Jack Norris 
Crystal Palace are set to face Rayo Vallecano in the Europa Conference League final. Their journey to the final has been far from straightforward. The Eagles would automatically qualify for the Europa League if they win the competition.
The IPL playoffs mark the knockout phase of the season. The top four teams in the points table advance to the playoffs, where the champion team is determined. The playoffs structure consists of four matches: Qualifiers 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the final.
Alex Michelsen, the world No. 42, has made a good start at the French Open. He is up against Alexander Shevchenko. Iga Świątek and Elena Rybakina both progressed through their matches.
Dasun Shanaka has been impressed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s maturity. Shanaka said he had rarely come across a youngster who handled pressure and expectations with such calmness in a dressing room environment. Shanaka also backs Riyan Parag as a good captain.
Katie Volynets, who reached a career high WTA ranking of 56th in July 2024, has Kim Clijsters on her team for the 2026 French Open. Volynets is into the second round of Roland Garros. She faces Mutua Madrid Open champion Marta Kostyuk in a Wednesday second round match.
Novak Djokovic is competing at the 2026 French Open. He is looking to add to his list of titles which includes three at Roland Garros. Elena Rybakina also had a trouble-free start.
Arsenal are reportedly increasing their interest in Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers. Meanwhile, Liverpool and Paris St-Germain are reportedly in talks with RB Leipzig for Yan Diomande. Roberto de Zerbi is apparently keen on raiding his former club Brighton.
Heart of Midlothian has announced that Beni Baningime, Frankie Kent, Alan Forrest, and Lewis Neilson will leave the club upon the expiry of their contracts this summer. All four players have made important contributions to the club’s success in recent years. They will move on to the next stage of their careers with the best wishes of everyone at Hearts.
Tottenham Hotspur chief executive Vinai Venkatesham has called for a ‘complete reset’ at the club. This comes after what he describes as a worse situation than initially thought. The club’s owners, the Lewis family, have promised investment to rebuild and recapture the club’s spirit.
Sunrisers Hyderabad face Rajasthan Royals in the IPL Eliminator, with attention focused on Rajasthan’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Pat Cummins admitted his side will have multiple bowling plans ready for the teenage sensation. Sooryavanshi has already scored a century against Hyderabad this season.