Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been linked as a potential candidate to be Manchester United’s next permanent manager.

TEAMtalk have reported that United and Real Madrid have identified Emery as an option to be their respective next manager ahead of this summer.

Emery has guided Villa to fourth place in the Premier League so far this season, as well as the semi-final of the Europa League, and is the latest name mentioned as a potential candidate to get the United job on a permanent basis.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are edging closer to a fight in 2026 after years of failing to make it happen. Dave Allen, who has shared rounds with both, has made an early prediction.

Following Fury’s unanimous decision win over Arslanbek Makhmudov in London earlier this month, he turned his attention ringside to Anthony Joshua. Though ‘AJ’ refused the opportunity to step into the ring and announce the fight, he has made it clear that talks are progressing well and he will likely face Fury around November following a lower-level bout in July.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Allen said drawing on his sparring experiences with the two former heavyweight champions may not be relevant in 2026.

“I always picked [Tyson] to beat Joshua because I always held Tyson in the highest regard as the best that I’d been in with. Joshua, for me, I would rate him probably fourth, third or fourth … You always think Fury will beat him based off that. For many years that was my train of thought.

“In 2026, it’s a totally different fight now, because we don’t really know what they’ve got left. I didn’t think Tyson was amazing [against Makhmudov], I thought he was a bit off the pace, but that fight will bring him on a lot. 12 rounds would’ve done him a favour but I’d have liked to see him get Makhmudov out of there, he’s that many levels above him.

“Then you look at Joshua. The Jake Paul thing, I don’t think it has [got the rust off Joshua]. I don’t think the [Fury] fight will happen next. I think Wilder is still a hard fight for Joshua.”

As for a prediction, ‘The White Rhino’ – who faces Filip Hrgovic next month at the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster – still sides with Fury, with the caveat that Joshua’s superior power could end it all in an instant.

“The question is who wins, Fury or Joshua in 2026? I still make Fury the favourite. No matter how old he gets, he’s a natural with it. Anthony Joshua has probably looked after himself a lot better, but Fury’s just a natural. He’s just got it. My prediction would be Fury on points if it’s to happen next … but you’d be watching through your fingers as a Fury fan, because I think it would only take one from Joshua to end it.”

Promoter Eddie Hearn’s latest update on the fight is that talks continue behind the scenes. He is targeting a top 20 heavyweight for the summer – Joshua’s first fight back since a car crash in which he was injured and two of his closest friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, died.

Craig Williams hopes to finish a packed weekend strongly by securing a Group 1 prize in Hong Kong, guiding 2025 Hong Kong Derby winner Cap Ferrat through the Queen Elizabeth II Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on April 26.

Williams faces a near-full slate of rides at Adelaide’s Morphettville on Saturday before flying out for Champions Day in Hong Kong.

The 2025 Hong Kong Derby provided Cap Ferrat with his lone success so far, reinforced by robust displays in the Group 1 Champions & Chater Cup plus the Group 3 Premier Plate late last campaign.

As the $3.90 favourite, the Snitzel gelding bled in November’s Group 2 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse (1800m), but he reappeared in fine fettle, rallying late in the Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) earlier this month.

Williams gained the riding engagement after reaching out post the Chairman’s Trophy performance.

“His first up run last preparation was enormous and then all of a sudden, he’d come through with health issues, and then subsequently to see him back, I was taken and pleased by his first-up performance,” he said.

“I touched base when I flew back from Sydney on Sunday last week, I rang up Francis and said, ‘Oh, how’s Cap Ferrat? Where’s he going?’ He said, ‘he’s going to go to the Champions Day on the 26th.’ I said, ‘I’ll be keen to ride him.’”

“The next morning, I got a message to say that I was confirmed to ride him, and I was delighted to be re-associated with him.”

Over 12 months on, Williams cherishes the emotion tied to his Hong Kong Derby conquest aboard Cap Ferrat.

“I spent three years riding in Hong Kong and the Derby is their biggest race and it’s the equivalent to the Melbourne Cup.

“To get the opportunity to ride Cap Ferrat and to win the race was really special. Because I spent so much time there, I understand the magnitude of the race and to have that prize now, so far, one Hong Kong derby is brilliant.”

Williams tops the Morphettville card Saturday with Super Smink in the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) and Paltrow Miss in the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m).

From there, it’s off to Hong Kong to also ride Juneau Pride and Ensued for trainer John Size with Cap Ferrat.

