Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson has become the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 6,000 career points during Monday’s 101-91 victory over the Seattle Storm.

The 29-year-old achieved the historic milestone in just her 278th career game to firmly eclipse the previous benchmark held by Diana Taurasi.

Taurasi, who recently retired as the league’s all-time leading scorer, originally required 291 games to reach the landmark.

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart remains the third-fastest to the total after achieving the feat in 293 appearances.

All-round dominance fuels Las Vegas

The milestone arrived during a spectacular individual performance where the former first overall pick recorded 34 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks.

Her remarkable statistical output helped Las Vegas comfortably secure a fourth consecutive win and improve their regular season record to 8-3.

The ninth-year veteran expressed profound gratitude for her teammates following the historic individual accomplishment.

“I’ve seen so many different defenses, different schemes. Yet we still show up every single day, ready to work and ready to be great.”

A’ja Wilson

An evolving offensive threat

Aces head coach Becky Hammon praised her standout center for developing a remarkably versatile and unpredictable scoring repertoire.

Hammon noted that the physically imposing post presence has successfully expanded her game to the perimeter since their partnership began in 2022.

“The game is really slowed down for her. There’s just really not any offensive area that she can’t do.”

Becky Hammon

The manager added that her franchise cornerstone has become virtually unguardable for opposing defences.

WNBA rivals now face a truly complete player who can seamlessly operate with her back to the basket, shoot confidently from three-point range, and attack aggressively off the dribble.

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has agreed to join Inter Milan after the Italian champions submitted a formal bid for the 25-year-old.

The England international is entering the final 12 months of his contract at Anfield next month.

With renewal talks having stalled, the academy graduate has committed his future to the Serie A giants.

Inter recently returned with an offer worth approximately £21m after seeing a previous approach rejected in January.

Liverpool hold out for higher valuation

The Merseyside club are reportedly holding out for a fee closer to £25m for the central midfielder.

Discussions remain ongoing between the two clubs, with an agreement expected before the start of the new campaign.

The former youth prospect has rejected rival interest from Premier League side Aston Villa in favour of a fresh challenge abroad.

His impending departure adds to a summer of significant transition under new manager Andoni Iraola.

Exodus continues at Anfield

The Reds are eager to avoid losing another senior player on a free transfer next year.

Key figures including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson have all departed at the end of their deals over the last 12 months.

Uncertainty also surrounds the futures of several other squad members, including goalkeeper Alisson, forward Cody Gakpo and winger Federico Chiesa.

Iraola is now prioritising midfield reinforcements to compensate for the expected loss of the dynamic playmaker.

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has emerged as a primary target to rebuild the centre of the pitch.

Mohamed Salah will not reverse his decision to leave Liverpool this summer despite the dismissal of head coach Arne Slot, according to former team-mate Dejan Lovren.

The Egyptian international announced his departure at the tail end of last season after nine highly successful years on Merseyside.

Liverpool are now undergoing a period of major transition under new Basque manager Andoni Iraola.

Many supporters had hoped the prolific forward might reconsider his future following Slot’s exit.

‘He would have stayed 100 per cent’

The veteran goalscorer was known to have endured a complicated relationship with his former Dutch manager.

However, former Reds defender Lovren has firmly dismissed the possibility of a dramatic U-turn.

Speaking to WinWin, the Croatian stated that the formalities of the attacker’s farewell make a return impossible.

“No, it’s over,” Lovren said.

‘Timing was bad’ for Anfield future

“Mo has a big personality too. I don’t know, if they hadn’t announced all of that, all the details of leaving, saying thank you and goodbye, maybe yes, but now it’s difficult.”

Lovren insists the iconic winger would have committed his future to the club had he known a managerial change was imminent.

“Yes, he would have stayed 100 per cent. Believe me, he would have stayed 100 per cent, I know that. But the timing was bad,” he added.

“To say you don’t need Mohamed Salah at Liverpool, when he can still perform at the highest level for another two or three years, then we have a problem understanding football.”

