James Tavernier says he felt “deeply hurt and let down” after missing out on a farewell appearance for Rangers. The defender was due to be a substitute in Wednesday’s match against Hibernian, but reports surfaced that he left Ibrox. Tavernier says the situation “could and should have been handled much better.”
The Vegas Golden Knights are looking to draw on their playoff experience as their series against the Anaheim Ducks intensifies. Despite a recent loss to the Ducks, the Golden Knights remain confident. Vegas aims to utilise their experience as the series progresses.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at 29. Clarke played seven seasons for Memphis, helping the Grizzlies reach the playoffs four times. The cause is being investigated.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to conclude their series with the San Francisco Giants. Will Smith is leading off at DH for the first time in his career, taking Shohei Ohtani’s place. Emmet Sheehan is scheduled to be on the mound.
The No. 16 Oregon Ducks are playing the No. 17 USC Trojans in a three-game home series. Postseason stakes are high for the Ducks, with a higher seeding for the Big Ten Conference tournament and a chance to host a regional series for the NCAA tournament on the line. The matchup at PK Park is make or break for the Ducks.
Ronda Rousey believes her upcoming fight with Gina Carano will break pay records for women in combat sports. Rousey criticised UFC’s fighter pay and championed her bout with Carano as a landscape-shifting moment for the sport. Rousey is fighting for the first time in 10 years after retiring following defeat by Amanda Nunes in 2016.
Shohei Ohtani is getting a two-game break from the Dodgers’ lineup. Manager Dave Roberts wants Ohtani to reset and prepare to pinch-hit. Ohtani has been slashing .240/.370/.427 with seven homers through 39 games.
Golden Knights fans Melissa Pegg and Adrienne Derohanian travelled from Las Vegas to Southern California for a game. They highlighted Jack Eichel’s involvement with Best Buddies, an organisation supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Eichel serves on Best Buddies International’s Board of Directors and regularly spends time with families involved in the programme.
Blake Snell is set to start for the Dodgers against the Angels. Jack Kochanowicz will start for the Angels, coming off his worst game of the season. The game will be played at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.
Luke Humphries and Gerwyn Price have sealed Premier League play-off spots. The four play-off spots are now confirmed. One of Luke Littler, Jonny Clayton, Gerwyn Price and Luke Humphries will be crowned Premier League champion on 28 May.