The Texas Rangers are set to face the Colorado Rockies in the series finale. Jack Leiter will start for the Rangers, while Kyle Freeland takes the mound for the Rockies. The Rangers are -120 favourites for the game.
Allied Mobility has been named the official accessibility partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The company will provide a fleet of wheelchair-accessible vehicles for competing Para athletes when the Games return to Glasgow from July 23 to August 2. Allied Mobility will also fund dedicated signage to highlight accessible routes to spectator areas.
Aaron Rodgers has announced he will retire after the 2026 NFL season. The four-time NFL Most Valuable Player said, “Yes, this is it,” when asked if the upcoming season would be his last. Rodgers will end his career with a Super Bowl title.
FIFA has signed a sponsorship deal with Betano, a Greek betting brand, as a regional partner for the 2026 World Cup covering Europe and South America. Betano had previously become the first-ever betting sponsor of a World Cup during the 2022 edition in Qatar through a Europe-only arrangement. The deal reflects FIFA’s broader commercial push into the betting and gambling sector.
James Harden’s inconsistent playoff performance continues, with his struggles nearly costing the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite Harden’s poor shooting and high turnover rate, the Cavaliers have managed to advance in the postseason. The Cavaliers’ supporting cast has stepped up, but Harden’s play remains a concern.
Stiliyan Petrov ignited a debate about VAR with Ally McCoist during a talkSPORT broadcast. The discussion, alongside Gabby Agbonlahor, took a turn when Petrov mentioned VAR and then praised Martin O’Neill’s management at Celtic. The interview was abruptly cut short after a comment from Petrov.
Tejasvi Dahiya replaced Angkrish Raghuvanshi as wicket-keeper for Kolkata Knight Riders after Raghuvanshi sustained a finger injury in the match against Mumbai Indians. Raghuvanshi, who is the leading run-scorer for KKR in IPL 2026, left the field midway during MI’s innings. KKR face a must-win situation to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Fans will need a subscription to watch the finals of the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League after TNT Sports decided against making them free-to-air. It will be the first time since the Champions League was launched in 1992 that supporters have had to pay to watch it. UEFA is reportedly disappointed by this decision, advocating for the finals to remain free-to-air.
The Portland Trail Blazers have laid off staff members on the business side of the organisation. The layoffs signal organisational change under new owner, Tom Dundon. The team is negotiating for public funding for an overhaul of Moda Center.
Álex Esnaola, a 16-year-old forward from Anaitasuna, will join Athletic Club’s Juvenil División de Honor next season. Standing at approximately 1.95 metres, Esnaola’s height has led to comparisons with Fernando Llorente. He scored 25 goals in the Liga Vasca Juvenil.
