Former world No.3 Grigor Dimitrov features in the Roland Garros qualifying rounds. He will attempt to punch a return ticket to main-draw play. Dimitrov begins against Portuguese 10th seed Jaime Faria.
Curacao have named their 26-man squad for this summer’s tournament. The tiny Caribbean island has a population of just over 150,000 and a land area of 171 square miles. Dick Advocaat has returned as Curacao head coach.
Angel Reese, despite being a star in the WNBA, had a difficult game, adding to a lackluster start to the season. After being traded to the Atlanta Dream, high hopes have been met with a rocky start. Reese was benched as the team mounted a comeback without her.
Kieron Bowie, Hellas Verona striker, has spoken about his desire to score against Roma in their final Serie A match. Verona’s match against Roma will determine who finishes fourth this season. Bowie also addressed his future with Verona following their relegation.
Katherine Legge has qualified for the Indianapolis 500. She will attempt to become the first woman to race in both the Indy 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Legge will be the oldest driver to attempt the Double and the first non-American-born driver to do it.
Sunderland staged a second-half fightback to beat Everton 3-1 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, boosting their hopes of European qualification. Everton were booed off by their home fans after the visitors completed a stunning turnaround. The defeat made for an unhappy final home game for Everton captain Seamus Coleman.
Victor Wembanyama delivered a historical performance in Game 1, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-114 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wembanyama’s 41 points and 24 rebounds put him in the company of NBA legends. The Spurs’ star outscored the Thunder 12-7 in the second overtime to seal the win.
Ella Toone has returned to the England squad for the Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Ukraine. Lucy Bronze is also included despite missing a WSL win. Aggie Beever-Jones and Freya Godfrey also return to the squad.
The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres will meet in Game 7 of the second round of the NHL playoffs. The Sabres forced Game 7 after an 8-3 victory in Game 6. The winner of the game will advance to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals.
Findlay Curtis has been in fine form for Kilmarnock, scoring in their recent 4-1 victory at Livingston. His versatility across multiple positions may lead to Rangers reconsidering their loan plans for the 19-year-old. Danny Rohl may now see Curtis as a valuable asset for next season.