Morning Sports Round-Up: Draw Controversy, European Setbacks and a Fresh Chance at the Top
Thursday's headlines bring a mix of drama, redemption and new beginnings across the sporting world — from a sponsorship storm on the PGA Tour to a long-awaited first goal at Fulham and the fallout of a dramatic Champions League draw.
Golf: Good Good withdraw from PGA Tour event
Good Good Golf have withdrawn from sponsoring a PGA Tour event, according to Sky Sports, following a controversial video. The decision marks a swift end to the partnership and has become one of the talking points of the week in golf.
Football: Palace pressure mounts, City eye back-to-back wins
Premier League predictions are in, with questions over more "Palace pain" and Manchester City tipped to make it back-to-back wins. Meanwhile, the club's European campaign sets up a blockbuster after the Champions League draw handed them a meeting with champions PSG, alongside Aston Villa.
Rugby League: Wigan back on top
Wigan thumped Hull KR to return to the top of the table, in a match played after emotional tributes in Boston. The result restores Wigan's position at the summit.
Fulham ease past Wimbledon as Muniz ends drought
Fulham eased past Wimbledon, with Muniz netting his first goal in a year — a significant moment for the forward and a comfortable afternoon for the club.
European exit leaves McInnes 'mortified'
South of the border news turned north, where a 'mortified' McInnes has taken responsibility for Rangers' European exit, per BBC Sport. Meanwhile, Chelsea have agreed a £7.5m fee for Villa's Martinez, and Arsenal continue their pursuit of Alvarez.
Champions League draw: mixed fortunes
The draw reaction, per ESPN, suggests good news for Liverpool but bad news for Barcelona, with Arsenal–Madrid and PSG–BarΓ§a among the must-see ties. Attention also turns to debutants Sabah FK, who will face Arsenal and Barcelona, while Inter Miami have named 'Kily' GonzΓ‘lez as their new coach.
A full slate of storylines awaits across the coming days.