https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/04/03/bats-back-robbie-rays-solid-start-as-san-francisco-giants-top-new-york-mets https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-03/z76wcck2/imago1075081537.jpg Robbie Ray delivers a ball against New York Yankees | Credit: IMAGO/Newscom World sportshadow en 2026-04-03T13:56:46.613Z Bats back Robbie Ray's solid start as San Francisco Giants top New York Mets Robbie Ray, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/04/02/atlanta-braves-reynaldo-lopez-continues-comeback-against-arizona-diamondbacks https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/jof2e27t/GOOO.jpg Atlanta Braves pithcer Reynaldo Lopez | Credit: IMAGO/UPI Photo sportshadow en 2026-04-02T18:30:17.397Z Atlanta Braves' Reynaldo Lopez continues comeback against Arizona Diamondbacks Reynaldo Lopez, Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/04/02/boston-red-sox-wobble-into-home-opener-against-san-diego-padres https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/bu784u1q/imago1075354918.jpg Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-02T18:22:25.370Z Boston Red Sox wobble into home opener against San Diego Padres Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, Red https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/04/02/new-york-mets-look-for-spark-from-sluggish-offense-in-series-opener-vs-san-francisco-giants https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/n5ltxfen/imago1075202515.jpg New York Mets relief pitcher Luke Weaver in action | Credit: IMAGO/NurPhoto sportshadow en 2026-04-02T18:20:04.257Z New York Mets look for spark from sluggish offense in series opener vs. San Francisco Giants New York Mets, San Francisco Giants https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/04/02/tumbling-detroit-tigers-look-to-get-right-in-home-opener-vs-st-louis-cardinals https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/dvzokyst/imago1074730438.jpg Detroit Tigers pitcher Drew Sommers in action | Credit: IMAGO/Newscom World sportshadow en 2026-04-02T18:18:30.366Z Tumbling Detroit Tigers look to get right in home opener vs. St. Louis Cardinals Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals https://www.sportshadow.com/baseball/2026/04/02/cy-young-winner-trevor-bauer-signs-with-long-island-ducks https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/nz7g9vsx/imago1049747300.jpg File photo of Trevor Bauer | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-02T18:16:37.262Z Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer signs with Long Island Ducks Trevor Bauer, Long Island Ducks https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/02/michigan-state-spartans-coach-tom-izzo-seriously-considered-taking-phoenix-suns-job https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/2pqimkrx/imago1073341824.jpg Michigan State Spartans coach Tom Izzo | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-02T18:12:21.167Z Michigan State Spartans coach Tom Izzo seriously considered taking Phoenix Suns' job Michigan State Spartans, Tom Izzo, Phoenix Suns https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/02/minnesota-timberwolves-looking-to-avenge-recent-setback-to-detroit-pistons https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/dnxm8pgc/imago1070763493.jpg Jalen Duren of Detroit Pistons | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-02T18:10:43.633Z Minnesota Timberwolves looking to avenge recent setback to Detroit Pistons Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/02/charlotte-hornets-hope-to-take-advantage-of-phoenix-suns-road-woes https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/3md2cff3/ll.jpg Charlotte Hornets swingman Brandon Miller with the ball | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-02T18:09:08.773Z Charlotte Hornets hope to take advantage of Phoenix Suns' road woes Charlotte Hornets, Phoenix Suns https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/02/sizzling-teams-mvp-candidates-square-off-as-los-angeles-lakers-face-oklahoma-city-thunder https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/tm772423/imago1071572157.jpg Luka Doncic of Los Angeles Lakers during warmups | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-02T18:07:15.987Z Sizzling teams, MVP candidates square off as Los Angeles Lakers face Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/02/improving-portland-trail-blazers-see-play-in-positioning-opportunity-against-new-orleans-pelicans https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/kfibqiif/imago1069807711.jpg New Orleans Pelicans interim coach James Borrego | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-02T18:05:42.919Z Improving Portland Trail Blazers see play-in-positioning opportunity against New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans Pelicans, Portland Trail Blazers https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/02/james-harden-returns-to-inhospitable-golden-state-warriors-with-cleveland-cavaliers https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/hglcs5ov/imago1070974088-1.jpg Draymond Green of Golden State Warriors | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-02T18:03:31.686Z James Harden returns to inhospitable Golden State Warriors with Cleveland Cavaliers James Harden, Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/02/preparation-key-for-los-angeles-clippers-against-san-antonio-spurs