Jack Norris 
Port Vale is gearing up to face Sunderland in the FA Cup fifth round, a milestone they haven’t reached in 30 years. The team’s recent victory against Bristol City has boosted morale. Andre Gray, who played in the 2019 final, brings valuable experience to the League One club.
Villarreal will play Elche at home, aiming to return to winning ways in La Liga. Villarreal are currently fourth in the La Liga table, level on points with third-placed Atletico Madrid. Elche are 17th, two points outside of the relegation zone.
The FA Cup quarter-final draw is scheduled for Monday evening. The draw will determine Chelsea’s next opponent after their victory over Wrexham. UK supporters can watch the draw live on TNT Sports 1, Discovery+, and the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
Naomi Osaka is making her return to Indian Wells, marking her first tournament since withdrawing from the Australian Open. She will be wearing her customary Nike performance attire, as well as new custom pieces from Chris Habana. The Habana pieces include bold ear cuffs, mesh gloves, fang-like grills, and a chainmail skirt.
Rangers left-back Tuur Rommens has described Sunday’s Scottish Cup match against Celtic as “a do-or-die game”. Ex-Scotland winger Pat Nevin believes substitutions may be key to the match. Nevin also praised visiting manager Martin O’Neill for changes made in the recent Premiership draw at Ibrox.
UConn defeated Georgetown 84-39 in the quarterfinals of the Big East tournament. Serah Williams scored 14 points, Sarah Strong had 11 points, and Azzi Fudd added 10 points for UConn. UConn extended its winning streak to 48 games.
Alex Pereira is set to face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt at the White House on 14 June. The event, named UFC Freedom 250, was announced by US President Donald Trump last year. The main event will be a unification fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.
Fulham, currently tenth in the Premier League, are set to face Championship side Southampton in an FA Cup match. Southampton have been in fine form, boasting a stronger recent record in the competition. The visitors have won seven and drawn two of their last nine games.
Steve Kerr and Doc Rivers are among a number of basketball coaches who have signed a public letter. The letter contends that political interference in universities threatens to undermine college athletics. It asks that leaders and fans of college sports urge elected officials to support academic independence.
George Russell secured a race win at the Australian Grand Prix. Five British drivers finished in the top eight. The season-opener got off to an eventful start despite mixed feelings about the new era of Formula 1.