Chicago White Sox (4-15, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Boston Red Sox (11-10, third in the AL East)
Boston; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Shane Smith (0-1, 2.04 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 12 strikeouts); Red Sox: Garrett Nolan Crochet (2-1, 1.38 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 28 strikeouts)
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Sox -327, White Sox +261; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox head into the matchup with the Boston Red Sox as losers of five in a row.
Boston has a 5-3 record in home games and an 11-10 record overall.
Author: Michael
Game 1 of the first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves will get started at 5:30 p.m. Pacific time on Saturday. It will be the first time the Lakers have begun a playoff series at home since 2012, and Crypto.com Arena is sure to be filled with ample energy and noise as they begin their quest for their 18th NBA championship.
This should be a competitive series, and it will feature plenty of star power. While plenty are picking Los Angeles to win, it isn’t a foregone conclusion that L.A. will advance.
PSG Talking Podcast: Drama at Villa Park, Arsenal in the Semi-Final, Mbappé’s Exit
Few could have imagined that, after a slow start to the UEFA Champions League campaign, Paris Saint-Germain would be one of the four remaining teams left in the tournament. Perhaps even more unbelievable is that Kylian Mbappé’s Real Madrid is not one of those teams.
Arsenal Warned About Two Dangerous PSG Attacking Traits That Could Decide Semifinal
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are set to face off in the UEFA Champions League semifinal, with just 180 minutes standing between one of them and a spot in the final.
These two have already met earlier in the tournament during the group stage, but one pundit says that the matchup no longer matters.
The Gunners punched their ticket to the semifinals with a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the second leg of their quarterfinal, sealing a dominant 5-1 aggregate victory.
Real Madrid on the brink of finalising their first three summer signings – report
According to a report from Fichajes, Real Madrid have nearly finalised a triple swoop to reinforce their squad for next season, with the arrivals of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Miguel Gutierrez, and Nico Paz all said to be in the works.
The standout name on the list is Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Liverpool right-back, considered one of the best in his position globally, is expected to join on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with the Merseyside club.
Photo – Inter Milan Wish Wingback Denzel Dumfries A Happy 29th Birthday
Inter Milan and Netherlands wingback Denzel Dumfries turned 29 yesterday.
The Dutchman joined Inter in the summer of 2021 from PSV.
Dumfries has made a total of 170 appearances for the Nerazzurri. He has scored nineteen goals for the club across all competitions.
Denzel Dumfries has won the Serie A title with Inter last season. He’s also won the Coppa Italia twice and the Supercoppa Italiana on three occasions.
Meanwhile, Dumfries started in the Champions League final for Inter in 2023.
Former LSU receiver and 2025 draft prospect Kyren Lacy died last weekend, by suicide. The incident happened on the weekend before a grand jury was scheduled to hear evidence regarding a December 2024 automobile accident that had Lacy accused of hit and run and negligent homicide in connection with the death of 78-year-old Herman Hall.
On Friday, agent Rocky Arceneaux issued a statement regarding the situation.
“I’ve been processing this loss in private with Kyren’s family and loved ones and with their permission, I would like to share the following,” Arceneaux said.
Legendary captain stands by Real Madrid after painful Champions League exit – ‘So much nonsense’
Real Madrid’s painful 1-5 aggregate loss to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League has triggered serious frustration among fans and stirred unease inside the club.
The disappointing performance and early elimination have led to plenty of criticism from all directions, and even former players have begun voicing their opinions.
One of the most notable reactions has come from former captain Sergio Ramos.
Report: Chelsea trying to get ahead of Arsenal in race for €70m star, fierce battle to ensue
Chelsea are trying to get ahead of Arsenal in the race for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres according to reports.
The Blues are set for another busy summer and could look to offload as many as seven or eight players in order to fund their moves in the market.
Chelsea face a critical window with the club looking to sign a striker, centre back and right footed attacker to improve Enzo Maresca’s squad.
Ben Whittaker during a press conference at Glaziers Hall, London. Picture date: Thursday February 13, 2025. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images)Zac Goodwin – PA Images via Getty Images
Ben Whittaker will not conform to the image expected by his detractors.
The charismatic — some will argue, arrogant — light heavyweight swears he’s made the necessary changes for this stage of his pro career.