Jack Norris 
Phil Foden’s place in the England squad for this summer’s World Cup is far from certain. He has endured a tricky campaign at club level, making only 22 league starts for Manchester City. Reader opinion is almost evenly split on whether he should be dropped.
Victoria Mboko and Leylah Fernandez are set for an all-Canadian quarterfinal matchup at the Internationaux de Strasbourg. Mboko posted her first clay-court win of 2026 over Lois Boisson, while Fernandez battled past Magdalena Frech. The two Canadians will meet for the second time in the quarterfinals.
Ajax are preparing to face FC Groningen in the semi-finals of the European play-offs. The squad trained at the De Toekomst sports complex on Tuesday. There’s also news of the team’s third kit for the 2026/2027 season.
Thomas Tuchel faces some big calls before announcing his World Cup squad. Tuchel has already started contacting the England hopefuls who have not made the cut. Tuchel’s squad will be made public on Friday.
Oscar Bruzon believes East Bengal FC can still win the ISL league shield despite a frustrating Kolkata Derby draw against Mohun Bagan Super Giant. East Bengal are level on points with Mohun Bagan. One victory in their final match could still be enough to complete a remarkable turnaround season and deliver a major trophy to the club.
Aston Villa fans lined the streets of Birmingham to celebrate the club’s first European trophy in 44 years. The open top bus parade is underway. Fans are hoping to catch a glimpse of the Europa League trophy.
The New Jersey Devils face a realistic threat of another team signing away one of their players using an offer sheet. Simon Nemec, the former second overall pick, is one of three Devils players eligible for an offer sheet. It feels like if any of the three offer sheet eligible players would make a GM think twice, it’s Nemec.
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalised with a severe illness. His family made the announcement via social media, stating that he is currently undergoing treatment. As a result, Busch will not compete at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend.
Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola is said to have the capabilities to be the new Liverpool boss after claims the Reds will sack Arne Slot. Recent Liverpool performances have convinced more supporters that Slot isn’t the right man to lead them into next season. Xabi Alonso had long been linked with a move to Liverpool.
Molly Gunn has been banned for six months after testing positive for cocaine at Wolverhampton in December. The 26-year-old rider is based with Tony Carroll and provided a sample on December 13. A disciplinary hearing took place on Thursday to consider the charge.