The Edmonton Oilers keep looking for a new head coach, but it seems like their whole plan is maybe moving a little fast. As TSN’s Ryan Rishaug reports, Edmonton is expected to move toward a formal interview with former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube, after some early talk with general manager Stan Bowman. 

Meanwhile, the Oilers are still trying to figure out if they’ll get the green light to speak with former Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy, and that whole situation is still hanging in the air. 

Ryan Rishaug said that talks between Berube and the Oilers have already happened, and that a formal interview is expected soon. If that really comes together it could put the former Stanley Cup-winning coach right up there as one of the top options in Edmonton’s search.

Berube comes with a lot of NHL experience that might really appeal to an Oilers team that is still hunting for consistency even after years of playoff appearances. He put up an 84-62-18 record in Toronto, before being dismissed after a pretty disappointing season under the new general manager John Chayka.  

Before Toronto, he coached both the Philadelphia Flyers, and the St. Louis Blues too. His main highlight was in 2019 when he helped the Blues win their first Stanley Cup title.

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Even though Berube looks like the frontrunner, the Oilers are still keeping an eye on Bruce Cassidy’s situation closely too. TSN insider Pierre LeBrun mentioned that Vegas still hasn’t given any NHL team permission to talk with Cassidy, because he’s stuck under contract for another season.

Cassidy became available after Vegas let him go in April, even though he still had a competitive season to back it up. His solid defensive framework and that championship experience, are reportedly what make him a pretty attractive option for Edmonton’s front office.

The Oilers ended up firing Knoblauch after that disappointing first-round playoff exit, against the Anaheim Ducks. Even though Edmonton made the playoffs in each of its three seasons, and even pushed all the way to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, management seemed to feel that big changes were necessary moving forward.

General manager Stan Bowman later admitted the whole organization really needed a bit of improvement, after that inconsistent season where the captain Connor McDavid publicly said the Oilers were “an average team”.

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has filed an injunction against the NCAA seeking immediate eligibility for the 2026 college football season.

Sorsby has retained Jeffrey Kessler, the attorney who won an historic victory in House v. NCAA, to fight the governing body’s gambling investigation into his recent betting activity. The legal team is seeking a resolution to the case by June 15, a week ahead of the June 22 declaration deadline for the NFL Supplemental Draft.

The NCAA opened an investigation into Sorsby after he allegedly placed various bets on sporting events during his career at Indiana. Sorsby is on an indefinite leave of absence from the football program to seek treatment for gambling addiction. The NCAA has yet to rule on the case, but in a Monday statement, Texas Tech announced that Sorsby has been ruled ineligible based on an “agreed-upon stipulation of facts between Texas Tech University, the NCAA and Brendan Sorsby.” Texas Tech added that it “intends to quickly initiate the reinstatement process.”

The filing argues that Sorsby suffers from a “mental health condition” and has been “clinically diagnosed” with a gambling addiction.

“The NCAA has weaponized his condition to shore up a facade of competitive integrity, while simultaneously profiting from the very gambling ecosystem it polices,” the injunction reads. 

The NCAA responded to the injunction with a statement to ESPN.

“The NCAA has not received a reinstatement request for this case,” the statement reads. “The NCAA generally doesn’t comment on pending reinstatement requests, but the Association’s sports betting rules are clear, as are the reinstatement conditions. When it comes to betting on one’s own team, these rules must be enforced in every case for the simple reason that the integrity of the game is at risk with a statement.

“Every sports league has these protections in place, and the NCAA will continue to apply them equally because every student-athlete competing deserves to know they’re playing a fair game.”

Far-reaching impact

One of the top-rated players in the transfer portal this cycle, the former Cincinnati quarterback was ranked as the No. 2 overall player after throwing for 2,800 yards, 27 touchdowns and five interceptions for the Bearcats last season.

“We love Brendan and support his decision to seek professional help,” Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire said in a statement after Sorsby announced he was stepping away from the program to get help this spring. “Taking this step requires courage, and our primary focus is on him as a person. Our program is behind Brendan as he prioritizes his health.”

Texas Tech made an aggressive push this offseason to position itself as a legitimate conference contender, and Sorsby’s signing was a major part of that effort. He brings experience, toughness and the kind of live-game seasoning coaches covet in the expanded playoff era, especially when programs are spending more than $5 million in the portal market. If Sorsby earns an injunction, the Red Raiders immediately stabilize the most important position on the field with a quarterback capable of operating an uptempo offense and handling pressure moments.

Without him, however, the equation changes considerably.

The timing of the decision matters almost as much as the outcome. Summer chemistry work, player-led practices and preseason installation are all affected when a staff doesn’t know who its QB1 will be. With the NFL evaluation window also in mind entering mid-June, that helps explain the urgency from Sorsby’s representation. Texas Tech’s investment in roster construction suggests the program believes its championship window is open immediately if Sorsby is eligible.

Backup plan 

McGuire revealed Monday that Sorsby’s projected backup, Will Hammond, is expected to be cleared for all football activities on August. 21 and would ideally be ready to go for the Red Raiders’ Week 3 Big 12 opener against Houston. 

