Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) lines up against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Jan 13, 2025, focusing on the defense before the snap as he prepares to make an impact in a high-stakes postseason matchup. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
The NFL Draft is done, and the Vikings rumor mill is already spinning again. Fans are quite enthused about the team’s haul, and now it’s time to peek at the second rumor mill update of the weekend.
The draft ended, and Minnesota’s rumor cycle immediately shifted to bigger roster questions.
Things are about to shift gears quickly as Minnesota transitions to the schedule-release portion of the offseason. That will be followed by OTAs and minicamp, kicking off the next phases of spring and summer.
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Post-Draft Chatter Turns Toward Veterans and Roster Fallout
The Purple Rumor Mill is coming at you for Sunday, April 26th.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) secures a touchdown catch against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Oct 1, 2023, pulling in the pass over safety Sam Franklin Jr. (42) during second-quarter action in a road matchup. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports.
Rumor: Mike Florio wanted the Vikings to explore trading Justin Jefferson to the Arizona Cardinals for running back Jeremiyah Love.
Florio rolled out the take on NBC Sports airwaves, stating, “One of the things that Kevin O’Connell told us in Arizona a couple of weeks ago, the Vikings learned down the stretch how to win without a passing game. And he’s been so wired to pass, pass, pass, pass, pass. Great way, great way to take pressure off your quarterback if you bring in your next Adrian Peterson.”
“And that’s one thing my son’s been saying for a couple of years now, the Vikings desperately need a great running back. I mean, Aaron Jones is good, not great. Jordan Mason, is that his name? Yeah, the guy with the 49ers. The guy they traded with the 49ers for.”
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Mason and Jones are in line to share the RB1 duties this season.
Florio continued, “A lot of high hopes, but it did not go well. They need somebody great. That may be too high to come up, and who knows what you’d have to give up to get him? Maybe you have to send Justin Jefferson to Arizona to get him.”
“But you know what? At this point, I love Justin Jefferson. This feels even more blasphemous than making an AI version of myself as Jesus and claiming it was a doctor later. But I would do Justin Jefferson for Jeremiah Love.”
Worth noting: the trade idea came from Florio, and that’s where it remained. There isn’t any active chatter about a Jefferson trade. Trading Jefferson before June 1st would involve a $70 million dead cap hit. Sheer lunacy.
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Rumor: Harrison Smith’s return remains 50/50.
When asked if he’d been in contact with Smith recently, who turned 37 in February, Vikings skipper Kevin O’Connell said this week, “It’s been a few days, but now that you remind me, I’ll probably bug him today. It’s something where we’re still trying to give Harrison as much space as possible, and I think he’s earned that. If it’s anything at this point, it’s seeing how he’s doing, seeing how his family is, seeing how his golf game is.”
Smith’s offseason has taken an unexpected turn, with his unusual silence becoming a real story. Unlike previous years, and contrary to what Vikings fans have come to expect, he has neither announced his plans nor offered any hints about his future.
Typically, Smith would commit to returning by February or March, providing the Vikings with crucial clarity for their defensive planning. This year, however, that traditional faux deadline passed without any word from him.
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Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) goes through pregame warmups at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Dec 24, 2022, preparing for a matchup against the New York Giants while taking the field ahead of kickoff during a late-season home game. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports.
The last significant moment involving Smith was the Vikings’ Week 18 victory over the Packers in January. That game carried the air of a perfect farewell, leading many to anticipate a swift retirement announcement. Yet, none ever materialized.
Since then, Smith has remained conspicuously silent, even as other players made their plans public. Adam Thielen and C.J. Ham, for instance, officially announced their retirements, adhering to the typical offseason timeline. Smith, however, has not followed suit.
Without a retirement declaration, speculation has now shifted toward him playing at least one more season. Eventually, however, Smith will need to make his intentions official. For now, it’s a coin flip. O’Connell will have to bug him for some more.
Rumor: NFL teams’ draftboards had defensive tackle Caleb Banks much higher on their draftboards than the media.
