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.
Stephon Castle’s performance in a recent game has raised concerns due to his inexperience. Despite a solid stat line, his foul trouble and inability to consistently score inside the arc were detrimental. The team needs him to adjust as the stakes increase.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd sustained a left meniscus injury at home and will require surgery. Manager Craig Counsell described the injury as ‘unexplainable’. Boyd has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Monday.
The Knicks, 76ers, Timberwolves and Spurs began their conference semi-final Game 1s. New York defeated the Sixers in a 39-point win. In the WNBA, Azzi Fudd shared her assessment of the league’s oft-criticized officiating after Dallas defeated the Aces in a preseason tilt.
The Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs are set to play Game 2 of their second-round NBA playoff series. The Timberwolves currently lead the series 1-0. Game 2 will be played at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.