Hammond was an integral part of last year’s conference title-winning team as the first player off the bench behind Behren Morton. He threw for 680 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions last season as a redshirt freshman over eight appearances, including a pair of starts. He also rushed for 299 yards and five scores.

NCAA needs a win

The NCAA has spent the last several years navigating transfer waivers, junior college seasons, COVID-19 exemptions and evolving eligibility interpretations with inconsistent results. An injunction win for Sorsby would only reinforce the growing perception that eligibility rules remain fluid in the modern era.

Suncorp Stadium will play host to Saturday’s
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Wests Tigers vs Manly Sea Eagles Odds

Wests Tigers vs Manly Sea Eagles Preview

Manly arrives at Magic Round full of confidence as Anthony Seibold’s evolving system continues to produce results. The Sea Eagles have found an ideal balance between direct middle play and expansive edge attack, with their speed men consistently punishing retreating defensive lines. Their attack has looked fluid and connected in recent weeks, highlighted by strong support play and relentless second-phase pressure.

The Tigers deserve credit for the resilience they showed against Melbourne last week, particularly after falling behind early. Injuries have forced Benji Marshall to reshuffle repeatedly, yet effort and defensive commitment have remained consistent. The concern for Wests is whether they can maintain that intensity against a Manly side currently playing with greater rhythm and confidence. If the Sea Eagles dominate field position early, their attacking weapons may prove too difficult to contain over 80 minutes.

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Sydney Roosters vs North Queensland Cowboys Preview

Tom Dearden’s ankle injury looms as a major storyline for North Queensland, with the Cowboys now forced to adjust without the player who best straightens their attack. His combination with Scott Drinkwater has been crucial this season, allowing the Cowboys to create width and isolate defenders on the edges. Without him, more responsibility falls to Jake Clifford and the North Queensland forward pack to generate momentum.

The Roosters, meanwhile, are beginning to build nicely into the representative period. James Tedesco, Sam Walker and Daly Cherry-Evans all enter this clash with Origin selection talk intensifying, and the Roosters’ attack is showing signs of clicking into gear at the right time. Their ability to control possession and pressure tiring middles could expose a Cowboys side still adjusting to life without Dearden. If Easts starts fast, they may be difficult to reel back in.

Manchester City are preparing for Pep Guardiola’s exit after Sunday’s Premier League match against Aston Villa.

Sources have told BBC Sport that the managerial great is expected to leave Etihad Stadium at the end of the season.

City maintain Guardiola has a contract for next season and are hopeful he will remain as manager.

However, work towards his anticipated exit is under way at the club, with members of staff of the understanding he will leave.

It is understood members of the squad are also anticipating his departure after the final game of the season against Villa, while the club have turned their attentions towards how best to mark the tenure of their iconic boss.

Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who worked under Guardiola at City, is the front-runner to replace the 55-year-old.

Guardiola has led City to 17 major trophies – and 20 in all – including six Premier League titles, the Champions League, three FA Cups and five EFL Cups during his 10 years at City.

The club’s greatest boss is widely regarded as one of the best managers of all time, and could yet still cap his stellar spell at Etihad Stadium with a seventh Premier League title, having already won the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup this season.

Speculation about the manager’s future has been rife for months, with the question about his tenure at Manchester City often coming up in news conferences.

He was asked on Friday whether the following day’s trip to Wembley for the FA Cup final would be his last visit there. “No way,” he said, reminding reporters he had “one more year” on his contract.

And in a interview with BBC Sport before Saturday’s FA Cup final, when asked if he will still be at the club next season, he replied: “Yeah.”

The ex-Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss added: “I am here, I have a contract.”

The same question came earlier on Monday at a news conference to preview Tuesday’s trip to Bournemouth.

Guardiola was asked about Andoni Iraola’s departure from the Cherries and whether he had thought about his own farewell.

He sighed and said: “Next. So many times – I have one more year.”

The Washington Nationals banned an attendee from their home Nationals Park after showing a banner promoting a white nationalist website during a game on Sunday.

The team issued a statement to multiple media outlets saying it identified at least one of the individuals involved, though it would not release their identity.

“The Washington Nationals vehemently condemn discriminatory and hateful rhetoric, and we strive to ​make our home field a safe space for our fans,” the Nationals’ statement read following the game against the Baltimore Orioles.

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A Washington Nationals Armed Forces Weekend cap sits in the dugout during the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on May 16, 2026. (Hannah Foslien/MLB Photos)

During the Nationals’ game against the Orioles on Sunday, three people unfurled the banner in an upper deck section along the first baseline at Nationals Park, promoting the white nationalist website and calling for the deportation of “100+ million.”

The attendees reportedly resisted removing the banner after an usher tried to confiscate it before they left the ballpark, according to a team spokesperson.

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Jake Lang, a conservative influencer and among those who stormed The U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, took credit for the banner on his social media.

The banner unfurling came during the Nationals’ usual “Salute to Service” ceremony, where they honor a veteran military service member before the fourth inning begins.

