Where sweat meets dedication. My Mon Diaries: A daily sports journal of performance, competition & athlete life.https://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3mla4mit3d22nConnor McDavid delivered 138 points but the Oilers regressed. With Draisaitl frustrated and defense/goaltending faltering, Edmonton must act fast before its championship window closes... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/the-clock-is-ticking-in-edmonton.html07 May 2026 02:00 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3mla4mit3d22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3mla2tuutok2fLuka Doncic says he’s unsure when he’ll return from a hamstring strain that’s sidelined him for the Lakers’ NBA playoff campaign, calling the situation “very frustrating” as he watches from the sidelines... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/its-very-frustrating-doncic-misses.html07 May 2026 01:28 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3mla2tuutok2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7zv5endc2jThe Astros confirmed Carlos Correa will be sidelined for the year after he was injured taking swings before Tuesday’s 2-1 win over the Dodgers. He was batting .279 with three home runs this season... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/astros-lose-carlos-correa-for-season.html07 May 2026 01:11 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7zv5endc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7z3biwxc2cPSG advanced to the Champions League final after a disciplined defensive display against Bayern Munich, despite trailing on possession and chances. Kane scored a late consolation but it wasn’t enough to overturn the aggregate deficit... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/psg-hold-off-bayern-to-reach-champions.html07 May 2026 00:57 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7z3biwxc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7xmu7wak2eThe 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship runs May 15–31 in Zurich and Fribourg, featuring 16 teams, group play, and knockout rounds. Learn about the Swiss Life Arena and BCF Arena, the two host venues staging this year’s top-tier ice hockey championship... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/2026-iihf-world-championship-schedule.html07 May 2026 00:31 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7xmu7wak2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7w6qofck2sPhiladelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been ruled out of Game 2 against the New York Knicks due to right his soreness and an ankle sprain... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/joel-embiid-ruled-out-for-sixers-game-2.html07 May 2026 00:05 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7w6qofck2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7vqpl5gc2sDanish Tennis Federation sacks Sports Director and Billie Jean King Cup captain Jens Anker Andersen after 12 years. Full details on the leadership change, new Vice Director Martin Linnet Killemose, and what it means for Danish tennis... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/dtf-appoints-new-vice-director-as-jens.html06 May 2026 23:57 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7vqpl5gc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7vcdlvsc2zDetroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez has been suspended six games and fined by MLB for intentionally throwing at Red Sox infielder Trevor Story... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/tigers-pitcher-valdez-fined-and-banned.html06 May 2026 23:49 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7vcdlvsc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7uabgyg225Tottenham are ready to step up their pursuit of Brighton centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke, with Roberto De Zerbi’s relationship seen as a key advantage in negotiations... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/de-zerbi-link-gives-spurs-edge-over.html06 May 2026 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7uabgyg225https://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7pivr2t22pMamelodi Sundowns were held 1-1 by Kaizer Chiefs after going down to 10 men, leaving Orlando Pirates in pole position to win the Betway Premiership... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/sundowns-slip-up-at-home-handing.html06 May 2026 22:05 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7pivr2t22phttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7ni7e6zk2pParis Saint-Germain drew 1-1 with Bayern Munich to secure a 6-5 aggregate win and a place in their third Champions League final, where they will face Arsenal on May 30... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/holders-psg-edge-bayern-6-5-on.html06 May 2026 21:29 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7ni7e6zk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7lp65ies2pGerard Pique has been banned from attending FC Andorra’s next six matches and suspended from all official football activity for two months by the RFEF... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/gerard-pique-handed-six-match-ban-and.html06 May 2026 20:57 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7lp65ies2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7kyv2akk2pRicky van Wolfswinkel has confirmed he will retire from professional football in June after a 600-appearance career across eight clubs... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/van-wolfswinkel-confirms-retirement-and.html06 May 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7kyv2akk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7kgw4pu22pMikel Arteta says Arsenal fans “set the standards” after a 2-1 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid booked their place in the Champions League final... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/arteta-praises-arsenal-fans-as-gunners.html06 May 2026 20:35 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7kgw4pu22phttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7jcdshnk2pVitor Pereira says the 26-year-old midfielder’s availability is uncertain following multiple stitches for a cut sustained on Monday... