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Tyson Fury makes final decision on having one more fight before facing Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua hopes to tee up his long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury by delivering a statement performance against Kristian Prenga in July. Now, ‘The Gypsy King’ has confirmed whether he would like an additional fight before facing Joshua at the end of the year.
After Fury’s win against Arslanbek Makhmudov last month, talks progressed quickly for what had been one of the most elusive match-ups in British boxing history, but Joshua’s team maintained that he needed a ‘warm-up’ before that mammoth fight.
When it was revealed that an agreement for Fury-Joshua was finally in place, ‘AJ’s summer fight against Albania’s Kristian Prenga on July 25 was also announced.
Speaking to talkSPORT Boxing, promoter Frank Warren explained that Makhmudov was supposed to be Fury’s fight before the big one, but that Joshua’s tragic car crash pushed their plans back, with another interim fight for Fury now expected.
“Thatpushed his [Joshua’s] fight back, so they were really supposed to be fighting in August against each other, that has been pushed back.
“Come October/November, Tyson will have been out of the ring against for seven months so he will want to be fighting in-between. I have spoken with him and that is what he wants to do, so we will see.”
A low-risk opponent has to be anticipated considering what is at stake for 37-year-old Fury, but fans will hope that the two-time world champion selects a more recognisable opponent than Joshua, as he looks to build further momentum ahead of their grudge match.
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Premier League Darts 2026 results: Luke Littler beats Luke Humphries in Leeds for record-equalling sixth win
Luke Littler beat Luke Humphries to claim a third successive night win and a record-equalling sixth victory of the season in the Premier League.
The 19-year-old set the record last year and now has two more nights in the league phase to break it.
The win in Leeds backed up victories in Liverpool and Aberdeen in the past two weeks and has seen him open up a five-point advantage at the top of the standings.
The 2024 champion, who is guaranteed a place in the play-offs at London’s O2 Arena on 28 May, beat Michael van Gerwen 6-5 in the quarter-finals, before edging past Jonny Clayton in another last-leg decider in the semis.
He won by the same scoreline in the final – for the second successive week against defending champion Humphries.
The final was a sublime game with both players averaging in excess of 100 and more than 45% on the checkouts.
Littler missed darts to break in the fifth leg, and Humphries had the opportunity to break and seal victory in leg 10.
But Littler raised his level in the decider to take the win and deny Humphries a third straight success in Leeds.
“I’ve just got to keep going – I can go and beat my own record,” Littler told Sky Sports.
“Even the win against Jonny [Clayton, in the semi-finals], I knew I was a few points clear. I’m in the clear now and I’ve just got to keep top spot.”
The McEvoy stable, comprising Tony and Calvin, is counting on give in the turf to aid Bossy Nic at Morphettville.
She lines up in the Group 3 Proud Miss Stakes (1200m) on Saturday, chasing a further Stakes addition to her resume.
Although tempted by the Group 1 The Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville this weekend, the father-and-son trainers chose the gentler fillies and mares set weights for Bossy Nic.
As a juvenile in her second race, Bossy Nic won the Group 3 Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes (1200m) held at Flemington, with expectations she could progress to Sydney’s Autumn Carnival thereafter.
Since then, Bossy Nic has failed to reproduce that spark, recording four wins across 29 starts for almost $740,000 in earnings, yet no more Stakes placings.
She did achieve bronze in the Group 2 Tristarc Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield in the previous spring.
Bossy Nic has raced twice this preparation on wet tracks, filling a place on both: second returning at Flemington, then third at Caulfield most recently on April 11.
Saturday’s soft track at Morphettville is music to Calvin McEvoy’s ears.
“She wants cut in the ground,” McEvoy said.
“She’s a nice mare, she’s going well and is a capable mare on her day and as soon as she gets some soft ground, she improves, which is what she’s had two runs this time in.”
In current markets, Bossy Nic holds the third line of betting, with Aviatress leading at $4.20 ahead of Naifah ($4.40).
Saturday sees senior jockey Daniel Stackhouse aboard, replacing apprentice Jackson Radley from the mare’s two previous starts this campaign.
Head to the racing betting markets for competitive prices on Bossy Nic’s Proud Miss Stakes bid.
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How to watch BAN vs PAK 1st Test match 2026 from UAE: TV channel, live stream and start time details
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The game will be played in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle 2025-27.
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Bangladesh defeated Pakistan in their previous Test series 2-0 in 2024.
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Start date of BAN vs PAK 1st Test match 2026
Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test match 2026 will start on Friday, May 8, 2026.