Nunez eyeing Merseyside comeback

Meanwhile, former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly seeking a return to Anfield.

The Uruguayan forward joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal for £46.3m in the summer of 2025, but his stint in the Middle East has proven challenging.

The South American attacker was surprisingly dropped from the squad in February following the arrival of Karim Benzema.

According to Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo, Nunez is now eager to secure a route back to the Premier League.

However, Liverpool could face potential competition for his signature from domestic rivals Chelsea.

The Blues, now managed by former Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso, are also showing strong interest in the unsettled striker.

Caitlin Clark hit a dramatic three-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining to give the Indiana Fever a 78-76 victory over the Washington Mystics in the US capital on Monday night.

The 24-year-old star found herself completely unmarked following an inbound pass from Sophie Cunningham to drain the decisive shot from beyond the logo.

It provided a signature moment for the guard after a turbulent start to her third WNBA campaign.

Navigating early season struggles

Indiana travelled to Washington’s CareFirst Arena holding a perfectly balanced 5-5 record.

The talismanic playmaker has faced intense online scrutiny recently, exacerbated by a feisty sideline exchange with head coach Stephanie White.

She was also enduring a challenging shooting spell despite consistently filling the broader statistical categories.

“I think sometimes we take great players, and certainly generational talent, for granted,” White said following the triumph.

“What she did was incredible for us. She’s going to have many more moments like that.”

Redemption in a chaotic final minute

The Indiana guard initially looked to have cost her team the game during a frantic finish to the fourth quarter.

The late drama included several rapid momentum swings:

‘My hands got a little clammy’

“You better make this, because I missed my free throws,” the match-winner admitted thinking as the final inbound pass approached.

“Cotie almost got a fingertip on it. Honestly probably the most wide-open shot I had all night.”

Teammate Lexie Hull watched from the opposite corner as the dramatic winner found the net to silence the home crowd.

“I have complete confidence that it’s going to go in, but to see it go in and put us in the lead, that was one of the biggest moments we’ve had this season.”

Lexie Hull, Indiana Fever guard

Seventeen-year-old amateur Miles Russell has secured his place at next week’s US Open at Shinnecock Hills, surviving a dramatic play-off in Florida with Charlie Woods serving as his caddie.

The world number 10 amateur claimed the final spot from the qualifying event after navigating a tense bogey on the first extra hole.

He was accompanied by the son of three-time champion Tiger Woods, a close friend who shares his commercial agent and will soon join him at Florida State.

“It kept it so light. It’s the first time I’ve had a buddy on the bag. I really like it, not talking much golf, just having a good time.”

The young Floridian remained coy about whether his high-profile bagman would join him in New York for the third major championship of the year.

“We’ll see what he’s doing. To be determined.”

Horschel advances while Finau misses out

A gruelling schedule known as ‘Golf’s Longest Day’ saw 715 players across 10 North American locations competing for just 43 remaining places in the 126th edition of the tournament.

Veteran Billy Horschel found a rare bright spot in a challenging season by securing one of five spots available in the Ohio qualifier.

However, Tony Finau will miss the prestigious event for the first time since 2017 after falling two shots short of the required mark.

Fellow 17-year-old Giuseppe Puebla took medal honours in Florida, joining a remarkably youthful contingent heading to Shinnecock Hills.

International success and notable absentees

History was made in Ohio as Louisiana State University student Arni Sveinsson became the first Icelandic player to ever qualify for the competition.

In Canada, Emiliano Grillo and Alejandro Tosti successfully navigated their way through an intense eight-man play-off.

Meanwhile, Max Homa suffered extra-hole heartbreak for the second consecutive year to agonizingly miss out on a major appearance.

Other high-profile casualties included Matt Kuchar, who extends his absence from golf’s biggest stages, and Brandt Snedeker.

Kentucky defensive lineman Nic Smith has died at the age of 20 after being discovered unresponsive in a campus residence hall on Monday morning, with police suspecting no foul play.

