Jack Norris 
Sam Kerr and Niamh Charles returned to the pitch in a Chelsea shirt on Sunday. They were among those to make their presence felt in a dramatic come-back victory over Aston Villa. Goals by Kerr, Naomi Girma and Lauren James initially seemed to settle things in Chelsea’s favour.
Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder will both be contesting their 50th professional fight when they meet at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday. Fabio Wardley has said that whether Derek Chisora beats Deontay Wilder or not on Saturday, he’d like to see him call it a day. Wardley added that Chisora deserves to sit down and have five minutes to himself after all the entertainment he has given.
The Boston Red Sox are looking to avoid a clean sweep against the Houston Astros. After suffering a 9-2 loss on Tuesday, Boston will be eager to turn things around on Wednesday afternoon. Garrett Crochet is set to pitch for the Red Sox, while Mike Burrows will take the mound for Houston.
The World Snooker Championship will remain at the Crucible in Sheffield until 2045. The venue is set to be redeveloped to add up to 500 additional seats. During the redevelopment period after the 2028 edition, the tournament will be staged in 2029 at an alternative venue.
Renée Slegers has made three changes to the Arsenal starting XI for tonight’s UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final second leg away to Chelsea. Emily Fox, Caitlin Foord and Stina Blackstenius all come into the side. Kick-off at Stamford Bridge is at 8pm.
The WTA is searching for a new location for its year-end championships event, moving on from Riyadh after a controversial stay. Charlotte has emerged as a leading candidate to host the WTA Finals in 2027 and beyond. The WTA’s decision comes despite initial interest in extending their stay in Riyadh.
Jacob Wilson’s move to leadoff hitter by A’s manager Mark Kotsay paid off as the A’s secured their first win of 2026 against the Braves. Wilson went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. The A’s downed the Braves, 5-2.
Igor Tudor’s brief 44-day stint as Tottenham Hotspur’s interim head coach has concluded. His departure leaves questions about the decisions made by chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange. The club now faces a critical juncture as they seek a new permanent boss.
Max Scherzer, at 41, played a key role in the Blue Jays’ 5-1 win against the Rockies. Scherzer’s performance provided stability for the Blue Jays, who are dealing with a number of injuries. He pitched six innings, allowing only one run.
Mohammed Shami has been generating buzz with his recent performance in the nets. His yorker has been described as breathtaking. The TOI Sports Desk continues to provide updates from across the sporting world.