Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledges his side’s 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa is frustrating for himself, the players and the fans as they now need to win against Brentford on the final day of the season to guarantee Champions League qualification.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his side can now play the Europa League final without the added pressure of needing to secure Champions League qualification after a 4-2 win over Liverpool ensures they will finish in the top five of the Premier League.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his side are “bitterly disappointed” at missing out on the opportunity to secure a top-eight finish in the United Rugby Championship.

Newcastle hold on Anthony Gordon valuation, Liverpool consider four players and Brentford’s Michael Kayode resists Juventus interest, plus more.

Francis Ngannou believes he will be defending his position as the world’s number one MMA heavyweight on Saturday.

Jannik Sinner overcomes his physical struggles to lead Daniil Madvedev in a deciding set before rain stops their compelling Italian Open semi-final.

Wigan put the brakes on in-form Leeds Rhinos to deny them the chance to go top of the table with a dominant 24-4 victory at the Brick Community Stadium.

Watch the goals as Partick Thistle beat Dunfermline Athletic to reach the Scottish Premiership play-off final, where they will face St Mirren.

Ulster‘s progress in the United Rugby Championship this season now depends on Saturday’s game between Munster and the Bulls after a dramatic 26-22 defeat by Glasgow Warriors in their final regular season game.

Connacht seal a place in the United Rugby Championship play-offs with a bonus-point victory away to Edinburgh.

Cardiff book their United Rugby Championship (URC) play-off spot with a bonus-point victory against Stormers at the Arms Park.

Nottingham Forest reach the Netball Super League play-offs for the first time in their history with a 76-65 victory over leaders Loughborough Lightning.

Lyle Foster will no doubt start against Mexico in the World Cup. Here’s why the striker is rated by head coach Hugo Broos.

Scotland’s World Cup Group C opponents Haiti name their 26-man squad.

Jonas Vingegaard puts on an impressive ride to win stage seven of the Giro d’Italia and complete his set of Grand Tour stage victories.

India’s Virat Kohli says he will not play in the 2027 Cricket World Cup if he needs to prove his worth to the team.

MMA legend Ronda Rousey speaks to BBC Sport on her future as a promoter, opinions on the UFC and her upcoming fight against Gina Carano.

In a league dominated by Celtic and Rangers, referees are always accused of favouring one or the other. And that means intense pressure for officials in Scotland.

Sasha de Sousa, the wife of Springboks and Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi, showed off her Mother’s Day gift via Instagram Stories.

The SFA say referee John Beaton and his family were put “under police surveillance” in the wake of recent penalty controversy.

Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will miss the 2026 World Cup after finally accepting defeat in his battle to avoid surgery on a long-standing back problem.