Tyson Fury has revealed the details surrounding his return to the ring this summer.

Two-time world heavyweight champion Fury ended a 16-month retirement back in April when he went up against Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

It was the first time that ‘The Gypsy King’ was in action since his back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024, but Fury was able to return to winning ways by claiming a dominant unanimous decision win over the Russian.

Following his win, Fury called out Anthony Joshua for a long-awaited showdown later this year, and while it wasn’t made official on that night, it has since been confirmed that the two men are planning to do battle towards the end of 2026.

Before that can take place, Joshua must first overcome Kristian Prenga in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in July, and due to ‘AJ’ having a warm-up bout beforehand, Fury also revealed his intentions to compete again in the interim before turning his attention to his British rival.

‘The Gypsy King’ has now announced when that interim bout is set to be with a post on social media.

“Let’s go, August 1, Dublin, Ireland.”

Fury’s promoter Frank Warren already has an event in Dublin scheduled for that August date, as Pierce O’Leary meets Mark Chamberlain for the IBO super-lightweight title, so the announcement from ‘The Gypsy King’ suggests he will be added to that card.

No opponent for the fight has been confirmed yet, but Warren stated earlier this week that it is set to be a ‘good heavyweight.’

One final spot in the IPL 2026 will be decided on Tuesday. As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gear up to face Gujarat Titans (GT) in Qualifier 1 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan explained why GT have a slight edge over RCB in Dharamsala. Pathan believes GT have a slight advantage over RCB in Dharamsala because the pitch conditions are expected to help fast bowlers with swing and bounce.

He believes Gujarat’s pace attack is stronger and more consistent, making them better suited to exploit these conditions, especially since their bowlers have already performed well on batting-friendly pitches.

He added that both teams’ ability to adapt quickly will be important, but Gujarat begin as favourites due to their bowling strength.

“The conditions in Dharamsala will favour fast bowling. There will be swing and bounce on offer. I think Gujarat have a slight edge because of the quality and consistency of their pace attack. Their fast bowlers have been performing well even on flat tracks in Ahmedabad. Here, with the ball moving and bouncing, they will be even more dangerous. How quickly both teams adapt will matter, but Gujarat start as favourites because their bowling is better suited to these conditions,” Pathan said on JioStar.

Virender Sehwag also said RCB should be wary of GT’s bowling.

“That could be just a rare off-day, so they should accept that they had a bad day where Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood both did not pick up any wickets, no one bowled well that day,” Sehwag said.

“So, they should look to forget that and move on. But if it happens again in the playoffs, they might concede more than 255 there, because the boundaries are quite short. So, it is important for RCB that their bowling works, because GT’s bowling is quite good. RCB have to be careful.”

The Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans will determine the first finalist of IPL 2026. RCB showed impressive form in the league stage, winning 9 and losing 5 of 14 matches.

However, both teams finished with 9 wins from 14 matches and 18 points. RCB topped the table only through superior NRR. The momentum is firmly with the Gujarat Titans heading into the clash after their dominant 89-run win over the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru come into the fixture on the back of a heavy 55-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The Qualifier 1 IPL clash will witness a battle between RCB’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar and GT’s Kagiso Rabada, two of the most dominant forces with the ball during yet another record-breaking, run-filled season.

Both Bhuvneshwar and Rabada are the joint-highest wicket-takers this season, with 24 each, with the Indian having a better average of 18.50 compared to Rabada’s 20.54

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Few athletes are bigger than life.

Babe Ruth was one.

And now Victor Wembanyama could be the next.

Ruth and Wemby actually have a lot in common.

Ruth was so much more powerful than his rivals 100 years ago, most baseball fans wish they’d have been alive to see him play.

Wemby is similar today, except that we get to watch him as much as we want.

And by we, I’m talking about American sports fans. With apologies to Amazon-Plus Paris, surely not everyone is enjoying the same experience.

That’s what makes this off-season so interesting.

Sure, it’ll be nice to see where LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard land next season, but they no longer have the impact of Victor Wembanyama.

He is the new face of the league.

But you have to wonder … Is that enough?

Wemby is eligible for a monster contract extension in July. It seems like a formality that the Spurs will offer him as much money as the rules allow, and Wemby will sign on for as long as possible, answering the prayers of his new-found “sisters.”

And if he does, he’ll never be Babe Ruth.

Wemby has the potential to be the face of the game, not just the league. The whole supersized enchilada. Here, there and everywhere.

Heck, he might already be.

