Jack Norris 
Glentoran’s hopes for their first Gibson Cup success since 2009 took a hit as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Linfield. Matt Yates put Linfield ahead, but Aaron McEneff leveled from the penalty spot. Larne’s victory against Cliftonville now puts them six points clear at the top of the Irish Premiership.
The New York Islanders are set to face the Florida Panthers in a matinee match. This follows the Islanders’ 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars. Ilya Sorokin is expected to start for the Islanders.
The North London Derby between Arsenal and Tottenham is upcoming. This follows Manchester City’s win over Manchester United, a result that impacts the race for Champions League places.
Marc Marquez finished fastest on Friday at the Red Bull GP of the United States, despite a crash in FP1. Ai Ogura was just 0.053 off the top spot. Fabio Di Giannantonio finished third.
Devdutt Padikkal, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star batsman, recently visited his alma mater, St. Joseph’s Boys High School. Teachers recall Padikkal as a ‘timid’ boy who was incredibly focussed and hard working. His coach remembers Padikkal scoring a century in his first match after transferring to St. Joseph’s.
The Dallas Cowboys are adding veteran defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard. Bullard has agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $2.5MM. Bullard will reunite with defensive line coach Marcus Dixon.
David Payne has been brought in by Sunrisers Hyderabad as a replacement for Jack Edwards, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026 with a foot injury. The 35-year-old England left-arm quick is having a career resurgence. Payne recently won the BBL with Desert Vipers in January 2026 and was Player of the Final in the BBL.
Bristol Bears welcome back Ellis Genge, Tom Jordan and Louis Rees-Zammit to the starting line-up. They will face Harlequins at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Pat Lam’s men look to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat at Leicester Tigers.
Nelly Korda shot a 7-under 65 in the second round of the Ford Championship. This gave her the lowest 36-hole score of her LPGA Tour career. Korda holds a two-shot lead over Hyo Joo Kim.
Thiago Alcantara is set to return to Anfield with Liverpool FC Legends. He will take to the pitch during a four-year spell as a Reds player in the LFC Foundation charity match. Thiago and a squad of club greats face Borussia Dortmund.