Sports News - May 22, 2022

There are so many sporting events held on Sunday, May 22, 2022, where winners and champions decided. But in case you missed all the action and thrills, here are some of biggest news from sporting events back on Sunday, May 22, 2022!

a. Soccer: City won back-to-back Premier League title, deny Liverpool's dream treble

MANCHESTER – Manchester City retained their FA Premier League title, after defeating Aston Villa in the final matchday at Etihad Stadium. This became their sixth league title in ten years, since The Citizens won their first title in 2011/12 season.

🏆 Your 2021/22 #PL CHAMPIONS: @ManCity 🏆 pic.twitter.com/caRs7ApDqw

— Premier League (@premierleague) May 22, 2022

Premier League Champions 21/22!!! 🏆💙 pic.twitter.com/FzOuKblPZd

— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 22, 2022

Thank you for your brilliant support this season, Reds. What an incredible ride this special team has taken us all on ❤

There have been so many memorable moments, together. One game to go.

See you all in Paris 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/IuccGSLdle

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 22, 2022

Liverpool failed to win the treble despite beating Wolverhampton in the league's final matchday at Anfield. The Reds are now focus on their UEFA Champions League final match against La Liga (Spanish Primera League) champions Real Madrid at Stade De France in Paris on May 28.

Sources:

- https://www.premierleague.com/news/2627138

- https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/manchester-city-crowned-2021-22-premier-league-champions-63788835

b. Formula 1 Spanish GP 2022: Verstappen overturns Leclerc's championship lead with victory

BARCELONA – Defending champion Max Verstappen leads the current drivers' world championship standings following his victory at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain. The Dutchman's title rival, Charles Leclerc lost the lead in the standings after his Ferrari suffered major mechanical problem, forcing the Monegasque out of the race. Despite having minor problems during the race, the Red Bull Racing driver keeps cruising his Red Bull RB18 until the checkered flag, with his teammate Sergio Perez accompany Verstappen for Red Bull's first 1-2 finish in Spain since 2010.

Finally: it was so good to see all the fans coming out to support us the whole weekend, you are amazing 🧡 (2/2)#SpanishGP pic.twitter.com/JLxKiaBZR8

— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) May 22, 2022

Everything was perfect until the loss of power. Disappointed but it happens over the course of a season and pace was really good before.
Next stop : Home ❤️
Forza @scuderiaferrari pic.twitter.com/YzcKyhSb8h

— Charles Leclerc (@Charles_Leclerc) May 22, 2022

Sources:

- https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.verstappen-leads-red-bull-1-2-after-leclerc-retires-from-rollercoaster.2QWiiblgiZzKNW3auDtyut.html

- Spanish GP race results

c. Golf: Thomas wins 2nd Wanamaker Trophy at Southern Hills

TULSA, OK – Justin Thomas wins his 2nd PGA Championship at Southern Hills Golf Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after defeating Will Zalatoris in a three-hole aggregate playoff. This became JT's 2nd Wanamaker Trophy since he first raised the trophy in 2017 at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Source:

- https://www.pgachampionship.com/news-media/articles/justin-thomas-claims-second-major-with-record-tying-comeback-in-pga-championship