Cardiff have reached the United Rugby Championship (URC) play-offs for the first time since the current format was introduced in the 2021-22 season. Their reward is a quarter-final fixture in Cape Town against Stormers. Cardiff finished in sixth place after winning 11 of 18 league games.
Yam Madar has reportedly agreed to join LSU Tigers men’s basketball. The move marks a major step away from European basketball and his current club, Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C. Madar reportedly grew frustrated with his role at Hapoel, particularly during the EuroLeague quarterfinal series against Real Madrid Baloncesto.
David Popa has been named in the starting eleven for FCSB’s match against Hermannstadt. This SuperLiga match marks Popa’s first start for the team in two years. The match is the final round of the play-out stage.
Stan Wawrinka, 41, is retiring at the end of the year, bringing an end to a career that includes three Grand Slam wins. The announcement puts pressure on tournaments to offer him wildcards. Wawrinka is still working hard and giving his all.
The dates for TT 2027 have been announced. Next year’s racing fortnight will take place from 31 May to 12 June. Race organisers say the confirmation now gives fans and visitors the opportunity to plan ahead with travel and accommodation.
Spencer Johnson has called his stint with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) one of the most special experiences of his franchise cricket career. He cited the atmosphere around the team, passionate fan support, and togetherness within the dressing room as factors that make CSK stand out. Johnson recently returned to action after recovering and played one match in IPL 2026.
The PGMO has admitted that Manchester United’s second goal against Nottingham Forest should not have been given. Referee Michael Salisbury overruled VAR after being sent to the pitch-side monitor when the ball hit Bryan Mbeumo’s arm in the build-up to Matheus Cunha’s goal. PGMO chief refereeing officer Howard Webb spoke to both clubs to acknowledge the misjudgement.
Hull City have received an additional 2,000 tickets for their Championship play-off final at Wembley. The club stated that the English Football League granted the extra tickets due to “extra high demand from supporters”. Hull City will face Southampton on 23 May for a place in the Premier League.
Ben Shelton is competing in the ATP 500 event in Hamburg. He is looking to fine tune his game ahead of Roland Garros. Shelton will face Marcos Giron, with their head-to-head record currently at 1-1.
Neymar was involved in a furious row with officials after Santos claimed the forward had been wrongly substituted in their 3-0 defeat by Coritiba. The 34-year-old was looking to impress a day before Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti names his squad for this summer’s World Cup. Neymar extended his contract with Santos until the end of 2026 as he targeted a World Cup spot.
