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Team USA has signed up some exciting first-time performers for the World Baseball Classic, including Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper. Clayton Kershaw will also be making his first WBC appearance. Shohei Ohtani, while not pitching, will also be participating in the WBC.
Marco Silva has stated Fulham will do everything possible to keep Harry Wilson at the club. Wilson scored his 10th goal of the season in the win over Tottenham. His contract is set to expire this summer.
Jurickson Profar, a 31-year-old infielder, has signed a 3-year, $42 million contract with the Atlanta Braves. This follows a breakout season for Profar in 2025 with the San Diego Padres. His big contract is a testament to his strong performance after years of inconsistency.
Sri Lanka Women beat the West Indies Women by 4-wickets in the second T20I in Grenada. Chamari Athapaththu led the chase with a 26-ball 39. Sri Lanka now lead the three-game series 1-0.
Longtime Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart is expected to retire soon. An announcement is expected in the near future. He’s in his 24th year as Kentucky’s athletic director.
England will face Ukraine in the Women’s World Cup qualifiers at the Mardan Stadium in Antalya, Turkey. The match is being held on neutral ground as hosts Ukraine are unable to play in their home country because of the ongoing war with Russia. There have been concerns over safety and whether the match will go ahead.
YouTuber KSI has agreed to join the ownership group of Dagenham & Redbridge. The deal will see KSI take a 20 per cent stake in the National League club. The proposed deal still needs to be approved by the National League.
Rodrygo suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a torn external meniscus in his right leg. Medical tests confirmed the injury after he finished the match against Getafe with discomfort. The injury means Rodrygo’s season with Real Madrid is over, and he will miss the World Cup.
Jordi Alba will make his Soccer Aid debut in the 20th edition of the event. Joe Marler, the former England rugby star, will be in goal for England. Robbie Williams and Usain Bolt will manage the England and World XI sides respectively.
Adama Traore has been banned from lifting weights by West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Nuno warned that Traore “carries enough weight”. The ban comes after a video posted on social media showed Traore bench pressing 145kg.