Arsenal edged closer to their first Premier League title in 22 years after a dramatic 1-0 win over relegation-threatened West Ham at the London Stadium on May 10-11, 2026. Leandro Trossard’s 83rd-minute strike proved decisive, and a stoppage-time equaliser by Callum Wilson was ruled out following a lengthy VAR review. Referee Chris Kavanagh, having been invited to review the incident by VAR Darren England, disallowed the goal for what was judged to be a foul by West Ham’s Pablo on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, who had appeared impeded while attempting to claim a corner. The decision — subject to a near three- to four-minute pitch-side review — extended Arsenal’s lead to five points over Manchester City. West Ham, who sit 18th with two games remaining, complained about inconsistent application of laws at set-pieces, while Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and pundits praised the officials’ courage. The controversy has reignited debate over VAR consistency, with surveys and voices across media and former players questioning how similar incidents are being adjudicated across the season.

Liverpool has released images and plans for a permanent memorial at Anfield to honour forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who died in a car crash in northwestern Spain last July. Titled “Forever 20”, the sculpture will sit on 97 Avenue near the Main Stand and features a flowing heart design that, from different angles, reveals the numbers 20 and 30 — the brothers’ squad numbers. The piece will rest on a Granby rock‑faced stone plinth laser‑engraved with a dedication and will incorporate thousands of physical tributes left by fans through a recycling process. The memorial will also include the lyrics of the chant sung in Jota’s honour during the 20th minute at matches and personal details reflecting his life off the pitch, including a games controller motif. Liverpool permanently retired the No. 20 shirt across men’s, women’s and academy teams; Jota scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for the club and was part of recent domestic trophy-winning sides. The club has not yet announced an official unveiling date.

MANCHESTER, May 9 (Reuters) - Manchester City kept the Premier League title race alive with a 3-0 victory over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Jeremy Doku opened the scoring with a curled strike just after the hour, Erling Haaland bundled in a second around the 75th minute and Omar Marmoush added a stoppage-time third. The win leaves City on 74 points from 35 games, two behind leaders Arsenal, who have 76 and a one-goal advantage in goal difference, with three matches remaining. City remain unbeaten in the league since January but cannot claim the title without Arsenal dropping points — Arsenal travel to West Ham on Sunday. The match also dented Brentford’s European hopes; they sit eighth, four points off the top six. Brentford had penalty appeals dismissed after a VAR check. City still face a congested run-in, including a midweek home game against Crystal Palace and an FA Cup final next weekend.

The Montreal Canadiens lead the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in the NHL Second Round after a decisive win at Bell Centre that gave Montreal home-ice advantage heading into Game 4 on Tuesday, May 11, 2026 (7 p.m. EDT). The series opened with Buffalo taking Game 1, but Montreal responded to even the series and then won the latest meeting; Alexander Newhook had a two-goal night in the most recent Canadiens victory. Key skaters include Nicholas Suzuki (29 goals, 72 assists, 101 points this season) and Tage Thompson (40 goals, 41 assists). Injuries have impacted rosters: Canadiens forward Patrik Laine is out (abdomen); Buffalo lists Noah Ostlund (lower body), Jiri Kulich (season-ending ear injury) and Justin Danforth (season-ending kneecap) among notable absences, with Sam Carrick day-to-day. National broadcasters and streamers are carrying the games (ESPN, Fubo). Betting markets show Montreal as the favorite (around -125 to -135) with over/under lines near 5.5–6; predictive models and analytics services are favoring the over in several simulations. The series has featured high-scoring affairs and strong offensive performances from both clubs.

Arsenal picked up significant injury concerns during their 1-0 Premier League win at West Ham on May 10, 2026, as right-back Ben White limped off after a knee collision with Crysencio Summerville and Riccardo Calafiori was also substituted at half-time with an unspecified problem. White left the London Stadium wearing a knee brace and faces scans and further tests; manager Mikel Arteta warned “it does not look good”. The injuries force a tactical reshuffle during the match — Declan Rice was temporarily moved to right-back and Martin Zubimendi introduced — and further strain a squad already missing Jurrien Timber (groin/ankle) and with Mikel Merino recovering from foot surgery. The setbacks complicate Arsenal’s run-in against Manchester City in the Premier League, raise doubts over availability for the Champions League final on May 30 in Budapest, and could affect White’s late push for a place in England’s World Cup squad.

