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Royce Lewis has been demoted to the minor leagues by the Minnesota Twins. The decision comes after Lewis struggled at the plate, striking out a career-high 31.1 percent of the time. His struggles have been pronounced since returning from an injured list stint on April 21.
Afonso Eulálio’s lead in the Giro d’Italia is shrinking after Jonas Vingegaard gained time on him. Eulálio conceded his days in the maglia rosa are numbered, despite a strong showing on the Corno delle Scale. He acknowledged Vingegaard and other experienced GC contenders will be tough to beat in the time trial.
Many Chelsea fans would judge Tottenham securing Premier League survival at Stamford Bridge an appropriate finale to a dismal season. Chelsea fans want to beat Spurs and force their survival fight to a final-day home match against Everton. The rivalry dates back more than a century and includes two relegations and a cup final.
Carlos Alcaraz has announced his withdrawal from Wimbledon due to a right wrist injury. This also forces him to miss the Queen’s Club Championships. He confirmed the news on social media, stating he is not yet ready to play.
Claressa Shields has been banned from all future Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) events. This follows a physical altercation with Alycia Baumgardner. MVP cited a zero-tolerance policy for hostile behaviour.
Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open, defeating Norway’s Casper Ruud in the final. This victory means Sinner has completed the full set of nine ATP Masters 1000 titles, known as the ‘career Golden Masters.’ Sinner has now won a record six Masters titles in a row.
Hugo Gaston is set to compete against Karen Khachanov in the round of 32 at the 2026 ATP Hamburg Open on Tuesday. A predictive analytics model gives Khachanov a 75% chance of winning. The article provides betting tips and odds for the match.
Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco has announced his departure amid reported Chelsea interest. Sources close to the Argentina international believe he is heading to Stamford Bridge, although Chelsea have yet to confirm any deal. Barco is expected to sign a six-year contract ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The Rajasthan Royals will need an all-round improvement against the Lucknow Super Giants to stay alive in the Indian Premier League. The Royals are yet to win a game this season. The season is done and dusted for LSG, but a win would lessen the pain of an otherwise forgettable campaign.
The New York Mets are reportedly promoting outfield prospect Nick Morabito from Triple A. This move coincides with the planned designation for assignment of outfielder Austin Slater. Morabito, who can play all three outfield positions, is the Mets’ No. 10 prospect.