https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/hmgakikv/imago1069688832.jpg Los Angeles Clippers player Kawhi Leonard | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-02T18:01:51.868Z Preparation key for Los Angeles Clippers against San Antonio Spurs san antonio spurs, Los Angeles Clippers https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/02/jamal-murray-hits-10-3-pointers-as-denver-nuggets-handle-utah-jazz https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/bj4njl81/IDada.jpg Jamal Murray in action | Credit: IMAGO/Anadolu Agency sportshadow en 2026-04-02T17:52:05.835Z Jamal Murray hits 10 3-pointers as Denver Nuggets handle Utah Jazz Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/02/victor-wembanyama-san-antonio-spurs-down-golden-state-warriors-for-10th-straight-win https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/pt61wl8y/imago1075351909.jpg Victor Wembanyama in action against Golden State Warriors | Credit: IMAGO/EPA sportshadow en 2026-04-02T17:50:37.799Z Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs down Golden State Warriors for 10th straight win Victor Wembanyama, san antonio spurs, Golden State Warriors https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/02/boston-celtics-stars-shine-in-high-scoring-win-over-fading-miami-heat https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/2siu0dh3/dadada.jpg Jaylen Brown in action against Miami Heat | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-02T17:49:04.572Z Boston Celtics' stars shine in high-scoring win over fading Miami Heat Boston Celtics, Miami Heat https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/02/houston-rockets-produce-just-enough-to-hold-off-short-handed-milwaukee-bucks https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/5d104uwm/d.jpg Alperen Sengun chats with Reed Sheppard | Credit: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire sportshadow en 2026-04-02T17:47:25.997Z Houston Rockets produce just enough to hold off short-handed Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee Bucks, Houston Rockets https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/02/indiana-pacers-ride-offense-to-season-series-sweep-of-chicago-bulls https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/yqn51src/imago1075355695.jpg Ethan Thompson in action against Chicago Bulls | Credit: IMAGO/Anadolu Agency sportshadow en 2026-04-02T17:45:46.869Z Indiana Pacers ride offense to season-series sweep of Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/02/on-fire-in-1st-half-new-york-knicks-halt-skid-in-win-vs-memphis-grizzlies https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/vi5b5tki/imago1073196928.jpg Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby | Credit: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire sportshadow en 2026-04-02T17:44:02.602Z On fire in 1st half, New York Knicks halt skid in win vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies, New York Knicks https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/02/former-raptors-guide-sacramento-kings-to-victory-at-toronto https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/1chbv6rt/imago1057542955.jpg DeMar DeRozan in action | Credit: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire sportshadow en 2026-04-02T17:41:47.331Z Former Raptors guide Sacramento Kings to victory at Toronto Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/02/nickeil-alexander-walker-surging-atlanta-hawks-race-past-orlando-magic https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/hfruha6p/imago1042587806.jpg File photo of Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Credit: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire sportshadow en 2026-04-02T17:39:52.376Z Nickeil Alexander-Walker, surging Atlanta Hawks race past Orlando Magic Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/02/paul-george-philadelphia-76ers-shoot-lights-out-vs-washington-wizards https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/7jvbtf1n/imago1075352075.jpg Paul George in action against Washington Wizards | Credit: IMAGO/Anadolu Agency sportshadow en 2026-04-02T17:38:11.944Z Paul George, Philadelphia 76ers shoot lights out vs. Washington Wizards Paul George, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/02/robert-lewandowski-hints-at-poland-exit-after-playoff-heartbreak https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/vhdwwbui/imago1075288622.jpg Robert Lewandowski applauds the fans after Poland defeat to Sweden | Credit: IMAGO/Newspix sportshadow en 2026-04-02T17:20:26.250Z Robert Lewandowski hints at Poland exit after playoff heartbreak Robert Lewandowski , Poland Football https://www.sportshadow.com/other-sports/2026/04/02/ben-dwarshuis-eyes-regular-australia-spot-after-mitchell-starc-exit-opens-door https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/j9enr84v/imago1050498799.jpg Ben Dwarshuis of Australia | Credit: IMAGO/Pro Sports Images sportshadow en 2026-04-02T17:18:14.032Z Ben Dwarshuis eyes regular Australia spot after Mitchell Starc exit opens door Cricket, Australia Cricket Team, Mitchell Starc, Ben Dwarshuis https://www.sportshadow.com/other-sports/2026/04/02/former-england-bowler-james-anderson-hated-every-minute-of-the-hundred https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/gw70cqs8/imago1066509720.jpg James Anderson