The New York Jets and Denver Broncos have agreed to split quarterback Zach Wilson’s guaranteed salary in 2024, the final year of his rookie contract. Each team will pay $2.75 million to Wilson, and the Jets will also receive a sixth-round pick in exchange for Wilson and a seventh-round pick. The move saves the Jets approximately $2.75 million against the salary cap and allows Wilson to potentially compete for the starting job in Denver.
Comedian and ‘Three Lions’ co-writer Frank Skinner believes it’s time for a fresh England football anthem to replace the iconic 1996 hit. After 24 years of resounding popularity, Skinner feels the song has run its course, despite its initial chart success and royal endorsement. As the search for a new anthem begins, the comic looks back on the journey of ‘Three Lions,’ its lasting impact, and his own enduring career in comedy.
Matt Ryan, the 2016 NFL MVP and former NFL passer leader, has officially retired as a member of the Atlanta Falcons. Ryan played 14 seasons at quarterback for the Falcons, who drafted him third overall in 2008, and one final season with the Indianapolis Colts in 2022. After not playing last season and working as a television analyst, Ryan announced his retirement on Monday in a video posted by the Falcons.
David Benavidez has shifted his attention to new challenges in the light heavyweight division after Canelo Alvarez’s apparent disinterest in a showdown. Despite persistent efforts, Benavidez has accepted the difficulty of securing a fight with Canelo and will now face Oleksandr Gvozdyk in June.
Kitty’s Light, under the guidance of Christian Williams, is poised to make history at Sandown’s bet365 Gold Cup this Saturday. The chaser, favored at 4-1, seeks to become the first horse in 21 years to win the race twice. Last year, Kitty’s Light triumphed at Esher and added a Scottish National victory to its resume. His success has been a beacon of hope for the Williams family as their six-year-old daughter battles leukemia.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal face Chelsea on Tuesday with uncertainty surrounding the fitness of Takehiro Tomiyasu. Tomiyasu missed Saturday’s win over Wolverhampton Wanderers with a knock, while Jurrien Timber remains out with an ACL injury. Oleksandr Zinchenko could return to the starting lineup in place of Jakub Kiwior, who struggled against Wolves. Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice are expected to keep their places in midfield, while Gabriel Jesus may make way for Kai Havertz if Jorginho is recalled to the number six role. Gabriel Martinelli could start ahead of Leandro Trossard in attack.
In the first game of their playoff series against the heavily favored Carolina Hurricanes, the New York Islanders demonstrated resilience despite falling 3-1. The Islanders controlled the first 40 minutes of the contest, but Carolina’s Frederik Andersen saved 34 of 35 shots to keep the Hurricanes in the game. Both teams struggled to produce from their star players, leaving room for improvement in Game 2. While the betting market suggests the Islanders are not likely to win, their performance in Game 1 indicates they will not be an easy opponent.
Former Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick is reportedly in the running to take over from Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich. Tuchel is expected to leave Bayern this summer after a disappointing season that has seen the club fail to win any silverware. Rangnick, who is currently managing the Austria national team, has been identified as a top target for Bayern and could complete a deal this week.
During Monday’s Yankees game at Yankee Stadium, Aaron Boone was ejected by umpire Hunter Wendelstedt after a fan complained about a call. Despite Boone’s protests of innocence, Wendelstedt dismissed the manager’s claims. The ejection stems from a complaint made by a fan in a blue shirt, which was mistakenly attributed to Boone by Wendelstedt. This incident marks Boone’s second ejection of the season, with Brad Ausmus taking over managerial duties for the rest of the game.
The Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak over the Los Angeles Lakers to nine games with a victory in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series on Saturday. The Nuggets now have a chance to tie their longest-ever winning streak against a single opponent, which is 12 games. The Lakers, meanwhile, are determined to avoid a sweep and tie the series in Game 2 on Tuesday.
