Eben Etzebeth was pulled from the Sharks’ lineup before the URC match against Ulster due to a late injury, leaving fans wondering about his fitness. Coach John Plumtree cited physical concerns without revealing details. The team adjusted and clinched an important victory to boost their play-off ambitions.

Trent Alexander-Arnold's second-half goal handed Liverpool a 1-0 away win at Leicester City, a result that confirmed Leicester’s relegation and boosted Liverpool’s Premier League title push. Both sides created big chances, but Leicester’s hopes ended with a disallowed goal and a long home goalless run.

Marko Arnautovic won't start for Inter Milan against Bologna, sitting out due to a lingering back problem. While he's fit enough for the bench, coach Simone Inzaghi has turned to Joaquin Correa to partner Lautaro Martinez up front. Inter faces further selection headaches with Marcus Thuram, Denzel Dumfries, and Piotr Zielinski all out injured.

The Minnesota Timberwolves outclassed the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their playoff series, riding a franchise-record 21 threes. Anthony Edwards fueled the scoring as Minnesota controlled the paint, punished turnovers, and exposed the Lakers' weaknesses—signaling a warning for the rest of the series.

The Premier League has rescheduled four matches in April 2025 to avoid clashes with UEFA Champions League and Europa League quarter-finals, reflecting a commitment to prioritize European tournaments.

Arsenal's Premier League dreams took a hit after a 1-1 draw with Everton, marred by a debated penalty. Raheem Sterling scored for Arsenal, but Everton equalized through Iliman Ndiaye's disputed penalty. Arsenal's lineup changes ahead of a Champions League clash saw them struggle despite dominating the game. The result leaves Arsenal nine points behind Liverpool, with the penalty decision sparking heated discussions.