Jack Norris 
Torino secured a 2-1 victory over Sassuolo in their recent Serie A match. The game saw yellow cards issued to Gvidas Gineitis, Niels Nkounkou, and Kristian Thorstvedt. Several substitutions were made by Torino during the second half.
Ryan Weathers has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Rangers due to a viral infection. Paul Blackburn will start in his place. Weathers said he lost nine pounds earlier this week.
Al-Hilal are set to face Al-Kholoud in the King Salman Cup final. Al-Hilal seeks to continue winning titles. Al-Kholoud hopes to achieve a surprise by winning the most prestigious cup.
Al-Hilal and Al-Kholoud are set to compete in the King Salman Cup final. Al-Hilal aims to add another title to their collection, while Al-Kholoud hopes to make history with a victory. The match is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2026.
Lens need only a point against FC Nantes to secure their place in the Champions League. Their coach, Pierre Sage, stated the team has an “absolute duty to win” to ensure they finish second. A win for Nantes would result in them being mathematically relegated.
Bayern Munich are reportedly not interested in signing Kai Havertz from Arsenal this summer. This contradicts earlier reports linking the German international with a move to the Bundesliga champions. Havertz has been with Arsenal since 2023 and is under contract until 2028.
The first half of the Ligue 1 match between Lens and Nantes concludes with the score level at 0-0. The match saw missed attempts from both sides, including a header from Ignatius Ganago of Nantes. Several free kicks were awarded, and Andrija Bulatovic of Lens received a yellow card.
Oli McBurnie, a centre-forward with a passion for travel, took a leap of faith to join Hull City. Now, McBurnie feels his hunch has been “vindicated” as Hull regained their momentum to sneak back into the play-offs. The club are the underdogs in the play-offs but are embracing it.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning is among the favourites for the Heisman Trophy. Manning will be on the shortlist of betting favourites heading into the season after his strong finish to 2025. Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr is the modest favourite.
Hull City and Millwall meet in the Championship play-offs after an electric atmosphere greeted the teams. Millwall have reached the final in each of their past four play-off appearances, albeit they were all in League One. The two previous occasions Hull City reached the Championship play-offs they were promoted.