Pakistan have named three debutants for the first One-day International against Bangladesh. Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, and Shamyl Hussain are set to feature in the match. The series marks the start of Pakistan’s preparations for the next 50-over World Cup.
Panna Udvardy, the world No. 95, has criticised the WTA Tour’s response to threats of violence sent to her personal phone. Udvardy received a message from a phone number with a United Kingdom country code, instructing her to lose a match. The message included a threat to kidnap her mother and included photos of Udvardy’s family.
Alan Brazil was absent from his breakfast show at the Cheltenham Festival after one day. His colleague Shebahn Aherne announced that the former Scotland international would not be in attendance for the second day. Aherne stated that Brazil was “absolutely banjaxed” after the first day of Cheltenham.
Ronda Rousey is set to return to MMA after a ten-year absence. She will face Gina Carano in a featherweight bout on 16 May. Rousey says this fight is about ‘changing the landscape of the sport’.
Matas Buzelis scored a career-high 41 points as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Golden State Warriors 130-124 in overtime. Josh Giddey contributed a triple-double with 21 points, 17 assists, and 13 rebounds. The Warriors were without Stephen Curry due to a knee injury.
Victoria Mboko defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-4, 6-1 to reach her first Indian Wells quarterfinal. The 19-year-old Canadian will face Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals. This marks Mboko’s third WTA 1000 quarterfinal in just seven appearances.
Austin Reaves scored 29 of his 31 points in a scorching second half as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ latest injury absence to sweep their season series with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 120-106 victory. Reaves completed two four-point plays in the second half, and he finished with a season-high seven 3-pointers. The Lakers pulled even with Minnesota for fourth place in the Western Conference standings.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić has separated from his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes. Sources say Dončić is in a custody battle over their two daughters. Goltes has filed a petition seeking child support and attorney fees from Dončić.
The Las Vegas Raiders have announced that the Baltimore Ravens have backed out of a trade for Maxx Crosby. The Raiders were to receive first-round picks in the deal. Baltimore reportedly grew concerned over knee issues.
Luka Dončić has been fined $50,000 by the NBA. The fine was for directing an “inappropriate and unprofessional gesture” toward a referee during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-97 win over the New York Knicks. Dončić made a money gesture toward official Tre Maddox.
