Michael Carrick nearly forgot the Premier League win at Brighton was his first permanent game in charge. Carrick was confirmed as United’s head coach on a two-year contract on Friday. The 3-0 win at Brighton was United’s 12th victory in Carrick’s 17 matches at the helm.
The Atlanta Dream (3-1) will play the Phoenix Mercury (2-4) at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday. The Dream are looking for a second straight win at home. Atlanta defeated the Dallas Wings 86-69 on Friday night.
Sorana Cîrstea secured a victory against Ksenia Efremova in the first round at Roland Garros. The match concluded with a score of 6-3, 6-1. Cîrstea is set to face the winner of the Petra Marcinko versus Eva Lys match in the next round.
The Indy 500 offers a prestigious paycheck to its winner. Last year’s winner, Alex Palou, earned $3.833 million from a $20.283 million purse. The purse has increased each of the last four years, reaching a record in 2025.
Arvid Lindblad admitted to feeling “a little bit sad” after qualifying ninth for the Formula 1 Canadian GP. The Racing Bulls rookie matched his season-best from Australia. Lindblad noted the team’s upgrade package contributed to his performance.
The Baltimore Orioles have suffered another setback, losing to the Washington Nationals. This comes a year after the firing of Brandon Hyde, with the team’s struggles attributed to roster construction issues. Questions are being raised about the front office’s ability to build a competitive team.
Martin Brundle has praised Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s development during his second season as “quite extraordinary”. Brundle noted Antonelli’s progress, highlighting his ability to remain composed under pressure. Jamie Chadwick added that Antonelli has come in with amazing energy.
Felix Rosenqvist of Meyer Shank Racing has a new perspective as he prepares for the Indy 500. He and his wife Emille welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Stella, on May 4th. Rosenqvist says that becoming a father has triggered emotions he didn’t know he had.
Eddie Howe has pledged his commitment to Newcastle United, despite the team’s lowest finish under his management. The Toon head coach spoke after a 2-0 defeat confirmed their 12th place in the table. Sandro Tonali was withdrawn from the team sheet due to an injury sustained in the warm-up.
Scott McLaughlin is returning to the Indy 500 a year after his car spun out during the warm-up lap. McLaughlin described the experience as the ‘worst moment of my life’. He is hoping for a better result this time around.