The matches will be played as part of the current ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. At present, Bangladesh stands eighth in the nine-nation league table, while Pakistan is ranked fifth after drawing a series 1-1 against South Africa at home earlier.
The last time Bangladesh and Pakistan locked horns in a Test series was in October 2024, during which Bangladesh defeated Pakistan 2-0.
As both nations look to score early points in the ICC WTC, the BAN vs PAK 1st Test match could lay down the foundation for an exciting duel across two Tests.
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Start time of BAN vs PAK 1st Test match 2026 in UAE
The Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test match will begin at the following times in the UAE and local time (BST)*:
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Start Time |
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UAE (GST) |
8:00 a.m. |
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Bangladesh (BST) |
10:00 a.m. |
Fans can tune in at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time for the toss.
*BST – Bangladesh Standard Time
Venue for BAN vs PAK 1st Test match 2026
The Bangladesh vs. Pakistan 1st Test match will be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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How to watch BAN vs PAK 1st Test match 2026 from the UAE
Here’s how fans in the UAE can watch the Bangladesh vs. Pakistan 1st Test match live:
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TV channel: T Sports, Nagorik TV
In Bangladesh, fans can watch Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test 2026 live on T Sports and Nagorik TV, while live streaming will be available on Tapmad.
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BAN vs PAK 2026 Test series schedule
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BAN vs PAK 1st Test |
May 8-12 |
Dhaka |
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May 16-20 |
Sylhet |
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Munster would be nervously looking over their shoulder if they lose in Galway, with a final fixture against Lions.
Nonetheless, Gavin Coombes remains confident in the bid to repeat their 2023 title triumph.
“We’re so tight and connected as a group that belief inside this building is huge,” said the back-row forward.
Cardiff aim to ensure Welsh interest in the knock-outs and are fuelled by narrowly missing out to rivals Scarlets last season, but face the top two sides in the final weeks.
“It’s really tough to do all the calculations about other teams but it’s still in our hands and we can control it,” said head coach Corniel van Zyl.
“So it’s back to the old cliche of this week being the most important and we will try to get as many points as we can.”
A late win at Scarlets kept the Bulls seventh and they finish on home soil against the Italian pair of Zebre and Benetton.
Maximum points would not only claim a play-off place but potentially the huge advantage of a home quarter-final at altitude in Pretoria.
Ulster have recovered from a horrendous 2024-25 when they finished 14th, but have wobbled with back-to-back URC losses.
The Challenge Cup finalists finish against the top two in Belfast with scrum-half Nathan Doak aiming to build on their rousing semi-final win against Exeter.
“We’ve lost a few league games at home,” he said. “The last two games at home are massive for us. We’ll not be taking the foot off the pedal at all.”
Final rosters for the 2026 WNBA season were due Thursday ahead of opening night on Friday and, after a flurry of last-minute moves, all 15 teams now have their groups in place. The new collective bargaining agreement mandates that teams fill all 12 roster spots this season and also created two developmental roster spots per team — though those are optional.
As is always the case, there were a number of notable cuts. Perhaps the most shocking was the Golden State Valkyries’ decision to part ways with Marta Suarez. They traded the No. 8 pick (Flau’jae Johnson) to the Storm for the No. 16 pick (Suarez) and another future second-round pick, then cut Suarez and couldn’t even get her to stay on a development contract. General manager Ohemaa Nyanin initially declined to give an explanation, then later said it was about cap flexibility. Regardless, it was horrible asset management even before Suarez signed a development contract with the Phoenix Mercury.
The Valkyries also waived fan favorite Kate Martin, who is not on a roster to begin the season, and announced that Iliana Rupert is pregnant and will be out indefinitely. Her absence will be a major blow to their playoff hopes this season.
Additionally, the Storm waived first-round draft pick Taina Mair and later signed her to a development contract. Their decision to take Mair at No. 14 was a complete stunner, and looks even worse now that she failed to make the full roster. Still, she’s at least with the organization.
Finally, a number of players have been temporarily suspended because they are still fulfilling overseas commitments. That includes Awa Fam (Storm), the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft, Justė Jocytė (Valkyries), the No. 5 overall pick in 2025, Nell Angloma (Connecticut Sun), the No. 12 overall pick in this year’s draft, Leïla Lacan (Sun), Leonie Fiebich (New York Liberty) and Monique Akoa Makani (Phoenix Mercury).
Here’s a quick glossary on the different types of roster contracts:
- Protected veteran: These are veterans with a fully guaranteed contract. Teams can only have a maximum of seven protected veterans under such a contract.
