with such distinction for Arsène Wenger’s Invincibles, could not stop smiling as he made his way downstairs from the press box for some half-time refreshments. “Bu…

Jean-Jacques Ngambo Ndala given final first leg by Caf He was in charge when Senegal left pitch in Morocco The referee who oversaw of January’s chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final during which Senegal walked off has been listed to take charge of this month’s African Champions League final. Jean-Jacques Ngambo Ndala, who is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is due to referee the first leg…

Outgoing champions have lost 18 games in total this season Players must ‘take responsibility’ to ensure top-five finish Virgil van Dijk has said Liverpool need a lot of work behind the scenes this summer to avoid a repeat of their unacceptable season. Arne Slot’s team suffered an 18th defeat of this campaign on Sunday when losing at Old Trafford , a Premier League double against Manchester United…