He’s the most fascinating athlete in all of sports. Earth is his basketball, and he’s palming it.

But here’s the problem: San Antonio.

Nothing against Countdown City, whatever that means. But do we even know that the Frenchman likes salt on his margaritas?

And was he even rooting for the Texans at the Alamo? I mean, the result has been Texas Tech, and nobody would have wanted that.

I digress.

This is the pinnacle of sports? A team with a nickname that sounds like some form of arthritis, and a mascot that is some relative of the guy the Roadrunner ran off a cliff.

THAT’S where we’ve placed America’s superhero?

Actually, the biggest problem with Davy Crockett’s resting spot is its prize possession — George Gervin, Larry Kenon and the guys who nearly ended Dr. J’s ABA career — went for the big money and left the league with the colored basketball.

The ABA would know what to do with Wemby. The league that drew the 3-point line that saved the little guy would now be smart enough to erase that painted rectangle under the hoop.

Yes, it was necessary when George Mikan was like a foot taller than your average plumber. But today, heck, even the vast Wemby only sees eye-to-eyebrow with Chet Holmgren.

Wemby has gotten called for Three Seconds in the Key multiple times this postseason. Seriously. Hopefully those officials have been fired.

But you know what? They are no more fun-killing than the refs who allow so-called defenders to serve as bouncers every time he tries to get within arm’s length of the hoop.

That wouldn’t happen in France. But you better believe it’s in Thunder’s Game 5 game plan. Sic ‘im, Isaiah.

Can you imagine Wemby given free reign of the key? Hands off. No stopwatches.

The world would tune in.

He’d score 50 points a game. Might even approach 100 against Wizards-level opponents.

That’s Ruthian.

More relatable, he’d be Tiger Woods. Every shot would be much-watch TV.

NBA decision-makers are too stubborn to let it happen. They love their football, er basketball, playoffs.

But Europeans adore their heroes. For crying out loud, they put up with Colin Montgomerie.

Within one week in the Euroleague, Wemby would put his sport on the soccer-crazy map from Lisbon to Lithuania, Amsterdam to Athens. He would be treated like Cristiano Ronaldo, except by a new generation. He might even inspire countries to someday overpower the little-man-fascinated US in basketball.

In America, Wemby is being treated like a South Texan pinata that’s an accident waiting to happen. No pot of money will fix that.

In Europe, Wemby would be Babe Ruth.

Think about it: Would you rather be rich in San Antonio, or Babe Ruth in Paris?

I agree. It’s a no-brainer.

Braves
They finally lost another series. The Braves lost two of three to the continually surprising Nats over the weekend. Still, that’s only two series losses for the Braves in two months of baseball. That’s absurd. — 36-18
2

Dodgers
Here they come again. The Dodgers have won 10 of 12 since a terrible stretch earlier this month. — 34-20
3

Brewers
I think it’s possible to argue that Jacob Misiorowski is not only the most electric pitcher in baseball, but that right now he’s the best. 2 31-20
4

Rays
The Rays are definitely a good team, but they’ve been far too fortunate. Their run differential suggests they should be about five games worse than this and they’ve gone a likely unsustainable 9-1 in one-run games. Maybe losing two straight games in walk-off fashion is the start of some regression. As for the ranking, the Brewers just forced my hand. The Rays weren’t demoted. They were leapfrogged. There’s a big gap after this spot. We have a clear Big Four right now two months into the season. 1 34-17
5

Yankees
Though he only struck out two, Gerrit Cole going six scoreless innings in his return from Tommy John surgery, especially since it was against the Rays, was a big success. 2 32-22
6

Guardians
On May 10, the Guardians lost to fall to 21-21. They were in first place in a division with no team above .500 and mockery ensued. The Guardians have gone 11-3 since. 3 32-24
7

Padres
While there’s plenty of deserved attention on Fernando Tatis Jr. still having zero home runs, keep in mind that Manny Machado is hitting .170 and Jackson Merrill .198. It isn’t really “early” anymore, right? It’s past Memorial Day! Time to wake up, guys. 1 31-22
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Diamondbacks
All of a sudden, as can happen pretty easily with a star, Ketel Marte is scorching hot. In his last nine games, he’s 21 for 37 (.568) with six doubles, three homers, 15 RBI and 13 runs. Not coincidentally, the D-backs are 7-2 in those nine games. 8 29-24
9

Cardinals
I’ve been waiting on the other shoe to fall here. The Cardinals have now lost five of seven. Is this the start of the downswing? Or will they keep proving myself and many others wrong? 1 29-23
10

