Inter Miami clinched a 2-1 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC despite missing star players. Goals from Robert Taylor and Leonardo Campana led Miami to victory. Vancouver fought back with a penalty from Ryan Gauld but remain winless in five games. The match showcased different strategic approaches from the teams.
Pope Francis has acknowledged a second miracle attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis, moving him closer to being canonized as the Catholic Church’s first 'millennial' saint. Born in 1991, Acutis had a profound faith in the Eucharist and utilized technology to spread his beliefs before passing away from leukemia at age 15. His canonization will be set alongside other future saints.
The Dallas Mavericks triumphed over the Minnesota Timberwolves in a nail-biting 108-105 victory during Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combining for 63 points, the Mavericks seized home-court advantage. Game 2 is set for Friday night at Target Center in Minneapolis, where the Timberwolves will look to even the series.
Marcus Rashford's unexpected exclusion from England's Euro 2024 provisional squad is set to fuel his determination in the FA Cup final against Manchester City. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag looks to his forward to make a statement in the high-stakes match. Despite setbacks, the team’s focus remains on securing trophies and evaluating progress annually.
With the UEFA Women’s Champions League final approaching, players like Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati and Keira Walsh are facing significant workload issues. Having played over 40 matches since the start of the season, their situation underscores the demanding nature of elite women’s football. This also raises concerns about player recovery and potential burnout.