- Protected rookie: When a team picks up the fourth-year option on a rookie-scale contract, it becomes fully guaranteed. These contracts do not count toward the limit of protected veteran contracts.
- Unprotected: These are players without a guaranteed contract. If they are waived, they are only owed the pro-rated salary for the time they were on the team. These contracts become guaranteed at the midpoint of the season.
- Draftee: These are players who have just been drafted and signed their rookie-scale contract. They do not count against the salary cap until the first day of the season if they remain on the roster.
- Developmental: The new collective bargaining agreement created a new developmental system that will give each team two developmental players. These players do not count against the salary cap.
- Training camp: These are players who were invited to training camp on a non-standard contract that does not count against the salary cap until the first day of the season if they remain on the roster. In the event they make the team, the contract converts to a one-year, unprotected, minimum deal.
- Pregnancy/Childbirth: Players who are unavailable due to pregnancy or recent childbirth. These players receive 100% of their base salary, which does count toward the salary cap. However, these players do not count toward a roster spot.
Atlanta Dream
The Dream brought back their entire core in free agency, traded for Angel Reese, drafted Madina Okot and convinced former first-round pick Isobel Borlase to come over to the WNBA out of the Women’s National Basketball League in her native Australia.
Their rotation was set heading into camp, but a few spots at the end of their roster were won by British guard Holly Winterburn and second-round pick Indya Nivar. They currently do not have any developmental players.
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Guard |
8 years |
Protected veteran |
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Guard |
9 years |
Protected veteran |
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Forward |
4 years |
Protected veteran |
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Guard |
4 years |
Protected veteran |
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Brionna Jones |
Center |
9 years |
Protected veteran |
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Isobel Borlase |
Guard |
Rookie |
Unprotected |
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Guard |
1 year |
Unprotected |
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Angel Reese |
Forward |
2 years |
Unprotected |
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Madina Okot |
Center |
Rookie |
Draftee |
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Guard |
Rookie |
Draftee |
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Sika Koné |
Forward |
3 years |
Training camp |
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Guard |
Rookie |
Training camp |
Chicago Sky
The Sky completely revamped their roster in the offseason with a clear eye on returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2023. Out went Angel Reese and Ariel Atkins, and in came Skylar Diggins, Natasha Cloud, Azurá Stevens, Rickea Jackson, DiJonai Carrington, Jacy Sheldon and Gabriela Jaquez via free agency, trades and the draft.
Ajša Sivka, the No. 10 overall pick in 2025, ended up signing with Kentucky to play college basketball, while Hailey Van Lith, who went one pick later at No. 11, was waived. Sydney Taylor, who went undrafted in 2024 out of Louisville, earned the final full roster spot, while Maddy Westbeld and Aicha Coulibaly signed development deals.
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Guard |
10 years |
Protected veteran |
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DiJonai Carrington |
Guard |
5 years |
Protected veteran |
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Skylar Diggins |
Guard |
11 years |
Protected veteran |
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Azurá Stevens |
Forward |
8 years |
Protected veteran |
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Guard |
11 years |
Protected veteran |
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Center |
15 years |
Protected veteran |
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Gabriela Jaquez |
Guard |
Rookie |
Protected rookie |
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Center |
2 years |
Unprotected |
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| Natasha Cloud | Guard | 10 years | Unknown |
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Rickea Jackson |
Forward |
2 years |
Unprotected |
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Jacy Sheldon |
Guard |
2 years |
Unprotected |
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Guard |
Rookie |
Training camp |
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| Aicha Coulibaly | Guard | Rookie | Developmental |
| Maddy Westbeld | Forward | 1 year | Developmental |
Connecticut Sun
The Sun will field an extremely young roster for their final season in Connecticut before moving to Houston. Only three players have five or more years of experience: Brittney Griner, Kennedy Burke and Shey Peddy. That group will have to provide leadership to their six rookies and four second-year players.
Draft picks Nell Angloma, Gianna Kneepkens and Charlisse Leger-Walker all made the team, as did Ashlon Jackson (developmental), a second-round pick who was waived by the Valkyries, and undrafted rookie Raegan Beers. They also signed Hailey Van Lith after she was waived by the Sky. Because Angloma and Leïla Lacan are temporarily suspended, the Sun are currently carrying 14 players on their full roster. They will have to get down to 12 when Angloma and Lacan arrive.