The University of Kentucky confirmed the tragic passing of the sophomore student-athlete in an official statement.

Campus police received an emergency call shortly after 10:00 local time reporting a deceased student within a university dormitory.

Initial investigations conducted alongside the Lexington-Fayette County Coroner have ruled out any suspicious circumstances surrounding the sudden loss.

‘A tremendous loss for our program’

Head coach Will Stein expressed the collective grief of the Wildcats’ football community following the devastating news.

“Today our hearts are broken,” Stein said.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Nic’s family, friends, teammates and everyone who knew and loved him.”

“This is a tremendous loss for our program and university community. We will continue to support one another and honor his memory.”

A multi-sport talent from Georgia

The highly regarded prospect originally joined the collegiate ranks from Walnut Grove High School in Loganville, Georgia.

During his high school career, the versatile athlete excelled in both football and basketball before committing exclusively to the gridiron.

Affectionately known to his team-mates as “Happy” and “Big Happ”, the young defender redshirted during his freshman campaign last season as he adapted to the collegiate level.

Away from the field, he was actively pursuing a degree in the community leadership and development program at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

The Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed two-time Super Bowl champion L’Jarius Sneed, bringing the cornerback back to the franchise following his release by the Tennessee Titans.

His agents confirmed the agreement, marking a surprising reunion just two years after a blockbuster trade initially took him away from Arrowhead Stadium.

Injury struggles in Tennessee

The defensive back was traded to the Titans in 2024 on a lucrative four-year deal worth $76m after receiving the franchise tag.

However, his tenure was heavily disrupted by severe health issues, limiting him to just 12 appearances over two frustrating seasons.

The experienced cornerback spent the start of the 2025 campaign on the physically unable to perform list while recovering from a knee procedure.

He subsequently missed the final 10 games of last season after suffering a serious quad injury against the New England Patriots in Week 7.

Off-field issues and cap savings

Tennessee ultimately released the veteran on 13 March, a calculated roster decision that saved the organisation $11.4m in salary cap space.

His departure followed a period of off-field turbulence, including an indictment by a Dallas County grand jury last November.

He was charged with a misdemeanour for allegedly failing to report a felony following a shooting incident at a car dealership in December 2024.

However, the player’s legal representatives announced in May that the charge had been entirely dropped.

Revamped Chiefs secondary

The returning star brings much-needed championship pedigree back to a Kansas City defensive unit that has undergone significant turnover this offseason.

Management recently traded Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams, who also acquired fellow 2025 starter Jaylen Watson in free agency.

To address these major departures, the Chiefs drafted Mansoor Delane and acquired both Kader Kohou and Kaiir Elam from the open market.

The 29-year-old will now look to recapture his elite form in Kansas City, having recorded 10 interceptions and 352 tackles across his six-year professional career.

Crystal Palace have opened formal talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage to replace Oliver Glasner ahead of the new Premier League season.

The south London club have made contact with their French counterparts to discuss a compensation package to release the 47-year-old from his contract.

The Eagles’ approach follows a highly successful debut campaign for the French tactician in his homeland.

Taking charge in June last year, he guided the Ligue 1 side to an impressive second-place finish in the top flight.

Historic cup success in France

His crowning achievement came in the Coupe de France, where his team defeated Nice to secure the prestigious trophy for the first time in their 120-year history.

Palace turned their attention to the overachieving coach after missing out on primary target Andoni Iraola.

The Selhurst Park hierarchy had submitted a proposal to the Spanish tactician, but he subsequently agreed to join Liverpool on a two-year deal instead.

Alternative candidates assessed

With Glasner having departed the Premier League outfit at the conclusion of last season, the board have thoroughly evaluated their options.

Frank Lampard, Kieran McKenna and Sean Dyche were all understood to be on the initial shortlist of alternatives.

However, securing the highly-rated head coach from Lens has now become the immediate priority for the English side.