The South Bay Surf Awards will be held on Friday, April 26, at the Hermosa Beach Community Center, showcasing highlights from the winter surf season. Awards for Biggest Wave of the Winter, Ride of the Year, Grom Hardest Charger and Wipeout of the Year will be handed out, with winners selected by a panel of judges. The festivities will end with the Spyder Surf Fest at 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Pier Plaza, where brands will bring out tents, host games and give out free gear.
Barnsley Football Club has parted ways with head coach Neill Collins just days before the League One Play-Offs. First-team coach Martin Devaney will take over as interim manager until the end of the season. The decision was made despite Barnsley being in contention for a Play-Off spot, currently sitting in fifth place. Director of Football Mladen Sormaz emphasized Collins’ professionalism and commitment but stressed the need for a change to secure a successful season conclusion. The Tykes face Northampton Town in their final League One match this Saturday, needing a win to guarantee a spot in the Play-Off semi-finals.
West Ham United are reportedly considering Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim as a potential replacement for David Moyes, whose future with the club remains uncertain. The Hammers have struggled for form in 2024, and Moyes’ contract expires at the end of the season. Amorim, 39, is highly regarded as one of Europe’s most promising coaches and has been linked with several top clubs, including Liverpool and Chelsea.
Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will not return to the IPL 2024 campaign due to an ongoing injury. Marsh sustained the injury after playing four matches for DC, scoring 61 runs and taking one wicket. The Australian all-rounder was expected to return during the campaign but has now been ruled out. The decision was made after consulting with Cricket Australia, and Marsh is now expected to focus on his recovery ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Aidan O’Brien’s City of Troy is preparing for a challenging week as he gears up for the Qipco 2000 Guineas. O’Brien, who also manages Ylang Ylang, warns that she may be more suited to the Oaks in the future. Despite being a leading contender for the 1000 Guineas, she may have a more promising future in the longer distance race. City of Troy, on the other hand, has been tipped as a potential Triple Crown candidate, showcasing his versatility and adaptability.
The Denver Broncos are expected to add depth to their secondary with the signing of free agent cornerback Levi Wallace. The 28-year-old is reportedly in Denver for a visit and is expected to sign a one-year deal if all goes well.
The Denver Broncos unveiled their new uniforms on Monday, which will be worn by the team for the first time since the 1997 season. The uniforms feature white, orange, and blue jerseys paired with pants in all three colors. The sleeves of the jerseys feature a mountain peak design, and the pants pay homage to the Rocky Mountains. The team will also have a pair of helmets, one blue and one white. The Broncos announced that they will also have throwback uniforms based on the design they wore in 1977.
A six-run second inning powered the Seattle Mariners to a 10-2 victory in the nightcap of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday night. The Rockies took the opener 2-1 in extra innings on a walk-off single by Ryan McMahon.
Luis Castillo dominated over seven innings, Cal Raleigh homered and drove in four runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Colorado Rockies 7-0 on Saturday night in frigid conditions. The Rockies have now lost six straight and are 4-16, their worst start in franchise history. The Mariners sent Colorado ace Dakota Hudson to his fifth consecutive loss.
Scottie Scheffler’s recent victory at the RBC Heritage has solidified his position as the world’s leading golfer. His points average has soared to 15.016, more than double that of Rory McIlroy, creating a gap that hasn’t been seen since Tiger Woods in 2009. Scheffler’s streak of victories has stretched to four out of his last five events, and he remains unmatched in his consistency. While Scheffler will take a break before the PGA Championship, Nelly Korda continues to dominate the women’s rankings, extending her lead over Lilia Vu.
