Jack Norris 
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.
Breece Hall was franchise-tagged by the New York Jets. The team has until July 15 to agree a multi-year deal with Hall, or he will play on a one-year tender. A look at the pros and cons of a long-term deal for Hall.
Gary Rowett is being considered to continue as Leicester City boss, following the end of his short-term contract. Christian Fuchs, who recently helped Newport avoid relegation, is another popular choice among fans. Nigel Pearson, a former Foxes boss, is also in the mix.
Borussia Dortmund are set to play Eintracht Frankfurt. The match is important for Frankfurt’s chances of qualifying for the Europa League. Eintracht Frankfurt’s coach, Albert Riera, is under scrutiny.
Arbroath FC’s co-manager David Gold believes the club would continue to field part-time players if they were to gain promotion to the Scottish Premiership. Gold suggests an evolution to a ‘hybrid’ model, with some additional full-time and loan players. Arbroath faced Dunfermline Athletic in a Scottish Premiership play-off quarter-final second leg.
Dominik Szoboszlai is making a case for a PFA Player of the Year nomination. He is the first Liverpool midfielder since Steven Gerrard in 2013-14 to reach double figures in goals and assists this season. Liverpool face Chelsea amid a growing injury list.
Bruno Fernandes, the Manchester United captain, has won the Football Writers’ Association’s men’s Footballer of the Year award. The midfielder has contributed eight goals and 20 assists in 34 games across all competitions this season. Fernandes is the first United player to win the FWA men’s award since Wayne Rooney in 2010.
Novak Djokovic is set to face Prizmic at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia as he prepares for Roland Garros. This marks Djokovic’s return to action after two months. Jodar will face Borges, and Muchova is set to play Potapova.
Kolkata Knight Riders secured an eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in match 51 of the IPL season. Finn Allen’s century guided KKR to the win with 34 balls to spare. KKR are now just a point behind with 7 points in 9 matches.