Premier League side, Bournemouth have dropped defender Alex Jimenez from their squad while they investigate posts on social media
It was an exciting weekend of sports across board from football, to tennis, to boxing, where Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley served us an epic fight, and drama was also seen in the NBA playoffs.
Below are the key moments in sports over the weekend, as Osimhen’s brace helps Galatasaray win the Turkish league, and Barcelona classico win hands them another trophy.
Barcelona beat Real Madrid in el classico to win 29th La Liga title
Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clásico on Sunday. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres struck in the first half to help Hansi Flick’s side clinch La Liga in consecutive years, while consigning Madrid to a trophyless season.
Arsenal close to first EPL crown in 22 years after dramatic derby win
Arsenal are within touching distance of their first Premier League crown for 22 years after a VAR “earthquake” rocked the title race in their contentious 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side were embroiled in a controversial stoppage-time incident that looked set to derail their title bid before a VAR intervention tilted the balance of power back to north London.
Raya wins EPL golden glove award for the third straight year
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya assured himself the Premier League Golden Glove award for the third year in succession on Sunday with his 18 clean sheets no longer able to be surpassed. His nearest competition, Manchester City’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, has 14 league clean sheets to his name and can no longer catch up with City only having three league games remaining.
Wembanyama ejected as Spurs lose to Timberwolves
Victor Wembanyama was ejected for the first time in his NBA career - for elbowing an opponent - as his San Antonio Spurs side were beaten 114-109 by the Minnesota Timberwolves in game four of the Western Conference semi-finals. France international Wembanyama, 22, had grabbed the rebound of a missed Spurs three-pointer early in the second quarter and was protecting the ball when he turned around and appeared to elbow Timberwolves' Naz Reid in the jaw. The incident was initially called as a offensive foul, as fans in Minneapolis chanted "kick him out, kick him out".
Swiatek drops just one game to set up Osaka clash
Iga Swiatek dropped just one game as she raced past Elisabetta Cocciaretto to set up an intriguing Italian Open fourth-round meeting with Naomi Osaka. Poland's Swiatek is the best clay-court player of this generation, with four of her six Grand Slam titles coming at the French Open. However, the world number three has not claimed a title on clay since her last Roland Garros triumph in 2024.
Dubois beats Wardley to become WBO heavyweight champion in 11-round epic
Daniel Dubois stopped Fabio Wardley in the eleventh round of an incredible heavyweight battle and became a two-time world champion. Daniel Dubois beat Fabio Wardley by stoppage to become WBO world heavyweight champion in an incredible 11-round epic at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester. Defending champion Wardley started the fight at pace with two knockdowns in the first three rounds - including his first in the opening 10 seconds of the bout - but Dubois' power was too much for Wardley as his dangerous right hook caused serious damage to his blood-covered opponent.
Osimhen’s brace helps Galatasaray win fourth consecutive Turkish league title
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray were crowned Turkish League champions with a 4-2 comeback victory over Antalyaspor on Saturday. The energetic forward scored the equaliser before putting the Lions ahead with two minutes left on the clock. Mario Lemina had started the comeback, while Kaan Ayhan added gloss to the scoreline to get the title party into full swing on 90 minutes. This is Galatasaray’s 26th Turkish Lig crown in the club’s history, fending off Fenerbahce, their fierce rivals who will finish the season in second place.