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Forward |
6 years |
Protected veteran |
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Center |
12 years |
Protected veteran |
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Forward |
4 years |
Protected veteran |
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Guard |
3 years |
Protected rookie |
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Forward |
2 years |
Unprotected |
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Leïla Lacan |
Guard |
1 year |
Unprotected |
|
Forward |
1 year |
Unprotected |
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Guard |
1 year |
Unprotected |
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Nell Angloma |
Forward |
Rookie |
Draftee |
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Gianna Kneepkens |
Guard |
Rookie |
Draftee |
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Charlisse Leger-Walker |
Guard |
Rookie |
Draftee |
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Raegan Beers |
Center |
Rookie |
Training camp |
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Shey Peddy |
Guard |
6 years |
Training camp |
| Hailey Van Lith | Guard | 1 year | Training camp |
| Ashlon Jackson | Guard | Rookie | Developmental |
Dallas Wings
Like so many teams, the Wings will look completely different this season after making some major moves in free agency and drafting Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick. In addition to signing 2025 co-Defensive Player of the Year Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard, the Wings also brought former No. 2 overall selection Awak Kuier back stateside.
The Wings invited 22 players to camp before making their final wave of cuts, which included veteran guard Lindsay Allen and Amy Okonkwo, who had some nice moments down the stretch last season. They also signed Costanza Verona and Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu to developmental deals.
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Awak Kuier |
Forward |
3 years |
Protected veteran |
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Guard |
7 years |
Protected veteran |
|
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Jessica Shepard |
Forward |
5 years |
Protected veteran |
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Alanna Smith |
Forward |
7 years |
Protected veteran |
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Azzi Fudd |
Guard |
Rookie |
Protected rookie |
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Forward |
3 years |
Protected rookie |
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Guard |
1 year |
Unprotected |
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Guard |
1 year |
Unprotected |
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Guard |
1 year |
Unprotected |
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Forward |
13 years |
Training camp |
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Guard |
12 years |
Training camp |
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Center |
3 years |
Training camp |
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| Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu | Forward | 2 years | Developmental |
| Costanza Verona | Guard | Rookie | Developmental |
Golden State Valkyries
The Valkyries signed Gabby Williams in free agency, which was a big get, and lost a few deep rotation players, including Temi Fágbénlé, but are mostly bringing back the same team. In terms of minutes played, seven of their top nine from last season returned, which means their rotation won’t look too different.
Notably, No. 5 overall pick Justė Jocytė will be coming over to the WNBA this season, though she is temporarily suspended. Additionally, the team will be without French center Iliana Rupert this season because she is pregnant. Under the new CBA, players receive 100% of their base salary while they are out due to childbirth/pregnancy, but their salary does count toward the salary cap. The player does not, however, count toward their roster limit.
Indiana Fever
The Fever re-signed Kelsey Mitchell in free agency, which was their top priority, and also brought back Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham. Free-agent signings Monique Billings, Tyasha Harris and Myisha Hines-Allen, as well as No. 10 overall pick Raven Johnson, will fill out the rotation around Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston.
Their roster is now set after waiving Megan McConnell, Jessica Timmons and Kayana Traylor on Wednesday. Veteran guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough made the final roster after signing a training camp contract. Second-round pick Justine Pissott will occupy one of their developmental spots.
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Monique Billings |
Forward |
8 years |
Protected veteran |
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Sophie Cunningham |
Guard |
7 years |
Protected veteran |
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Myisha Hines-Allen |
Forward |
8 years |
Protected veteran |
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Lexie Hull |
Guard |
4 years |
Protected veteran |
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Kelsey Mitchell |
Guard |
8 years |
Protected veteran |
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Aliyah Boston |
Center |
3 years |
Protected rookie |
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Caitlin Clark |
Guard |
2 years |
Unprotected |
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Forward |
10 years |
Unprotected |
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Tyasha Harris |
Guard |
6 years |
Unprotected |
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Forward |
1 year |
Unprotected |
|
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Raven Johnson |
Guard |
Rookie |
Draftee |
| Shatori Walker-Kimbrough | Guard | 9 years | Training camp |
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Justine Pissot |
Forward |
Rookie |
Developmental |
Las Vegas Aces
Unsurprisingly, the Aces are largely running it back after winning their third title in four years, and they don’t anticipate having an eventful training camp. They only invited 13 players to camp, which may have set a record. The final roster spot came down to draftees Janiah Barker and Jordan Obi, and Barker won out.
Former lottery pick Chennedy Carter also locked up a roster spot. She has gone unsigned in two of the last three seasons, but the Aces are betting on her talent.
Los Angeles Sparks
The Sparks went all in this offseason. They brought back franchise icon Nneka Ogwumike, who had spent the last two seasons in Seattle, re-signed Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby and traded former lottery pick Rickea Jackson for Ariel Atkins.
