Jack Norris 
Neymar, the Santos star, is in a race against time to be fit for the World Cup. Santos have created a detailed plan to ensure he arrives in ideal condition for the tournament, despite a history of injuries. The plan involves managing his appearances in the club’s upcoming matches.
The Bruins are set to face the Panthers, with both teams dealing with injuries. Mason Lohrei is day-to-day for the Bruins, while Aaron Ekblad may be out for the remainder of the season for the Panthers. Dmitry Kulikov will also be absent for the Panthers.
Iowa men’s basketball has secured a commitment from Jaidyn Coon, a four-star wing from Storm Lake. Coon, who initially committed to Creighton, reopened his recruitment following the retirement of Creighton’s head coach, Greg McDermott. He was also named Mr. Basketball in the state of Iowa.
John Higgins held off Mark Williams to win their first round match at the Tour Championship in Manchester. Higgins will face Mark Selby in the quarter-finals. Barry Hawkins also advanced, defeating Thepchaiya Un-Nooh.
The Detroit Pistons are set to host the Minnesota Timberwolves in a cross-conference NBA matchup. Detroit, the top seed in the East with a 55-21 record, is coming off a win against Toronto. Minnesota, the fifth seed in the West at 46-29, recently defeated Dallas.
Santos FC have seen a significant financial turnaround in 2025, driven by their return to Série A and the return of Neymar. The club’s revenue reached R$ 678.5 million, a 47.67% increase compared to 2024. Recurring revenues nearly doubled, climbing from R$ 252 million in 2024 to R$ 490 million in 2025.
Carter Jensen was scratched from Thursday’s lineup against the Twins. The Royals have not revealed the reason for why he was scratched. More information should be available on Jensen’s status soon.
Santos and Remo are set to face each other in the Brasileirão. The match pits two teams against each other who started the day in the relegation zone. Neymar returns to Santos’ starting lineup.
The Minnesota Twins are visiting the Kansas City Royals in an AL Central matchup. The Royals have won both games of the series thus far. The Royals are on a three-game win streak, while the Twins have lost three in a row.
Arslanbek Makhmudov will face Tyson Fury, a two-time world champion, following a successful training camp. His coach, Marc Ramsay, believes the Russian is well prepared to cause an upset. The opportunity to face Fury came as a surprise, but one that Makhmudov simply had to take.