Barcelona secured their 29th La Liga title with a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid at Camp Nou on May 10, 2026, sealing the championship with three games remaining. Marcus Rashford opened the scoring with a superb ninth-minute free‑kick and Ferran Torres added a second in the 18th minute, leaving Barca 14 points clear of their rivals. Hansi Flick, who took charge in May 2024, watched from the touchline despite the club announcing the death of his father hours before kickoff; players from both sides wore black armbands and the stadium observed a minute’s silence. The triumph capped a dominant domestic campaign in which Barcelona lost just four league matches, maintained a perfect La Liga home record and relied on a blend of academy talents and experienced signings. The result prolongs Real Madrid’s trophy drought to a second consecutive season and intensifies speculation over coaching and squad changes at the Spanish giants. Marcus Rashford’s future remains uncertain: the England forward is on loan from Manchester United and has signalled a wish to stay, while Barcelona’s financial constraints leave a permanent move undecided.

ANAHEIM, May 11 — The Anaheim Ducks rallied to a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday, evening their Western Conference semifinal at 2-2 and sending the series to Las Vegas for Game 5 on Tuesday. Rookie Beckett Sennecke and veteran Alex Killorn each had a goal and an assist as Anaheim finally broke through on the power play, scoring twice after a 0-for-11 skid in the series. Mikael Granlund and Ian Moore — Moore’s first career playoff goal — also scored. Goaltender Lukas Dostal made 18 saves. For Vegas, Pavel Dorofeyev, Brett Howden and Tomas Hertl scored; Carter Hart stopped 19 shots. Mitch Marner added three assists after his Game 3 hat trick and leads postseason scoring. Vegas missed time with captain Mark Stone sidelined by an undisclosed injury late in Game 3. The decisive game now shifts to T-Mobile Arena with momentum and special-teams questions looming for both clubs.

Tottenham host Leeds at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday, May 11, 2026, with kick-off at 8pm BST in a game that could materially affect the relegation battle. Roberto De Zerbi’s side have won back-to-back league matches and can open a four-point gap over West Ham with victory, easing pressure with three games remaining. Spurs remain severely depleted through injury — Guglielmo Vicario remains sidelined (Antonin Kinsky to start), Dominic Solanke is doubtful and a long list of players including Cristian Romero, Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert and Ben Davies are absent or doubtful. Leeds, already mathematically safe, will be without Gabriel Gudmundsson and Ilia Gruev (season-ending knee injury) but arrive in good form. In the UK the match is live on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football (coverage from 7pm BST) and via Sky Go. Bookmakers list Tottenham as favourites (around 17/20–4/6) but previews range from a 1-1 draw to goals-heavy outcomes; popular betting tips highlight over 2.5 goals, over eight corners and Dominic Calvert-Lewin to make an impact.

Alvaro Arbeloa acknowledged widespread supporter anger after Real Madrid's turbulent 2025-26 campaign culminated in a 2-0 Clasico defeat at Camp Nou on May 10, which sealed Barcelona's 29th LaLiga title with three matches to play. Arbeloa urged professionalism from his players, saying the squad must learn from mistakes and finish the season strongly while discussions over his future with the club are expected. The season saw Madrid exit the Champions League in the quarter-finals to Bayern Munich and suffer internal tensions, notably a changing-room altercation that left captain Federico Valverde hospitalised after a clash with Aurelien Tchouameni. Arbeloa confirmed Kylian Mbappé was not selected for the Clasico after failing a fitness test and said he would have liked the forward to play if fully fit. Media reports noted Arbeloa has recorded a high loss ratio for Real Madrid managers in the 21st century, losing 32% of fixtures (eight defeats in 25 matches) during his stint. He defended the overall quality of the squad but accepted fans’ frustration and called for collective improvement ahead of the season's final fixtures.

Brandt Snedeker won the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic at Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, closing with a 5-under 66 to finish 18-under 266 and edge Mark Hubbard by one stroke. The 45-year-old captured his 10th PGA Tour title — his first since the 2018 Wyndham Championship — and earned a two-year PGA Tour exemption and playing privileges for the next two seasons. Because the event was an opposite-field tournament to Quail Hollow, the victory does not carry a Masters invitation but does secure Snedeker a spot in the upcoming PGA Championship at Aronimink. Snedeker, who is captain of the U.S. Presidents Cup team, said he will not be a playing captain in September and plans to delay a trip to Medinah as he prepares for the PGA Championship. Hubbard, seeking his first Tour win in his 274th start, faltered with critical bogeys late, while Beau Hossler and Kevin Roy tied for third. The result also provided a boost to veteran Snedeker after recovery from surgery and a period without full playing status.

