Southampton’s match against Middlesbrough is overshadowed by allegations of spying. The English Football League charged Southampton with spying on Middlesbrough before their first leg clash. Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg is quietly confident that his side can overcome Southampton to reach the Championship play-off final.
Partick Thistle manager Mark Wilson is set to face his former captain and manager, Neil Lennon, in the Premiership play-off semi-final against Dunfermline Athletic. Wilson insists there’ll be “no nostalgia” when the teams meet. The first leg is in Fife on Tuesday before the second game at Firhill on Friday.
Gujarat Titans have moved to the top of the Indian Premier League after a convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Titans bowled out the Sunrisers for just 86 after posting 168-5. Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder starred for the Titans.
Brandon Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, has died at the age of 29, according to his agency. Clarke was drafted by the Grizzlies in 2019 and played seven seasons with the team. The Grizzlies released a statement expressing their heartbreak at his passing.
Coco Gauff recovered from match point down to beat Iva Jovic in the Italian Open fourth round. The reigning French Open champion earned a confidence-boosting win on clay. Gauff will face Mirra Andreeva in the quarter-finals.
Disciplined bowling from Sunrisers Hyderabad pacers Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge and skipper Pat Cummins restricted Gujarat Titans to a competitive 168/5. Hussain and Hinge starred with two wickets apiece, while Cummins chipped in with a crucial scalp. Gujarat Titans ended their powerplay at 34/2, marking their lowest powerplay total of the season.
Hamad Medjedovic defeated Joao Fonseca in Rome, silencing the crowd with a third-set tiebreaker victory. After the match, the Serbian player mimicked Stephen Curry’s ‘Night, Night’ celebration. Medjedovic sarcastically credited the crowd for helping him get locked in.
Real Betis and Elche are preparing to face each other in a La Liga match. Lineups have been announced, and players are currently warming up. Stay tuned for updates.
Real Betis and Elche face off in a crucial match. Betis aim to secure a Champions League spot, while Elche fight to stay in the Primera División. The match will be the third meeting between the two teams this season.
Kidderminster Harriers boss Adam Murray has revealed he was subjected to “vicious” online abuse during his side’s promotion-winning campaign. The Worcestershire side returned to the National League after beating South Shields 2-0 in the National League North play-off final. Murray guided them to a third-place finish.
