Kristoffer Velde is preparing for a homecoming of sorts when the Portland Timbers visit Inter Miami CF. Velde lived in Miami when he was younger, as his parents worked for Royal Caribbean. The match offers a spotlight for Portland, who are looking for consistency.
Aaron Rai’s golf bag is certainly different, with the Englishman using iron headcovers, wearing two golf gloves and playing with a seven-year-old driver. He is an equipment-free agent. Here’s a look at what’s in Rai’s bag.
Phil Maton’s five-game scoreless streak came to an end during Wednesday’s 4-1 loss to Atlanta. Maton allowed two runs on three hits in one inning. Despite the setback, Maton’s ERA has decreased from 14.40 to 8.44 over the season.
Raphinha’s goal helped Barcelona secure a home victory against Real Betis. Hector Bellerin’s clearance error led to Raphinha scoring from the edge of the box. Joao Cancelo sealed the win with a curling effort.
The Subway Series rivalry is set to continue. A three-game series between the Yankees and Mets begins Friday. Breakout star Cam Schlittler will be on the rubber for the Yanks and opposed by former Yankee Clay Holmes.
Xander Schauffele believes his major championship wins will be an advantage as he enters the final round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink. Schauffele is within three shots of the lead. He feels close to the form that saw him win the 2024 PGA Championship and the Open.
Guenther Steiner believes Ferrari has multiple, smaller problems rather than one big issue to fix. This comes after McLaren’s strong performance at the Miami Grand Prix. Steiner suggests Ferrari struggles with tyre degradation and needs to improve in several areas.
Alex Smalley holds the lead at the 2026 PGA Championship after an impressive round. Matti Schmid is among a group of players two strokes behind Smalley. Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm are also in contention after the third round.
Rasmus Hojlund is set to join Napoli on a permanent deal from Manchester United after the Serie A side secured Champions League qualification. The agreement obliges Napoli to make Hojlund’s move permanent for a fee of £38m. Hojlund has scored 15 goals and provided eight assists in 43 appearances across all competitions since returning to Italy.
Padraig Harrington is aiming for a strong finish at the PGA Championship. Following a disappointing first round, Harrington rallied to move closer to contention. He believes that with tough pin positions, a player with momentum could shoot a low score.