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Arsenal travel to face Manchester City at Etihad Stadium in a crucial Premier League title clash that could shape the race. A City win would close the gap to three points with a game in hand, while an Arsenal victory would stretch their lead to nine points; even a draw favors the visitors.

City come into the match in strong form, having won three straight games, including a cup final victory over Arsenal, whereas Arsenal have struggled recently with three defeats in five and issues in attack.

Pep Guardiola is dealing with defensive injuries, with Joško Gvardiol, John Stones, and Rúben Dias all sidelined, but is otherwise expected to stick with a winning lineup.

The Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal will take place on April 19.

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The match is scheduled to kick off at 9 PM IST.

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Stamford Bridge Stadium will host the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal.

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The live telecast of the match will be available on Star Sports network in India.

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Fans in India can stream the Manchester City vs Arsenal Premier League match live on JioHotstar.

The 2026 World Snooker Championship has arrived, with the 17-day marathon at the Crucible Theatre set to provide the usual array of sporting drama as the best players on the planet vie to lift the famous trophy.

Zhao Xintong heads to Sheffield as defending champion after making history as the first Chinese winner of the tournament 12 months ago and he is the bookies’ favourite to retain his crown, although he will have to break the legendary ‘Crucible Curse’ to do so – with no first-time winner having successfully defended the title.

Plenty of other contenders will fancy their chances of stopping Zhao, who opens up with a first-round clash against Liam Highfield, including Ronnie O’Sullivan, who has found some form in recent weeks and begins his quest for a record eighth world title against Crucible debutant He Guoqiang.

Four-time winners Mark Selby and John Higgins face former finalists Jak Jones and Ali Carter respectively in round one, while world No 1 Judd Trump has a tough opener against Gary Wilson, 2024 champion Kyren Wilson squares off against teenage wonderkid Stan Moody and a rejuvenated Neil Robertson takes on Pang Junxu.

Here’s everything you need to know:

How to watch the World Snooker Championship

Every session of every match at the 2026 World Snooker Championship will be live on the BBC, with BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four, the BBC red button, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website all utilised for coverage across the 17 days. The tournament is also broadcast on TNT Sports in the UK, with every session shown across their channels and subscribers can also use streaming service HBO Max to watch TNT Sports.

World Snooker Championship schedule in full

(All times BST)