in action for Lancashires Lightnings | Credit: IMAGO/Pro Sports Images sportshadow en 2026-04-02T16:52:05.541Z Former England bowler James Anderson 'hated every minute' of The Hundred Cricket, England Cricket, James Anderson https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/02/arsenal-into-womens-champions-league-semis-after-3-2-aggregate-win-over-chelsea https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/ucrtu537/imago1075336704.jpg Stina Blackstenius celebrates her goal against Chelsea | Credit: IMAGO/Sports Press Photo sportshadow en 2026-04-02T16:49:54.231Z Arsenal into Women's Champions League semis after 3-2 aggregate win over Chelsea Women's Champions League, Arsenal Women, Chelsea Women https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/02/uefa-chief-aleksander-ceferin-threatens-to-remove-italy-as-euro-2032-co-host-over-infrastructure https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/njg58fxw/imago1072462007.jpg UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin | Credit: IMAGO/Photo News sportshadow en 2026-04-02T16:48:07.549Z UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin threatens to remove Italy as Euro 2032 co-host over infrastructure Aleksander Ceferin, UEFA, Euro 2032, Italy Football Team https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/02/serie-a-title-race-back-in-the-spotlight-after-turbulent-week-for-italian-football https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/q39j5iq2/imago1074474649.jpg Christian Pulisic and Mario Gila compete for the ball | Credit: IMAGO/Giuseppe Maffia sportshadow en 2026-04-02T16:10:50.773Z Serie A title race back in the spotlight after turbulent week for Italian football Serie A https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/02/south-korea-coach-hong-myung-bo-backs-captain-son-heung-min https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/rf7rb0ad/imago1069303603.jpg South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo with captain Heung Min-Son | Credit: IMAGO/Newscom/Yonhap News sportshadow en 2026-04-02T16:06:46.366Z South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo backs captain Son Heung-min Hong Myung-bo, South Korea Men's Football, Son Heung-min, South Korea Women's Football https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/02/bayern-munich-eye-all-time-goal-record-but-busy-sc-freiburg-no-pushovers-at-home https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/h4s62b8o/imago1075311129.jpg Manuel Neuer during traning session | Credit: IMAGO/Philippe Ruiz sportshadow en 2026-04-02T16:04:09.415Z Bayern Munich eye all-time goal record but busy SC Freiburg no pushovers at home SC Freiburg, Bayern Munich https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/02/australia-japan-women-say-afc-ignoring-pay-inequality-concerns https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/e5pxug2b/imago1074816836.jpg Japan and Australia players in action during the Women's Asian Cup final | Credit: IMAGO/Avalon.red sportshadow en 2026-04-02T16:02:05.797Z Australia, Japan women say AFC ignoring pay inequality concerns Australia Women's Football, Japan Women's Football, Asian Football Confederation https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/02/lego-to-continue-sports-expansion-with-soccer-players https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/qikiqxt6/imago721834524.jpg A display of a football pitch using Lego toys | Credit: IMAGO/Depositphotos sportshadow en 2026-04-02T16:00:11.161Z Lego to continue sports expansion with soccer players Lego https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/02/italy-federation-chief-resigns-after-another-world-cup-failure https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-02/uy1q38l9/imago1046753593.jpg Gabriele Gravina with Gianluigi Buffon | Credit: IMAGO/ABACAPRESS sportshadow en 2026-04-02T15:55:30.691Z Italy federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure Italy Football Team, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/01/toronto-raptors-seek-faster-start-in-encounter-vs-sacramento-kings https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/tyigkwie/imago1039823390.jpg Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic | Credit: IMAGO/Xinhua sportshadow en 2026-04-01T20:26:58.713Z Toronto Raptors seek faster start in encounter vs. Sacramento Kings Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/01/newly-clinched-denver-nuggets-face-future-focused-utah-jazz https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/7onrghqh/imago1030871452.jpg Nikola Jokic of Denver Nuggets | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-01T20:25:42.689Z Newly clinched Denver Nuggets face future-focused Utah Jazz Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/01/with-eye-on-standings-new-york-knicks-eager-to-halt-slide-vs-memphis-grizzlies https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/5r5iiqyo/rt.jpg Josh Hart of New York Knicks during warmups | Credit: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire sportshadow en 2026-04-01T20:22:43.404Z With eye on standings, New York Knicks eager to halt slide vs. Memphis Grizzlies New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies, Memphis Depay https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/01/indiana-pacers-seek-rare-road-success-against-sinking-chicago-bulls