Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: April 18, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

International Football & Friendlies

The USWNT secured a decisive 3-0 friendly victory over Japan on Friday night in Commerce City, Colorado, with Kennedy Wesley netting her inaugural international goal to help spearhead the dominant performance. Elsewhere, tension remains high in the Premier League following Arsenal’s defeat by Bournemouth; manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly focused on ensuring fan frustration—which saw the team booed off the pitch—does not negatively influence the upcoming clash against Manchester City.

Boxing Prospect Pressure

In the boxing sphere, top heavyweight prospect Leo Atang acknowledged the burden of expectation, stating he feels compelled to match the achievements of established figures like Moses Itauma. This follows comments from welterweight star Conor Benn, who confirmed that a World Boxing Council title fight against Ryan Garcia remains his primary target, though he suggested other high-profile boxers are actively pursuing a bout with the American.

Horse Racing Feature

The day's racing card at Newbury features the highly anticipated Greenham Stakes, scheduled for a 2:00 PM start, where the contest between contenders such as Zavateri and Albert Einstein is set to headline the event.