Jack Norris 
Former Chelsea midfielder Gus Poyet has supported the club’s decision to appoint Xabi Alonso as their new manager. Poyet believes Alonso’s modern tactical approach and Chelsea’s lack of European football will allow him to build a new identity at Stamford Bridge. The appointment of Alonso has ended speculation of Jose Mourinho returning for a third stint.
Former England international Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving, according to Sky News. The 31-year-old, who joined Dutch club Feyenoord in February, is alleged to have crashed his Lamborghini while on the M3 on Thursday and was stopped by police at 9am. A source close to Sterling emphasised that his arrest was ‘under suspicion’.
Arne Slot faces immense pressure as Liverpool manager, with a section of fans already losing faith in his approach. The atmosphere at some of the closing games reflected the pressure surrounding the head coach, with supporters leaving early and boos audible around the stadium. Owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are prepared to maintain their support into next season.
Bryson DeChambeau, after shooting rounds of 65 and 68 at LIV Golf Korea, is trailing the leader by one. The two-time U.S. Open champion addressed the media in South Korea after his second round. DeChambeau admitted he will hold an investigation to find out why his ball-striking went sideways.
Oleksandra Oliynykova secured her first main draw win at a major at Roland Garros, defeating Russian qualifier Elena Pridankina. Following her victory, Oliynykova addressed the ongoing Russian invasion and bombardment of Ukraine. She feels the tennis tour is oblivious to its moral duty.
Flavio Cobolli is set to face Learner Tien in the third round of the French Open. Cobolli, the No. 10 seed, is aiming to match his best Grand Slam result. Tien is coming off an ATP 250 win the week before the French Open.
Carlston Harris is preparing to face Jake Matthews at UFC Macau in a Welterweight bout. Harris, returning after visa issues and a TKO loss, is looking to overcome underdog odds. Matthews hopes to get back on the winning track after dropping his last fight to Neil Magny.
Rei Tsuruya is set to make his return to the Octagon after more than a year away. He faces Luis Gurule in Macau, aiming to make an impact in the flyweight division. Tsuruya hopes to join the ranks of promising young talents in the 125-pound weight class.
Zachary Svajda, the 23-year-old from San Diego, is experiencing his greatest Grand Slam success at the 2026 French Open. He advanced to the third round after victories over Alexei Popyrin and Adam Walton. Svajda achieved his career best ranking of World No. 82 in March 2026.
Hull KR and Wigan are set to clash in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley. This marks the third consecutive season the two teams have met in a major final. The match could solidify one team’s place among the modern era’s greats.