It’s a busy day in the Premier League, but none of the top-four sides are in action. Manchester United head to Sunderland in the early kick-off, knowing a win would take them to within 3 points of fourth-placed Manchester City. Norwich need a victory over West Ham to move out of the relegation zone, while fellow strugglers Newcastle are at Chelsea. In other games, Swansea host Southampton, Stoke travel to Bournemouth, while Crystal Palace welcome Watford, and Everton take on West Brom.
Lucky loser Potapova makes history with Madrid Open semi-final run
Anastasia Potapova has turned tennis heartbreak into history by becoming the first lucky loser to reach a WTA 1000 semi-final with her thrilling 6-1 6-7(4) 6-3 victory over Karolina Pliskova at the Madrid Open on Wednesday.
Britain's Draper to miss French Open with ongoing knee injury
Briton Jack Draper will not compete at next month's French Open as he continues to recover from a knee injury, the former world number four said on Wednesday.
Canadian government allocates $145 million for World Cup security
The Canadian government will allocate up to $145 million for security during the upcoming World Cup, Canada's public safety minister announced on Wednesday.
Clinical Sinner holds off wildcard Jodar to reach Madrid Open semis
World number one Jannik Sinner held off 19-year-old wildcard Rafael Jodar to win 6-2 7-6(0) in the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Wednesday, becoming the sixth player to reach the semi-finals of all nine ATP 1000 Masters tournaments.
LIV Golf touts 'strong momentum' despite New Orleans postponement
LIV Golf said the league looks forward to continuing its "strong momentum" despite postponing its New Orleans event scheduled for June amid questions about its future beyond 2026.
US President Donald Trump has welcomed the UAE's decision to exit OPEC, telling reporters on Wednesday that he thinks the move could help lower oil prices.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Ali Al Zaidi on his designation to form a new government in Iraq during a phone call on Wednesday.
Dubai Police have led a major international operation targeting transnational financial crime, resulting in the arrest of 276 suspects and the dismantling of nine criminal centres linked to investment fraud and virtual currency scams.
