Kurt Kitayama is preparing to tee off at the 2026 Masters Tournament, held at Augusta National Golf Club. In his previous appearance in 2024, Kitayama finished tied for 35th. This time around, he has his sights set higher.
Martin Brundle has confirmed a change to his Sky F1 schedule for the 2026 season. The veteran commentator, who will turn 67 in June, is scheduled to cover 16 races a year. This marks a slight reduction from the 18 rounds he attended in 2025.
Alex de Minaur is scheduled to face Alexander Blockx in the Round of 16 of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. The match is set for Thursday, April 9. De Minaur is the favourite.
Brazil’s Laura Cardoso has become the first player to take nine wickets in a T20 international. The seamer achieved the feat in three overs as Lesotho were bowled out for 13. Cardoso’s performance surpasses the previous record held by Bhutan’s Sonam Yeshey.
ESPN host Laura Rutledge is receiving praise for her coverage of The Masters. She is covering the Par 3 Tournament at Augusta National. Fans are enjoying her interviews with players and their families.
Charl Schwartzel has placed renewed focus on his physical preparation. He is working to extend his longevity at the highest level. Schwartzel battled through severe back pains during the recent LIV Golf debut in South Africa.
The San Diego Padres have introduced their new City Connect uniforms, highlighting vibrant colours and a tribute to the cultural history of the region. The uniforms feature colours such as bone, obsidian, marigold, aqua, fireberry, and Padres gold. The jerseys include a La Catrina patch honouring Dia de los Muertos.
Carlos Alcaraz has secured a win against Etcheverry. The match took place in Monte Carlo. Etcheverry is the tennis player with the most victories on clay this season.
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley insists change is needed to reduce hitting distances that have made golf more ‘one-dimensional’. Ridley said that ‘failure is not an option’ when trying to reduce hitting distances in the sport. He believes changes are needed to address the issue.
Jannik Sinner overcame Thomas Machac in three sets to advance to the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals. Sinner won 6-1, 6-7 (3), 6-3. He faces Auger-Aliassime in the next round.
