England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been declared fit to play in Thursday's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa after recovering from a calf injury. She is expected to replace Sophia Dunkley in the team.
Jack Draper advanced to the Eastbourne Open semi-finals, marking his first tournament in over two months following a knee injury. He secured his third straight win, expressing increased confidence in his body and looking forward to facing Ugo Humbert.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke stated his team must be ready for Neymar's threat in their upcoming match against Brazil. Clarke acknowledged Neymar as a modern superstar and an "icon" who can lift the Brazilian team even from the bench. Captain Andy Robertson also highlighted Brazil's overall squad quality.
Jack Draper secured a hard-fought victory in his first match back from a knee injury, crediting his new coach Sir Andy Murray for inspiration. Draper defeated Marcos Giron 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) at Eastbourne, calling the win 'ugly' in a style reminiscent of Murray.
Jack Draper will make his comeback from injury at Eastbourne next week, playing his first tournament under the guidance of new coach Andy Murray. Draper, who has been out since April, needs match practice before Wimbledon. Emma Raducanu has opted out of Eastbourne to focus on Wimbledon preparations.
Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, recovering from a hamstring injury, will begin the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Cabo Verde on the bench. Coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed Yamal is fit but will be managed carefully. Cabo Verde makes its historic World Cup debut.
Spain's U21 coach Aitor Karanka stated that young star Lamine Yamal is eager to return from his hamstring injury to make his mark on "his World Cup." Yamal, 18, has been sidelined since April 22. Coach Luis de la Fuente hopes he'll be ready for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on Monday, though he's unlikely to start.
Wigan Warriors earn 22nd Challenge Cup title by thrashing Hull KR at Wembley Stadium
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole returned from an 8-month layoff due to elbow surgery, pitching 6 scoreless innings against the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite his strong performance, the Yankees lost 2-4, delaying Cole's first win of the season.
Babar Azam scored a crucial 68 off 84 balls to stabilize Pakistan's innings against Bangladesh in the second Test. The knock also saw him surpass Ben Stokes in the ICC World Test Championship half-century list.
Rohit Sharma went viral after an awkward selfie moment with a female fan outside the Mumbai Indians bus. As the fan realised her phone had switched off, Rohit jokingly replied, “Toh abhi kya karu mai phir?” The clip sparked laughs online. Meanwhile, Harbhajan Singh praised Rohit’s recent impact and said his earlier return from injury could have changed Mumbai’s IPL season.
Harbhajan Singh said Rohit Sharma’s earlier return from injury could have improved Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 campaign. Rohit’s match-winning knock against Lucknow Super Giants highlighted his importance to the side. Harbhajan felt MI lost crucial matches during Rohit’s absence but believes the team still has an outside chance of reaching the playoffs.
Harbhajan Singh said Rohit Sharma’s earlier return from injury could have improved Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 campaign. Rohit’s match-winning knock against Lucknow Super Giants highlighted his importance to the side. Harbhajan felt MI lost crucial matches during Rohit’s absence but believes the team still has an outside chance of reaching the playoffs.
During a Mumbai Indians training session, Rohit Sharma paused his practice to personally attend to a ground staff member who was struck by a ball, earning praise for his compassionate response amid the team's challenging IPL 2026 season.
Liverpool expect Mohamed Salah to return from a minor hamstring injury before the end of the season after he was forced off against Crystal Palace. The 33-year-old Egyptian forward, who announced last month he would leave after nine years at Anfield, feared his final appearance had come, but the club has confirmed he should recover in time for their remaining fixtures, including a potential farewell at home against Brentford on 24 May.