VikesInsider, a Twitter (X) account with nearly 40,000 followers, tweeted Friday, “Multiple teams picking in the 20s had interest in DT Caleb Banks, according to The Athletic‘s Alec Lewis. The Vikings didn’t want to get overly creative by trading back and risk the possibility of missing out on their top prospect.”
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Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) interacts with fans during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida, on Nov 16, 2024, reaching toward the crowd following a play as the Gators close out a 27-16 win against LSU. Mandatory Credit: Doug Engle-Imagn Images.
This is the same take that followed the Vikings’ draft pick last year: Donovan Jackson. Minnesota knew that the Houston Texans would pick him one selection later, and to get its man, the Vikings had to “reach” by the standards of media-driven draftboards.
The Vikings really, really wanted Banks. They evidently didn’t care that the mock-draft community believed he could be scooped from Round 2.
The Minnesota Timberwolves will have to close out their series against the Denver Nuggets without their best player.
Anthony Edwards will miss multiple weeks due to a bone bruise and hyperextension of his left knee, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Sunday.
In a bit of positive news for Edwards, tests showed no ligament damage, per Charania.
Edwards’ left knee appeared to buckle as he landed after contesting a layup late in the second quarter of the Wolves’ Game 3 win over the Nuggets on Saturday.
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He was helped to the locker room and the Timberwolves ruled him out for the rest of the game.
Edwards came into Saturday averaging 23 points and eight rebounds in the series, as the sixth-seeded Timberwolves look to upset the third-seeded Nuggets.
Minnesota leads the series 3-1, with Game 5 set for Monday.
The Timberwolves also lost starting guard Donte DiVincenzo for the season due to a torn Achilles in the same game.
The Miami Dolphins had a busy 2026 NFL Draft, but the work is not done. With the Draft coming to an end, it is time for the madness of signing undrafted players. Everyone who was draft eligible and were not one of the 257 players to have their name called are now free to sign with any team in the league. And the news and rumors will likely come quickly.
The 2025 NFL Draft has ended, with 257 new rookies assigned to teams. Now, the madness begins as those who were not selected start signing as undrafted free agents with teams all across the league. The newest round of the free agency frenzy is upon us.
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Teams are making calls and trying to lock down players they like but did not draft. The Dolphins will be busy trying to sign UDFAs over the next several hours and days. We will keep up with all the latest news and rumors right here.
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After the Draft ended, general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan told the media, “Probably I would say eight to 10 [UDFA signings], just depending on how that goes.”
Before we get to the tracker, however, we need to put out our annual disclaimer. Nothing is official with UDFAs until the team announces the signing. Every year it seems as though there are reports of a signing, only to have another team swoop in with a better deal and sign the prospect. It has gone so far as a player boarding a plane for one destination, but signing with a different team during the trip. While we will probably know most of the UDFA signings, just remember everything can change in an instant when it comes to these moves
Dolphins 2026 draft picks
12th overall (from Cowboys) – Kadyn Proctor, T, Alabama 27th overall (from 49ers) – Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State 43rd overall – Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech 75th overall – Caleb Douglas, WR, Texas Tech 87th overall (from Eagles) – Will Kacmarek, TE, Ohio State 94th overall (from Broncos) – Chris Bell, WR, Louisville 130th overall – Trey Moore, Edge, Texas 138th overall (from 49ers) – Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh 158th overall (from Panthers) – Michael Taaffe, S, Texas 177th overall (from Cowboys) – Kevin Coleman, Jr., WR, Missouri 180th overall (from Cowboys) – Seydou Traore, TE, Mississippi State 200th overall (from Panthers) – DJ Campbell, G, Texas 238th overall (from Chargers via Titans via Jets) – Max Llewellyn, DE, Iowa
Dolphins 2026 undrafted free agent signings and rumors
All of these signings are “reported” and subject to change, as discussed above. The Dolphins will announce them once the contracts are officially signed and executed.
