A Bournemouth footballer is set to take centre stage at Wembley. Tyrrell Sampson will feature for AFC Stoneham in the FA Vase Final this weekend. AFC Stoneham face Cockfosters on Sunday, May 17 at Wembley.
Jens Castrop, the former Germany U21 player, has been named in South Korea’s squad for the World Cup. The Borussia Monchengladbach player is eligible to represent the country through his mother. Heung-min Son will lead the squad.
Dustin Johnson is set to play at this year’s PGA Championship after receiving a surprise invite. Johnson, a two-time major champion, is focusing on the present but acknowledges uncertainty about the future of LIV Golf. His performance has been affected by issues with his driver, but he remains confident in his overall game.
Merrill Kelly threw his first career complete game for the D-backs against the Rockies. The D-backs secured a 9-1 victory. Kelly is the oldest pitcher to throw a complete game since Adam Wainwright in 2022.
Emil Krafth will depart Newcastle United this summer after arriving in 2019. He will be recognised at St. James’ Park during their Premier League fixture with West Ham. Krafth leaves with 106 Magpies appearances and a Carabao Cup winners medal.
Manchester United are in negotiations with Michael Carrick over a two-year deal to become head coach on a permanent basis. Senior United figures have decided Carrick is the right man to take over. An announcement before Sunday’s final home game of the season against Nottingham Forest is not being ruled out.
Highland League champions Brora Rangers FC are in a play-off against Edinburgh City for a place in League Two. The teams drew 1-1 in the first leg and are preparing for a final showdown. If Brora Rangers win the play-off, they would become the most northerly team in UK professional football.
Celtic’s controversial 99th-minute penalty against Motherwell has intensified the Scottish Premiership title race. Hearts, who were on the verge of securing the title, now face a crucial match against Celtic. Derek McInnes has criticised the penalty decision.
Olly Murs finished his five-day Into The Unknown challenge for Soccer Aid, raising over £830,000 for Unicef. The singer-songwriter completed a 249-mile journey from Manchester to London by running, cycling and rowing. He will also compete in a Soccer Aid charity fundraising match on 31 May.
Rasmus Hojlund’s future at Napoli is linked to their Champions League qualification. Manchester United agreed a £38million conditional obligation to buy the Denmark international as part of the deal that took him to Naples last summer. Napoli currently sit second in Serie A and are assured of at least Europa League football next term.
