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7.5.26 Premier League: Chelsea Injuries

Chelsea head to Anfield this weekend under mounting pressure and with several injury worries in Calum McFarlane's squad. The Premier League injury list includes Robert Sanchez, Jesse Derry, Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho, Estevao, and Jamie Gittens, leaving uncertainty in key positions before a crucial match against Liverpool. Neto's potential absence would be a major blow given his attacking consistency.

7.5.26 Premier League: Newcastle Injuries

Newcastle United face fresh defensive concerns as Tino Livramento and Fabian Schar remain sidelined after new assessments this week. Livramento is still nursing a thigh injury with his season in doubt, while Schar has been ruled out of the trip to Nottingham Forest due to a foot infection that delayed his recovery from an ankle injury. With Lewis Miley also breaking his leg in training, Eddie Howe's squad is short on options heading into the final three matches.

7.5.26 Premier League: Liverpool Injuries

Liverpool's fitness problems continue to mount ahead of Saturday's showdown with Chelsea at Anfield. Ibrahima Konate missed training after picking up an issue against Manchester United, while Mo Salah remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. Alisson Becker, Alexander Isak, Giorgi Mamardashvili, and several other senior players were also absent, leaving Arne Slot with a stretched squad.

7.5.26 La Liga: Real Madrid Injuries

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has given an encouraging update on his rehabilitation, eight weeks after surgery for a season-ending ACL and meniscus injury. The 25-year-old Brazilian, who was ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, posted on Instagram that he is "very happy with my progress" and grateful for the strength to keep going. While optimistic projections suggest a possible return in early 2027, Real Madrid's medical staff remain cautious to avoid any relapse.

7.5.26 Bundesliga: St. Pauli Injuries

St. Pauli confirmed that defenders Manolis Saliakas and Karol Mets, along with Jannik Robatsch, have sustained structural muscular injuries and are sidelined indefinitely. The setback comes at a crucial stage as the club battles relegation, sitting 17th in the Bundesliga with two matches remaining.

7.5.26 Portuguese Super Liga: Benfica

FIFA has extended Gianluca Prestianni's six-match suspension for a homophobic slur toward Vinicius Junior to apply globally, putting his 2026 World Cup hopes with Argentina in jeopardy. The Benfica winger would miss Argentina's first two group-stage matches if selected, a major setback for a fringe player fighting for a roster spot. The worldwide ban now covers competitive internationals, making it more likely that manager Lionel Scaloni opts for fully available options.

7.5.26 NBA: New York Knicks Injuries

OG Anunoby left the Knicks' 108-102 Game 2 win over the 76ers with an apparent leg injury in the final minutes after a dunk attempt. The team has not disclosed details, and coach Mike Brown deferred to a spokesman. Anunoby had 24 points and was a key contributor as New York took a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Any absence would be a major setback, as he has been the Knicks' second-leading scorer and most efficient shooter this postseason.

6.5.26 NBA: Los Angeles Lakers Injuries

Jarred Vanderbilt dislocated his right pinkie, so severely it broke the skin, while attempting to block a dunk by Chet Holmgren during the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The injury forced him out of the game, required stitches, and was described as a painful, freak incident.

7.5.26 NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning Injuries

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed that his late-season absence was due to prioritizing his mental health. The 35-year-old defenseman missed the final 22 games and the playoffs, saying the decision was difficult but necessary to care for himself as a player, teammate, and family man.

6.5.26 NHL: Buffalo Sabres Injuries

Sam Carrick has resumed practicing and is close to returning from a left arm injury in time for the Buffalo Sabres' second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens. His anticipated comeback would boost Buffalo's struggling faceoff performance after missing the end of the regular season and the first round.

7.5.26 MLB: Chicago Cubs Injuries

The Chicago Cubs' pitching depth took another hit as left-hander Matthew Boyd injured his left meniscus while playing with his kids, requiring surgery and a stint on the injured list. Manager Craig Counsell said Boyd will miss more than the minimum 15 days, though the team expects him back this season. Boyd joins starters Justin Steele and Cade Horton on the IL, leaving the Cubs to shuffle their rotation despite their strong offensive run.

6.5.26 MLB: Houston Astros Injuries

Astros shortstop Carlos Correa was scratched just before Tuesday's game after injuring his left ankle in the batting cage and is set to see a specialist, with early reports suggesting he could miss weeks or longer. Houston adjusted its lineup in his absence and still secured a 2-1 win over the Dodgers, marking the second straight day a key player was sidelined pregame due to injury.

4.5.26 Formula 1

Kimi Antonelli made history by becoming the first driver to win his first three F1 races from pole position, securing victory at the Miami Grand Prix. The 19-year-old leads the championship, with teammate George Russell helping Mercedes sweep all four races and poles this season. Despite a chaotic, rain-threatened start that saw incidents involving Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, Antonelli recovered early and held off Lando Norris to win. Oscar Piastri finished third after passing Leclerc late, while Verstappen climbed back to fifth.