Tony Bellew has offered a confident prediction for the potential Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight. Bellew declared that he does not envisage the judges being required. He leant towards Joshua as the victor, but admitted that he can’t forecast a win for the Londoner with any real confidence until he sees how he looks against Kristian Prenga.
Yasiel Puig, the former All-Star, made his debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Canadian Baseball League. This comes as he is facing sentencing in Los Angeles on May 26. He was found guilty of obstructing justice and making false statements in a gambling investigation.
Jessica Pegula is set to face Iga Swiatek in the Quarter-Finals at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. The match is part of the WTA Tour.
New Jersey faced criticism after announcing plans to charge World Cup attendees $150 for a round-trip train ticket from Midtown Manhattan to MetLife Stadium. The fare has since been lowered to $105. Governor Mikie Sherrill defended the decision, stating that the agreement with FIFA would cost NJ TRANSIT at least $48 million.
England Women edged out New Zealand Women in a tense one-day international. Eighteen-year-old Tilly Corteen-Coleman impressed on her debut, taking two wickets and contributing to a crucial final-wicket partnership. Charlie Dean also played a key role, helping England secure a one-wicket victory.
Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula are set to meet in the quarter-finals in Rome. Both players are considered legitimate Roland Garros contenders. Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina will also clash in the quarter-finals.
Anthony Gordon has not played for Newcastle United since 12 April. Eddie Howe says he left the forward on the bench because he is “looking at the future”.
Chelsea have stepped up their search for a new manager and have met with Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola. The London club are looking for a stable project following the departure of Enzo Maresca and, more recently, Liam Rosenior. Iraola’s work with Bournemouth has caught the eye of Chelsea.
Roland-Garros will enjoy exceptional TV coverage in France, courtesy of France Télévisions and Prime Video, as well as abroad. The tournament will be broadcast on more than 170 television channels and digital platforms in 220 countries. Last year, the Parisian Major was the most-watched Grand Slam tournament, with more than 324 million viewers.
Casemiro has given Michael Carrick his full backing to become the permanent manager of Manchester United. He agreed with comparisons likening Carrick to Sir Alex Ferguson. Casemiro believes Carrick’s knowledge and experience of United makes him stand out.