*denotes final session

Saturday 18 April

First round

10am

Zhao Xintong (1) vs Liam Highfield

Mark Allen (14) vs Zhang Anda

2.30pm

Xiao Guodong (9) vs Zhou Yuelong

Mark Williams (6) vs Antoni Kowalski

7pm

Zhao Xintong (1) vs Liam Highfield*

Barry Hawkins (11) vs Matthew Stevens

Sunday 19 April

First round

10am

Ding Junhui (16) vs David Gilbert

Mark Allen (14) vs Zhang Anda*

2.30pm

John Higgins (5) vs Ali Carter

Barry Hawkins (11) vs Matthew Stevens*

7pm

Xiao Guodong (9) vs Zhou Yuelong*

Mark Williams (6) vs Antoni Kowalski*

Monday 20 April

First round

10am

Ding Junhui (16) vs David Gilbert*

Kyren Wilson (3) vs Stan Moody

2.30pm

John Higgins (5) vs Ali Carter*

Wu Yize (10) vs Lei Peifan

7pm

Shaun Murphy (8) vs Fan Zhengyi

Kyren Wilson (3) vs Stan Moody*

Tuesday 21 April

First round

10am

Chris Wakelin (13) vs Liam Pullen

Judd Trump (2) vs Gary Wilson

2.30pm

Ronnie O’Sullivan (12) vs He Guoqiang

Wu Yize (10) vs Lei Peifan*

7pm

Shaun Murphy (8) vs Fan Zhengyi*

Judd Trump (2) vs Gary Wilson*

Wednesday 22 April

First round

10am

Chris Wakelin (13) vs Liam Pullen*

Mark Selby (7) vs Jak Jones

2.30pm

Ronnie O’Sullivan (12) vs He Guoqiang*

Si Jiahui (15) vs Hossein Vafaei

7pm

Neil Robertson (4) vs Pang Junxu

Mark Selby (7) vs Jak Jones*

Thursday 23 April

First round

1pm

Si Jiahui (15) vs Hossein Vafaei*

7pm

Neil Robertson (4) vs Pang Junxu*

Second round

1pm

Xiao Guodong/Zhou Yuelong vs Shaun Murphy/Fan Zhengyi

7pm

Kyren Wilson/Stan Moody vs Mark Allen/Zhang Anda

Friday 24 April

Second round

10am

Xiao Guodong/Zhou Yuelong vs Shaun Murphy/Fan Zhengyi

Barry Hawkins/Matthew Stevens vs Mark Williams/Antoni Kowalski

2.30pm

Zhao Xintong/Liam Highfield vs Ding Junhui/David Gilbert

Kyren Wilson/Stan Moody v Mark Allen/Zhang Anda

7pm

Xiao Guodong/Zhou Yuelong vs Shaun Murphy/Fan Zhengyi*

Barry Hawkins/Matthew Stevens vs Mark Williams/Antoni Kowalski

Saturday 25 April

Second round

10am

Chris Wakelin/Liam Pullen vs Neil Robertson/Pang Junxu

Kyren Wilson/Stan Moody v Mark Allen/Zhang Anda*

2.30pm

Zhao Xintong/Liam Highfield vs Ding Junhui/David Gilbert

Si Jiahui/Hossein Vafaei vs Judd Trump/Gary Wilson

7pm

John Higgins/Ali Carter vs Ronnie O’Sullivan/He Guoqiang

Barry Hawkins/Matthew Stevens vs Mark Williams/Antoni Kowalski*

Sunday 26 April

Second round

10am

Zhao Xintong/Liam Highfield vs Ding Junhui/David Gilbert*

Mark Selby /Jak Jones vs Wu Yize/Lei Peifan

2.30pm

Chris Wakelin/Liam Pullen vs Neil Robertson/Pang Junxu

Si Jiahui/Hossein Vafaei vs Judd Trump/Gary Wilson

7pm

John Higgins/Ali Carter vs Ronnie O’Sullivan/He Guoqiang

Mark Selby /Jak Jones vs Wu Yize/Lei Peifan

Monday 27 April

Second round

1pm

John Higgins/Ali Carter vs Ronnie O’Sullivan/He Guoqiang*

Mark Selby /Jak Jones vs Wu Yize/Lei Peifan*

7pm

Chris Wakelin/Liam Pullen vs Neil Robertson/Pang Junxu*

Si Jiahui/Hossein Vafaei vs Judd Trump/Gary Wilson*

Tuesday 28 April

Quarter-finals

10am

QF 1 – session 1

QF 3 – session 1

2.30pm

QF 2 – session 1

QF 4 – session 1

7pm

QF 1 – session 2

QF 3 – session 2

Wednesday 29 April

Quarter-finals

10am

QF 3 – session 3*

QF 2 – session 2

2.30pm

QF 1 – session 3*

QF 4 – session 2

7pm

QF 2 – session 3*

QF 4 – session 3*

Thursday 30 April

Semi-finals

1pm

SF 1 – session 1

7pm

SF 2 – session 1

Friday 1 May

Semi-finals

10am

SF 1 – session 2

2.30pm

SF 2 – session 2

7pm

SF 1 – session 3

Saturday 2 May

Semi-finals

10am

SF 2 – session 3

2.30pm

SF 1 – session 4*

7pm

SF 2 – session 4*

Sunday 3 May

Final

1pm

Session 1

7pm

Session 2

Monday 4 May

Final

1pm

Session 3

7pm

Session 4*

The trainer Grahame Begg plans a trip to Adelaide with his sharp mare Niance, which may set up the speedster for races in Brisbane.

Absence of ideal sprint events for Niance at Saturday’s Flemington meeting prompts Begg to target the Group 3 John Hawkes Stakes (1100m) in Morphettville.

Paradoxically, Flemington’s Anzac Day races start at a minimum of 1400m.

Niance is primed to start her campaign at 1100m, Begg indicated, coming off two runs in the previous spring.

Moreover, she managed just three starts in 2025, her most recent a third to Giga Kick and Tropicus in the Schillaci Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield last October.

“She had a little joint issue in the spring, so we had to back off her and give her time so it would all settle down,” Begg said.

“She’s had a couple of jump-outs, so she’ll go over there and I think she’s ready for the 1100 metres.

“The Sangster is on the same day and it’s a bit hard running them in a Group 1 over 1200 metres first-up.

“That would be a bit of an ask for her.”

With seven victories from 13 races, Niance will return to Cranbourne after the run, allowing Begg to plot her future direction.

Begg prefers heading north to Brisbane but keeps open the option of revisiting Adelaide for the Group 1 The Goodwood (1200m) on May 9 at Morphettville.

