Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: March 29, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Women's Super League Title Race & Derby Drama

The Women's Super League title race tightened considerably after Manchester City thrashed second-place Manchester United 3-0, opening up an 11-point gap and demonstrating why they are the presumptive champions, while Arsenal kept their own slim hopes alive by dispatching Tottenham Hotspur 5-2 in the North London Derby, fueled by a quickfire first-half hat-trick from Alessia Russo. Elsewhere in the WSL, Liverpool edged Everton 3-2 in the Merseyside derby, allowing the ten-player Reds to move eight points clear of the relegation zone, though Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor was still unhappy following their own dramatic 4-3 victory over Aston Villa, lamenting her side's defensive showing despite Sjoeke Nusken's late winner reclaiming second place. The importance of the Manchester derby was amplified as it carried weight beyond bragging rights, tying into the European qualification picture for both clubs.

International Fixtures & World Cup Auditions

The international break saw mixed results for European sides preparing for the World Cup, with England manager Thomas Tuchel facing decisions after a 1-1 friendly draw against Uruguay, where Harry Maguire impressed while Phil Foden and Dominic Calvert-Lewin struggled, leading to speculation that Maguire is now only the fifth-choice centre-back; Tuchel also defended Ben White after sections of the Wembley crowd booed the defender, echoing similar reactions that prompted surprise from manager Steve Clarke after Scotland's 1-0 friendly defeat by Japan. The USMNT suffered a heavy 3-2 defeat to Belgium, with reports indicating that Tim Weah performed poorly and that the team's similar jersey colors caused confusion, although the US squad is considered perhaps the deepest ever assembled, while their goalkeeper situation remains open as Matt Turner started against Belgium. Meanwhile, Scotland's preparation was further dampened by a flat performance against Japan, leading to some fans booing the team, and in preparation for the tournament, Argentina defeated Mauritania 2-1 with Lionel Messi coming off the bench, though forward Joaquín Panichelli's World Cup hopes ended due to an ACL tear.

Rugby League & Union Updates

In Rugby League's Betfred Super League, Hull FC secured successive victories by holding off a late Catalans fightback in a 24-20 contest, while Hull Kingston Rovers demolished St Helens 52-10, scoring nine tries during the one-sided affair. Elsewhere in the league, Wakefield moved into third place after defeating York 26-14, and Gareth O'Brien secured a dramatic 21-20 win for Leigh over Toulouse with a golden-point drop goal; the league also saw news that Willie Peters will conclude his historic tenure as Hull KR head coach at the end of the season. Switching codes, reigning champions Bath secured a bonus-point victory, winning 31-26 against a weakened Sale side in a thrilling Gallagher Premiership match at the Corp Acq Stadium, while Bristol's play-off aspirations took a hit after suffering an 18-14 loss to Harlequins.

Football Management & Transfer Rumours

Tottenham Hotspur is in immediate management turmoil after Igor Tudor departed after only seven matches, forcing the club to make a critical decision to safeguard their Premier League standing, while Manchester United faces its own crossroads regarding Michael Carrick’s permanent appointment. Transfer speculation suggests Cole Palmer is growing disillusioned at Chelsea and is open to a move to Manchester United, and Manchester City's Julián Álvarez is being courted by Atlético Madrid with a bumper new contract to fend off interest from Arsenal and Barcelona; in Scotland, Rangers are reportedly ready to release winger Rabbi Matondo to join Brann, as the Ibrox club continues to be linked with Sheffield United's Tyrese Campbell. Furthermore, the administrative side of football saw the CAF general secretary resign amid the fallout from the Africa Cup of Nations final controversy, and in the English lower leagues, Southend and Wealdstone earned spots in the FA Trophy final at Wembley.

Golf, Boxing, and Tennis Results

The world of individual sports saw significant achievements, particularly in golf where Alex Fitzpatrick claimed his first DP World Tour title at the Hero Indian Open by two shots, exactly one week after his brother Matt won on the PGA Tour, while Gary Woodland maintained a one-shot lead over Nicolai Hojgaard heading into the final round of the Texas Children's Houston Open, with both men aiming for Masters spots. In women's tennis, Aryna Sabalenka completed the coveted 'Sunshine Double' by defeating Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final, while Jannik Sinner is one victory away from achieving the men's equivalent after reaching the final. In boxing, rising star Moses Itauma is slated to become the mandatory challenger for the WBO heavyweight title, potentially setting up a bout with stablemate Fabio Wardley, and Ellie Scotney is on the verge of becoming Britain's youngest undisputed world champion; meanwhile, Jake Paul plans a boxing return this year despite needing recovery from a broken jaw.