Paula Badosa has received a wildcard for the WTA 500 tournament in Linz. The aim for Badosa, who was once ranked number two in the world, is to secure a spot in the main draw of Roland Garros. Mirra Andreeva has also joined the Linz Open.
Aston Martin’s struggles in Formula 1 are not solely attributable to the Honda engine. A significant portion of their time deficit is due to issues with the car’s chassis. The team’s principal, Adrian Newey, has acknowledged the car is lacking.
Tommy Fleetwood will be making his 10th Masters appearance. He has five top-25 finishes but only one top 10. Fleetwood’s best finish was a third in 2024, when a final-round 69 propelled him up the leaderboard but still left him seven shots behind winner Scottie Scheffler.
Wayne Rooney has publicly supported the idea of Ronnie O’Sullivan receiving a knighthood. The Manchester United legend made his appeal to King Charles after being asked to name his five greatest sports stars of all time, with O’Sullivan topping the list. Rooney believes O’Sullivan’s contributions to snooker warrant the honour.
Rajasthan Royals take on Mumbai Indians in Guwahati, bringing together a side riding early momentum and another eager to bounce back. Key match-ups are likely to shape the outcome. Here are five players who could define the clash.
I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett, the past two winners of the Grand National, are confirmed for Saturday’s race at Aintree. There are 49 entries remaining, and a maximum of 34 runners will line up on the day. I Am Maximus is bidding to become the first horse to carry top weight to victory since Red Rum in the 1970s.
Katie Volynets and Donna Vekic, both qualifiers, are set to clash in the first round of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz. Volynets advanced with a three-set victory, while Vekic survived a three-setter of her own. Traders are weighing Volynets’ steadier form.
Rangers could qualify directly for the Champions League league phase if they win their first title since 2021. This is due to a drop in Scotland’s coefficient in recent seasons. If Rangers secure the title, Danny Rohl’s side could qualify directly thanks to Olympiakos.
Newcastle United have scouted Atalanta’s Marco Palestra. Liverpool are making “serious preparations” to secure the signing of the 21-year-old right-back in the summer transfer window. Tottenham have also scouted Palestra.
Sha’Carri Richardson secured victory in the Stawell Gift, overcoming a significant handicap to win from the back of the field. Richardson clocked 13.08 seconds in the final, setting a new record for the fastest women’s time in the event’s 148-year history. She edged out Australian Charlotte Nielsen to claim the prize.
