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Coco Gauff, a finalist in Rome last year, began her 2026 campaign with a straight-sets victory. She is set to face Solana Sierra. Other matches include Andreeva vs. Golubic, Bencic vs. Kalinskaya, and Zheng vs. Ostapenko.
Roman Reigns is set to battle Jacob Fatu at WWE Backlash for the World Heavyweight Championship. Seth Rollins will clash with Bron Breakker, and Trick Williams will face Sami Zayn. WWE Backlash streams live on Saturday, May 9.
Mushfiqur Rahim played a key role in Bangladesh’s dominance on Day 2 of the first Test against Pakistan, scoring 71 runs. This knock allowed him to surpass Tamim Iqbal’s record. He now holds the record for the most 50-plus Test scores by a Bangladeshi batter.
Annecy are aiming for a top-five finish. They can secure a place in the top five with a victory against Rodez. Their hopes are pinned on a strong April performance.
Torquay United striker Deon Moore is playing with a “point to prove” according to manager Jimmy Ball. Moore has scored six goals in his last four appearances. Ball made Moore his first signing when he took over as Gulls boss in March.
Bangladesh seized control against Pakistan on the opening day of the first Test of the ICC World Test Championship. Najmul Hossain Shanto struck a century as the hosts reached 301-4 at stumps on day 1. Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi reached 100 wickets in the ICC World Test Championship.
Pakistan’s fast bowling attack struggled in the first Test against Bangladesh, with none of the quicks consistently reaching 140 kph. Mohammad Abbas stood out as the only bowler who consistently looked like he understood Test bowling. Shaheen Afridi’s fitness is also a concern after a knee injury.
The New York Knicks secured a 108-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 33 points, supported by Mikal Bridges’ 23 points. The Knicks now hold a 3-0 series lead.
A competitor has died following a medical incident during the Manx National Rally. The rally, which is one of two held on the Isle of Man each year, began on Friday morning. This year’s rally attracted a record entry of 170 teams.
Canelo Alvarez has reportedly agreed to fight Christian Mbilli. Mbilli’s WBC super middleweight title would be on the line. Alvarez is eyeing Sept. 12 for his return to the ring.