Niklas Süle has announced he will retire from professional football at the end of the 2025/26 season. Süle’s decision came after a scare in Hoffenheim, where he feared a cruciate ligament tear. He currently plays for Borussia Dortmund.
Jon Rahm has struck a deal to continue playing on the DP World Tour, ensuring his eligibility for the next Ryder Cup. The agreement resolves a dispute stemming from Rahm’s participation in LIV Golf events. He will pay fines and play a minimum number of DP World Tour events.
Ronda Rousey is set to return to MMA against Gina Carano. The two women’s MMA pioneers make their returns to the cage Saturday, May 16, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. The event will be the first-ever MMA event to be broadcast live on Netflix.
Paris Saint-Germain held Bayern Munich at arm’s length to secure their place in the Champions League final. Ousmane Dembélé’s early goal raised hopes, ultimately proving decisive. PSG will now meet Arsenal in the final.
América de Cali secured a 2-0 victory over Alianza Atlético, dominating the match from the first half. Jhon Murillo opened the scoring, followed by a penalty from Tomás Ángel. Alianza Atlético struggled to respond, as América claimed three important points away from home.
Gregory Soto has been performing well for the Pittsburgh Pirates this season. He has a 1.59 ERA over 17 appearances. Soto joined the Pirates on a one-year, $7.75 million deal.
Bones Hyland, who exceeded expectations this season, is facing an uneven postseason with the Minnesota Timberwolves. His rotation spot may be in jeopardy. Hyland’s playoff performance has seen a decrease in shooting percentage, raising questions about his role.
Los Angeles Football Club face Toluca in the Concacaf Champions Cup Semifinals Leg Two. The match takes place at Estadio Nemesio Diez in Toluca, Mexico. UK viewers can find broadcast information here.
Beckett Sennecke has been named a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy. Ivan Demidov and Matthew Schaefer are the other finalists for the award. The Calder Memorial Trophy is presented annually to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition.
Victor Wembanyama’s record-breaking defensive performance was not enough to prevent the Minnesota Timberwolves from taking a 1-0 lead against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA’s Conference semi-finals. Wembanyama made 12 blocks – a record for the NBA play-offs. Anthony Edwards returned from a knee injury for the Timberwolves and scored 18 points from the bench.