Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: April 29, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

European Football Injury Updates & Team News

Liverpool confirmed that star forward Mohamed Salah is recovering from a "minor" muscle injury sustained against Crystal Palace and is projected to return to action before the current season concludes, offering a significant boost to their late-campaign push. Concurrently, pre-match coverage for the Champions League clash between Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal dominated European broadcasts, though attention was also momentarily diverted by injury news elsewhere concerning Britain's Jack Draper, who withdrew from the French Open due to a knee tendon issue, putting his Wimbledon participation in doubt.

Doping Appeals & Club Commitments

In disciplinary news, Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has initiated an appeal process with the Court of Arbitration for Sport following a four-year doping ban handed down by the Football Association, seeking to overturn the severe penalty. Meanwhile, club loyalties remain central for international players, as Scotland defender Scott McKenna expressed his desire to reward coach Steve Clarke's faith by helping the national side achieve historic results at the upcoming World Cup finals.

Non-Football Sports Briefings

Beyond the pitch, there were developments in golf, where Scottie Scheffler indicated a willingness to accept input on the selection process for future Team USA Ryder Cup captains should the PGA of America formally request his contribution. Separately, Rory McIlroy confirmed skipping the Cadillac Championship at Trump Doral, an event that is part of the PGA Tour’s new signature series, keeping focus on other marquee players competing for high purses this week.