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Barcelona deny Madrid another trophy, but the gap is closing
Misa Rodríguez stood, hands on hips, as Alexia Putellas wheeled away in celebration.
The Real Madrid goalkeeper had done everything she possibly could to keep her team in Saturday’s Spanish Supercopa final in Castellón. She had faced 18 shots from Barcelona — 12 of them on target — and dealt with almost all of them.
Still, it wasn’t enough. In added time, Putellas sent Rodriguez the wrong way from the penalty spot, and the game was decided decisively, 2-0 in Barça’s favour.
The two-time Ballon d’Or winner was soon mobbed by teammates, bouncing up and down by the touchline. It was a familiar feeling. Barça were on the way to winning their sixth Supercopa, and their fifth in a row, a clean sweep since 2022.
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Madrid’s wait for a first trophy goes on. The team were only formed in 2020, but they are hungry, starving, for silverware. This time at the Estadio Castalia, Rodriguez and her teammates were left to reflect on just how close they had come.
“It makes us angry, not so much thinking about their two goals — which is something we have to improve and work on — but because those good feelings don’t give us the Supercopa,” Madrid coach Pau Quesada said afterwards.
“In football, good feelings help you build, but in the end, what matters is winning. We didn’t do that today, and we have to go home angry. But we’re aware that the players gave everything.”
Madrid had pushed Barcelona, closer than they had in last year’s Supercopa final, which Barça won 5-0, and perhaps closer than in any of their previous 20 meetings to date. But victory had eluded them.
There is no doubt that the distance between the two sides is closing. Madrid got their first, historic win in the fixture earlier less than 12 months ago, beating Barça 3-1 in front of a stunned 35,000 crowd at Montjuic on March 23, 2025. It was a breakthrough, after 18 straight losses.
It felt like a before-and-after moment, which might have served as a catalyst for Madrid to build on. The feeling of a narrowing gap was aided by Barcelona’s cost-cutting transfer business last summer, trimming and weakening their squad.
The 2025-26 season presented an opportunity for Madrid. And so far, they haven’t taken it. In Liga F, Madrid are 10 points behind Barça, with 17 matches played. They’ve already lost three league games this season — more than in all of 2024-25 — including 4-0 when the teams met in November.
For a club which defines itself by trophies won, the wait to lift the first continues. Madrid have played three finals now: in the 2023 Copa de la Reina, and two Supercopas, in 2025 and now 2026.
The Copa de la Reina final might have been the most painful, losing on penalties to Atlético Madrid. Last season’s Supercopa final was no contest, with Barça comfortable winners.
Saturday’s game was a different story. Esmee Brugts put Barcelona ahead in the 28th minute from a set piece, her near-post header from Mapi Leon‘s corner. But after that, Madrid’s defence — and Misa — stood firm.
In the 58th minute, forward Ewa Pajor was one-on-one with the keeper, who beat away her shot. Caroline Graham Hansen headed her follow-up against the crossbar.
It was only in the 93rd minute when Putellas’ penalty made it 2-0. Barcelona had had much more possession — 67% to Madrid’s 33% — and 12 shots on target to Madrid’s one. But Madrid had competed until the end.
“It was a great game, worthy of a final, from both teams,” Barcelona’s MVP, midfielder Patri Guijarro, said.
Madrid’s attention will now turn to the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Their group stage ended in disappointment, missing out on a top four spot after failing to win three of their last four games, including a 1-1 draw at FC Twente in December on matchday six.
They now face a playoff with Paris FC, who they met in the group stage, drawing 1-1 in Madrid. After next month’s two-legged playoff, the winners will progress to the Champions League quarterfinals: to play Barcelona.
Barça’s European pedigree — three-time Champions League winners, and six-time finalists — is something Madrid can’t yet hope to come close to matching in the women’s game.
But this Supercopa final suggested that if the pair do meet in Europe in March, Madrid are now in a position to compete, whether it’s over 90 minutes or 180.
That’s not the extent of their ambition; but it’s progress.
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Florida judge rules prosecutors can access Tiger Woods’ prescription drug history after DUI arrest: report
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A Florida judge reportedly ruled that prosecutors will have access to Tiger Woods‘ recent prescription drug history.
An April court filing showed that a subpoena was to be issued for Woods’ prescription drug records following his DUI arrest in March, but his attorneys fought it. But according to the TC Palm, the records will be released to prosecutors only and not made available to the public.
