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Hayden Hackney is “progressing” from a calf injury but will not be ready to start Middlesbrough’s play-off semi-final against Southampton. Riley McGree will be available to start the first leg. Hackney has been out since mid-March.
Alex de Minaur is scheduled to play Matteo Arnaldi in the 2nd Round at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. The match is part of the ATP World Tour.
Pakistan are aiming to climb the ICC World Test Championship Standings after their series against Bangladesh. Shaheen Shah Afridi stated that the team is focused on the present and future. Bangladesh are also eager to focus on creating fresh success at home.
Jim Lenihan has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the Huddersfield Giants on a long term contract. Lenihan previously worked as an assistant with the Gold Coast Titans. He also played for the Giants in 1999.
The 2026 JenningsBet World Seniors Snooker Championship is scheduled for 6-10 May at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Alfie Burden will defend his title against a field including Ronnie O’Sullivan and Jimmy White. The event will be broadcast on 5 and Pluto TV.
Aston Villa are a game away from their first major silverware since 1996. The club reached the Europa League final with a crushing win over Nottingham Forest. John McGinn’s late double put the gloss on a dominant performance.
The Bangladesh vs Pakistan Test series 2026, with the 1st Test beginning on May 8 in Dhaka, will be played in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle 2025-27. Bangladesh defeated Pakistan in their previous Test series 2-0 in 2024. As both nations look to score early points in the ICC WTC, the BAN vs PAK 1st Test match could lay down the foundation for an exciting duel across two Tests.
Steven Schumacher is confident that Wanderers fans will turn out in force for Saturday night’s play-off opener against Bradford City. Speaking to The Bolton News, the Bolton head coach has no concerns about the atmosphere that will be generated for the game. He also thanked fans for their unwavering backing so far this season.
Real Madrid midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni are facing consequences after an altercation. Valverde went to hospital with a head injury and has been diagnosed with cranioencephalic trauma. Real Madrid have opened disciplinary proceedings against both players.
Jason Galyean, who runs a gym in Ipswich, has been nominated for a Royal Humane Society award. This nomination follows his actions in early February, when he rescued a man in crisis on the Orwell Bridge. Galyean, a martial arts fighter, was recognised by Suffolk police for his bravery.