Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: May 3, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

English & European Football

Pre-match events overshadowed Sunday's highly anticipated Premier League clash, as legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson was hospitalized after feeling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before the Manchester United vs Liverpool fixture kicked off. The ambulance transport was described as a precautionary measure as the two sides prepared for the crucial derby, which both teams view as essential for sealing Champions League qualification this season. Elsewhere in England, the Women's Super League title race tightened considerably when Rebecca Knaak netted a late winner to give Manchester City a 1-0 victory over Liverpool, putting them within touching distance of the trophy. Furthermore, Chelsea's Sam Kerr became the club's all-time WSL leading scorer during their match against Leicester City.

Scottish Football & Cup Competitions

Holders Rangers secured a place in the Women's Scottish Cup final for the fourth consecutive year following their 2-0 defeat of Montrose at Hampden Park, setting up a decisive Old Firm contest against rivals Celtic. In league action, Celtic defeated 10-man Hibernian thanks to a decisive contribution from substitute Kelechi Iheanacho, allowing the Hoops to draw level on points with league leaders Hearts at the top of the table.

Other Sports Updates

While the football world focused on domestic results, attention turned briefly to other sports fixtures; the Miami Grand Prix delayed its start time to 6 pm amid fluctuating weather conditions at the circuit. In golf, Mikael Lindberg claimed his first DP World Tour victory at the Turkish Airlines Open, finishing two strokes ahead of the field and thereby earning a coveted spot in the upcoming US PGA Championship. Separately, England's cricket captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, will miss the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand as a precaution after sustaining a minor left calf tear during recent play.