Nationals Park guidelines state that “signs, banners and fan activities” must not “distract from the enjoyment of sports games or other forms of entertainment.” Also, the stadium is “not a forum or place for use by the public at large for assembly and speech, for use by certain speakers or for the discussion of certain subjects.”

The Washington Nationals logo is displayed in Nationals Park before the game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets in Washington, D.C., on May 13, 2023. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

There is also a restriction on the size and material of objects, which brings about how the banner got into the stadium in the first place.

It is currently unclear how the banner got through stadium security, per The Athletic.

Signs and banners must also adhere to Major League Baseball guidelines as well as the Nationals guest conduct policy. The policies prohibit any “derogatory matter relating to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, personal appearance, familial status, familial responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business or any other category protected by D.C. law.”

A New Era Washington Nationals baseball hat is seen during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa., on April 16, 2026. (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

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The Nationals lost to the Orioles, 7-3, on Sunday. They fell to 23-24 on the season, while the Orioles improved to 21-26.

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Robert Garcia has questioned whether Errol Spence Jr can rediscover the qualities that made him one of the sport’s “best fighters” between 2019 and 2022.

‘The Truth’ was once considered a top 10 pound-for-pound operator, back when he dethroned Shawn Porter and Yordenis Ugas to unify the WBC, IBF and WBA welterweight titles

Around that time, many even predicted that he would defeat Terence Crawford, only for him to lose their undisputed clash via a one-sided ninth-round stoppage in 2023.

Since then, Spence has remained out of the ring but now looks to reignite his career against Tim Tszyu, a fellow former world champion, on July 25.

The pair will square off at a catchweight of 158lbs in Australia, with Tszyu claiming a home advantage as he, too, looks to restore his place on the world stage.

His last outing at world level resulted in a seventh-round stoppage defeat to Sebastian Fundora, who edged their first encounter by split decision in 2024.

That same year, Tszyu found himself on the receiving end of a devastating third-round finish against Bakhram Murtazaliev, but now comes off back-to-back victories following his rematch with Fundora last July.

Spence, on the other hand, appears to be taking a sizable risk by jumping straight into a perceived 50/50 clash, with top trainer Garcia telling ESNEWS that the 36-year-old would have been forgiven for taking a “tune-up fight”.

“Errol Spence was a f***ing badass – pound-for-pound one of the best fighters.

“When he fought Crawford, you can tell that was not the Errol Spence we were used to seeing. He didn’t look good at all.

“Three years later, he wants to come back to boxing – and he’s not going to start off [with] a tune-up fight. I think he doesn’t know what he’s got left and, if he does a tune-up, he might get his ass kicked.

“That’s probably why he [made] the decision to go straight into the Tim Tszyu fight. If he’s fresh and he’s good, then he can win.”

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As Garcia highlights, there is no way of knowing how much Spence has left due to the inactivity, which is largely what makes this such an intriguing contest against Tszyu.

Henry Onyekuru and Oghenekaro Etebo are facing uncertain futures at Gençlerbirliği despite the club’s dramatic escape from relegation in the Turkish Süper Lig.

Gençlerbirliği secured survival on the final day of the season after beating Trabzonspor 3-0 away from home.

While the club celebrated staying in the top division, both Nigerian players endured difficult seasons for different reasons.

Onyekuru struggled throughout the campaign after joining the club on a free transfer following his spell in Saudi Arabia. The former Super Eagles winger failed to score or provide an assist in 17 league appearances.

The 28-year-old played only 301 minutes all season and started just three matches. Most of his appearances came from the bench, while he was left out of the squad for the important final-day victory over Trabzonspor.

Despite having a contract until 2027, reports suggest Gençlerbirliği could allow Onyekuru leave this summer through a reduced transfer fee or mutual contract termination.

Etebo also had a frustrating season after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon during training. The injury ruled the midfielder out for almost the entire campaign.

The former Watford and Stoke City player made just one appearance for the club this season, playing only 42 minutes.

However, Gençlerbirliği still value Etebo highly because of his important role in helping the club gain promotion last season.

The Nigerian midfielder has now returned to light training and is expected to recover fully before the start of next season. The club will assess his fitness during pre-season before making a final decision on his future.

Both Nigerian stars will now hope for a better campaign next season as they look to rebuild their careers.

Suncorp Stadium will play host to Saturday’s
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Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm Odds

Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm Preview

Melbourne snapped its losing run last week but Craig Bellamy will still see areas requiring improvement, particularly through the middle once fatigue began to creep in. The Storm’s defensive structure around the ruck and short side has looked vulnerable at times this season, an issue dangerous against a playmaker like Mitch Moses.

Parramatta enters this clash riding the emotional high of a golden-point victory, though backing up physically and mentally will be the challenge. Moses remains the key, especially with his ability to identify compressed defensive lines and attack narrow edges. If the Eels can hold firm through the middle and avoid gifting Melbourne momentum, they have the attacking weapons to stay within striking distance throughout. The Storm still possesses the class and experience to control key moments, but this shapes as a far tighter contest than the ladder might suggest.

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