The managerial market in football is undergoing a shift, prompting debate among coaches and those who hire them. Andoni Iraola’s performance has exceeded expectations. This comes amid questions surrounding the right time for a manager to depart and whether coaches are unfairly pigeonholed.
Mariano Navone is predicted to win his match against Denis Shapovalov in the round of 128 at the ATP Italian Open. An independent predictive model gives Navone a 58% chance of defeating Shapovalov. The match is scheduled to begin on Thursday at 11:40 AM ET.
WWE developmental talent Francois Prinsloo has announced his release from WWE. Prinsloo described WWE as “nothing but a blessing,” and thanked those who supported him. The 24-year-old South African athlete also hinted at future plans.
Sorana Cirstea began her WTA Rome campaign strongly, securing the first set against Tatjana Maria. Mirra Andreeva also delivered a dominant performance, defeating Antonia Ruzic. Other players like Elise Mertens and Qinwen Zheng also progressed.
Allyson Felix, the most decorated female track and field athlete in Olympic history, has announced plans to return to competition. She is setting her sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. If successful, Felix would compete at age 42, aiming to qualify for her sixth Olympic Games.
Sir Rod Stewart has urged Celtic and Rangers supporters to “behave themselves” before their match. His plea follows violence at the March 8 meeting between the rival clubs, which led to multiple arrests and injuries. Sir Rod confirmed he would be in Glasgow for Sunday’s match.
Lewis Morgan, a boyhood Rangers fan, made the switch to Celtic in January 2018. He acknowledged the controversial nature of his move, emphasising the professional aspect of playing for the club that employs you. Morgan believes there are many players who support rival teams.
Ryan Ruffels is set to make his return to the PGA Tour at the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic. The former PGA Tour player-turned-YouTube creator earned his spot thanks to winning The Q. Ruffels last played on the PGA Tour in 2022 at the Shriners Children’s Open.
After the New York Yankees cut him, DJ LeMahieu has found a new role in baseball. LeMahieu was named manager of the Royal Oak Leprechauns. He had supported the Michigan-based collegiate wood-bat team for years.
Former captain Michael Vaughan has criticised the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for the delay in appointing a new national selector. Vaughan described the situation as “ridiculous” on the Stick to Cricket podcast. Luke Wright stepped down from the role in January.
