Jack Norris 
Jordan Spieth’s bid to complete the career Grand Slam at the PGA Championship got off to a mixed start. He finished the first round at 1-under 69. Justin Thomas kept his hopes for a third PGA title alive.
Tracy McGrady, the Rockets legend, is set to take on a strategic advisor role for Wagner College’s men’s basketball team. He will be involved in the school’s basketball operations, recruiting, and NIL efforts. This move follows his son, Laymen, committing to the school after transferring from Oral Roberts.
Chelsea’s players believe Xabi Alonso is the ideal candidate to become their next head coach. Talks with the Spaniard’s camp are moving in the right direction. The situation is expected to accelerate after Chelsea face Manchester City in Saturday’s FA Cup final.
The NHL has fined John Tortorella $100,000. The Vegas Golden Knights have been docked a second-round draft pick. This follows violations of media access rules after their Game 6 victory at Anaheim.
The Premier League’s Key Match Incidents panel has confirmed three more VAR errors, bringing the season’s total to 23. Everton have been wrongly denied three penalties this season. David Moyes criticised a decision against Manchester City, a game which ended in a draw.
Blake Snell is expected to be scratched from his scheduled start for the Dodgers. A reason has not been given, and the club has not confirmed the news. It is believed that the Dodgers will go with a bullpen game against the Angels in Snell’s absence.
Lucas Digne has been named in France’s squad for the World Cup. Didier Deschamps has announced his 26-man squad. The tournament will begin this summer.
Jannik Sinner equalled Novak Djokovic’s record at ATP Masters 1000 tournaments. He reached the Italian Open semi-finals. Sinner will face Daniil Medvedev for a place in the final.
Chelsea will face Manchester City in the FA Cup final. Man City’s footballing excellence has been a benchmark and source of inspiration for Chelsea. Several players who have connections to Man City could feature for Chelsea.
Liverpool’s game against Aston Villa has implications beyond their own Champions League qualification hopes. A Liverpool win could inadvertently strengthen Bournemouth’s chances of securing a Champions League spot. This could then impact Liverpool’s pursuit of Eli Junior Kroupi, as Champions League football may convince him to stay at Bournemouth.