What Happened
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list on Sunday, citing that he was not ready to pitch over the weekend. In other news, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, despite claiming his second straight MVP, called his season a "failure" after the Thunder were eliminated from the NBA Finals. The USMNT played a friendly match against Senegal as part of their World Cup preparations.
T20 Blast Round-Up
Chris Lynn starred in Northamptonshire's victory over Warwickshire, scoring an unbeaten century to maintain their 100% record in the T20 Blast. Lynn's 115 runs from 59 balls, including five sixes and 13 fours, helped the Steelbacks win by six wickets at Edgbaston. Other notable performances include D'Arcy Short's 82 runs and four wickets for Gloucestershire against Yorkshire.
World Cup Updates
FIFA referees' chief Pierluigi Collina announced that goalkeepers will no longer be allowed to take tactical timeouts during the 2026 World Cup. This decision comes after criticisms of goalkeepers feigning injury to disrupt the opposition's momentum. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) also approved changes to video assistant referee (VAR) protocol to allow reviews of attacking fouls that occur before the ball is in play.
Key Facts
- What: Restricted list, MVP season, T20 Blast victory
- Impact: Mlodzinski's absence, Thunder's elimination, Northamptonshire's winning streak
Quotes
"I think it's a failure, personally." — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, on his MVP season
What to Watch
The USMNT will continue their World Cup preparations with upcoming friendly matches. The T20 Blast will enter its next round, with Northamptonshire looking to maintain their winning streak. The 2026 World Cup will feature new rules and protocols, including the ban on goalkeeper tactical timeouts.
What Happened
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list on Sunday, citing that he was not ready to pitch over the weekend. In other news, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, despite claiming his second straight MVP, called his season a "failure" after the Thunder were eliminated from the NBA Finals. The USMNT played a friendly match against Senegal as part of their World Cup preparations.
T20 Blast Round-Up
Chris Lynn starred in Northamptonshire's victory over Warwickshire, scoring an unbeaten century to maintain their 100% record in the T20 Blast. Lynn's 115 runs from 59 balls, including five sixes and 13 fours, helped the Steelbacks win by six wickets at Edgbaston. Other notable performances include D'Arcy Short's 82 runs and four wickets for Gloucestershire against Yorkshire.
World Cup Updates
FIFA referees' chief Pierluigi Collina announced that goalkeepers will no longer be allowed to take tactical timeouts during the 2026 World Cup. This decision comes after criticisms of goalkeepers feigning injury to disrupt the opposition's momentum. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) also approved changes to video assistant referee (VAR) protocol to allow reviews of attacking fouls that occur before the ball is in play.
Key Facts
- What: Restricted list, MVP season, T20 Blast victory
- Impact: Mlodzinski's absence, Thunder's elimination, Northamptonshire's winning streak
Quotes
"I think it's a failure, personally." — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, on his MVP season
What to Watch
The USMNT will continue their World Cup preparations with upcoming friendly matches. The T20 Blast will enter its next round, with Northamptonshire looking to maintain their winning streak. The 2026 World Cup will feature new rules and protocols, including the ban on goalkeeper tactical timeouts.