Anton Frondell, a top prospect for the Chicago Blackhawks, is set to make his NHL debut against the New York Islanders. The 18-year-old will join Chicago’s top line alongside Connor Bedard and feature on the first power play unit. Coach Jeff Blashill believes Frondell is ready for the challenge.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to play the Minnesota Wild at Benchmark International Arena. This is the second and final game of their 2025-26 season series. The Wild won the first game 5-1.
Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season. The 33-year-old confirmed the news in a video message on his social media accounts. Salah signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool in April 2025 but will leave on a free transfer after the club said they had “reached an agreement” over his future.
The New York Knicks will host the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. New York is currently on a six-game winning streak. The Pelicans have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games.
Frances Tiafoe secured a hard-fought victory at the Miami Open. Hailey Baptiste also had a successful day, reaching her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal. Both players have a connection to the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, Maryland.
North American Alex Michelsen defeated Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo in the third round of the Miami Open. Michelsen celebrated by shushing Chilean fans, which triggered boos from spectators. Michelsen stated that his best tennis appears when the crowd is against him.
The Charlotte Hornets are set to play the Sacramento Kings. Charlotte is heavily favoured with a 17.5 point spread. The Hornets’ lineup is performing strongly.
Plans to almost triple the size of the Wimbledon tennis site have moved a step closer after the High Court ruled the development was not restricted by land-use rules. The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club wants to build 38 new tennis courts and an 8,000-seat stadium by developing a former golf course. Campaign group Save Wimbledon Park argued a statutory trust existed, meaning the land had to be kept as a public space.
Joe Flacco is still available after the initial weeks of free agency, with a return to Cincinnati a possibility. The Bengals have signed Josh Johnson to add depth behind Joe Burrow. Cincinnati seem willing to wait and see if Flacco finds employment elsewhere.
Kylian Mbappé has responded to what he calls ‘false things’ said about his knee injury. This comes after the France striker’s recent return to action for Real Madrid. Mbappé had been sidelined for over three weeks with a sprained left knee.