Arsenal confirmed on May 11 that England winger Beth Mead will leave the club when her contract expires this summer, ending a nine-year spell in north London. Mead, 31, made 265 appearances and scored 86 goals for Arsenal after joining from Sunderland in 2017, helping the club to a WSL title, three League Cups, the 2025 Champions League and the inaugural FIFA Champions Cup. The forward — UEFA Player of the Tournament and Golden Boot winner at Euro 2022 and a BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year — overcame an ACL injury in 2022 to return and play a key role in Arsenal’s recent European success, including the assist in the Lisbon final. Manchester City have been linked with a move, but clubs cannot finalise deals with players under contract in the same association until June 1; City sources expressed optimism about a potential signing. Arsenal also announced the departures of Laia Codina and Victoria Pelova. Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley praised Mead as “one of our best forwards” and a club legend.

May 11 — The Montreal Canadiens overwhelmed the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal at the Bell Centre, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Cole Caufield ended a five-game scoring drought with a tiebreaking power-play goal and added an assist. Alex Newhook scored twice, including an empty-netter, while Juraj Slafkovský, Zachary Bolduc and Kirby Dach also tallied. Rookie goalie Jakub Dobeš rebounded from earlier struggles to make 26 saves; Buffalo’s Alex Lyon stopped 31. Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin each had a goal and an assist for the Sabres. Montreal capitalized on Buffalo’s discipline lapses — coach Lindy Ruff cited five offensive-zone penalties — and converted two power plays in the second period to break the game open. The Canadiens, who had alternated wins and losses through much of the playoffs, won consecutive games for the first time this postseason. Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday in Montreal, where the Canadiens will look to extend their momentum and the Sabres will seek answers to shore up puck management and goaltending.

Kylian Mbappé drew a furious reaction from Real Madrid supporters after posting an Instagram story supportive of the club while watching their 2-0 defeat to Barcelona in El Clásico, a result that secured Barcelona the La Liga title. Mbappé, who has been sidelined with a right hamstring problem sustained against Real Betis in late April, was left out of the matchday squad after reportedly training earlier but withdrawing before the final session. He posted a photo of his television with the caption “Hala Madrid” (a white heart) while Real were already two goals down, prompting social-media criticism and accusations of “trolling” or “hatewatching.” The episode comes amid wider unrest at the Bernabéu — a training-ground bust-up between Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde that required hospital treatment for Valverde and large fines for involved players, reports of other dressing-room tensions, and rumours José Mourinho could replace interim coach Álvaro Arbeloa. Supporter petitions calling for Mbappé’s removal have attracted tens of millions of signatures in some reports. The forward has nonetheless been a prolific scorer since joining in 2024, with outlets noting his strong goals record for the club.

Across two dominant outings from May 9-11, the New York Knicks closed out the Philadelphia 76ers with a 4-0 second-round sweep, culminating in a 144-114 Game 4 victory at Xfinity Mobile Arena. New York tied NBA playoff records with 11 three-pointers in the first quarter, 18 in the half and a record-equalling 25 for the game. Miles McBride drilled seven 3s and finished with 25 points; Jalen Brunson added 22 (6-of-10 from deep). Karl-Anthony Towns (17 points, 10 assists) and Josh Hart (17) also contributed while OG Anunoby missed Games 3-4 with a hamstring issue. Joel Embiid, battling hip and ankle problems, scored 24 on 8-of-8 shooting but could not offset Philadelphia’s struggles. The Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference finals and will await the winner of the Detroit-Cleveland series. The series was marked off-court by a heavy New York fan presence in Philadelphia despite measures to restrict ticket sales, with viral footage of fans overwhelming a live TV report.

Marcus Rashford's stunning free‑kick opened the scoring as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 at the Camp Nou to clinch the La Liga title on May 10-11, 2026, but the England international's long‑term future remains unclear. The 28-year-old loanee from Manchester United finished the season with around 14 goals and 14 assists and said afterwards he would like to stay in Catalonia but “doesn’t know” what will happen — quipping, “I am not a magician.” Barcelona hold an option to buy him, reported at roughly £26m/€30m, but sources and former players cite the club’s fragile finances and priority for academy talent as obstacles. Spanish media are divided: some see his Clasico heroics as a compelling case to keep him, others say the fee and wages make a permanent deal unlikely. Manchester United appear prepared to market Rashford if Barcelona do not activate the clause; alternatives include another loan, a reduced-fee negotiation or a summer sale. Talks are expected to follow in the coming weeks as the transfer window approaches.