But even though the Sparks hope to contend, they have some questions about their depth. Second-round picks Ta’Niya Latson and Chance Gray both made the final roster, as did South Korean forward Jihyun Park.
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Ariel Atkins |
Guard |
8 years |
Protected veteran |
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Dearica Hamby |
Forward |
11 years |
Protected veteran |
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Nneka Ogwumike |
Forward |
14 years |
Protected veteran |
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Kelsey Plum |
Guard |
8 years |
Protected veteran |
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Guard |
10 years |
Protected veteran |
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Center |
2 years |
Unprotected |
|
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Sania Feigin |
Forward |
1 years |
Unprotected |
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Guard |
Rookie |
Draftee |
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Ta’Niya Latson |
Guard |
Rookie |
Draftee |
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Guard |
4 years |
Training camp |
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Forward |
7 years |
Training camp |
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Forward |
Rookie |
Training camp |
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Laura Ziegler |
Forward |
Rookie |
Developmental |
Minnesota Lynx
The Lynx‘s three leading scorers from last season — Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams — are all back, but almost nothing else remains the same in Minnesota. There was a mass exodus in the expansion draft and free agency, and they made some notable additions, including No. 2 pick Olivia Miles and veteran forward Natasha Howard.
They also got Maya Caldwell from the Fire in exchange for a third-round pick, and had a number of international rookies make the final roster, including Emma Cechova and Antonia Delaere. Emese Hof will be on a developmental deal.
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Napheesa Collier |
Forward |
7 years |
Protected veteran |
|
Forward |
9 years |
Protected veteran |
|
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Natasha Howard |
Forward |
12 years |
Protected veteran |
|
Kayla McBride |
Guard |
12 years |
Protected veteran |
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Courtney Williams |
Guard |
10 years |
Protected veteran |
|
Dorka Juhász |
Center |
2 years |
Protected rookie |
|
Olivia Miles |
Guard |
Rookie |
Protected rookie |
|
Forward |
1 year |
Unprotected |
|
| Maya Caldwell | Guard | 4 years | Training camp |
|
Emma Cechova |
Forward |
Rookie |
Training camp |
|
Forward |
Rookie |
Training camp |
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|
Guard |
Rookie |
Training camp |
|
| Emese Hof | Center | Rookie | Developmental |
New York Liberty
The Liberty were one of the big winners in free agency, as they brought back their Big Three of Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones, and also convinced All-Star forward Satou Sabally to take a discount to come to the Big Apple.
The front end of the Liberty’s roster is stacked, and they also did some nice work on the margins to solidify their depth, including re-signing Marine Johannès, Han Xu, Rebekah Gardner and Rebecca Allen. Additionally, Europeans Pauline Astier and Raquel Carrera made the final roster, while Marine Fauthoux is on a developmental deal.
Leonie Fiebich and Carrera will be temporarily suspended to begin the season.
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Sabrina Ionescu |
Guard |
6 years |
Protected veteran |
|
Jonquel Jones |
Center |
9 years |
Protected veteran |
|
Forward |
9 years |
Protected veteran |
|
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Satou Sabally |
Forward |
6 years |
Protected veteran |
|
Breanna Stewart |
Forward |
9 years |
Protected veteran |
|
Forward |
10 years |
Unprotected |
|
|
Leonie Fiebich |
Forward |
2 years |
Unprotected |
|
Guard |
Rookie |
Training camp |
|
|
Center |
Rookie |
Training camp |
|
| Rebekah Gardner | Guard | 3 years | Training camp |
| Marine Johannès | Guard | 4 years | Training camp |
|
Han Xu |
Center |
3 years |
Training camp |
| Marine Fauthoux | Guard | Rookie | Developmental |
Phoenix Mercury
The Mercury re-signed Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper, but did nothing to replace All-Star forward Satou Sabally, who walked in free agency. While they’re still going to be a competitive team, a return trip to the Finals looks unlikely unless they’re able to work some true magic on the margins. They certainly made an effort to do so, as they brought in 24 players — two full rosters worth — to camp.
