John Beaton’s decision to yellow card Emmanuel Fernandez during Rangers’ match against Hearts has been criticised. Fernandez was penalised for a tackle on Claudio Braga. Barry Ferguson and Charlie Mulgrew have both expressed their disbelief at the decision.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in overtime, taking a 2-0 lead in their second-round series. Taylor Hall scored the winning goal for Carolina. The series now shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3.
Eddie Hearn has claimed that Conor Benn rejected three world title opportunities before inking a deal with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing. According to Hearn, Benn declined fights against Lewis Crocker, Rolando Romero and Josh Kelly while still aligned with his promotional banner. Hearn explained that each suggestion was met with little interest.
The Atlanta Braves swept the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series. The Braves won the Sunday series finale 11-6, with their offense taking advantage of opportunities. Kyle Freeland struggled against the Braves’ offense.
Anastasia Potapova has become the first lucky loser to reach a WTA 1,000 semi-final. This follows her victory over Karolina Pliskova at the Madrid Open. Potapova had already beaten Elena Rybakina and Jelena Ostapenko on her run to the semi-finals.
Bolton Wanderers have confirmed ticket information for their Sky Bet League One Play-Off Semi-Final First Leg against Bradford City. The first leg will be held at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. Ticket details for the second leg at the University Of Bradford Stadium will be released in due course.
The BCF Wolfratshausen team of Karen Hellwig, Cornelia Bienstadt and Claudia John won the German Senior Team Championship. TSV Gräfelfing’s men’s team took silver in the Senior 60 category, while Viktoria Wombach also secured silver. ESV München-Freimann won a bronze medal.
Kimi Antonelli’s victory in the Miami Grand Prix marked his third win in a row. Damon Hill said that the win was “something special”, adding Antonelli is “showing up” his team-mate George Russell, who started the season as favourite. Antonelli’s place in F1 is thanks to Toto Wolff, the Mercedes team principal, who has mentored him since he was 11.
Arne Slot has criticised VAR after Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat at Manchester United. Slot believes there is a pattern of VAR interventions going against Liverpool. He also stated that his side must address conceding ‘ridiculous goals’.
Liverpool are reportedly considering a summer move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven. Former Liverpool star Danny Murphy believes Van de Ven’s versatility and athleticism would be ideal for the club. However, Murphy also raised concerns about Van de Ven’s injury record.
