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.
Jamie Carragher has reflected on Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool career, calling him ‘one of the greatest players to have played for the club’. Carragher highlighted Salah’s durability and consistency as key attributes. Salah announced last month that this season would be his final one at Anfield.
Ethan Quinn (No. 54) will compete against Terence Atmane (No. 45) in the Round of 64 of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7. Quinn is currently favoured to win.
The Green Brigade’s attendance at Celtic B’s game against Albion Rovers has paid the Cliftonhill side’s wages for a month, manager Sandy Clark revealed. They went to support the B team in the Lowland League. Rovers benefited from their presence with their attendance and subsequent gate receipts going up.
ESPN has released its way-too-early Top 25 rankings for the 2026-27 men’s college basketball season. Jeff Borzello breaks down the expected top teams and sleeper picks. The rankings are likely to change significantly with the transfer portal opening.
The San Francisco 49ers’ trade for defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa has garnered significant praise from NFL executives. One executive described the move as ‘a good get and a total upgrade’. The 49ers made a few big moves this offseason, with the Mike Evans free agent signing sticking out.
Deontay Wilder defeated Derek Chisora in a split decision in a heavyweight contest. The match took place at London’s O2 Arena. The bout is expected to be Chisora’s final professional fight.
Dennis Rodman has said he does not regret the Detroit Pistons’ decision to not shake hands with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls after their 1991 playoff loss. Rodman admitted the Pistons didn’t know how to handle the Bulls. Isiah Thomas has expressed regret over the incident.
Colin Mitchell’s putback at the buzzer gave Mary Washington a 75-73 victory over Emory to win its first Division III championship. Kye Robinson scored 27 points for Mary Washington. Emory erased a 63-50 deficit with 4:49 remaining, before Mitchell’s final shot.
