Samsunspor’s ambition to make history in Madrid fell short despite a 1-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League. The Turkish side’s win wasn’t enough to overturn the 3-1 defeat from the first leg. Cherif Ndiaye scored for Samsunspor, but their efforts ended in the last 16.
Texas A&M started the season strong but faded down the stretch, going 17-4 overall and 7-1 in SEC play before losing seven of their last 11. They still managed to secure a spot in the 68-team NCAA Tournament field as a No. 10 seed. Their first-round matchup presents a clash of styles.
Scouts from Manchester United, Liverpool and Ipswich Town were in attendance as Ola Aina helped Nottingham Forest secure victory over FC Midtjylland to advance to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Europa League. The scouts were present to monitor potential transfer targets ahead of the summer window. Aina is under contract with Nottingham Forest until the summer of 2028.
LeBron James is listed as questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers’ game in Miami on Thursday. James is dealing with left foot arthritis. Also questionable are Luka Doncic (right hip soreness) and Austin Reaves (right forearm contusion).
Tyler Tanner, a sophomore guard from Vanderbilt, is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Despite his size, the All-SEC guard has impressed on both sides of the court. He recently had a standout performance against Ole Miss, scoring 34 points and earning five steals.
Manchester United have been linked with a summer move for Morgan Gibbs-White. Jack Colback, Gibbs-White’s former teammate, believes he deserves to play for a top side. Colback suggests Gibbs-White will leave Nottingham Forest if they are relegated.
The 2026 NBA draft class is shaping up to be exceptionally talented. Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson have been the headliners. A terrific group of guard prospects add significant depth to the mid-lottery.
Nottingham Forest could face Porto in the Europa League quarter-finals. Aston Villa, if successful, will have Italian opposition in the last eight. Ismaila Sarr secured Palace’s progression to the quarter‑finals of the Conference League.
Experts have made their predictions for the Women’s NCAA tournament. UConn is a popular pick to win the national championship. Half of the voters picked all four No. 1 seeds to advance to the national semifinals.
Shakhtar Donetsk and Lech Poznań faced off in the UEFA Conference League. The match saw missed attempts from Pedrinho and Yehor Nazaryna of Shakhtar Donetsk, as well as Gísli Thórdarson from Lech Poznań. Newerton’s shot was blocked, and several free kicks were awarded.
