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.
Former MLB pitcher Noah Syndergaard has criticised the New York Mets and the political climate of New York City. Syndergaard suggested the problems with the Mets go beyond the bullpen. He addressed the departures of Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso, suggesting the shift reflects something bigger happening in the city itself.
Tommy Fury has disclosed he’s residing in a campervan as he prepares for the arrival of his second child. His upcoming bout against Eddie Hall is slated for the day following Molly-Mae’s due date. Fury says he is treating the fight like a world title fight.
Angel Reese’s Atlanta Dream debut featured impactful defensive stats in a one-point win. Reese cleaned up her stat sheet, helping the Dream get to 2-0. The Dream defeated the Dallas Wings 77-72.
Mickey Mansell will represent Ireland at the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt alongside William O’Connor. Mansell previously represented Northern Ireland at the tournament. Keane Barry misses out on a place, having taken part with Ireland for the last three years.