Jack Norris 
N’Golo Kante was a star performer for Leicester City during their historic 2015-16 Premier League title win before leaving for Chelsea. He would go on to play for Chelsea for seven years. After recurrent injury issues, Kante left for Saudi Arabia in 2021.
Inter Milan will bid to halt a three-game winless league run against Roma. Inter Milan boss Cristian Chivu said he is confident his Italy players will quickly recover after their nation’s shocking defeat in their World Cup playoff final against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Serie A’s leading scorer Lautaro Martínez is expected to return to action after a lengthy injury layoff.
Jessica Pegula, the defending champion and top-seeded player, has reached the Charleston Open final. She defeated Iva Jovic in the semi-final. Pegula will face Yuliia Starodubtseva, who had a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Madison Keys.
Kelechi Iheanacho could be dropped from Celtic’s starting line-up after a poor showing against Dundee United. Martin O’Neill may opt to give Junior Adamu a chance to impress. Iheanacho has struggled with hamstring injuries since joining Celtic in September 2025.
Hunter Brown is establishing himself as one of the American League’s elite starting pitchers. His early performances in 2026 suggest he could be a strong contender for the Cy Young Award. Brown’s evolving pitching style, with increased reliance on his sinker and knuckle curve, has yielded impressive results.
West Ham United are planning to offload Max Kilman this summer. The club reportedly views a summer departure as ‘best for all parties’ concerning Kilman. Crystal Palace have been credited with an interest in Kilman.
DePaul senior CJ Gunn, an Indianapolis native, won the men’s 3-point shooting contest at the College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships. Gunn, who started his career at Indiana, was met with boos after his title-clinching shot. Despite the reception, Gunn stated he enjoyed the atmosphere.
The Chennai Super Kings’ team selection against the Punjab Kings, which included only two overseas players, has been criticised. Aakash Chopra questioned the team’s decisions, suggesting they are contributing to the team’s struggles. He also questioned the inclusion of Prashant Veer in the team.
Patrick Roy has been relieved of his coaching responsibilities with the New York Islanders. Mathieu Darche, the New York Islanders General Manager and Executive Vice President, made the announcement. Peter DeBoer has been named Head Coach of the New York Islanders.
Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş are set to clash in the Trendyol Süper Lig. Beşiktaş manager Sergen Yalçın said his squad is ready for the derby after a long international break. Domenico Tedesco highlighted the importance of midfielders in matches like these.