Football News Roundup: May 2026

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Manchester United nears appointing Michael Carrick, Belgium names World Cup squad, Hearts aims for historic Scottish Premiership title, and more football news.

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Manchester United nears appointing Michael Carrick, Belgium names World Cup squad, Hearts aims for historic Scottish Premiership title, and more football news.

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John Newman performed at The Hundred cricket match, contrasting his past chart-topping success with a subdued reception from the crowd. The event also featured exciting cricket, including Nicholas Pooran and Sam Curran's record partnership for MI London, and a women's game victory for SunRisers Leeds.

Guardian Sport

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Developing·5 hours ago

Evenepoel Wins Tour de France Stage 16 Time Trial, Reduces Pogacar's Lead; Doping Test Controversy Continues

Remco Evenepoel secured back-to-back stage wins in the Tour de France time trial, narrowing Tadej Pogacar's lead. The stage also saw Florian Lipowitz withdraw due to injury and continued controversy surrounding nocturnal doping tests conducted on top riders.

Guardian Sport

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Developing·6 hours ago

Josh Kerr Targets Commonwealth Games Gold in Glasgow After Mile World Record

Josh Kerr, fresh off a mile world record, aims to fulfill his childhood dream by winning gold for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, a city with personal significance for the middle-distance runner.

BBC Sport

2 min read

BREAKING·6 hours ago

Morgan Rogers Joins Chelsea in Record £117m Deal

Morgan Rogers has completed a £117m transfer from Aston Villa to Chelsea, signing a seven-year deal to become the club's record signing. The 23-year-old England international chose Chelsea over Arsenal, citing new manager Xabi Alonso as a key factor.

Guardian Sport

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