Jack Norris 
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.
The key details for the 2026 Grand National at Aintree have been released. This includes runners, riders, trainers and form. John Hunt and Gina Bryce provide analysis of the 34 horses set to go to post.
The IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens is expected to go ahead without major interruptions. AccuWeather forecasts indicate that the chances of rain will drop to near zero by toss time. High humidity levels are likely to result in significant dew later in the evening.
A look back shows that to many golf fans in the 1960s, Jack Nicklaus was the usurper. Four-time Masters champion Arnold Palmer was The King. Nicklaus won the 1963 Masters between Palmer’s last two titles, then won again in 1965 by nine strokes over Palmer.
Tottenham Hotspur are in a Premier League relegation battle, just one point away from the bottom three. However, the Lilywhites are set to welcome back Mohammed Kudus from injury this month. Kudus’ return could be a ‘trump card’ for new boss Roberto De Zerbi.