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Tiger Woods was handcuffed after a sobriety test. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
Woods was arrested for driving under the influence after taking field sobriety tests following a two-vehicle crash in which his Range Rover turned onto its driver’s side.
The aforementioned court filing showed that a subpoena will be issued to “seek copies of any and all prescription medication on file” for Woods from Jan. 1 through March 27, the date of his car crash and arrest.
Woods’ attorney, Douglas Duncan, wrote in a motion that the subpoena goes against Woods’ constitutional rights to privacy, requesting Tuesday’s hearing to determine whether prosecutors should be allowed to obtain the records.
Woods told law enforcement that “I take a few” prescription medications amid seven back surgeries and “over 20 operations” on his leg. In 2021, he got into a wreck that resulted in serious leg injuries that kept him off the golf course for the entire year.
Tiger Woods went through several exercises before getting handcuffed. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
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He also mentioned that his ankle was fused, and he walks with a limp due to the injuries. Due to the nature of his injuries, authorities made him do a field sobriety test while sitting down. He blew “triple-zeroes,” authorities said, but “lethargic” movements warranted exercises anyway.
Woods participated in four exercises before a deputy placed him in handcuffs. The deputy stated she believed Woods was under an “unknown substance.”
Deputies found two white pills on Woods, which were later identified as hydrocodone, an opioid used to treat pain.
Woods has pleaded not guilty to the DUI charge but announced several days after the wreck he would “seek treatment.” At the scene of the crash, he said he was “hoping to” play in the Masters, but his treatment put his eventual return to the course on hold.
Tiger Woods sits in the back of a cop car after getting arrested on March 27, 2026. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)
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Woods was granted permission on April 1 to travel out of the country “to enter into comprehensive inpatient treatment.”
Woods was charged with driving under the influence, property damage, refusal to submit to testing and careless driving. He pleaded not guilty and waived his arraignment, demanding a trial with a jury.
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It’s NBA playoff time.
Let’s take a look at the latest NBA title futures at DraftKings Sportsbook as of May 12.
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Oklahoma City Thunder: -175 (bet $10 to win $15.71 total)
San Antonio Spurs: +390 (bet $10 to win $49 total)
New York Knicks: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)
Detroit Pistons: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Cleveland Cavaliers: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Minnesota Timberwolves: +7000 (bet $10 to win $710 total)
Here is what to know about the NBA title oddsboard:
West Update: The two teams favored to win the title both reside in the Western Conference: OKC and San Antonio. The Thunder swept the Suns in Round 1 and swept the Lakers in Round 2, while the Spurs gave up just a single game to Portland in the first round and are tied 2-2 with Minnesota in the second round. While the Thunder pulled off a second straight sweep, the Spurs are in a dogfight.
East Update: The Knicks have become the class of the conference, having won seven consecutive playoff games. They finished off a sweep of Philly in the second round, and apparently can’t be stopped. As for the East’s top seed, the Pistons, they are tied with the Cavs 2-2. Neither team has been able to get a win in the others’ home arena in that series.
Pakistan left-arm spinner Noman Ali completed 100 Test wickets, becoming the oldest player in history to reach the milestone during the first Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
He claimed the milestone by dismissing Mehidy Hasan Miraz, joining an elite group of Pakistan bowlers and becoming the ninth spinner and 20th overall to achieve the feat.
The left-arm spinner also picked up the crucial wickets of Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Taijul Islam.
At 39 years and 217 days, Noman became the oldest player in Test history to reach the 100-wicket milestone. He surpassed former England spinner Bobby Peel, who reached the mark in 1896 at the age of 39 years and 180 days.
The 39-year-old also reached another landmark by becoming the joint fourth-fastest Pakistan bowler to claim 100 Test wickets, achieving the feat in his 22nd Test match.
England great George Lohmann holds the world record for the fastest to 100 Test wickets, having reached the milestone in just 16 matches, while several Pakistan bowlers also feature among the quickest to the landmark.
Oldest players to reach 100 Test wickets
- Noman Ali (Pakistan) – 39y 217d
- Bobby Peel (England) – 39y 180d
- Ray Illingworth (England) – 39y 30d
- Clarrie Grimmett (Australia) – 39y 22d
- Sydney Barnes (England) – 38y 310d
Fastest Pakistani bowlers to 100 Test wickets
- Yasir Shah – 17 matches
- Saeed Ajmal – 19 matches
- Waqar Younis – 20 matches
- Mohammad Asif – 20 matches
- Noman Ali – 22 matches*
- Fazal Mahmood – 22 matches
- Saqlain Mushtaq – 23 matches
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