Wales international Josh Hathaway is out for the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury. Tomos Williams is close to returning from a shoulder injury. Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika will fold at the end of the current season.
With the NBA postseason set to begin this week, projections are being made for each series. The Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets have a compelling 1 vs. 8 series. The Philadelphia 76ers would be an intriguing upset pick if Joel Embiid were definitely available.
Ultra-marathon champion David Parrish has died while running in the Highlands. The 35-year-old was attempting to beat the record for the fastest completion of the Cape Wrath trail. He was found in Kintail on Saturday.
Adam Wilkie, son of the late Olympic swimmer David Wilkie, is undertaking a challenge to match his father’s 200m breaststroke world record time. He aims to complete the challenge for charity and in memory of his father, who died from cancer in 2024. Adam, a marketing manager, will train full-time, a significant departure from his current lifestyle.
The Orlando Magic’s postseason prospects hinge on Franz Wagner’s return to full strength. Wagner is pushing through a high ankle sprain, but his minutes are limited. The Magic are a better team with Wagner on the court.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini were reportedly seen together at a luxurious hotel in Sedona, Arizona. Photos show the pair hugging and holding hands. Vrabel and Russini maintain they were there with friends.
Devin Booker’s potential path to an NBA championship is being compared to Dirk Nowitzki’s legendary 2011 run with the Dallas Mavericks. It is suggested that Booker’s journey could be even more challenging. The Phoenix Suns, as a plucky seventh seed, face a gauntlet of top teams.
The Portland Trail Blazers have been fined $100,000 and two assistant general managers suspended by the NBA. This follows illegal contact with Yang Hansen, who was draft-ineligible at the time. The incident highlights the challenges of maintaining integrity as the NBA expands its search for international talent.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Hugo Ekitike’s injury “looks really bad” after the France striker was taken off on a stretcher during Tuesday’s Champions League loss to Paris St-Germain. Ekitike went down off the ball 30 minutes into the quarter-final second leg. Ibrahima Konate said this moment will be “very hard” for him.
The New York Mets’ struggles continued as they were shut out by the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking their sixth consecutive loss. The Mets’ offense has sputtered, scoring only nine runs during their losing streak. Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the adversity his team is facing early in the season.