Apr 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Aljamain Sterling during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
After nearly two full slow-paced rounds in the UFC Vegas 116 main event from the Meta APEX Saturday night, former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling found an opening with under a minute left in Round 2 against Youssef Zalal. But it was only the beginning of Sterling’s relentless pace.
Several submission attempts, including a fourth-round rear-naked choke opportunity in the closing minutes from Sterling, led to a unanimous decision win across 25 minutes, 49-45, 49-45, 49-45. Sterling (26-5 MMA, 18-5 UFC) was comfortable in all areas against his former training partner, but his objective for the rest of his career is simple.
“(Alexander) Volkanovski, you know I’m coming for that ass,” Sterling said, calling for a featherweight title shot.
Zalal (18-6-1 MMA, 8-4-1 UFC) was classy in defeat.
“I’ve come back before and I’ll come back again,” Zalal said, crediting Sterling’s efforts.
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Sterling snapped Zalal’s eight-fight unbeaten streak, predicting that with a bit more five-round experience, the Moroccan competitor will find himself fighting for a championship.
The co-main event saw UFC women’s bantamweight contender Joselyne Edwards of Panama move a step closer to a title shot with a unanimous decision victory over Brazil’s Norma Dumont, sweeping the scorecards 29-28, 29-28, 30-27. Edwards (18-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) had little trouble with Dumont (13-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC), extending her win streak to five. Dumont fell just short of a four-year unbeaten run, having won her previous six outings before taking her first loss since May 7, 2022.
In the lightweight division, Rafa Garcia of Mexico halted Alexander Hernandez’s four-fight winning streak, earning a unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28, 30-27. Garcia (19-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) has won three in a row, keeping the fight on the feet, taking Hernandez’s best punches while giving back his own at a much higher rate. Hernandez (18-9 MMA, 10-8 UFC) had not lost since April 6, 2024.
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Bantamweight Davey Grant of England earned a unanimous decision against UFC debutant Adrian Luna Martinetti, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, in an entertaining all-around affair. Grant (18-8 MMA, 9-7 UFC) has won five of his last seven fights, while Luna Martinetti (17-2 MMA), who hails from Ecuador, had not lost since Sept. 20, 2017.
At bantamweight, Brazil’s Raoni Barcelos squeaked out a split-decision win against Montel Jackson, taking two of the three judges’ scorecards, 29-28, 28-29, 29-28. Barcelos (22-5 MMA, 11-4 UFC) extended his winning streak to five, dating back to Feb. 24, 2024. On the other side, Jackson (15-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) has lost back-to-back fights since his six-fight winning streak which spanned March of 2021 until last October.
Heavyweight Ryan Spann delivered a blitzing right hand to send Brazilian Marcus Buchecha to the canvas, finishing the fight by KO at 2:10 of Round 2 to open the UFC Vegas 116 six-fight main card with what became the only finish. Spann (24-11 MMA, 10-6 UFC) has won back-to-back fights and three of his last four. Buchecha (5-3-1 MMA, 0-2-1 UFC), a seasoned grappler, remains winless in the promotion.
LSG vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Manchester United are closing in on a return to Champions League football as they prepare for the Premier League visit of Brentford
Manchester United return to action on Monday night in the Premier League when they welcome Brentford to Old Trafford.
Michael Carrick’s side remain third in the table ahead of Liverpool on goals scored and Aston Villa on goal difference. The top two is all but out of reach for United, who have five games remaining, but they are in pole position to secure Champions League football for next season.
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The Reds have taken huge strides under Carrick and are now closing in on a return to Europe’s top table. Brentford are still in the hunt for European football themselves as they prepare to visit Manchester, and a win for the Bees would move them into sixth.
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For United, three points would represent a huge step towards securing a top-five spot and Champions League football. If Carrick’s men earn a victory, they would move to 61 points with four games to play and out of reach of Chelsea, Brentford and Fulham. Should United then go on to beat Liverpool next weekend, that will be enough to earn a top-five spot.
