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17.4.26 Premier League: Nottingham Forest Injuries

Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira expects Chris Wood and Murillo to be available for Sunday's Premier League match against Burnley, but Callum Hudson-Odoi is set for a spell out with a muscle injury. Forest are also celebrating a historic European semi-final place after a win over Porto.

17.4.26 Premier League: Arsenal Injuries

Martin Odegaard is optimistic about a swift return after picking up a knock during Arsenal's Champions League clash with Sporting. The captain, who has missed two matches, said the injury is not serious and is eager to return soon as Arsenal enter a crucial stage of the season.

17.4.26 Premier League: Liverpool Injuries

Liverpool confirmed that Hugo Ekitike suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon after slipping during a Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. The injury will sideline him for the rest of the season and rule him out of the summer World Cup with France.

17.4.26 Serie A: Juventus Injuries

Juventus are dealing with multiple injuries ahead of their Serie A match against Bologna, with players like Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik ruled out. However, Kenan Yildiz, Khephren Thuram and Lloyd Kelly are expected to recover in time to start as the team pushes to secure Champions League qualification.

17.4.26 Scottish Premier League: St Mirren

St Mirren may be without goalkeeper Shamal George for their Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic due to an ankle injury. Interim boss Craig McLeish said Ryan Mullen is ready to step in if needed.

16.4.26 Champions League: Bayern

Vincent Kompany will miss Bayern Munich's Champions League semi-final first leg after receiving a yellow card during their dramatic win over Real Madrid. Bayern advanced after a high-scoring tie and will face Paris Saint-Germain, but Kompany's suspension means he will be absent from the touchline for the opening match.

17.4.26 NBA

The NBA and NBPA agreed to waive the 65-game minimum for Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham, allowing both to qualify for end-of-season awards under "extraordinary circumstances." Doncic missed games for the birth of his child, while Cunningham was sidelined by a collapsed lung. Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards was denied a similar appeal after playing 60 games, fueling debate around the league's 65-game rule despite support from Adam Silver.

16.4.26 NBA: Charlotte Hornets Injuries

The NBA is investigating LaMelo Ball for tripping Bam Adebayo during a play-in game, an incident that led to Adebayo leaving early with a lower back injury. The Charlotte Hornets won 127-126 in overtime, with Ball hitting the game-winning layup, but the play drew criticism from Erik Spoelstra, who said Ball should have been ejected. The league is reviewing the incident and could upgrade it to a flagrant foul, though a suspension is considered unlikely.

17.4.26 MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers Transfers

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Chayce McDermott from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for pitching prospect Axel Perez. McDermott, 27, has mostly pitched in the minors and made one MLB start in 2024, while Perez, 20, is a young prospect who played in the Dominican Summer League last season.

16.4.26 MLB: NY Mets Injuries

The New York Mets placed Jared Young on the injured list with a torn meniscus that will require surgery, sidelining him for six to eight weeks. His absence adds to a depleted lineup already missing Juan Soto and dealing with Jorge Polanco's lingering injury, as the Mets' offense continues to struggle during an eight-game losing streak. Soto is progressing in recovery and could return during the team's upcoming homestand.

16.4.26 NHL: Dallas Stars Injuries

The Dallas Stars will be without top center Roope Hintz to begin the playoffs after a setback in his lower-body injury recovery. Coach Glen Gulutzan said the team is being cautious, though there is optimism that Miro Heiskanen could return soon. Dallas is also regaining depth with Sam Steel and Radek Faksa back in the lineup ahead of its first-round series against Minnesota Wild.