
FPL talking point: How to navigate a double gameweek
The Premier League returns this weekend and, with a double gameweek, it is time to talk about chip strategies.
FRIDAY, 17 APRIL 2026, 10:29

The Premier League returns this weekend and, with a double gameweek, it is time to talk about chip strategies.

The Blitzboks enjoyed mixed fortunes against Uruguay and Spain on day one of the World Championship tournament in Hong Kong.

Neil Lennon reckons John McGlynn should be “in the conversation” to become the next Celtic manager as the Dunfermline Athletic boss aims to get the better of his Falkirk counterpart in Saturday’s Scottish Cup semi-final.

Kaizer Chiefs will look to complete a successful week in Limpopo when they face Polokwane City at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.

The biggest surprise of January’s transfer deadline day came when Tottenham signed teenager James Wilson from Hearts. BBC Sport looks at how he is doing.

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says Aoife Wafer is “determined” to rediscover her best form in Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations game against Italy.

Enzo Fernandez returns for Chelsea this weekend, but questions remain.

Jay-Jay Wilson stunned the Belfast crowd with a devastating first-round knockout of Donegal’s Darragh Kelly, handing the Irishman his first professional defeat in just 37 seconds.

Keep track of the live scoring as the Bulls tackle the Dragons in a must-win URC game away from home on Friday night.

Three-time world champion Mark Williams says he has no intention of retiring as he returns for his 29th appearance at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

Mark Williams could cause traffic chaos on the motorway if he surpasses Ronnie O’Sullivan as the oldest ever world champion.

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Sophie Ingle is poised for another landmark in a stellar career as Wales go to Albania in Women’s World Cup qualifying.

Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run – but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?

St Helens go top of Super League after a second-half comeback against Hull FC at the MKM Stadium.

Ten Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far fetched as it seems.

Paralympic champion William Ellard sets a new world record time to take gold in the S14 mixed class 100m freestyle final at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London.

Here are eight of the most memorable all-English clashes in Europe as Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest set up a Europa League semi-final.

Ulster back row Juarno Augustus says it’s important the Irish province keep building momentum in the hope of clinching home advantage in the knockout stages of the United Rugby Championship.

Barcelona say refereeing “errors” cost them a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League, and have caused “significant sporting and financial harm to the club”.

Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic and Detroit Pistons’ Cade Cunningham are eligible to win NBA end-of-season awards after successful appeals.