Cup Relegation Playoff

GB face Davis Cup relegation play-off after loss to Japan

Great Britain face a Davis Cup relegation play-off after losing their first-round tie 3-2 against Japan.

BBC News - 8h

Britain face Davis Cup relegation playoff after defeat to Japan in deciding match

Jacob Fearnley and Billy Harris lose final-day singles Japan’s 3-2 win means GB face September playoff tie Great Britain face a relegation playoff in the Davis Cup after a makeshift team were ...

The Guardian - 9h

A familiar tale as Steven Gerrard departs Al-Ettifaq with relegation fears in the air

Whether he jumped or was pushed, the former Liverpool captain is once again bequeathing a club at risk of the drop. Perhaps it was the sight of Piers Morgan in Saudi Arabia that prompted Steven ...

The Guardian - 1d

Ainslie 'astounded' at Ineos America's Cup split

Four-time Olympic champion Ben Ainslie splits from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Britannia America's Cup sailing team.

BBC News - Jan. 23

Shiffrin to return from injury at World Cup event

Mikaela Shiffrin will return from a two-month injury lay-off next week when she races at a World Cup event in France.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23

A look at the divisional round of the NFL playoffs

The NFL divisional round kicks off on Saturday, as eight teams looking to advance to conference championship weekend. It starts in Kansas City, where the Chiefs take on the Houston Texans. That ...

CBS News - Jan. 17

Haaland’s record-breaking deal is a coup but what happens if City are relegated? | Jamie Jackson

Norwegian’s near decade-long contract on £500,000 a week could backfire spectacularly if champions are punished. Erling Haaland’s bumper nine-and-a-half-year record new contract with Manchester ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Malkin's Cup rings found at home after burglary

Police say Evgeni Malkin's three Stanley Cup rings, which had gone missing following a burglary at his home last weekend, were located in his residence.

ESPN - Jan. 17

Romário: Brazil need Neymar to win World Cup

Brazil do not have a chance to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup unless Neymar plays, according to the legendary Romário.

ESPN - Jan. 16

The U.S. has a World Cup problem brewing already

The 2026 World Cup faces challenges as stringent U.S. visa policies and long wait times threaten to hinder global fan attendance.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

FA Cup replays: The arguments for and against

The arguments for and against the scrapping of FA Cup replays.

BBC News - Jan. 13

FA Cup draw: Liverpool travel to Plymouth

Premier League leaders Liverpool will travel to Championship bottom club Plymouth Argyle in the fourth round of the FA Cup, with Leyton Orient or Derby County drawn to face Manchester City.

ESPN - Jan. 13

25 questions for the 2025 NASCAR Cup season

A look at some of the key elements to watch this season in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Plymouth to host Liverpool in FA Cup fourth round

Championship side Plymouth Argyle are drawn at home to eight-time winners Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Plymouth stun Brentford in FA Cup giant-killing

Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle produced an FA Cup giant-killing on Saturday as they stunned Premier League side Brentford in the third round.

ESPN - Jan. 11

GB&I take charge of Ryder Cup-style Team Cup

Great Britain and Ireland lead Continental Europe 3½-1½ after day one of the Ryder Cup-style Team Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Resort.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Tonks and Tilt: Best friends and FA Cup underdogs

BBC Sport's Liam MacDevitt meets Salford City's Curtis Tilt and Tamworth FC's Tom Tonks as they prepare to take on Premier League opposition in the FA Cup.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Bellingham scores to set up Super Cup Clásico

Second-half goals by Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo helped Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Mallorca in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals on Thursday and set up a final showdown with Barcelona.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Ryder Cup hopefuls forced to listen to ‘U-S-A, U-S-A’ chants before Team Cup

Europeans get a taste of Bethpage mood over PA system Luke Donald says tournament has ‘massive importance’ Luke Donald gave his potential Ryder Cup players a taste of what to expect at Bethpage ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Carabao Cup offers lifeline for Postecoglou and Spurs

After what has been a challenging month for Ange Postecoglou, the prospect of a cup final may just be focal point that Spurs and their under-pressure boss so desperately need.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Gavi, Yamal send Barcelona to Super Cup final

Goals from Gavi and Lamine Yamal earned Barcelona a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Jeddah on Wednesday to reach their third successive final.

