Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
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Maguire and Shaw skysports.com were spotted on Tyneside ahead of Newcastle's clash with Manchester United. Aston Villa skysports.com confirmed Sanchez has been dropped for their match against Chelsea. Haaland skysports.com returns to Manchester City's lineup for their game against Nottingham Forest.
Team News & Injuries
Fulham skysports.com will be without star forward Wilson for their match against West Ham. Saliba skysports.com is out injured for Arsenal's trip to Brighton. The defensive absences could prove crucial for both London clubs' weekend fixtures.
International Soccer
Iraq's espn.com World Cup playoff preparations have been thrown into chaos as players cannot secure visas for the tournament in Mexico. The team's coach remains stranded in the UAE amid ongoing regional tensions. Meanwhile, Wrexham espn.com will face Liverpool in a July preseason friendly at Yankee Stadium as the Welsh club continues its push into the U.S. market.
Transfer & Player Updates
Antoine Griezmann espn.com has paused his potential move to MLS club Orlando City after Atlético Madrid advanced to the Copa del Rey final. The French forward had been considering a switch to American soccer but will now focus on the Spanish club's cup campaign through April 18.
Other Sports News
Falkirk bbc.com manager John McGlynn says his team is "miles ahead" of their initial rebuilding plan after finding the club in a "scary" state when he took over in 2022. In horse racing, The New Lion skysports.com leads nine confirmed entries for Tuesday's Unibet Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, alongside last year's winner Golden Ace and supplemented runner Tutti Quanti.
Women's World Cup
The 2027 Women's World Cup is approaching, with our Ask Me Anything team providing comprehensive coverage of what fans need to know about the upcoming tournament. The expanded field and new host nation details are among the key topics being examined as preparations accelerate.
Ryder Cup Update
Lydia Ko skysports.com revealed she "really thought I was done" before deciding to return for another Ryder Cup appearance. The former world No. 1 could have retired from the competition with her status as a European great already secured, but instead targets further history with another appearance.