But Carrick’s side could secure a top-five place before the final whistle at Anfield. If both Brighton, who are away at Newcastle on Saturday, and Bournemouth, who welcome Crystal Palace next weekend, fail to win then United will be assured of a top-five finish regardless of how they fare on Merseyside.
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There are still plenty of permutations to play out, but whatever happens in the closing weeks of the season, six points from five games will guarantee United a return to the Champions League, regardless of how others get on.
Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV package
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Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.
Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.
Arsenal secured a 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Saturday afternoon to reclaim the top spot in the Premier League standings, but Manchester City still have a major chance to clinch the title next month
Eberechi Eze scored the decisive goal nine minutes into the action from a well-worked corner – a common theme this season. However, given City have a valuable game in hand and lag Arsenal by just one in terms of goal difference, a couple of big results in their final five could see Pep Guardiola’s side storm to pole position once more.
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Arsenal are also plagued by injuries at present, picking up another two issues during Saturday’s clash in the capital…
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Ebere Eze
Despite proving the match-winner and collecting the Player of the Match award, Eze was hauled off less than 10 minutes into the second half. While supporters feared the versatile attacking midfielder could be facing a spell on the treatment table, Eze was swift to address his condition with Sky Sports at the final whistle.
He explained: “Yeah, I’m alright. I’m all good,” before adding: “Just precaution, didn’t want to do anything. Yeah, I’ll be okay.”
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Potential return date: Wednesday, April 29 vs Atletico Madrid (A)
Havertz was also substituted for Viktor Gyokeres just 35 minutes into the match, having received treatment on the pitch before Mikel Arteta ultimately made the decision to withdraw him, with the forward heading straight down the tunnel for further evaluation.
Speaking after the final whistle, Arteta addressed both Havertz and Eze’s conditions, saying: “Lets see, at the moment they have to be looked after but hopefully they’re going to be okay.”
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In his post-match press conference, he further explained: “Muscular niggles, we don’t think it is too much.”
Potential return date: Wednesday, April 29 vs Atletico Madrid (A)
Riccardo Calafiori
The Italian was absent from Saturday’s squad entirely as he continues his recovery from an ongoing issue. Nevertheless, Arteta offered an update on Calafiori prior to the game, with the defender also spotted participating in a training session on the pitch following the final whistle.
He said: “He was very close. But we have certain players that are coming back from injuries and can play certain moments as well, and we need to be balanced in what we need to.”
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Potential return date: Wednesday, April 29 vs Atletico Madrid (A)
Jurrien Timber
Timber was also absent from Arteta’s squad for the Newcastle fixture due to a hip injury sustained nearly six weeks ago. Arteta has yet to provide a recent update on his condition.
Potential return date: Unknown
Mikel Merino
Although the Spaniard could yet feature before the campaign draws to a close, Arteta has been guarded about putting a timeframe on Merino’s comeback. The midfielder, who has been an integral part of Arsenal’s set-up since joining from Real Sociedad in 2024, is working his way back from a foot injury.
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Arteta recently said of the player: “It’s a bit premature to say that [he will play again this season]. He’s evolving really well he’s really pushing every boundary that he possibly can but it’s a bit early to answer that question.”
The fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors look to even their best-of-seven series with the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers when they meet in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff matchup on Sunday in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Toronto is coming off a 126-104 win in Game 3 on Thursday to cut the series deficit to 2-1. The Cavaliers (52-30), who finished second in the Central Division, are 25-17 on the road this season, including the postseason. The Raptors (46-36), who placed third in the Atlantic Division, are 25-17 on their home court, including playoffs.