Reds
They had been in a bad, bad way for most of May, but now the Reds have won four of five. Maybe things are starting to turn. 4 28-25
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Phillies
Injuries have been a factor, but Bryce Harper hasn’t hit more than 30 home runs in a season since 2021, his second MVP season. With 12 so far this year, he’s on pace for 36. That would be his second-highest total in a season after his 42 from 2015 (his first MVP season). While we’re here, he’s at 375 in his career and is 33 years old. Yes, I’ve got my eyes on 500. 1 27-27
12

Athletics
Shea Langeliers is flirting with a 150+ OPS+. Do you know how many A’s catchers ever have had a full season with a figure that high? One! Hall of Famer Mickey Cochrane in 1933 hit .322/.459/.515 for a 158 OPS+. 1 27-27
13

Pirates
How much longer are they gonna keep running Marcell Ozuna out there? He’s now hitting .184/.273/.307 with 53 strikeouts in 163 at-bats. It’s a 35-year-old, washed-up designated hitter. They can do better. 1 28-26
14

White Sox
Rough road trip last week, but the Sox bounced back with a win at home on Monday and are back above .500. Even if they miss the playoffs, as I expect them to, they are going to be a fun and feisty team all year. 3 27-26
15

Cubs
I don’t know if I’ve ever seen such extremes. The Cubs started 7-9 and then won 10 straight, then lost three straight, then won 10 straight and have since gone 2-13. I assume they’ll lose again Tuesday, which would be a 10-game losing streak to accompany two 10-game winning streaks before even getting to June. 11 29-25
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Nationals
He’s only a part-time player, but Curtis Mead has been such a nice addition (the Nats traded for him on March 28). He’s now got an .844 OPS with seven homers and 20 RBI in 136 plate appearances. 3 28-27
17

Mariners
Randy Arozarena’s career high in WAR is 4.2 which happened with the Rays in 2021. He’s on pace to top 6.0 this season. He’s hitting for average, taking walks, hitting for enough power, stealing bases and playing great defense in left. He’s never received a down-ballot MVP vote, but he’d be deserving right now. — 26-29
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Blue Jays
Louie Varland gave up an earned run last week. That’s news because it was only the second time — out of 25 appearances now — in which he allowed an earned run in an outing this season. He has a 0.65 ERA. — 25-29
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Twins
Before Monday’s loss, the Twins had won six of seven. They seem determined to avoid the fate I had them ticketed for this season (one of the worst teams in MLB). 4 26-28
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Astros
Those rooting for the demise of these Astros: Uh oh. They’ve now won four in a row, five of six and eight of 12. They even had what seems to be becoming a signature with a combined no-hitter. They appear to be waking up. 8 24-31
21

Marlins
The Marlins can beat you with their legs (wait, what? Fish don’t have legs!). They lead the majors with 62 stolen bases and only one player is in double digits while nine have at least three. Five have at least six SBs. 3 26-29
22

Rangers
Absolutely BRUTAL stretch here — one of the most embarrassing of the season in this small of a sample. The Rangers were swept by the Angels and then were on the business end of a combined no-hitter started by a guy with an 8.31 ERA and finished by a dude making his MLB debut. 7 24-29
23

Orioles
They’ve won three of four and the walk-off Monday provided great vibes, but man, they need more from so many different players. Could we start with Gunnar Henderson? He’s the superstar, and he’s hitting .221/.275/.420. 3 24-30
24

Red Sox
In the midst of so much bad going on around him, Willson Contreras is having one of the best seasons of his career. His previous high in home runs is 24 and he’s already got 11, for example. 3 22-30
25

Royals
After taking it on the chin again Monday, the Royals now have 14 saves and 10 blown saves. That isn’t gonna cut it. — 22-32
26

Mets
Things really were looking up a week ago, but the Mets have now dropped six of seven. If this continues, we’re getting into “lost season” territory. They’re already more than seven games out of playoff position. 5 22-32
27

Giants
Luis Arraez is the only player in MLB history to win a batting title for three different teams (Twins in 2022, Marlins in 2023, Padres in 2024). He’s within striking range right now (.318 with the leader at .333) with the Giants. Can he really do it for *four* teams? 5 22-32
28

Tigers
They won Sunday, but it was only their third win in the last 19 games. They are in a bad, bad way here. 2 21-33
29

Angels
Perry Minasian has been at the helm of the front office since November of 2020. They lost 99 games in 2024, 90 last year and are on pace for 102 this year. MLB.com ranked their farm system 28th out of 30 heading into this season. They have the ability to spend a lot in free agency, too. 1 20-34
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Rockies
In moving Antonio Senzatela to the bullpen here in time for the final year of his contract, the Rockies have created trade bait. He’s been brilliant with a 1.13 ERA and 0.78 WHIP. We might even see him closing in the playoffs. How weird would that be? 1 20-35

Now, I already know exactly what you’re thinking – “It’s real points that count, not expected ones!”

