Kasper Schmeichel’s shoulder injury has impacted his performances for Celtic, leading to increased errors and a loss of his starting position. Viljami Sinisalo has taken over as Celtic’s goalkeeper. Schmeichel has admitted his injury struggles are affecting his ability to play.
Team USA will face Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic final. Team USA entered as favourites but suffered an upset against Italy. Venezuela advanced to the championship after a three-run rally against Italy.
The New York Knicks are dealing with an increasingly concerning injury report before their game against the Indiana Pacers. Jalen Brunson is doubtful with an ankle issue and a cervical strain. Mitchell Robinson is also on the injury report with back tightness.
Samantha Bracksieck is the wife of New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge. The pair met while at Linden High School and later attended California State University, Fresno. They married in 2021 and became parents in January 2025.
Argentina are set to play a friendly match against Guatemala in Buenos Aires. This follows the suspension of the Finalissima. Ticket details have been released, including when and where to buy them, and the prices.
The Milwaukee Bucks are set to host the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both teams are potentially without key players due to injuries. Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for the Bucks, while Jarrett Allen is sidelined for the Cavaliers.
The CAF has reversed the result of the African Cup of Nations final. Morocco has been awarded the title after the match against Senegal was initially won by Senegal. The decision follows a controversial final where Senegal protested against the refereeing.
Paolo Banchero is putting up phenomenal numbers since the All-Star break, statistically matching Nikola Jokic. Over Banchero’s last 13 games, he’s averaging 25.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. The Magic are 10-3 in that stretch.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot wants his team to ‘embrace the pressure’ as they seek to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. The Reds need to turn around a 1-0 deficit against Galatasaray when they host the second leg of their last-16 tie at Anfield. Slot previewed the return with Galatasaray during a press conference.
The New York Knicks are set to face the Indiana Pacers again. Jalen Brunson is questionable for the game due to a right ankle sprain and cervical strain. The Pacers also have several players listed as day-to-day and questionable.