Tipoff from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto is set for 1 p.m. ET. The Cavs lead the all-time postseason series 14-3, and have won 12 of the past 13 playoff meetings with the Raptors. Cleveland is a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Cavaliers vs. Raptors odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 220.5. Before making any Raptors vs. Cavaliers picks, check out the Cavaliers vs. Raptors predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past eight-plus seasons. The model entered the first full week of the 2026 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 24-9 roll (73%) on top-rated NBA spread picks this season. Anyone following its NBA betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
After 10,000 simulations of Cavaliers vs. Raptors, SportsLine’s model is going Over on the total (220.5). The Over has hit in six of the past 10 head-to-head meetings, including three of the past four games played in Toronto. The Over has also cleared in seven of the past 10 Cleveland games, and in four of the past six Raptors games. The Cavaliers had the fourth-best scoring offense in the NBA this season, averaging 119.5 points per game.
The SportsLine model is projecting the Cavaliers to have four players scoring 14.8 points or more, led by Donovan Mitchell’s 26.7 points. Brandon Ingram is projected to lead the Raptors with 21.5 points scored, as five Toronto players will score 11.1 or more points. The teams are projected to combine for 223 total points as the Over has all the value, making it a great selection for anybody targeting NBA parlay betting. See the Cavaliers vs. Raptors spread pick at SportsLine, and you can bet the Over in Cavaliers vs. Raptors at FanDuel here:
Chris Waller needs only one more success to join a select group, courtesy of Panova handing him his 199th Group One in the Australasian Oaks at Morphettville.
No more than two Australian conditioners, T J Smith and Bart Cummings, have delivered over 200 elite wins, both legends ending on 246.
This result lifted Waller to 19 Group 1 victories this term, equalling his own Australian record from the 2024-25 season.
Waller reveals that the pursuit of 200 hasn’t been central to his plans, expressing joy at Panova’s return to form after playing second fiddle all prep.
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“She had a temperature at the start of the autumn, and we don’t want to push them. We gave her time,” Waller said.
“But as a result she was a bit bigger, and we all know about that. Once you get out of shape, it’s hard to get back in shape, whether you’re a racehorse or a person, so we’ve just worked away, we haven’t rushed her, and she’s got there today.”
Panova had shown promise in Sydney stakes without a win, her prior success marking the end of spring in Flemington’s Carbine Club Stakes (1600m).
James McDonald, aboard for the win, attributed part of it to the left-hand track, ecstatic for his first Adelaide Group 1 after 10 during Sydney’s autumn carnival.
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“It’s an honour to be here,” McDonald said.
“To win one of the nice Oaks, I enjoy winning classics. They’re one of my favourites, rich in history and this race is no different.”
Per Waller, Panova’s campaign is ramping up, with eyes possibly on Eagle Farm’s Queensland Oaks (2200m) in June.
“She is very adaptable. A talented horse,” Waller said.
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“We started a long way behind the eight ball, and she has caught up now. She will train on from it and might even get to the Queensland Oaks.”
The $11 shot Panova powered down the outside from the pack to triumph by a length ahead of $6 favourite Mating Call, with Paltrow Miss ($15) next best.
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Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad found himself in the record books for the wrong reasons after registering the slowest fifty of IPL 2026 during a tough outing against Gujarat Titans at Chepauk.Gaikwad’s half-century came off 49 balls, making it not only the slowest fifty of the current season but also the slowest in the Impact Sub era since 2023. The previous slowest this season was a 43-ball effort by Rishabh Pant against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad.
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Slowest IPL 50s for CSK in IPL53 P Patel vs PBKS Chennai 201051 M Hayden vs MI Gqeberha 200950 M Vijay vs PBKS Mohali 201349 M Vijay vs RR Jaipur 201349 D Smith vs MI Wankhede 201449 R Gaikwad vs GT Chennai 2026The knock also places Gaikwad among the slowest fifties in CSK history, alongside names like Parthiv Patel, Matthew Hayden and Murali Vijay. While the innings of 74 not out off 60 balls helped CSK reach 158 for 7, it reflected the broader struggles of the batting unit on the day.On a lively Chepauk surface that offered sharp bounce, Gujarat Titans bowlers dictated terms early. Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada extracted steep carry and forced errors, reducing CSK to 28 for 3 in the Powerplay. The early collapse put Gaikwad into a rebuilding role, slowing down the scoring rate significantly.As wickets kept falling, Gaikwad adopted a cautious approach, with dot balls piling up and CSK reaching 50 only in the 12th over. Though he eventually found some fluency with a few late boundaries and sixes, the delayed acceleration meant the innings never gained momentum.In a season dominated by high-scoring encounters, this knock stood out as a reminder that conditions still dictate the tempo, and on this occasion, CSK failed to adapt in time.
