Aston Villa will celebrate their Europa League final win with a parade in Birmingham on Thursday. The parade follows Villa’s 3-0 victory over German team Freiburg, securing their first major European trophy since 1982. The parade will feature open-top buses and a trophy lift.
The DP World Tour and England Golf are collaborating to bring back the English Open. The tournament will initially feature on the second-tier HotelPlanner Tour for two seasons. There are ambitions to elevate the English Open back onto the main tour.
Former Georgia football player Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested for speeding in Twiggs County. The sheriff’s office says Smith was arrested while driving on I-16 in Twiggs County around 10:45 p.m. on Friday. He was charged with speeding and reckless driving and has since bonded out.
A California bill could force the Los Angeles Angels to change their name back to the Anaheim Angels. The bill is tied to the team receiving special legal treatment regarding Angel Stadium. The team has faced challenges, including a failed stadium deal and a rodent infestation at the stadium.
WWE star Ludwig Kaiser, known as Marcel Barthel, was arrested on battery charges in Orange County, Florida. Kaiser, who also plays the role of El Grande Americano, was later bonded out of Orange County Corrections on a $1000 bail.
Louisville baseball’s season concluded with a 16-8 defeat against Pitt in the ACC Tournament. The loss means Louisville are expected to miss the NCAA Tournament. Pitt’s victory advances them to a second-round match against Wake Forest.
The Oakland A’s offence exploded for a season-high run total against the Los Angeles Angels in a 14-6 victory. Five A’s hitters recorded at least two hits in the 15-hit onslaught. The A’s knocked in 12 of their runs with two outs.
The Athletics are looking to build on their recent win against the Angels as they continue their four-game series. Aaron Civale is set to pitch for the Athletics, hoping to improve his ERA. The Angels will have Jack Kochanowicz on the mound.
Manny Machado has been struggling at the plate, with his batting average at .182. After a loss to the Dodgers, Machado engaged in a fiery exchange with a journalist when questioned about his slump. The Padres’ offense as a whole is also struggling, raising questions about the coaching staff.
The San Antonio Spurs have selected development partners for the downtown basketball arena project. Voters approved the project last November. The firms chosen will lead different parts of the development.