And yes, you’re right, points win prizes and that’s why the real league table is the only one that matters.

But expected points (xPTS) are useful for football analysts because they can serve as a decent indicator of whether a team over or under-performed across the course of a season.

Expected points are calculated by comparing the quality of goalscoring chances a team makes (xG) and concedes (xGA) in every match throughout the campaign, and shows what the impact would have been on the team’s points total.

In theory, it measures how genuinely strong a team’s attacking and defensive performance was.

Canelo Alvarez is hoping to regain a super-middleweight world title when he returns to the ring in September, seeking to prove once again that he is the top dog in the 168lb division. Although, there is one world champion that the Mexican has admitted he will not face.

Canelo claimed all four of the super-middleweight world titles in just 11 months when he became the first undisputed super-middleweight champion of all time back in 2021, before defending those belts on four occasions.

Alvarez then became a two-time undisputed ruler by outpointing William Scull last year, but he lost all of his titles to Terence Crawford four months later, with the American’s retirement then causing the fragmentation of the undisputed throne.

Christian Mbilli was upgraded to the full WBC world champion, with Canelo scheduled to challenge ‘Solide’ in September, whilst the other straps now belong to Hamzah Sheeraz (WBO), Jaime Munguia (WBA) and Osleys Iglesias (IBF).

With this new set of champions, Canelo has one roadblock standing in the way of becoming undisputed at 168 once again. Speaking to Ring Magazine, Canelo declared that he will never rematch WBA champion Munguia, who recently joined Team Canelo and began training under Eddy Reynoso.

“I am not going to fight Munguia again. No. We are in the same team, we like Munguia, he is a great person. He works very hard, we are never going to fight again. 

“We are always looking for good fights, big fights, and I think there is other big fights out there.”

Munguia was trumped by Alvarez back in May 2024, that being the first and only time in his career that Canelo has defended a world title against a fellow Mexican.

Jarrod Bowen, who has previously been linked with a move to Manchester United, has sent a clear message on Instagram after West Ham were relegated

West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen has once again suggested he intends on bringing the Hammers back into the Premier League. Bowen found the net in side’s final match of the season.

Despite West Ham beating Leeds United 3-0, the 2023 Europa Conference League winners were relegated as a result of Tottenham beating Everton 1-0. Bowen was crestfallen when their first relegation since 2011 was confirmed.

When the match was ended, Bowen, who was recently linked with Manchester United, hit out at questions asking about his future in the capital. He then appeared to suggest he intends on returning to the Championship with West Ham.

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In his post-match interview, he said: “I’m under contract here. I’ve been here six and a half years. I’ve had some really high moments and this is a low moment that will outweigh everything.

“There’s going to be rumours, there’s going to be talk. Ultimately, what I see is getting this club back in the Premier League because that is where it deserves to be.”

Today, he seemed to reinforce this message by taking to Instagram and writing: “It’s hard to post something like this when all you’re feeling is embarrassment and pain.

“I could write loads trying to explain where it all went wrong this season, but honestly what you deserve from me is an apology. Winning that trophy in Prague was the best night of my career. Sunday was the worst.

“We just weren’t good enough. Simple as that. And that’s why the season ended the way it did. To the fans, you didn’t let us down once.

“The support home and away never changed, even when things weren’t good enough from us on the pitch. We should have given you more. You deserved more.

“One thing I know about this club is that it has the desire and fight to bounce back from this. This club belongs in the Premier League and deserves to be back there as soon as possible.”

Bowen’s deal at the London Stadium does not expire until 2030. With relegation widely predicted to inflict a £100million dent into West Ham’s revenues cost, Bowen has been tipped to be sold, as have his team-mates Mateus Fernandes and Konstantinos Mavropanos.

Before the final round of Premier League fixtures, it was claimed by the Guardian United were pondering a move for the ex-Hull City ace, should the Hammers get relegated. Now their descent to the Championship is complete, many may be anticipating United to make an approach.