https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/9mjoq483/imago1074968517.jpg Matas Buzelis of Chicago Bulls | Credit: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire sportshadow en 2026-04-01T20:19:56.231Z Indiana Pacers seek rare road success against sinking Chicago Bulls Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/01/sizzling-san-antonio-spurs-have-lofty-target-heading-into-match-with-golden-state-warriors https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/rgg1ztn3/imago1070974088.jpg Draymond Green of Golden State Warriors during warmups | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-01T20:18:35.322Z Sizzling San Antonio Spurs have lofty target heading into match with Golden State Warriors san antonio spurs, Golden State Warriors https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/01/boston-celtics-visit-miami-heat-after-one-of-jaylen-browns-worst-games https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/2s1g4hyg/imago1071493879.jpg Miami heat coach Erik Spoelstra | Credit: IMAGO/Anadolu Agency sportshadow en 2026-04-01T20:13:35.880Z Boston Celtics visit Miami Heat after one of Jaylen Brown's 'worst games' Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/01/woeful-washington-wizards-try-to-surprise-playoff-seeking-philadelphia-76ers https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/xrx15fz6/IMDada.jpg Tre Johnson in action for Washington Wizards | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-01T20:13:32.933Z Woeful Washington Wizards try to surprise playoff-seeking Philadelphia 76ers Washington Wizards, Philadelphia 76ers https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/01/confident-houston-rockets-aim-to-extend-win-streak-vs-visiting-milwaukee-bucks https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/01evdyus/imago1074968462.jpg Alperen Sengun of Houston Rockets | Credit: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire sportshadow en 2026-04-01T20:09:18.053Z Confident Houston Rockets aim to extend win streak vs. visiting Milwaukee Bucks Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/01/atlanta-hawks-out-to-solidify-playoff-position-vs-orlando-magic https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/qp8hzgh5/dadadadawda.jpg Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-01T20:05:48.694Z Atlanta Hawks out to solidify playoff position vs. Orlando Magic Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/01/desmond-bane-orlando-magic-outlast-phoenix-suns-with-strong-start-finish https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/enymj9zr/imago1073084852.jpg Desmond Bane in action | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-01T19:50:15.927Z Desmond Bane, Orlando Magic outlast Phoenix Suns with strong start, finish Desmond Bane, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/01/brandon-miller-scores-25-as-charlotte-hornets-rout-brooklyn-nets https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/f2ysjmtl/imago849082473.jpg Brandon Miller dunks the ball during an NBA game | Credit: IMAGO/Newscom World sportshadow en 2026-04-01T19:47:50.211Z Brandon Miller scores 25 as Charlotte Hornets rout Brooklyn Nets Brandon Miller, Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/01/jalen-duren-pours-in-31-as-detroit-pistons-pull-away-from-toronto-raptors https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/vihs5mcn/imago1073626571.jpg Jalen Duren reaches for a rebound | Credit: IMAGO/UPI Photo sportshadow en 2026-04-01T19:46:00.174Z Jalen Duren pours in 31 as Detroit Pistons pull away from Toronto Raptors Jalen Duren, Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/01/houston-rockets-start-fast-coast-past-new-york-knicks https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/n4bybpyr/imago1073580502.jpg Reed Sheppard in action for Houston Rockets | Credit: IMAGO/Anadolu Agency sportshadow en 2026-04-01T19:43:32.628Z Houston Rockets start fast, coast past New York Knicks Houston Rockets, New York Knicks https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/01/milwaukee-bucks-halt-skid-beat-dallas-mavericks-for-8th-straight-time https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/loiarkiu/imago1074891820.jpg Ryan Rollins in action | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-01T19:42:36.504Z Milwaukee Bucks halt skid, beat Dallas Mavericks for 8th straight time Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/01/lebron-james-sets-all-time-win-mark-in-los-angeles-lakers-victory-over-cleveland-cavaliers https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/nyguh3ug/imago1075299974.jpg LeBron James in action against Cleveland Cavaliers | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-01T19:40:46.680Z LeBron James sets all-time win mark in Los Angeles Lakers' victory over Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers https://www.sportshadow.com/basketball/2026/04/01/portland-trail-blazers-close-gap-on-los-angeles-clippers-for-8th-place-in-west https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/darkjlxt/imago1073368335.jpg Jrue Holiday with Jerami Grant | Credit: IMAGO/Icon Sportswire sportshadow en 2026-04-01T19:39:15.291Z Portland Trail Blazers close gap on Los Angeles Clippers for 8th place in West Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/edin-dzeko-declares-injury-a-twist-of-fate-as-bosnia-and-herzegovina-seal-world-cup-place-in-shootout