Nations League: What next as group stage ends and how is World Cup affected?

SummarySeven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan is set to face rival Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, having previously defeated him in the 2008 and 2012 finals. O’Sullivan, who has not played competitively since January due to medical issues, has yet to confirm his participation in the tournament. The match, scheduled for Tuesday, is highly anticipated given the players' rocky history, particularly following a heated exchange after the last Masters...

Arsenal: Mikel MerinoArsenal's decision to forgo a striker in January left them vulnerable, especially with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz injured. Mikel Merino stepped up, scoring six league goals this season, second only to Havertz, and contributing significantly in victories against Leicester, Chelsea, and Fulham. Fans are eager for summer investments, but Merino's performance, considering his long absence from a forward role, has been commendable. Full Article

The Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) will celebrate its 100th awards dinner on April 30, marking a century since its inception by notable figures including Damon Runyan and Ed Sullivan, aimed at improving conditions for boxing writers. The first dinner in 1926 featured Babe Ruth and highlighted Mayor James J. Walker's call to maintain integrity in boxing, stating that bouts should be decided in the ring, not through intimidation. Over the years, the BWAA...

The Sacramento Kings are undergoing another reset as general manager Monte McNair has parted ways with the team following their elimination from playoff contention after a loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Hired in September 2020, McNair's tenure included one playoff appearance in 2023, where he was named Executive of the Year, but the Kings finished with a record of 195-205. The past season was tumultuous, featuring the firing of Coach Mike Brown and a trade...

Hampshire’s Keith Barker expressed concern for his career during a nine-month wait for the outcome of a failed drug test attributed to a "genuine administrative error." He has been cleared to return to cricket on July 4, following a ban reduced to 12 months after testing positive for indapamide, a substance prescribed for high blood pressure. The tribunal found Barker bore "no significant fault," and Hampshire's director of cricket acknowledged the incident as a regrettable...

Klay Thompson scored 16 of his 23 points in a dominant second quarter, helping the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Sacramento Kings 120-106 and advance in the play-in tournament. The Mavs, who faced a tumultuous season after trading Luka Dončić and losing Kyrie Irving to injury, will play Memphis for a playoff spot. In another matchup, Tyler Herro scored 38 points as the Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls 109-90, also advancing in their play-in tournament...