A number of international players made their final roster, including Kyara Linskens, Jovana Nogic and Noemie Brochant. Additionally, Marta Suarez and Shay Ciezki will occupy their developmental spots.
|
Valériane Ayayi |
Forward |
1 year |
Protected veteran |
|
Kahleah Copper |
Guard |
10 years |
Protected veteran |
|
Alyssa Thomas |
Forward |
12 years |
Protected veteran |
|
Guard |
9 years |
Protected veteran |
|
|
Guard |
1 year |
Unprotected |
|
|
Forward |
16 years |
Unprotected |
|
|
Center |
3 years |
Unprotected |
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|
Forward |
Rookie |
Training camp |
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Forward |
Rookie |
Training camp |
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|
Center |
1 year |
Training camp |
|
|
Guard |
Rookie |
Training camp |
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|
Guard |
4 years |
Training camp |
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| Peyton Williams | Forward | Rookie | Training camp |
| Shay Ciezki | Guard | Rookie | Developmental |
| Marta Suarez | Forward | Rookie | Developmental |
Portland Fire
The Fire are one of two expansion teams to join the league this season, and they have an extremely young group. Bridget Carleton, Megan Gustafson and Karlie Samuelson are the only players on the final roster with more than four years of experience. Eight of the 11 players they selected in the expansion draft made the final roster.
Spanish guard Iyana Martín, the No. 7 overall pick, will remain in Europe this summer and will not play in the WNBA this season. Additionally, Nika Mühl will not play this season as she recovers from a torn ACL. Second-round pick Frieda Bühner will occupy a developmental spot, and Teja Oblak and Kamiah Smalls are both temporarily suspended due to injuries, so the Fire will enter the season with 15 players.
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Forward |
7 years |
Protected veteran |
|
|
Center |
7 years |
Protected veteran |
|
|
Guard |
3 years |
Protected veteran |
|
|
Guard |
7 years |
Protected veteran |
|
|
Guard |
1 year |
Unprotected |
|
|
Luisa Geiselsöder |
Center |
1 year |
Unprotected |
|
Guard |
1 year |
Unprotected |
|
|
Nyiadiew Puoch |
Forward |
Rookie |
Unprotected |
| Sug Sutton | Guard | 4 years | Unprotected |
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Serah Williams |
Forward |
Rookie |
Draftee |
|
Forward |
4 years |
Training camp |
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Jordan Harrison |
Guard |
Rookie |
Training camp |
|
Teja Oblak |
Guard |
Rookie |
Training camp |
|
Guard |
3 years |
Training camp |
|
|
Frieda Bühner |
Forward |
Rookie |
Developmental |
Seattle Storm
The Storm lost a ton of talent in free agency, including Nneka Ogwumike, Skylar Diggins and Gabby Williams, but they crushed the draft by adding Awa Fam and Flau’jae Johnson. Their rebuild is already off to such a strong start that they’re actually a winner from the offseason, even though they’re going to be worse this season.
No. 14 overall pick Taina Mair — a surprise selection — was waived, but has since signed a developmental contract. Additionally, Fam has been temporarily suspended as she finishes her season in Spain with Valencia, and will join the team at a later date. Third-round pick Grace VanSlooten has made the final roster — at least for now, while Fam is suspended.
Toronto Tempo
The Tempo are one of two expansion teams joining the league this season, and they took a completely opposite approach from the Fire in both the expansion draft and free agency. This is a veteran team that’s out to compete this season and has an outside chance to make the playoffs. Draft picks Kiki Rice and Teonni Key are the only two players on the roster under 25 years old.
The Tempo ended up only keeping four players they selected in the expansion draft: Marina Mabrey, Nyara Sabally, Lexi Held and Maria Conde. They bolstered their roster with free-agent signings such as Brittney Sykes, Isabelle Harrison and Canadian Kia Nurse.
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Guard |
3 years |
Protected veteran |
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Temi Fágbénlé |
Forward |
5 years |
Protected veteran |
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Guard |
7 years |
Protected veteran |
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Guard |
9 years |
Protected veteran |
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Guard |
7 years |
Protected veteran |
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Center |
3 years |
Protected rookie |
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Forward |
8 years |
Unprotected |
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Teonni Key |
Center |
Rookie |
Draftee |
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Kiki Rice |
Guard |
Rookie |
Draftee |
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Maria Conde |
Forward |
Rookie |
Training camp |
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1 year |
Training camp |
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Laura Juškaitė |
Forward |
Rookie |
Training camp |
| Mariella Fasoula | Center | Rookie | Developmental |
Washington Mystics
The Mystics decided to match the three-year max offer sheet that Shakira Austin signed with the Tempo in free agency, and she will return as the second-most experienced player on the roster. In fact, Michaela Onyenwere is the only other player who has more than one year in the WNBA under her belt
Including developmental spots, nine rookies ended up making the roster, including their three first-round picks this year, Lauren Betts (No. 4), Angela Dugalić (No. 9) and Cotie McMahon (No. 11). Second-round pick Cassandre Prosper and third-round pick Rori Harmon also made the squad.
