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An SB Nation writer presents a tongue-in-cheek exercise to assemble the worst possible NFL team for the 2026 season by position groups rather than a full roster, highlighting questionable quarterback options for the Browns, underwhelming skill positions for other teams, a weak offensive line, questionable defensive signings, and other ‘worst-fit’ choices as a humorous critique of bad fits.
Thousands of Manchester City fans filled the streets for a star-studded farewell to Pep Guardiola as the club celebrated trophy-winning seasons across the men’s, women’s, and academy teams; Khadija Shaw announced a four-year contract extension, and Guardiola’s circle—including his children, Fernandinho, Txiki Begiristain, and Ederson—helped unveil the 20 trophies won under him. Surprise appearances by Vincent Kompany and Jack Grealish punctuated the night, with tributes to Bernardo Silva and John Stones as they head into summer departures, and Erling Haaland underscoring the need to push forward without them.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente defends calling up Gavi and Eric Garcia to the World Cup, citing Gavi’s return from injury and Garcia’s strong season with Barcelona, with eight Barcelona players in the squad and an emotional reaction from Gavi to the news.
On the final day of the Premier League season, Chelsea must win at Sunderland to keep European qualification alive (Europa League or Conference League), with Chelsea lining up in a 3-4-3 and Sunderland employing a back-three, followed by full starting lineups, substitutes, kick-off times, venue, and broadcast details.
Hull City said they will pursue legal action if they lose the Championship play-off final, a scene set by Southampton’s expulsion from the playoffs for spying on rivals and the rejection of their appeal; Southampton apologized and the FA opened an investigation, with Middlesbrough stressing the need to do the right thing as Hull reflected on the last two weeks of controversy.
Rams No. 13 pick Ty Simpson says he blocks out the draft chatter and focuses on learning from Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams, and Sean McVay while acclimating to Los Angeles, including finding a home and navigating the city; he reflects on the NFLPA Rookie Premiere experience and off‑field branding, and notes he’s Ubering for now as he proves himself in his new environment.
BBC Sport highlights 11 players who defined Pep Guardiola's Manchester City era—Sterling, Gundogan, Walker, Silva, Ederson, De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Haaland, Foden and Stones—crediting Guardiola with transforming City into a trophy-laden, ball-playing powerhouse and shaping careers, including Haaland's record goals and City's six Premier League titles plus the Champions League; honorable mentions include Aguero, Sane, Cancelo and Fernandinho.
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire announced on social media that he has been left out of England's World Cup 2026 squad, saying he is shocked and gutted; the veteran has previously helped England reach the 2018 World Cup semifinals and Euro 2020 final, with Tuchel set to confirm the final squad.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford signed a contract extension to remain with the team after a season in which he led the league in passing yards (4,707) and touchdowns (46), earned the NFL MVP, and moved up multiple all-time and franchise career markers; the Rams will begin OTA workouts next week.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr beat Damac 4-1 on the final day to win their first Saudi Pro League title, Ronaldo's eighth league crown across four countries and the club’s first since 2019, capping a high-profile era amid Saudi investment in football.
BBC Sport collects personal anecdotes from former players and pundits about how England’s provisional and final World Cup squad announcements unfold, revealing the emotional rollercoaster of being told you’ve made the plane or staying home, with stories from Micah Richards, Stephen Warnock, Joe Hart, Theo Walcott and Martin Keown.
England's World Cup squad for the tournament, named by head coach Thomas Tuchel, features the omission of Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, with Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins joining as Kane's understudies. Kobbie Mainoo, Tino Livramento, and Noni Madueke are included, while Luke Shaw, Levi Colwill, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Harry Maguire miss out. The team will play Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L, with warm-up fixtures in Florida against New Zealand and Costa Rica ahead of the final 26-man squad announcement on Friday.
Arsenal clinched the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years after Bournemouth drew 1-1 with Manchester City. Manager Mikel Arteta didn’t watch the game, instead learning of the victory from his tearful son in the garden during a barbecue; he later spoke to captain Martin Odegaard on video and congratulated Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola by phone.
Sky Germany reports that Bayern Munich loanee Alexander Nübel will be Germany's No.3 goalkeeper at the World Cup, behind Manuel Neuer and Oliver Baumann; Jonas Urbig will travel as a training goalkeeper rather than a squad member. Borussia Mönchengladbach's Waldemar Anton is expected to be called up as a center-back, while Tim Kleindienst did not make the squad.
The Republic of Congo canceled a three-day World Cup training camp and a planned fan farewell due to fears surrounding Ebola, delaying preparations ahead of qualifiers to prioritize health and safety.