West Ham 2-2 Leeds (Leeds win 4-2 on penalties) – Quarter-final
Leeds celebrate their penalty shootout win (John Walton/PA). (PA Wire)
Flo Clifford26 April 2026 13:33
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Routes to the semi-finals
Here’s a reminder of how both sides got here:
Charlton Athletic 1-5 Chelsea – Third round
Hull City 0-4 Chelsea – Fourth round
Wrexham 2-4 Chelsea (AET) – Fifth round
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Chelsea 7-0 Port Vale – Quarter-final
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Flo Clifford26 April 2026 13:25
Chelsea take on Leeds in echo of 1970 final
The West Yorkshire club led 2-0 at the London Stadium, but saw the hosts score twice in added time to take it to an extra 30 minutes, only for the visitors to eventually triumph 4-3 on penalties and claim a place in the last four for the first time since 1987.
Chelsea, 7-0 victors over League One Port Vale, famously provided the opposition for Leeds in the 1970 final, which went to a replay eventually won by the Londoners, one of eight occasions on which they have won the FA Cup.
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Flo Clifford26 April 2026 13:17
Pep Guardiola pays tribute to Southampton as Man City scrape into FA Cup final
Pep Guardiola paid tribute to plucky Southampton after Manchester City scraped into a fourth successive FA Cup final with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory at Wembley.
A slow-burner of a semi-final came alive 11 minutes from time when Finn Azaz put the second-tier Saints on course for a shock win by curling home a sublime goal.
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Yet that served only to spark City into action and substitute Jeremy Doku quickly equalised with a deflected strike before Nico Gonzalez won it with an 87th-minute piledriver.
Flo Clifford26 April 2026 13:08
How Southampton’s euphoria was cut short by Man City’s treble charge in FA Cup semi-final
Here’s what awaits today’s winner, from Chief Sports Writer Lawrence Ostlere...
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Manchester City are going to Wembley, again. City will return here on 16 May to meet either Chelsea or Leeds in what will be their fourth successive FA Cup final. If all goes to plan in these final weeks, in this strange crescendo of a season, it will be the second piece in a treble of trophies for Pep Guardiola’s side.
On a warm, hazy evening in London, City won this semi-final 2-1 but only after coming through an almighty scare by Southampton, who came desperately close to an upset.
Flo Clifford26 April 2026 13:00
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Chelsea v Leeds
Chelsea face Leeds at Wembley in their FA Cup semi-final, with the winner to face Manchester City in the showpiece on Saturday 16 May.
The Blues have endured a run of five successive Premier League games without scoring – their worst run in 114 years – and will need to prove less toothless in front of goal if they are to see off Daniel Farke’s side.
Leeds meanwhile are still on a hot streak after snatching a last-gasp draw at Bournemouth, which took them to the all-important 40-point barrier in a huge boost to their Premier League survival bid.
McFarlane confirmed that Estevao is out for the season after scans showed the extent of his hamstring injury. Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro are both “in a good place” after training but will face a late fitness test to see if either can be involved.
Leeds are without Ilia Gruev after he sustained a meniscus injury that has ruled him out for the season. Farke is hopeful that Jayden Bogle, Sebastiaan Bornauw and Anton Stach will be included in Leeds’ semi-final plans.
Flo Clifford26 April 2026 12:38
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Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on TNT Sports and HBO Max, with coverage from 2pm BST.
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