The arrival of internet sensation KSI has made an immediate impact at Dagenham and Redbridge. Attendances have risen, and online interest has surged since he bought a minority stake in the club. Some fans say he has put the club ‘on the map’.
Kendall Wells made history by setting a new SEC single-season home run record. The OU Sooners softball team defeated Wichita State with a score of 12-3. Ausha Moore and Kammie Smith also contributed with home runs.
Southampton will face Arsenal in the Emirates FA Cup quarter-final. Martin Odegaard is set to captain Arsenal at St Mary’s. Odegaard is one of seven changes from the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City.
San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is making a push for the MVP award. Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in a win against the Golden State Warriors. Steve Kerr lauded Wembanyama’s confidence and dominance.
Arsenal are set to face Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-final. Arsenal have a strong record in the FA Cup against lower division teams. Southampton, however, are unbeaten in 14 games.
The Minnesota Wild have clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs. The Wild earned a bid 75 games in after clinching last year in the 82nd and final game of the regular season. They beat Vancouver 5-2 to get in.
Robert MacIntyre holds the lead at the Valero Texas Open, four shots ahead of Ludvig Åberg. The second round was suspended due to darkness and will conclude on Saturday morning. Starting times for the third round have been adjusted due to inclement weather.
Justin Verlander has returned to Detroit, remarking on how it felt normal driving to Comerica Park. He acknowledged the changes in the city and his own personal growth since last pitching for the Tigers nine years ago. Verlander is preparing to take the mound for the Tigers, embracing his time in Detroit.
Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder will meet at London’s O2 Arena. Figures from across the boxing world have given their predictions for the fight. Live text commentary begins at 20:00 on the BBC Sport website and app, with radio commentary from 22:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live.
The MLB season is underway with several rookies off to stellar starts. The Yankees’ pitching staff has the potential to be overpowering if they can stay healthy. The Mariners have secured long-term deals with Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh.