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Paul McGinley has voiced concerns regarding Rory McIlroy’s chances of defending his Masters title. McGinley believes McIlroy’s extra responsibilities as champion will make it more difficult to win back-to-back. McGinley also noted McIlroy’s disrupted preparation due to a back injury.
Tommy Fleetwood is considered a favourite to win the Valero Texas Open. He is also squarely on the shortlist of Masters contenders. This week is an important week for Fleetwood’s Masters preparation.
Nineteen-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar, fresh off a straight-sets upset over Dusan Lajovic, is set to face Tomas Machac in the Grand Prix Hassan II second round. Jodar, currently ranked No. 89, is coming off a top-100 breakthrough at Miami.
Scottie Scheffler is the early betting favourite to win the 2026 Masters. Scheffler, who won the 2024 Masters, has +500 odds at BetMGM. Tiger Woods has withdrawn from golf to seek treatment.
Pat McAfee has said that The Masters has denied his show’s attempts to broadcast live from the tournament for the past three years. McAfee mentioned the rejections while discussing the backlash to ESPN adding Jason Kelce to its coverage team for The Masters Par 3 Contest.
Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad face off at Eden Gardens with both sides searching for a Plan B after suffering defeats in their opening IPL games. Both teams are struggling to find the right team combination, with their bowling attacks particularly vulnerable. KKR will hope for a great home run in their next three games.
The Boston Marathon is held annually on Patriots’ Day, the third Monday in April. April can bring a wide range of weather conditions to Massachusetts. The average high temperature on April 20 is 58 degrees and the low is 43 degrees.
The Kolkata Knight Riders’ schedule for the 2026 IPL season has been revealed. Details include dates, venues, and the breakdown of home and away games.
Tucson-area law enforcement is preparing for potentially rowdy crowds as the Wildcats play in the Final Four. Enhanced security measures are planned in response to past riots. The police will be prepared with riot gear in case things get out of hand.
Randy Orton’s mysterious phone calls, which began after he turned on Cody Rhodes, have led to speculation about the caller’s identity. One popular theory suggests The Rock is involved. However, sources within WWE have reportedly denied The Rock’s involvement.