Jack Norris 
Newcastle United are set to open talks with Freiburg in the coming days as they step up their pursuit of midfielder Johan Manzambi. The Switzerland international has risen to wider prominence during the World Cup and is Newcastle’s priority target.
The Chicago White Sox hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, facing a decision between immediate impact and long-term farm system development. Three players are regularly on their radar: Roch Cholowsky, Vahn Lackey, and Grady Emerson.
The new season brings an evolution for Expert Picks, offering both betting and fantasy analysis for the Genesis Scottish Open. The PGA TOUR Fantasy Game will see new updates, including in-tournament rostering features, in 2026.
Karolína Muchová is set to open the women’s singles semifinal action on Centre Court at SW19, facing U.S. star Coco Gauff. Muchová, seeded 10th, reached the 2023 French Open final but lost, and today marks her first time reaching this stage at Wimbledon. A new Wimbledon champion is guaranteed, as none of the players in the semifinals have previously played in a Wimbledon final.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has stated that former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner will return to Formula 1. This comes despite Horner’s sacking from Red Bull last year and his own comments about enjoying downtime. Ben Sulayem also suggested that ‘certain behaviours’ should be overlooked when an individual delivers success.
Teddy Padel Academy, a pioneer in early-years sports education, is expanding its specialised junior curriculum across key growth markets worldwide. Building on two decades of success, the academy transforms how children aged 2½ to 8+ learn padel using music, storytelling, and custom equipment.
The Red Sox have equalled their season-high winning streak of five games, securing a 5-0 victory over the White Sox. This strong run of form, however, was marred by injuries to key infielders Willson Contreras and Anthony Seigler in the same inning.
Sheffield Wednesday have re-signed midfielder Barry Bannan from Millwall on a one-year deal, less than six months after he left. The 36-year-old Scot made 477 appearances for the Owls in his first spell after joining in September 2015.
The Genesis Scottish Open features a new evolution for Expert Picks, offering analysis for betting and fantasy players. Fans are set to receive updates to the PGA TOUR Fantasy Game, including in-tournament rostering features, in 2026.
More than 750 charitable organisations have secured additional places for the upcoming two-day London Marathon, though the announcement has been accompanied by concerns over new terms. These conditions require successful charities to actively promote the event’s official fundraising partner, Enthuse, to their runners.