SAMI MOKBEL AND KIERAN GILL: Mail Sport reported on Thursday that Chelsea had begun the process of holding formal interviews with candidates, with Maresca (centre) now the frontrunner.
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente (right) has called upon only three Premier League players for his provisional squad for the European Championships next month.
Davis Riley used his winner's speech at the Charles Schwab Challenge to pay tribute to tragic PGA Tour star Grayson Murray, on a 'super sad day in the golf world.'
INTERVIEW BY JOE BERNSTEIN: Helping the next generation is another matter. Houghton, who is responsible for helping trigger a huge boom in her sport, isn't short of options.
United defied the odds to beat Manchester City 2-1 at Wembley, potentially saving Ten Hag's job (main picture, right) after it was reported on Friday that he was set to be sacked after the match.
EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: It was initially feared that the acclaimed England openside would miss the entire domestic campaign, but he has made a recovery.
The American heavyweight is due to return to the ring for the first time since losing to Joseph Parker in December, scuppering plans for a showdown with Anthony Joshua .
Bayer Leverkusen's remarkable season has largely been put down to the brilliance of Xabi Alonso (top right), however, there is the man behind the scenes who can also be credited.
AADAM PATEL AT WEMBLEY: After an enthralling season, it was Adam Armstrong's clinical first-half finish that proved decisive and sent Saints back to the top-flight after a year-long hiatus.
This was despite a strong end to the campaign after Pochettino guided them to five successive wins to qualify for Europe, while he had also overseen the development of several young stars.
The victorious Double winners went on a bus parade through the streets of Leverkusen before thousands of fans greeted them for a celebration at the Bay Arena.
JEFF POWELL: Whoever you thought won Saturday night's grudge rematch - and the majority opinion favours Jack Catterall as deserving of his revenge - it was a close fight.
The Blues had seemed set to compete in the Europa League - the competition they won in both 2013 and 2019 - following a good run of form before Mauricio Pochettino's departure.
Jack Van Poortvliet has been recalled by England and is on track to reignite his Test career after being forced to miss the World Cup due to a serious ankle injury.
Tennis star Terence Atmane (inset) escaped punishment in his opening-round match the French Open on Sunday after he fired a ball into the crowd and hit a fan when the point was already over.
The defender is likely to be the first of several United players to leave this summer with co-owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS seeking to raise funds for new recruits.
JACK GAUGHAN: When he leaves, what will vanish is this force of nature, this leader who drags everyone and everything with him.
Chelsea icon Eden Hazard (left) has offered a left-field suggestion for who should replace Mauricio Pochettino (right) at the club next season. The Argentine manager left Stamford Bridge last week.
J'Maine Hopgood is the only debutant in coach Billy Slater's Queensland side for the first Origin match next Wednesday - and he took a very hard road to cracking the side.
Laurie Daley has floated a theory to explain why David Fifita was axed for Game I of Origin, despite the Gold Coast wrecking-ball being among the most destructive players in the game.
GWS star Toby Bedford asked the Giants' social media team to come up with a post to mark his 24th birthday - but he wouldn't have been expecting what happened next.
AFL Hall of Fame legend Nathan Buckley was on his radio show with fellow footy great Kane Cornes when he was asked a very straightforward question about a new job - and his answer spoke volumes.
The annual 600-mile NASCAR Cup Series points race is taking place on Sunday evening, with Charlotte Motor Speedway hosting the showpiece as usual on Memorial Day weekend.
Republic of Ireland skipper Katie McCabe and Matildas star Caitlin Foord's romance was just a rumour when it set off fiery scenes at last year's World Cup - but now it's Instagram official.
Welcome back to Soul of Sport, Mail Sport's photographic look at the best action cross the sporting world. Andy Hooper captured the sights in the FA Cup final.
