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.
Goaltending is a key factor in the series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks. Carter Hart’s performances have fluctuated, with strong showings offset by games where distance shots slip past him. The series is currently tied, and the goalie who finds consistency could determine the winner.
San Francisco Giants right fielder Lee Jung-hoo has responded to a ‘minor controversy’ regarding his play in a recent game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The incident involved Lee catching a shallow fly ball in foul territory, which led to a run for the Dodgers. Lee explained his decision based on the game situation and field conditions.
Georgia has clinched the No. 1 seed for the SEC Baseball Tournament after securing the regular-season title. Tiebreakers could be key in determining seeds 2 through 11. Several series will directly impact the tournament order.
Cooper Flagg, fresh off his rookie season, has been seen on vacation with Arianna Roberson. Instagram photos show the Mavericks star and the Duke women’s basketball player in Turks and Caicos. The two seemingly met through their Duke connection.