New York Mets interim manager Andy Green denied the team violated MLB rules regarding AI use for in-game strategy, responding to former reliever Adam Ottavino's claim that the Mets were "cracked down on" for an expensive AI program. MLB has since restricted custom tabs on dugout iPads.
St Mirren have secured their place in the Scottish Premiership for next season after defeating Partick Thistle 2-1 on aggregate in the play-off final. Interim manager Craig McLeish expressed his desire to stay on.
Michael Carrick has been appointed Manchester United's permanent head coach until 2028 after a successful interim spell, guiding the team back to the Champions League and a guaranteed third-place finish. He promises to challenge for the biggest honours again.
Kylian Mbappe stated he's a "fourth-choice" attacker at Real Madrid, leading to speculation of dressing room tension. Coach Alvaro Arbeloa denied this, citing a misunderstanding and tactical needs, while club president Florentino Perez backed Mbappe.
Calum McFarlane, with assistants Harry Hudson and Dan Hogan, will lead Chelsea in the FA Cup final, six years after working at the Kinetic Foundation charity in south London, amid accusations of cronyism due to connections with Chelsea’s co-head of recruitment, Joe Shields.
Celtic secured a vital 2-1 victory over 10-man Hibernian at Easter Road, with Kelechi Iheanacho scoring the winner. The win puts Celtic level on points with Hearts at the top of the Scottish Premiership, ahead on goal difference, with Rangers four points adrift. Interim manager Martin O'Neill admitted he does not know what result would suit Celtic best in Monday's Hearts vs Rangers clash, but suggested a draw might benefit his side.
Michael Carrick's interim management reign continues to impress as Manchester United secured Champions League qualification with a dramatic 3-2 win against Liverpool at Old Trafford. The 44-year-old has now taken 32 points from 14 games since replacing Ruben Amorim in January, with Kobbie Mainoo's 77th-minute winner sealing a famous victory. Carrick is now favourite for the permanent position, stating the role "feels pretty natural". Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed frustration with VAR after Benjamin Sesko's goal was allowed despite handball claims.
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday after the team started 9-19 (tied with Mets for worst in MLB) with a -54 run differential. Don Mattingly takes over as interim manager, though the Phillies offered the job to recently-fired Alex Cora, who declined to spend time with family. The team ranks 28th in runs scored and struggles with an aging roster. Experts say the upcoming favorable schedule and Zack Wheeler's return may help more than the managerial change.
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday after the team started 9-19 (tied with Mets for worst in MLB) with a -54 run differential. Don Mattingly takes over as interim manager, though the job was offered to Alex Cora, who declined to spend time with family. The Phillies rank 28th in runs scored and 28th in team ERA one month into the season, with experts questioning whether an aging core led by Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner can rebound.
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday after the team started 9-19 (tied with Mets for worst in MLB) with a -54 run differential. Don Mattingly takes over as interim manager. The Phillies ranked 28th in runs scored and 28th in team ERA one month into the season. Experts note the offense is old and thin with only three league-average or better hitters, while the bottom of the lineup (positions 6-9) has compiled an OPS of just .337. Alex Cora was offered the job but declined to spend time with his family, keeping the door open for a future hire.
Rob Thomson was fired as Philadelphia Phillies manager on Tuesday after the team collapsed to a 9-19 record, tied for last place in the majors. Thomson, 62, went 355-270 and led the Phillies to the 2022 World Series after replacing Joe Girardi midseason. Despite a $300M-plus payroll and high-priced talent including Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, the Phillies lost 10 straight games before a Saturday win. Don Mattingly was named interim manager. Thomson is the second MLB manager fired this season.
Michael Carrick has ruled out any reversal of Casemiro's Manchester United departure after the Brazilian scored in Sunday's 2-1 win against Brentford. The midfielder's early header was his ninth Premier League goal this season, with Benjamin Sesko adding a second before half-time. Mathias Jensen's late strike was merely a consolation for Brentford. Third-placed United now need two points to seal Champions League qualification, though Carrick insists the club must not stop there.
Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory over Brentford at Old Trafford, moving to within two points of Champions League qualification. Casemiro opened the scoring with a header from Bruno Fernandes' delivery, before Benjamin Sesko added a second after a counter-attack. Mathias Jensen scored a consolation for Brentford, who had numerous chances but lacked composure. The win continues United's strong form under interim manager Michael Carrick, with Liverpool visiting on Sunday.
Michael Carrick is close to becoming Manchester United's seventh permanent manager post-Sir Alex Ferguson after guiding the club to third place with 26 points from 36 available. With two wins from five games needed to seal Champions League qualification, the interim manager's success places director of football Jason Wilcox in a difficult position. However, critics question how Carrick would handle a crisis, citing his minimal sample size of just 17 matches at elite level and referencing Ole Gunnar Solskjær's similar caretaker success that preceded a turbulent full-time tenure.
Chelsea reached the FA Cup final with a 1-0 victory over Leeds United thanks to Enzo Fernández's first-half header. Interim manager Calum McFarlane, replacing the sacked Liam Rosenior this week, secured a first domestic trophy chance since 2018. Goalkeeper Robert Sánchez made several fine saves to frustrate Daniel Farke's side, while Chelsea ended a run of five straight Premier League defeats without scoring.
Chelsea face Leeds United in an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley with both teams in contrasting form. Chelsea, still without a permanent manager after dismissing Liam Rosenior, have lost seven of their last eight matches. Leeds, despite a relegation battle this season, are unbeaten in almost two months and have impressed against top clubs, including a 3-1 win over Chelsea in December. The winners will face Manchester City in the final on 16 May.
The Boston Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora after a 10-17 start to the season. Cora, who led the team to a 2018 World Series title, will be replaced on an interim basis by Triple-A manager Chad Tracy, as the organization also parts ways with five coaching staff members.
Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane has addressed team news leaks ahead of Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Leeds at Wembley. The latest leak involved the absences of Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer being posted on social media by the barber of defender Marc Cucurella before the 3-0 defeat at Brighton that led to Liam Rosenior's sacking. McFarlane, 38, who was promoted from under-21s manager, will take charge until the end of the season and confirmed the issue has been addressed with the squad.
