Luke Humphries has secured a spot in the Premier League Darts play-offs. He described his win as a relief after a challenging year. Humphries also spoke about dealing with pressure and his experience in major finals.
Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele will spearhead France’s attack at the World Cup. Didier Deschamps has announced his 26-man squad for the tournament. Mbappe needs two goals to become France’s leading men’s goalscorer.
Liverpool are reportedly monitoring Jude Bellingham’s situation at Real Madrid. The English midfielder, who joined the Spanish giants in 2023, is no longer considered ‘untouchable’ according to reports. This has opened the door for Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, to express interest.
Real Madrid will host Real Oviedo at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid’s La Liga title hopes were dashed after a defeat to Barcelona. Real Oviedo’s survival hopes were also extinguished after a draw against Getafe.
Gerwyn Price has withdrawn from the World Cup of Darts. This comes after the Welshman admitted to battling health problems. He also hinted at needing a break from darts.
Santi Cazorla’s future beyond June 30th at Real Oviedo is uncertain. The club’s manager, Guillermo Almada, has said the club is open to any decision Cazorla makes. Almada values Cazorla’s contributions and wants him to stay.
Iga Świątek competed against Elina Svitolina in the WTA Rome semi-final. The winner would have the chance to win their first trophy of 2026. Świątek and Svitolina finally appeared on the court after a delay.
David Newton, the Carolina Panthers beat reporter for ESPN, has announced his retirement. He is stepping down after 20 years with the network and 45 years in the sports journalism industry. Newton’s career included covering the Panthers’ entire history, from their expansion franchise beginnings to Super Bowl appearances.
PGA of America leadership addressed the media regarding the PGA Championship. Discussions included the championship’s date and the possibility of it being held outside the United States. The PGA of America leadership also touched on the Ryder Cup.
Grant Hill has admitted he was not happy about sharing the NBA Rookie of the Year award with Jason Kidd. Hill stated he felt “robbed” of the honour. He pointed to his stats from the 1994-95 season as evidence.