https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/nmbc6eor/imago1075287212.jpg Edin Džeko celebrates at full time as Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for the FIFA World Cup | Credit: IMAGO/Gribaudi/ImagePhoto sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:56:39.095Z Edin Dzeko declares injury a twist of fate as Bosnia and Herzegovina seal World Cup place in shootout Edin Dzeko, Bosnia and Herzegovina Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/other-sports/2026/04/01/cooper-connolly-hits-reset-button-and-fires-punjab-kings-to-victory-on-ipl-debut https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/khv1auxg/imago1075274632.jpg Cooper Connolly in action against Gujarat Titans | Credit: IMAGO/ANI News sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:53:44.026Z Cooper Connolly hits reset button and fires Punjab Kings to victory on IPL debut Cricket, IPL, Punjab Kings, Cooper Connolly https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/iraq-qualify-for-world-cup-with-win-over-bolivia https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/debqme19/imago1075307474.jpg Iraq pose for a team photo after securing qualification to the FIFA World Cup | Credit: IMAGO/PRESSE SPORTS sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:51:34.950Z Iraq qualify for World Cup with win over Bolivia Iraq Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bolivia Football Team https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/brazil-score-twice-late-on-to-beat-croatia-3-1-in-world-cup-tune-up https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/xrp557hf/imago1075298510.jpg Endrick, Igor Thiago and Gabriel Martinelli celebrate goal against Croatia | Credit: IMAGO/Fotoarena sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:49:48.916Z Brazil score twice late on to beat Croatia 3-1 in World Cup tune-up Brazil Football Team, Croatia Football Team, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/the-world-cup-curse-italy-sheds-tears-after-missing-out-again https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/ctph5ffh/imago1075286789.jpg Italy players disappointed after losing out to Bosnia and Herzegovina in penalty shoot out | Credit: IMAGO/IPA Sport sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:46:33.504Z 'The World Cup curse' - Italy sheds tears after missing out again Italy Football Team, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/take-me-to-america-bosnia-and-herzegovina-ecstatic-after-booking-world-cup-place https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/5par5xgk/imago1075289218.jpg Fans celebrate in the streets of Sarajevo after Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for FIFA World Cup | Credit: IMAGO/Anadolu Agency sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:41:41.746Z 'Take me to America' - Bosnia and Herzegovina ecstatic after booking World Cup place Bosnia and Herzegovina Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/turkey-target-world-cupknockout-stagesafter-ending-24-year-wait https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/sdtevyfj/aea.jpg Turkey celebrates ending a long wait to qualify for the World Cup | Credit: IMAGO/Yigit Orme sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:39:25.802Z Turkey target World Cup knockout stages after ending 24-year wait Turkey, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/axel-tuanzebe-shines-for-dr-congo-as-they-qualify-for-world-cup https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/r19gkfxg/imago1075291079.jpg Axel Tuanzebe celebrates qualifying for the World Cup | Credit: IMAGO/Straffon Images sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:35:46.761Z Axel Tuanzebe shines for DR Congo as they qualify for World Cup Axel Tuanzebe, DR Congo Football Team, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/australia-savour-goal-glut-before-world-cup-but-squad-depth-questions-remain https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/1kddyy9j/imago1075032313.jpg Australia players pose for a team photo | Credit: IMAGO/AAP sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:33:54.773Z Australia savour goal glut before World Cup but squad depth questions remain Australia Football Team, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/other-sports/2026/04/01/glenn-maxwell-sam-konstas-dropped-from-australias-contracted-players-list https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/189ht2qa/imago1072405083.jpg File photo of Glenn Maxwell | Credit: IMAGO/Inpho Photography sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:28:05.698Z Glenn Maxwell, Sam Konstas dropped from Australia's contracted players list Cricket, Australia Cricket Team, Glenn Maxwell, Sam Konstas https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/graham-potters-career-night-delivers-world-cup-promised-land-for-resurgent-sweden https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/qvfipngn/imago1075283214.jpg Sweden players huddle around Graham Potter to celebrate | Credit: IMAGO/Bildbyran sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:26:13.717Z Graham Potter's career night delivers World Cup promised land for resurgent Sweden Graham Potter, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Sweden Football Team https://www.sportshadow.com/other-sports/2026/04/01/tiger-woods-says-he-is-stepping-away-for-treatment-after-dui-arrest