“The Goodwood is there, I guess, and we can always look at that, but it’s very hard making two trips with them within a couple of weeks,” Begg said.

“There’s a whole heap of races up in Brisbane that she could run in.

“We can get her up there, settle her in and have a look as there is virtually a race every week for her.”

Visit top online bookmakers for the latest John Hawkes Stakes betting markets.

Runners who took part in a half marathon have received an apology from organisers after an investigation revealed the event was too long.

Run For All, organisers of the Coventry Half Marathon, said Sunday’s event was longer than the intended 13.1 miles (21km) by 512 metres.

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In an email seen by the BBC to competitors, the organisers said: “Whilst we don’t wish to take away from those achievements, we need to acknowledge that today’s half marathon route was longer than 13.1 miles.

“Like you, we are disappointed that this has happened and apologise unreservedly that this has occurred and we take full responsibility for the error.”

The email went on to explain that an initial investigation found that a turning point was positioned incorrectly by 256m, which resulted in the route being more than half a kilometre longer.

The organisers said those who completed the event would receive an updated finish time from the 13.1-mile point.

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They added that runners would also receive an offer of half-price entry for the 2027 event “as a way of apology”.

Run For All’s email ended by saying: “Whilst we understand this doesn’t take away from the error made today, we hope you will join us next year to allow us to right today’s wrong.

“Again, we apologise for today’s experience, and we will be running a full internal investigation this week to ensure this doesn’t take place again at a future Run For All event.”

The BBC has contacted Run For All for further comment.

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Dexter Lawrence’s new chapter in the NFL has begun, and he admitted for the first time since the New York Giants traded him to the Cincinnati Bengals that he has a “fire in me that I’ve never had before.”

The Giants fulfilled Lawrence’s trade request on Saturday, sending the three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle to the Bengals in exchange for the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft — a blockbuster deal that changes things in the first round set to kick off from Pittsburgh on Thursday night.

Lawrence was the 17th overall pick of the 2019 draft, and he quickly became a fan-favorite for the Giants as well as arguably the best interior defensive lineman in the NFL.

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Dexter Lawrence II of the New York Giants warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

But, despite two more years left on his contract and a new regime with John Harbaugh in place as the Giants’ new head coach, Lawrence wanted out. In the past, players have used that as a strategic move to get a new, more lucrative extension.

This wasn’t one of those times, but Lawrence is viewing this new move to Cincinnati as a fresh start that has him more motivated than ever.

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“They wanted me here and they appreciate the work that I’ve put in over the last seven seasons,” Lawrence told Bengals radio play-by-play announcer Dan Hoard, which was published on the official team YouTube channel. “I appreciate that and I’m going to do everything I can to show them that they didn’t waste [a top 10 pick]. I’m excited. I’ve got a fire in me that I’ve never had before, so I’m excited. I’m excited to be a Bengal.”

It was also about money at the end of the day, with the Bengals dishing out a one-year, $28 million extension, which keeps him with the team through the 2028 season for a total of three years and $70 million. He still had $42 million remaining on his previous deal with the Giants.

Lawrence added that his offseason drama in New York was a “long process,” but he felt relief and excitement when the deal was finally made between the teams.

Dexter Lawrence of the New York Giants warms up prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 21, 2025. (Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

“God got me through it, and right now, I’m ready to let my light shine and go win some games.”

As Lawrence mentioned, he’s hoping not to be a disappointment in his new city considering the amount paid by the Bengals to acquire him. But the 340-pound defensive tackle has been quite the problem for opposing offensive lines, collecting 30.5 sacks, 15 pass breakups, and 341 combined tackles (40 for loss) in 109 career games with the Giants.

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Last season also marked the first time Lawrence played all 17 games of his career since they implemented the extra regular-season contest in 2021.

“I know people are going to say [there’s] pressure, but I embrace it,” Lawrence said. “I bring it in. It doesn’t affect me, the pressure. I just know who I am and I’m going to stay true to that. I’m going to be the guy to help this defense go to the next level.”

New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II gestures during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Oct. 9, 2025. (Brad Penner/Imagn Images)

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As Lawrence looks ahead to new beginnings, the Giants, armed with two picks in the top 10 of the first-round of this year’s draft — they also have No. 5 — Harbaugh and the rest of the team will look to hit big with these key rookie additions.

The Giants have made the playoffs just twice since the 2016 season.