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Last updated: May 1, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

European Rugby Knockout Stage

The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals are set for a tense weekend, with several key player absences complicating team preparations across Europe. Bath confirmed that first-choice scrum-half Ben Spencer returns from injury for their critical Champions Cup clash away at Bordeaux-Begles on Sunday, though they will be without centre Ojomoh. Meanwhile, Irish province Ulster faces selection headaches ahead of their Challenge Cup semi-final against Exeter Chiefs, as both Australian prop Angus Bell and centre James Hume have been ruled out. On the continent, Welsh sides are seeking strong support as the Dragons travel to face Montpellier, aiming to "fly the flag for Wales" in their Challenge Cup quest, while Newport County faces a separate, desperate battle for survival in English football on the final day.

Crucible Snooker Showdown

The World Championship semi-final between John Higgins and Shaun Murphy reached a stalemate at 8-8 following an intensely fought second session inside the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. This tight scoreline sets up a dramatic final day as both veterans vie for a place in the final, with the match hanging finely in the balance after sustained pressure from both players during the afternoon session.