Jack Norris 
VfB Stuttgart are set to face Bayer Leverkusen in a Bundesliga match. Stuttgart are aiming for Champions League qualification this season, a stark contrast to their near relegation the previous season. A high-scoring game is anticipated.
The Value Bet preview is available for Saturday’s racing. It aims to generate long-term profit by identifying overpriced horses. The focus is on feature weekend races and big Festivals in the UK and Ireland.
Felix Auger-Aliassime is scheduled to compete against Mariano Navone. The match is part of the 2nd Round at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. It is an ATP World Tour event.
Xabi Alonso is a betting favourite to become the next permanent manager at Chelsea. The club are currently in ninth place in the Premier League and have lost eight of their last 10 matches in all competitions. Chelsea must accelerate their process of hiring a new boss.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney reached out to former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia after Garcia revealed his Stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis. Swinney’s text message offered support and encouragement to Garcia. The gesture temporarily overshadowed the intense Clemson-South Carolina rivalry.
Liverpool are reportedly ‘in love’ with Victor Froholdt. Arsenal and Newcastle United are also said to be showing ‘great interest’ in the Danish player. Froholdt has a release clause of £73.5m.
The Chicago Cubs have achieved their second 10-game win streak of the 2026 season. They defeated the Texas Rangers 7-1, marking their 10th straight win. The Cubs are the first team since the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers to have two win streaks of at least 10 games within the first 40 games of a season.
Everton are reportedly interested in signing Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough. However, they face competition from other clubs, including Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town and Wolves. £12million bids are expected for the 23-year-old midfielder when the transfer market reopens.
Southampton Football Club has acknowledged a statement issued by the EFL concerning alleged breaches of EFL Regulations. The club has confirmed that they will fully cooperate with the League throughout the process. Due to the ongoing nature of the matter, Southampton FC is unable to comment any further at this time.
Middlesbrough and Southampton face off in the Championship play-off semi-final. Middlesbrough fans greeted their team with a raucous welcome. Boro are unbeaten in their last four games against the Saints.