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Startup dynasty fantasy football drafts are ongoing, and redraft leagues will get cracking in three months. During those events, it might be a decent idea to take a flyer on Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason.

Mason’s RB2 case depends on volume, efficiency, and whether Aaron Jones finally gives up touches.

The veteran tailback is on tap for RB1-RB2 duty in 2026, and he made a list of potential “sleepers” published by Fansided last week.

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Mason could be an undercover stud in 2026.

Fansided: Mason Is a Fantasy Sleeper

Justin Carter at Fansided tossed out eight sleepers for your upcoming drafts, and on Mason, he explained, “Mason’s first season with the Minnesota Vikings was solid. He rushed for a career-high six touchdowns and came close to his previous career high in rushing yards despite playing just 44 percent of Minnesota’s offensive snaps, with Aaron Jones serving as the team’s lead back for the 12 games Jones was healthy and active for.”

“Now, Jones is a year older. He has over 1,500 career carries. He missed time last year with a variety of injuries. And he’s backed up by one of, IMO, one of the best backup running backs in the league. This is a situation where fantasy managers could get a massive reward if the Vikings end up using Mason as the starting running back at some point.”

Mason was a breath of fresh air for the Vikings’ rushing offense last year, especially early in the season.

Carter continued, “There’s one issue that caps his upside a bit, though: he’s a complete non-factor as a receiver. Mason had 159 carries last year, but just 16 targets. That’s, uhh, a pretty big disparity, and it wasn’t a result of game planning.”

“Jones had 132 carries — fewer than Mason due to missing five games — but was still targeted 41 times. Still, in standard and even half-PPR, Mason is a great player to throw a dart at later in your fantasy draft.”

His 2025 Output

How productive was Mason in Year No. 1 with the Vikings? Quite is the answer. He logged 159 carries for 758 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns, paydirts that were ultra-refreshing because the 2024 Vikings almost refused to score rushing touchdowns altogether. Mason also caught 14 passes for 51 yards, a modest mark.

His problem? Attention. Touches. Emphasis. Like this year, Minnesota has Aaron Jones lined up to share the RB1-RB2 workload, a one-two punch of experience and dependability. Jones isn’t the type of guy teams put on the bench, so the pair basically coexist.

Had Mason been granted the touch load of an RB1 — like Travis Etienne, for example, in Jacksonville — in the arena of 260 rushing attempts, here’s what Mason’s stat line would look like:

— 260 Carries
— 1,239 Rushing Yards
— 4.8 Yards/Carry
— 10 Touchdowns
— 23 Receptions
— 83 Receiving Yards

He Just Needs Carries and Touches

When the offseason began in January, a large faction of Vikings fans expected the club to release Jones, who battled injuries in 2025 — and battles some form of injury nearly every season. Jones will be 32 this winter, and age-32 running backs aren’t often hot commodities.

But Jones accepted a paycut to stay in Minnesota, keeping in the mix for 2026. That flattened Mason’s broad outlook this season. Had Jones departed, Mason would’ve been the next man up by default and possibly a bellcow RB1.

Until it happens, Mason will encounter a familiar narrative: the guy just needs more rushing attempts. When he gets the ball, he chips off about 5 yards per carry. He can’t blossom as a true-blue RB1 unless he gets 200-300 carries.

The Fansided theory evidently operates on the pretense that Mason will get closer to RB1 duty, rather than the shared setup on the docket right now.

RotoBaller‘s Patrick McGrath on Mason: “With a healthier offensive line and improved quarterback play, his second season with the Vikings could be marginally more productive even if his role remains largely unchanged.”

“At 27 years old, Mason is RotoBaller’s dynasty RB52, and while the breakout calls have quieted, he is still capable of playing out the final year of his contract as an occasional flex option with notable insurance upside.”

Other Vikings Sleepers?

For fantasy football sake, the Vikings don’t have too many sleepers — everyone already knows that Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings, and Kyler Murray are draftable.

But if push came to shove for a Vikings-themed fantasy sleeper list, it would probably look like this:

Second-year pass-catcher Tai Felton could bloom, too, but the probability of that shrank when interim general manager Rob Brzezinski signed Jennings.

Mason turned 27 on Sunday.

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Widely touted as one of the best managers in Premier League history, Pep Guardiola has stepped down from his role at the helm of Manchester City on May 26. After ten glorious years, during which the 55-year-old oversaw 593 games – more than any other in the club’s history – fans said goodbye to Guardiola at a trophy parade and after-party.