Second-round pick Darianna Littlepage-Buggs and Spanish guard Alicia Flórez will occupy their developmental spots.
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Shakira Austin |
Forward |
4 years |
Protected veteran |
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Michaela Onyenwere |
Forward |
5 years |
Protected veteran |
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Lauren Betts |
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Rookie |
Protected rookie |
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Rookie |
Unprotected |
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1 year |
Unprotected |
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1 year |
Unprotected |
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1 year |
Unprotected |
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Angela Dugalić |
Forward |
Rookie |
Draftee |
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Rori Harmon |
Guard |
Rookie |
Draftee |
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Cotie McMahon |
Forward |
Rookie |
Draftee |
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Cassandre Prosper |
Guard |
Rookie |
Draftee |
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Rookie |
Training camp |
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| Darianna Littlepage-Buggs | Forward | Rookie | Developmental |
The Carolina Hurricanes extended their winning their ways with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night in the Xfinity Mobil Arena.
The Canes remain undefeated in postseason play and now lead this second round series, 3-0. They are 7-0 overall in these playoffs.
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Going back to the regular season, they have won 16 of their last 18 games.
Frederik Andersen earned another win in goal and made 18 out of 19 shots.
The Flyers came out fired up and had several scoring chances early, but failed to convert. They hit the post a couple of times and the other times Andersen and the Carolina defense were both equal to the task.
Late in the period, Jordan Staal took a puck off the boards during a powerplay and tucked it past goalie, Dan Vladar.
Trevor Zegras tied it up early in the second but that would be the only time they could get one past Andersen.
During a shorthanded opportunity a bit later in the period, Staal fed a wide open Jalen Chatfield who made no mistake as he gave the Canes a 2-1 lead.
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At 3:52 into the third period, Andrei Svechnikov rifled in a one-timer to give Carolina a 3-1 lead. It was another powerplay goal for the Canes, who went 2-9 on the night.
K’Andre Miller and Jordan Martinook then got the puck to a streaking Nikolaj Ehlers and “Fly” broke in alone and roofed in a beautiful goal to virtually put the game out of reach.
Carolina’s balanced scoring made a statement in this game.
On the other side, the penalty kill was perfect, even during over a minute of a 5-3, disadvantage. This was due to a poor sportsmanship call on coach Rod Brind’Amour.
Obviously it was far from a perfect game but the Hurricanes did what they had to do for the win. It was another penalty filled fiasco at times. The Canes were called for 10 penalties while the Flyers were called for 15, but six of them were called with less than three minutes left in the game when the home team intentionally tried to rough up the Canes.
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Carolina will look for another sweep as they face the Flyers for game four on Saturday.
Game Summary – https://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20252026/GS030223.HTM
Event Summary – https://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20252026/ES030223.HTM
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Moses Itauma will fight twice more this year according to promoter Frank Warren, who has big plans for the young heavyweight.
Itauma knocked out Jermaine Franklin in a statement win back in March, further boosting his reputation as boxing’s hottest prospect and a champion-in-waiting. Post-fight, Warren said the plan is to fight again in the summer and to capture a world title before the end of the year.
It has since been revealed that the Brit will headline the O2 Arena for the first time on Saturday August 8. The fight – against an as yet unnamed opponent – was pushed back due to a date clash with Anthony Joshua, but will not stop Itauma getting out for a third time if all goes to plan.
Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Warren revealed that Itauma’s third outing of 2026 will be a debut in the United States, in either November or December.
“What I am looking forward to doing this year, and it will happen this year, we will bring him to the [United] States. November/December, we will bring him out. Whatever it is, it will have to be a big fight because he will be making his announcement in person.”
In a seperate interview with TalkSPORT, the Hall of Fame promoter confirmed the world title goal is still alive.
“Moses is gonna fight for the world title this year. Who it’s against, I don’t know yet, but that’s what he’s going to do. By the end of the year he will be facing a world champion.”
Talk now turns to opponents, with Warren saying that the August fight will be announced officially within the next two weeks.
WBA Regular champion Murat Gassiev has been linked to the showdown, and indeed called for it, and presents a clear run at a world title, particularly if Oleksandr Usyk vacates or is stripped of the super belt.
Should that work out for Itauma in August, he would become the second youngest heavyweight world ruler of all time, taking Floyd Patterson’s place behind Mike Tyson’s long-standing record.
New York’s Jarrell Miller is currently the WBA #2 and mandatory challenger, so could be in a good position to then be the opponent for Itauma’s final bout of 2026 in the US.
There are, however, plenty of options for Itauma, who is ranked number one with the WBO and WBA, five with the IBF and three with the WBC.
