Manuel Ugarte has said he will fight for his place at Manchester United despite suggestions he will be moved on this summer. The Uruguay international arrived at Old Trafford from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2024 in a £52million deal. Ugarte has been limited to just nine starting appearances this season.
The Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament is set, with teams battling for a spot in the Elite Eight. Experts are making their predictions for each game, analysing the key matchups and strategies that could determine the winners.
Ben White has been recalled to the England squad for the first time in four years. Manager Thomas Tuchel believes White needs to ‘clear the air’ with his England team-mates. White last played for England in March 2022.
UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma has voiced concerns regarding the practical application of Title IX legislation in the current college sports environment. Auriemma believes that at the big conferences level, Title IX legislation is probably over. Kentucky head coach Kenny Brooks also expressed the need for consistent investment into women’s basketball.
Thomas Tuchel has warned Cole Palmer that he is far from guaranteed a place in England’s World Cup squad. Ill-timed injuries have dogged Palmer’s England career during Tuchel’s tenure. Palmer faces a fierce challenge to make the final 26-man World Cup squad.
Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk has made the New York Yankees’ Opening Day roster. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Grichuk made the team. The Yankees also announced roster changes.
The Fife Flyers are set to conclude their season series against the Glasgow Clan and the Coventry Blaze in Week 29 of the Elite Ice Hockey League. The Flyers will visit Renfrewshire to face the Clan before hosting the Blaze. The Flyers will be looking to snap a 9 game losing streak on the road against the Clan.
Robbie Ray is set to pitch for the Giants against the Yankees. Cam Schlittler will start for the Yankees. The Yankees are looking to continue their momentum after a win on Wednesday night.
There are questions being asked whether Jarrod Bowen is being underused and underappreciated by England. Despite registering 10 goals and seven assists across 34 appearances this season for West Ham, Bowen faces stiff competition for a starting spot. He earned a call-up to the 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.
Netflix broadcasted its inaugural exclusive MLB game, featuring the Yankees against the Giants. The broadcast included a pregame show with figures like Barry Bonds and Albert Pujols. Matt Vasgersian provided play-by-play commentary.
