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Wrexham led early through Kieffer Moore, hit the woodwork and dominated the Welsh derby, but six minutes of added time produced Rubin Colwill’s late free-kick equaliser for Cardiff, leaving manager Phil Parkinson furious at missed chances and the officials’ stoppage-time decision.
Returning from the World Cup break, the Seattle Sounders were routed 5-1 by the Portland Timbers at Lumen Field — their worst home performance in MLS history and the first time Seattle allowed five goals at home across competitions in 17 MLS seasons. Kelsy scored twice, with Miller, Bassett and Aravena also finding the net; Hassani Dotson’s 87th-minute header was Seattle’s lone reply. Jordan Morris left the game with an injury at halftime. The blowout highlighted defensive and midfield gaps and sparked questions about needed reinforcements ahead of the summer window, as coach Brian Schmetzer urged improvement.
Renegade, the Derby runner-up trained by Todd Pletcher, drew post four and is the 2-1 morning-line favorite for the 158th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, a 1 1/4-mile race with nine entrants headlined by Golden Tempo (9-2) from post nine, the Derby winner trained by Cherie DeVaux. The field also includes Chief Wallabee (3-1), Emerging Market (6-1), Growth Equity (12-1), Commandment (6-1) and Ottinho (20-1), with the Belmont set for post at 7:04 p.m. ET on Saturday as the three-year-old division skirmishes for the final time at Saratoga during the Belmont Park rebuild.
Slavia Prague’s chairman vowed lifetime bans for fans who invaded the Fortuna Arena pitch as the Prague derby against Sparta Prague was abandoned in stoppage time, with a Sparta goalkeeper Jakub Surovcik assaulted on the field. Slavia will close the north stand indefinitely until those responsible are identified, and two Slavia players who were sent off during the match will never play for the club again. The LFA and clubs will decide whether the game is replayed or a Sparta victory is awarded, which could alter the title race.
A fashion-focused recap of the 2026 Kentucky Derby that roasts several celebrities for ill-fitting or mismatched outfits, notes a few hits (like Dylan Dreyer’s floral look), and highlights Golden Tempo’s win as Cherie DeVaux becomes the first woman to train a Derby winner (and only the second to train a Triple Crown winner).
The Kentucky Derby 2026 at Churchill Downs turned into a fashion showcase, with attendees and celebrities arriving in eye-catching hats, colorful jackets, and standout dresses that defined the event as a major style moment.
NBC Sports will use the Kentucky Derby as a lead-in for NBA playoff coverage this year, with a potential Preakness lead-in as well. Derby weekend will feature the first batch of postseason doubleheaders, and Peacock/NBCSN will simulcast some games. NBCUniversal owns rights to 15-23 first-round games, 7-11 in the second round, and the full Western Conference Finals, with up to half of early-round inventory potentially allocated to Peacock.
Real Madrid battled back to beat Atlético Madrid 3-2 in a high-octane Madrid derby, with Vinícius Júnior scoring twice (one from a penalty) and Fede Valverde adding the other before a late red; Atlético replied through Lookman and Nahuel Molina but Real held on.
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United beat Manchester City 2-0 to move into the Premier League top four as City stay six points behind Arsenal; after a lively first half with near-misses and offside disallows, United sealed it through Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu, with Amad and Mason Mount having goals ruled out for offside.
Michael Carrick’s first game in charge saw Manchester United deploy a compact 4-2-3-1 that became a 4-4-2 off the ball, producing a disciplined, counter-attacking 2-0 victory over City at Old Trafford. Fernandes orchestrated the break, with Mbeumo finishing a 4v2 counter and Dorgu adding a second from Cunha’s cross, while City looked out of sorts and Haaland was scarcely involved before being subbed as Guardiola’s late changes failed to rescue the game.
Chelsea took an early lead against Tottenham with Pedro scoring in the 34th minute, amidst a match filled with tactical adjustments, injuries, and intense play, highlighting the unpredictable nature of football derbies.
Atlético Madrid defeated Real Madrid 5-2 in a derby match, marking Real Madrid's first loss of the season despite their strong start in La Liga. The game featured early goals, a penalty, and standout performances, with Atlético dominating the second half to secure the win.
Liverpool narrowly defeated Everton 2-1 in a tense Merseyside derby, highlighted by a fierce competition between new signings Ekitike and Isak, Liverpool's midfield struggles and tactical adjustments by Klopp, Conor Bradley’s standout performance against Grealish, and the tense atmosphere at Anfield reflecting high expectations and nerves.
Arsenal's final pre-season match in Hong Kong ended in a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, with Pape Sarr scoring the only goal after a controversial refereeing decision. Despite strong efforts and multiple chances, Arsenal couldn't find an equalizer, concluding their Asia Tour with a loss before returning to London for upcoming competitive fixtures.
City of Troy, sired by Justify, won the Derby at Epsom, bringing relief and joy to Coolmore's MV Magnier and trainer Aidan O'Brien. Despite initial doubts following a disappointing 2,000 Guineas, the horse's performance reaffirmed their confidence. This victory highlights Justify's potential as a stallion capable of producing top-class offspring on both dirt and turf. Future plans may include aiming for the Breeders' Cup Classic.