Justin Thomas is hoping to spark his comeback this week at the 2026 Players Championship. Thomas missed the first part of the 2026 PGA Tour season while recovering from back surgery. He shot a 68 in the first round, putting him at four under and tied for second.
Akshay Bhatia overcame a five-shot deficit to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He outlasted Daniel Berger in a playoff, marking his third PGA Tour title. This victory moves Bhatia into the top 20 in the world.
Jingko Blue, owned by Tony Barney, secured a victory at the Cheltenham Festival. This win comes a year after Jango Baie’s Arkle success. James Bowen rode Jingko Blue to victory.
The NCAA officially incorporated Wins Above Bubble into the selection process for the NCAA Tournament. Every team in the top 40 of WAB is considered a lock, except for any team that could still slip out of the top 40 based on conference tournament performance. CBS Sports Bracketology has identified teams that are locks, almost there, on the bubble and longshots.
Envoi Allen, a twelve-year-old, is set to run in the Gold Cup for the first time. This will be his eighth consecutive Festival appearance. He previously won the Champion Bumper in 2019 and the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle.
The New York Giants have reportedly agreed to terms with safety Jason Pinnock, pending a physical. Pinnock played three seasons with the Giants before spending last year in San Francisco, where he appeared in all 17 games and made seven starts. Pinnock entered the NFL as a fifth-round draft choice by the Jets in 2021.
Daryl Jacob believes Grey Dawning can shock the field in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup. Jacob, a Cheltenham Festival-winning rider, feels the 16-1 chance can seal a maiden trainers’ championship for Dan Skelton. Jacob says Grey Dawning’s been targeting the race all year and is overpriced.
Michigan Basketball, having secured the Big Ten regular season title, will face Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals. Michigan won two regular season games over Ohio State. The Buckeyes will be hoping to cause an upset over their arch rival.
Daniel Twomey’s time as Newcestown hurling boss began with a win over Na Piarsaigh, 0-19 to 0-15. Elsewhere, Ballincollig defeated Ballymartle, 2-23 to 0-12, while Kanturk overcame Carrigaline, 3-22 to 1-11.
The Saint Louis Billikens enter the 2026 Atlantic 10 Tournament as the top seed after a 27-4 season. Their first challenge is against the George Washington Revolutionaries, who need a tournament win to reach March Madness. The Billikens are looking to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
