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.
Ronda Rousey will face Gina Carano in a five-round main event as part of a Netflix MMA fight card. Rousey is the favourite with odds of -575, while Carano is at +425. The event takes place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
Manchester United are reportedly ready to ramp up their summer transfer plans as they close in on appointing Michael Carrick as their permanent manager. United are targeting players with Premier League experience as they look to rebuild their midfield, including West Ham United’s Mateus Fernandes. Arsenal are also reportedly keen on Fernandes.
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing calls to part ways with Dalton Knecht, a second-year guard who reportedly requested a trade. According to reports, Knecht has struggled to find a consistent role and his one-dimensional offensive game and lack of defence have limited his minutes.
Alex Smalley is turning heads at Aronimink Golf Club. The 29-year-old from Rochester, New York, is no stranger to Major Championship contention. Smalley’s game looks to be built for this kind of week.