https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/y36q2x8g/imago1072920959.jpg File photo of Tiger Woods | Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:18:19.157Z Tiger Woods says he is stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest Tiger Woods, Golf https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/gennaro-gattuso-apologises-after-italy-miss-out-on-another-world-cup https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/5klb4amj/imago1075317187.jpg Gennaro Gattuso looks dejected as Italy miss out on World Cup qualification for the third time in a row | Credit: IMAGO/Gribaudi/Imagephoto sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:16:24.403Z Gennaro Gattuso apologises after Italy miss out on another World Cup Gennaro Gattuso, Italy Football Team, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/behind-2-bruno-fernandes-assists-portugal-downs-usa-2-0-in-friendly https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/3yang8wu/imago1075292943.jpg Bruno Fernandes in action against USA | Credit: IMAGO/EPA sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:11:32.571Z Behind 2 Bruno Fernandes assists, Portugal downs USA 2-0 in friendly Bruno Fernandes, Portugal Football Team, USA Men's Football https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/dr-congo-score-extra-time-winner-to-qualify-for-world-cup https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/uz6qikug/imago1075294183.jpg DR Congo players celebrate after beating Jamaica in the play-off final | Credit: IMAGO/EPA sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:11:28.820Z DR Congo score extra-time winner to qualify for World Cup DR Congo Football Team, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/bosnia-and-herzegovinas-sergej-barbarez-cool-as-ice-after-reaching-world-cup-in-shootout-with-italy https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/wri9ovq6/imago1075009999.jpg Sergej Barbarez celebrates with Nikola Katic after win over Italy in the playoff final | Credit: IMAGO/PPAUK sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:07:00.435Z Bosnia and Herzegovina's Sergej Barbarez cool as ice after reaching World Cup in shootout with Italy Bosnia and Herzegovina Football, Sergej Barbarez, Italy Football Team, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bosnia and Herzegovina https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/swedens-great-escape-complete-as-graham-potter-clinches-world-cup-berth https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/khghrggu/imago1075282444.jpg Graham Potter celebrates as Sweden advance to the World Cup | Credit: IMAGO/Bildbyran sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:04:36.948Z Sweden’s 'great escape' complete as Graham Potter clinches World Cup berth  Sweden Football Team, Graham Potter, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/italy-miss-out-on-world-cup-for-third-straight-time-after-shootout-loss-to-bosnia-and-herzegovina https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/t72qns6j/imago1075317408.jpg Italy footballers look dejected after missing out on World Cup for a third consecutive time | Credit: IMAGO/Gribaudi/ImagePhoto sportshadow en 2026-04-01T18:02:00.522Z Italy miss out on World Cup for third straight time after shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina Italy Football Team, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bosnia and Herzegovina Football https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/harry-kanes-absence-hurt-england-in-defeat-to-japan-says-thomas-tuchel https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/3df2mczn/imago1075310041.jpg Thomas Tuchel gestures during friendly match against Japan | Credit: IMAGO/Mark Pain sportshadow en 2026-04-01T17:57:10.114Z Harry Kane's absence hurt England in defeat to Japan, says Thomas Tuchel Harry Kane, Japan Football Team, England Football Team, Thomas Tuchel https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/czech-republic-beat-denmark-on-penalties-to-book-world-cup-spot https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/6xx62qkt/imago1075308026.jpg Michal Sadilek Czech Republic players celebrate after win over Denmark in penalty shootout | Credit: IMAGO/CTK Photo sportshadow en 2026-04-01T17:55:18.441Z Czech Republic beat Denmark on penalties to book World Cup spot Czech Republic Football, Denmark Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/viktor-gyokeres-strikes-late-as-sweden-edge-poland-to-reach-world-cup-finals https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/j00dgtuw/imago1075288551.jpg Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after scoring the winning goal for Sweden | Credit: IMAGO/Newspix sportshadow en 2026-04-01T17:52:29.355Z Viktor Gyokeres strikes late as Sweden edge Poland to reach World Cup finals Viktor Gyokeres, Sweden Football Team, Poland Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup https://www.sportshadow.com/soccer/2026/04/01/turkey-end-24-year-world-cup-drought-with-win-over-kosovo https://media.assettype.com/sportshadow/2026-04-01/dztwpx77/imago1075282946.jpg Turkey players celebrate after securing qualification to FIFA World Cup 2026 | Credit: IMAGO/EPA sportshadow en 2026-04-01T17:50:18.521Z Turkey end 24-year World Cup drought with win over Kosovo Turkey, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Kosovo