Jim Lenihan has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the Huddersfield Giants on a long term contract. Lenihan previously worked as an assistant with the Gold Coast Titans. He also played for the Giants in 1999.
The 2026 JenningsBet World Seniors Snooker Championship is scheduled for 6-10 May at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Alfie Burden will defend his title against a field including Ronnie O’Sullivan and Jimmy White. The event will be broadcast on 5 and Pluto TV.
Aston Villa are a game away from their first major silverware since 1996. The club reached the Europa League final with a crushing win over Nottingham Forest. John McGinn’s late double put the gloss on a dominant performance.
The Bangladesh vs Pakistan Test series 2026, with the 1st Test beginning on May 8 in Dhaka, will be played in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle 2025-27. Bangladesh defeated Pakistan in their previous Test series 2-0 in 2024. As both nations look to score early points in the ICC WTC, the BAN vs PAK 1st Test match could lay down the foundation for an exciting duel across two Tests.
Steven Schumacher is confident that Wanderers fans will turn out in force for Saturday night’s play-off opener against Bradford City. Speaking to The Bolton News, the Bolton head coach has no concerns about the atmosphere that will be generated for the game. He also thanked fans for their unwavering backing so far this season.
Real Madrid midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni are facing consequences after an altercation. Valverde went to hospital with a head injury and has been diagnosed with cranioencephalic trauma. Real Madrid have opened disciplinary proceedings against both players.
Jason Galyean, who runs a gym in Ipswich, has been nominated for a Royal Humane Society award. This nomination follows his actions in early February, when he rescued a man in crisis on the Orwell Bridge. Galyean, a martial arts fighter, was recognised by Suffolk police for his bravery.
The Bangladesh vs Pakistan Test series 2026 begins on May 8 in Dhaka. The game will be played in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle 2025-27. The BAN vs PAK 1st Test match could lay down the foundation for an exciting duel across two Tests.
Alexander Volkov has expressed doubts about Alex Pereira’s chances in the heavyweight division. Volkov believes Ciryl Gane’s style could pose a significant challenge for Pereira. Pereira is set to make his heavyweight debut against Gane at UFC Freedom Fights 250.
James Harden’s struggles continued in the Cavaliers’ 107-97 Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Harden finished with 10 points on 3-of-13 shooting and committed four turnovers. The Cavaliers now find themselves in a 2-0 hole as the series heads to Cleveland.