Jack Norris 
Paul Skenes allowed three or more earned runs in consecutive starts for the first time in his career. George Springer drove a 97.8 mph fastball over the left field wall for a leadoff homer. The Blue Jays went on to win the game, 5-2.
A UK stadium is the “frontrunner” to stage the Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury mega-fight, according to promoter Eddie Hearn. Fury and Joshua have signed a deal to box this year. The location of the fight is not yet decided and the contest could be held overseas.
Robert Lewandowski scored for FC Barcelona in their match against Valencia, but it wasn’t enough. Valencia defeated Barcelona 3-1. The hosts’ aspirations for European qualification hinged partly on this game.
Santos will visit Grêmio for the 17th round of the Série A do Campeonato Brasileiro. The match will be held this Saturday at the Arena do Grêmio. Neymar is out of the match against Grêmio due to calf pain.
FC Barcelona have reclaimed the European crown with a 4-0 victory over OL Lyonnes. Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo each scored twice in a dominant second-half performance. This marks Barcelona’s fourth title in six years.
Valencia defeated Barcelona with a score of 3-1. Guido Rodríguez scored a goal for Valencia. Several substitutions took place during the match, including João Cancelo replacing Ferran Torres for Barcelona.
The Alabama Crimson Tide are one win away from advancing to the Women’s College World Series for the 16th time in program history. Alabama erupted for seven runs on 10 hits in a 7-0 win in Game 1 against LSU. Game 2 saw a weather delay due to lightning.
Real Madrid made multiple substitutions during their match against Athletic Club. Kylian Mbappé had an attempt saved by Álex Padilla. Mbappé was also caught offside during the game.
The Cubs and Astros are set to face off, both teams hoping to reverse their recent misfortunes. The Cubs have lost nine of their last 11 games, while the Astros are 4-8 in the same period. Both teams have struggled with scoring runs during their slumps.
Pep Guardiola will step down as manager following the game against Aston Villa. City will also bid farewell to captain Bernardo Silva and popular England defender John Stones. All signs are pointing towards Enzo Maresca as the man being given the unenviable task of following in Guardiola’s footsteps.