Toronto opened the three-game set with a 2-0 victory on May 9 as Dylan Cease struck out 10 over seven scoreless innings, pushing the Blue Jays to a 3-1 lead in the season series. The hosts followed with a 14-1 rout on Saturday in which Brandon Valenzuela had four hits and four RBIs and Ernie Clement collected five hits, part of a 20-hit Toronto attack. Rookie Trey Yesavage worked four shutout innings in that game and Addison Barger returned from a 29-game absence, making a highlight 101.2 mph outfield assist that cut down a run at the plate. The Angels countered on Sunday to avoid a sweep, with Jose Soriano throwing 7 2/3 innings of one-run ball and Jo Adell hitting two solo homers in a 6-1 win. Los Angeles’ catching depth was tested during the series after Travis d’Arnaud was placed on the injured list; Omar Martinez was recalled and recorded his first major-league hit. Toronto optioned Yohendrick Piñango to Triple-A to make room for Barger.

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde was hospitalised after a training-ground altercation with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni earlier this week, the club and media reported. Valverde sustained a head laceration and was diagnosed with cranioencephalic trauma; Real said he will miss 10-14 days and will not feature in Sunday’s El Clásico against Barcelona. The club opened disciplinary proceedings and fined both players €500,000 each. Manager Álvaro Arbeloa said on May 9 that both players have apologised, that he will not “publicly crucify” them and that dressing-room incidents should stay internal. Arbeloa accepted ultimate responsibility for the squad’s form and expressed frustration about media leaks from the club. Reports said the dispute began in training and continued in the dressing room; Tchouaméni returned to training and is available for selection. The clash comes as Real sit well behind league leaders Barcelona, who can clinch the LaLiga title this weekend, and has fuelled speculation over squad harmony and possible summer exits for the players involved.

Spain winger Nico Williams left Athletic Bilbao’s La Liga match against Valencia on May 10 with an apparent left hamstring problem, raising fresh concerns for the European champions less than a month before the World Cup. Williams was substituted in the 36th-37th minute and later sat on the bench with a pad on his left hamstring as Valencia secured a 1-0 win at San Mamés. Athletic did not immediately provide details. The 23-year-old has been a regular for Spain (six goals in 30 caps since 2022) and has six goals and seven assists in 32 appearances for Athletic this season. His knock compounds worries after Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal suffered a torn hamstring last month. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is due to name a 55-player preliminary squad this week as the side prepares to open its World Cup campaign in Group H — facing Cape Verde (June 15) and Saudi Arabia (June 21) in Atlanta and Uruguay (June 26) in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Paris Saint-Germain moved to the brink of a fifth consecutive Ligue 1 crown after a 1-0 home win over Brest on May 10, 2026. Désiré Doué came off the bench to score the 82nd/83rd-minute winner, lifting PSG to 73 points with two league games remaining — six clear of nearest rivals Lens and with a vastly superior goal difference. A draw or better at Lens in the penultimate round would mathematically secure the title; even two PSG defeats combined with Lens wins would leave Lens needing an improbable swing in goal difference. Luis Enrique’s side had rotated heavily after progressing to the Champions League final, resting nine players following a semi-final tie with Bayern Munich. The victory continued PSG’s domestic dominance — the club will claim its fifth straight and 12th in 14 seasons if confirmed — while Lens and Lille also strengthened their bids for next season’s Champions League places. The result comes as PSG prepare for a Champions League final against Arsenal later in May.

Australia’s Bonds Flying Roos won the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix on May 10, claiming their third event victory of the 2026 SailGP season and extending their championship lead. Led by Tom Slingsby, Australia beat Spain’s Los Gallos and Germany by Deutsche Bank in a winner-takes-all final on the Great Sound, controlling the decider after building a 14-second margin late in the race. The victory lifted Australia to 45 points after five rounds, with Britain second on 35 and Spain third on 34. Fleet racing across the weekend saw Spain claim several race wins (Diego Botin notching his 20th career race win), while unstable breeze and boundary penalties affected several crews. France suffered injuries over the weekend: stand-in wing trimmer Glenn Ashby was hurt on Saturday and required surgery, and other teams reported scrapes and twists as conditions proved testing. High-profile co-owner Ryan Reynolds attended in support of the Australian operation, which he part-owns with Hugh Jackman. The SailGP championship now moves to New York later this month.