Jack Norris 
The Guardians defeated the Royals 8-5, splitting their four-game series. Bo Naylor’s three-run homer in the seventh inning extended the Guardians’ lead. Slade Cecconi delivered 5 ⅓ innings of two-run ball.
Former Southend United striker Henry Sandat is targeting promotion with Hornchurch. The Urchins are set to host Torquay United in the National League South play-off final this weekend. Sandat says promotion would be the ‘icing on the cake’ for Hornchurch this season.
Aryna Sabalenka has raised the possibility of a player boycott of grand slam tournaments. This comes amid a dispute over revenue sharing. Players are seeking a greater percentage of revenues and contributions to welfare initiatives.
Granit Xhaka has been suggested as a potential Manchester United signing this summer by Peter Schmeichel. Schmeichel believes Xhaka could provide leadership and Premier League experience to the squad. Xhaka currently plays for Sunderland.
Sorana Cîrstea is competing against Aryna Sabalenka in the third round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Rome. Cîrstea reached this stage after a victory over Tatjana Maria. The winner of the match will face Linda Noskova in the next round.
Roma are gearing up for their 36th Serie A match against Parma. Gasperini addressed the press, providing updates on player fitness. Dybala’s recovery from injury is a key focus, along with Soulé and Angelino’s form.
Manchester United have won the most points in the Premier League since Michael Carrick took over. However, stats suggest that these results may be unsustainable. While the attack has been blisteringly hot, the underlying chance creation hasn’t been as impressive.
Manchester United are set to break tradition by wearing next season’s home shirt in their final two Premier League games. The Red Devils will debut the kit against Nottingham Forest and then wear it again in their final game away to Brighton. The new kit is manufactured by Adidas as part of a £900million deal.
UFC 328 is headlined by Khamzat Chimaev defending his middleweight title against Sean Strickland. Joshua Van will also defend his flyweight title against Tatsuro Taira. The event takes place in Newark, New Jersey.
Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans is “confident” that centre-back Kofi Balmer will return to the club following his loan spell. Richie Smallwood has also been offered a deal to return. Ellis Harrison has signed a one-year contract extension.