Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley exchanged heated words following South Carolina’s 62-48 victory over UConn in the national semifinal. The coaches had to be separated after the game. Auriemma also voiced his frustration with the officiating during the match.
Kieran Trippier is preparing to discuss his future with Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe. The right-back’s contract at St James’ Park is set to expire on June 30. Trippier joined Newcastle from Atletico Madrid in 2022.
Juan Soto is set to have an MRI after injuring his right calf during the Mets’ game against the Giants. The injury occurred while running the bases in the first inning. Manager Carlos Mendoza stated there is concern and the team will have to wait for the MRI results.
The FA Cup quarter-finals are set to take place this weekend. Key clashes include Manchester City versus Liverpool, and Chelsea against Port Vale. The semi-final draw will be shown on TNT Sports 1, discovery+ and the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
Delhi Capitals will face Mumbai Indians in an IPL 2026 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. There’s a prediction of rain in Delhi. The DC vs MI match is the first of the two matches and will start at 3.30 PM IST.
Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal after 11 players withdrew from international duty last month. He says the club has a good relationship with national teams and communicated player medical conditions clearly. Arsenal face Southampton in the FA Cup.
The horseracing world is turning its eyes to the Grand National. Last year’s champion Nick Rockett is returning to defend his crown. I Am Maximus, the 2024 champion and last year’s runner-up, is the bookies’ favourite once again.
Monbeg Genius, trained by Jonjo O’Neill, could be aiming for a big handicap win at the BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase at Fairyhouse. British trainer Ben Pauling has the forecast favourite for the race in The Jukebox Kid. Another British-trained novice chaser, One Big Bang, is also being considered.
The eyes of the horseracing world are turning to the Grand National. The Grand National will see 34 horses race for a place in the history books. Last year’s champion Nick Rockett is returning to defend his crown.
With the 2026 NFL Draft approaching, a five-round mock draft projects several first-round trades. The mock draft anticipates six quarterbacks will be selected in the first 181 picks. Wide receiver is expected to be the most selected position.