ESPN - Jan. 8

EFL defend Cup ball after Arteta's complaint

The EFL have defended the ball used in Carabao Cup matches after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta suggested it may have been a factor in defeat to the Newcastle.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Arteta laments 'different' Cup ball in Arsenal loss

Mikel Arteta has suggested Arsenal's failure to adapt to the Carabao Cup ball was a factor in Tuesday's 2-0 semifinal, first leg defeat to Newcastle United.

ESPN - Jan. 8

'It's tricky, they fly a lot' - Arteta on EFL Cup balls

Mikel Arteta still believes Arsenal can reach the Carabao Cup final - but says they must first master the "tricky" football used in the competition.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Lions expect Montgomery to be ready for playoffs

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he expects veteran running back David Montgomery, who suffered an MCL injury in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills and has been sidelined the past three ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

Which teams most needs to win the Carabao Cup?

Semifinalists Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham want glory for various reasons.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Conceição caps 1st week at Milan with Super Cup

Sergio Conceicao capped an incredible first week at AC Milan by lifting the Italian Super Cup on Monday, wrapping up a period which included two comeback wins, fighting a fever, picking up an ...

ESPN - Jan. 6

Why this week's 'Team Cup' is important for Europe's Ryder Cup hopes

This geographically misplaced match, with the most anodyne of names, has a value that might help nudge Europe to a rare away win over the US next September, writes Iain Carter.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Coco Gauff Beats Iga Swiatek to Help U.S. Win United Cup

Gauff moved her head-to-head with Iga Swiatek one small step in the right direction with a 6-4, 6-4 win in Sydney.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Brookes seals 'insane' back-to-back World Cup wins

Britain's Mia Brookes produces another stunning display of big air snowboarding to seal back-to-back World Cup victories.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Best NHL Players To Never Win a Stanley Cup In Recent Memory

Hockey players everywhere dream of one day getting to hoist the Stanley Cup. And while many great players have had the pleasure over the years, some NHL stars never got to taste Cup glory.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Gauff, Fritz lead U.S. charge to United Cup title

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz led the U.S. to the title at the United Cup mixed team tournament.

ESPN - Jan. 5

GB win gold at Bobsleigh World Cup

Great Britain win gold in the four-man event at the IBSF Bobsleigh World Cup in Winterberg, Germany.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Gauff beats Swiatek as US win United Cup

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz clinch victory for the United States over Poland in the United Cup final in Sydney.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Gauff beats Swiatek as US win United Cup

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz clinch victory for the United States over Poland in the United Cup final in Sydney.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Pulisic sparks Milan comeback in Super Cup semi

AC Milan came from behind to beat Juventus 2-1 in the Italian Super Cup semi-final in Riyadh on Friday, and the win for Sergio Conceicao's side in his first game in charge set up a derby final with ...

ESPN - Jan. 4

USA to face Poland for United Cup title, Sabalenka and Osaka advance to finals

US beat Czechs, Poland defeat Kazakhstan in Sydney Aryna Sabalenka powers past Andreeva in Brisbane Naomi Osaka close to ending trophy wait in Auckland Former champions the United States ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Pulisic return gives U.S. big presence in Super Cup

United States attacker Christian Pulisic appears to be healthy again following injuries to his calf and ankle and could return for AC Milan against Juventus in the Italian Super Cup semifinals on ...

ESPN - Jan. 3

Dazzling Dumfries double puts Inter in Cup final

A second-half double from Denzel Dumfries earned Inter Milan a 2-0 win over Atalanta in Riyadh on Thursday to reach the Italian Super Cup final, where the Serie A champions will aim to win the ...

ESPN - Jan. 3

Plymouth scrap documentary about relegation fight after Rooney’s exit

Project driven by Wayne Rooney and his advisers Production company made Coleen Rooney documentary Plymouth have scrapped plans to make a documentary about their battle against relegation from ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

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