Jack Norris 
Round 6 of the NRL Telstra Premiership features a number of key match-ups. One such contest is the game between the Bulldogs and the Panthers. It is sure to entice some closely fought contests.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has responded to photos showing him with NFL reporter Dianna Russini. Vrabel stated that the photos show a ‘completely innocent interaction’. The Athletic has also issued a statement calling the photos ‘misleading’.
Matteo Berrettini secured a dominant victory over Daniil Medvedev at the Monte Carlo Masters. Medvedev reacted to the defeat by destroying a racquet. Andrey Rublev also suffered an early exit.
Michigan State women’s basketball has suffered a blow. Guard Rashunda Jones has entered the NCAA transfer portal with a do not contact tag, indicating a pre-decided destination. Jones averaged 11.7 points, 3.2 assists and 2.2 steals per game this past season.
Alexander Zverev narrowly avoided a second-consecutive opening-round defeat at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, coming from a double break in the third set to defeat Cristian Garin. Zverev admitted his level wasn’t where it needed to be, citing limited preparation time on clay. He next faces Zizou Bergs.
Arsenal are preparing for the summer transfer window amid links with Viktor Gyokeres. The Gunners are also reportedly interested in Sao Paulo teenager Lucca Marques. Gyokeres recently faced his former club Sporting CP in the Champions League.
Liverpool suffered a 2-0 defeat to Paris St-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. Liverpool failed to register an attempt on target in a Champions League match for the first time since 2020. Arne Slot believes his team are ‘in survival mode’.
England World Cup winners Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer have announced they are expecting a baby together. Lock Galligan is due to give birth in October 2026. The pair were part of the Red Roses squad that won the Women’s Rugby World Cup on home soil last year.
The opening round of the 90th Masters tournament is being held at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. The Honorary Starters ceremony will take place at 12.25pm BST on Thursday. The tournament gets under way 15 minutes later.
Tyson Fury is set to face Arslanbek Makhmudov in a 12-round heavyweight bout in London at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Fury returns after a 15-month absence. The main card is scheduled to start at 19:00 on Netflix, with Fury expected to make his ringwalk around 22:30.