Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-04-27
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All but back in Champions League - yet big decisions loom at Man Utd (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 23:09:45)
Barring an unimaginable sequence of results, Old Trafford will host Champions League football again next season, but for those running the club, their most significant work is about to begin.
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US great Felix targets LA Olympics in comeback (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 22:47:23)
Allyson Felix, the most decorated woman in Olympic athletics history with 11 medals, says she is planning a comeback at the age of 40.
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Robertson calls for ban on O'Sullivan's chalk (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 22:40:17)
Former world champion Neil Robertson calls for a controversial chalk used by Ronnie O'Sullivan to be banned, saying most other players "hate it" and that it "makes an absolute mess of the table".
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Trump, O'Sullivan and Selby fall on same day at Crucible (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 22:35:30)
Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12, but world number one Judd Trump is eliminated on a thrilling day at the World Championship.
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Higgins through as O'Sullivan, Selby and Trump title hopes end (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 22:35:30)
Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12, but world number one Judd Trump is eliminated on a thrilling day at the World Championship.
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Who had 'sliding doors moment'? Deeney's team of the week (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 22:33:44)
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
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Higgins beats O'Sullivan, Trump loses to Vafaei (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 22:10:36)
Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12, but world number one Judd Trump is eliminated on a thrilling day at the World Championship.
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Newcastle to explore selling Wissa - Tuesday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 21:59:00)
Newcastle will explore selling Yoane Wissa in the summer, Liam Delap wants to stay and fight for his Chelsea career, Barcelona contact Atletico Madrid over a possible transfer for Julian Alvarez, plus more.
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Carrick hails 'big three points' after beating Brentford (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 21:46:03)
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick says that his side's goal is "to finish as high up the league as possible" following their 2-1 win against Brentford at Old Trafford.
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Man Utd survive Brentford fight back to earn crucial win (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 21:29:57)
Manchester United hold their nerve as first-half goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko are enough for them to win an entertaining encounter with Brentford.
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Man Utd survive Brentford fightback to earn crucial win (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 21:29:57)
Manchester United hold their nerve as first-half goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko are enough for them to win an entertaining encounter with Brentford.
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Man City discuss fixture scheduling with Premier League (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 21:19:29)
Manchester City are in discussions with the Premier League over the scheduling of two fixtures that could prove crucial in the title race.
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Greaves becomes first female PDC title winner (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 19:44:43)
Beau Greaves becomes the first woman to win a PDC ranking title by defeating Michael Smith 8-7 in the Players Championship 11 final in Milton Keynes.
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World Cup group stage set for yellow card amnesty (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 19:33:24)
Fifa is set to change the rules around suspensions for accumulated yellow cards at this summer's World Cup.
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Wales fly-half Sheedy signs new Cardiff contract (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 18:00:09)
The 30-year-old says he is "desperate to do everything possible to make sure it is a successful period for the club".
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Players guilty of misconduct face two-shot penalty (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 17:35:46)
R&A chief executive Mark Darbon says that players guilty of on course misconduct could receive a two-shot penalty at the Open in July.
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Arsenal expect Havertz to play in title run-in (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 17:05:46)
Arsenal expect Kai Havertz to play a part in their title run-in despite the forward suffering a muscular injury against Newcastle.
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Who will win the Champions League? Place your vote (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 16:50:05)
Thirty-two teams have fallen in this season's Champions League and four remain - so who will become kings of Europe on 30 May? BBC Sport delves into the stats, while experts make predictions.
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Ulster trio back from injury for Exeter semi-final (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 16:14:50)
Ulster welcome back Tom O'Toole, Nick Timoney and Jude Postlethwaite from injury for Saturday's Challenge Cup semi-final against Exeter Chiefs at the Affidea Stadium (17:30 BST).
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Gay boosts England hopes as Durham chase 336 to beat Lancashire (BBC Sport 2026-04-27 16:09:07)
Emilio Gay and David Bedingham both score unbeaten centuries as Durham easily chase 336 to beat Lancashire by eight wickets.