Jarred Vanderbilt was available to play for the Lakers against the Thunder just four days after suffering a gruesome injury. He suffered an open dislocation to his right pinky during the second quarter of Tuesday’s Game 1 loss to the Thunder. Medical personnel were able “to put his finger back together”.
James Rodríguez is facing challenges in the United States. Minnesota United coach Cameron Knowles has suggested that the Colombian midfielder may not see much playing time. The team’s good results without him as a starter are a key factor.
UFC president Dana White has called Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs the ‘rudest celebrity’ he has ever met. White detailed an uncomfortable encounter involving his young niece at a Tony Hawk charity event years ago. White also mentioned that Conor McGregor, after meeting Diddy at a UFC event, ‘wanted to punch him in the face’.
John Cena, though retired, continues to be a major draw for WWE. He is scheduled to make a historic announcement at the Backlash premium live event in Tampa, Florida. There is some internal hope within WWE that the announcement will be something beyond a Club WWE thing.
UFC 328 is set to take place at Prudential Center in Newark, with two titles on the line. Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland are preparing for their middleweight title fight. Joshua Van puts his flyweight title on the line against Tatsuro Taira.
Luis Castillo has surrendered 11 runs in his last 11 innings in back-to-back losses. Chicago has been playing better. Anthony Kay has allowed 15 runs in his last 12 ²/₃ innings.
Ahead of the Alianza Lima versus Sporting Cristal match, Alianza Lima’s coach, Pablo Guede, has emphasised the need to win. He also provided updates on Paolo Guerrero’s fitness. The match is scheduled for Saturday, 9 May.
Roman Reigns is set to defend his World Heavyweight Championship. His opponent will be Jacob Fatu. The match is still to come.
Boca Juniors will face Huracán in the Torneo Apertura. Concerns have been raised about Boca’s physical condition after their Copa Libertadores match against Barcelona. Leandro Brey is set to start in goal for Boca.
Kyle Schwarber, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies, has achieved a notable milestone. Despite a loss against the Colorado Rockies where he had four strikeouts, Schwarber hit his 200th home run for the Phillies. He is now the 11th player in the team’s history to reach this mark.