After five straight defeats, it's no wonder many Sunderland fans have written off promotion ahead of their play-off semi-final against Frank Lampard's Coventry, writes DAVID COVERDALE

Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao - Europa League: Live score, team news and updates as Red Devils look to hold on after Basques scored STUNNING opener to reduce deficit in battle to reach final

Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham - Europa League: Live score, team news and updates as Spurs travel to Arctic Circle to try and reach final, while Chelsea stretch their lead in Conference League semi-final

COMMENT: Eight is great ... but Scots should have had TEN Lions going to Australia, including Darcy Graham and Rory Darge

Charles Barkley shuts down 'stupid' debate over transgender athletes in women's sports

Aaron Rodgers sparks more marriage confusion as he leaves a gym in Los Angeles

No divine intervention needed! Jacob Fearnley downs home favourite Fabio Fognini in straight sets - in Italian Open clash interrupted by announcement of new Pope Leo XIV

Ex-England boss Fabio Capello blames 'arrogance' of manager for Champions League semi-final elimination

Matt Fitzpatrick opens up on 'disappointing' season amid putting struggles and admits he is concerned about spot in Europe's Ryder Cup side

FOUR Premier League clubs 'in the hunt to sign £60m-rated Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo' - with the Bees also 'set to listen to offers for Yoane Wissa'

Dunlop takes NW200 Supersport and Superstock double

Kings v Capitals cancelled after floodlight failure

La NFL opina sobre la elección de Robert Prevost como Papa

'I thought my Lions dream was over!' Sione Tuipulotu delighted after call-up for tour of his homeland Australia

Bizarre reason New York Knicks fans are celebrating the selection of Pope Leo XIV