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/morgan-gibbs-white-faces-race-against.html06 May 2026 20:14 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7jcdshnk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7i5emsfs2pThe defending champion Thunder opened their Western Conference semi-final with a 108-90 win over the Lakers, led by Chet Holmgren’s 24-point, 12-rebound double-double... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/nba-recap-thunder-dominate-lakers-108.html06 May 2026 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7i5emsfs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7htffgsk2pDidier Drogba says he’s ready to collaborate with Tanzania on sports development after meeting President Samia Suluhu Hassan in Dodoma ahead of the 2027 AFCON... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/drogba-to-partner-with-tanzania-on.html06 May 2026 19:48 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7htffgsk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7fozjnu22dFederico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni were reportedly involved in a heated training ground altercation at Real Madrid on Wednesday, amid ongoing dressing room tension... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/real-madrid-midfield-duo-reportedly.html06 May 2026 19:10 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7fozjnu22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7fc6esd22dDeclan Rice called the Emirates Stadium atmosphere the best he’s ever experienced after Arsenal’s win over Atletico Madrid sealed a place in the Champions League final... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/i-cant-describe-it-declan-rice-on.html06 May 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7fc6esd22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7e7bzjs22dStrasbourg host Rayo Vallecano on Thursday needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit to reach their first-ever European final, amid growing fan unease over BlueCo’s ownership... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/strasbourg-stand-one-win-from-historic.html06 May 2026 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7e7bzjs22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7cumtkmk2dFed Square will not show World Cup matches for the first time since 2006 after management cited poor fan behaviour, including flare injuries and barricade breaches... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/football-australia-slams-fed-square.html06 May 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7cumtkmk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7bq5neks2dReports say Jose Mourinho met Florentino Perez via video call to discuss returning to Real Madrid, with the club facing a second straight season without silverware... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/real-madrid-line-up-jose-mourinho-as.html06 May 2026 17:59 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7bq5neks2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml7awhcalc2dDiego Simeone says “Not now, definitely not now” when asked about his Atletico Madrid future following Arsenal’s 2-1 aggregate Champions League win... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/the-fans-want-to-win-simeone-reflects.html06 May 2026 17:44 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7awhcalc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml76icdj6k2dVitor Pereira has called on Nottingham Forest to end a rollercoaster season on a high when they host Aston Villa on Thursday, with a Europa League final spot in sight. A win over Villa would put Forest into the Istanbul final on May 20, capping a dramatic turnaround since Pereira took charge... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/vitor-pereira-eyes-glorious-season.html06 May 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml76icdj6k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml74yaliwk2dFIFA has extended Gianluca Prestianni’s six-game suspension for homophobic conduct to have worldwide effect, potentially ruling him out of Argentina’s first two World Cup games... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/fifa-extends-prestianni-ban-worldwide.html06 May 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml74yaliwk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml6zqk3r6s2uFIFA president Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket pricing Tuesday, saying FIFA must comply with U.S. resale laws that allow tickets to sell for thousands above face value... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/fifa-president-gianni-infantino-high.html06 May 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6zqk3r6s2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml6z64nam22uCade Cunningham scored 23 points as Detroit defeated Cleveland 111-101 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, with six Pistons finishing in double figures... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/nba-recap-pistons-hold-off-cavaliers.html06 May 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6z64nam22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml6xglq7uk2sThe Colorado Avalanche won their sixth straight playoff game, defeating the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 2 behind goals from Necas, Landeskog, Roy, MacKinnon, and Nichushkin. Nathan MacKinnon recorded his 21st career multi-point playoff game and 59th career playoff goal... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/nhl-recap-avalanche-stay-perfect-in.html06 May 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6xglq7uk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml6wkoceuk2sCole Palmer is said to be open to a Manchester United transfer, though Chelsea sources insist they are “rejecting all approaches” and he isn’t going anywhere... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/cole-palmer-reportedly-open-to.html06 May 2026 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6wkoceuk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/mondiaries.com/post/3ml6veek3522hManchester United are reportedly leading the race to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson as a replacement for Casemiro, who will leave Old Trafford this summer... https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/man-united-lead-race-for-atalantas.html06 May 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:n4fpphu7n5z7mlel4fnwslud/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6veek3522h