The WBO are expected to call the young Brit as mandatory challenger this year, meaning he will be ordered to face the winner of Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois, which takes place this weekend in Manchester.
Masters champion Rory McIlroy had to settle for just a solitary birdie on the last hole of his return to action at the Truist Championship in North Carolina.
The Northern Irishman had not played since securing a second successive green jacket almost a month ago, opting to get back into the swing at Quail Hollow before heading to the US PGA on Monday for the year’s second major.
Following a rain delay McIlroy, who teed off on the 10th, admitted it had been something of a low-key opening round where chances to pick up shots proved at a premium before one finally dropped on the par-four ninth.
“I knew that I made so many pars, but I was thinking I can’t remember the last time I played a round of golf and didn’t have a birdie – I was like ‘just try to make one’,” said McIlroy, who signed for a 70.
“I felt like I didn’t make birdie at seven, didn’t make birdie at eight, so then I thought my chance had passed me by, but nice to see one putt go in there at the last.”
McIlroy, though, remains positive as he looks to make an impact through the weekend.
“I wasn’t frustrated, I was hitting good putts, some days they just don’t want to go in,” he said.
“I just needed to figure out the reads a little bit better, but sort of felt like I got into it by the end of the round.”
Matt McCarty is the clubhouse leader after his fine eight-under 63, one ahead of Sungjae Kim, who had one hole remaining when play was suspended.
Sepp Straka was also left with one hole to finish and was in a group on five under which included England’s Harry Hall.
Tommy Fleetwood and Alex Fitzpatrick are also in the mix at four under – although Matt Fitzpatrick had an opening round to forget as he slumped to a three-over 74.
“I felt like I played well. I played really solid, putted very well. Felt like I holed two or three really key putts,” Fleetwood said.
“It is not an easy golf course. It is an amazing challenge and I think if you shoot under par around here it is always a good day.”
Rory McIlroy posted a first round of 70 at the Truist Championship as he began his challenge to win at Quail Hollow for a fifth time.
The 37-year-old from Northern Ireland made 17 pars before his only birdie of a one-under round came at the 18th hole.
American Matt McCarty set the early pace with an eight-under-par 63 at the event in Charlotte.
England’s Harry Hall managed six birdies and one bogey as he ended the opening round with a five-under 66.
Compatriots Tommy Fleetwood, whose round included an eagle on the 10th, and Alex Fitzpatrick, fresh from securing tour membership, are on four under after 67s.
England’s Matt Wallace and Justin Rose both signed for level-par rounds of 71, while Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre was two over with one to play when play was halted late in the evening because of inclement weather.
The tournament is the last event before the US PGA Championship takes place at the Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania from 14-17 May.
Rishabh Pant in post-match presentation ceremony© BCCI/IPL
Captain Rishabh Pant said Lucknow Super Giants’ win over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru meant a lot to the struggling side as they finally snapped a six-match losing streak in the ongoing IPL here on Thursday. LSG ended their barren run with a nine-run DLS victory in a rain-interrupted 19-overs-a-side contest, which also marked their first home win in five matches this season. “It was a good game for us for sure. For the whole team it means a lot. We have been trying lot of things. Coming to the same page means a lot for us. It’s been a tough season but some times you have to go through the grind.
“Definitely we were trying to put together a perfect game where batting and bowling comes together,” Pant said.
Talking about picking Digvesh Rathi for the final over while defending 20 runs, Pant said: “It was a tough call. We were under pressure. Rathi was the right matchup for (Romario) Shepherd.” He also had words of appreciation for centurion Mitchell Marsh.
“Unbelievable (Marsh innings). We know that as a team we’ve been grinding hard. Our strength this season has been bowling, the way all the bowlers have put their heart out. There has been some good things as a bowling unit, and looking forward to that.” RCB captain Rajat Patidar said they were well on course of the target but fell two-three hits behind.
“We were pretty sure how to go about the target. Boys played well and the way we stretched this game, just one or two shots behind. It was really good batting track. Was coming nicely on the bat. Difficult to analyse just after the game, need some time to analyse it.” The loss meant RCB missed the opportunity to go on top of the table.
“We have four games more, just taking one game at a time, one step at a time.” Patidar too praised Marsh for his 56-ball 111 that laid the foundation for LSG’s score.
“Mitchell Marsh was beautiful, the way he played. Kept us under pressure. I was confused about the bowlers – who should I bowl to Mitchell Marsh just after the powerplay. The way we played, that was really good intent showed by all batsmen. Everyone is looking confident and in a great space of mind,” he said.
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