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.
Rory McIlroy begins his title defence alongside Players champion Cameron Young and amateur Mason Howell at The Masters 2026. Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and Xander Schauffele are among those chasing victory at Augusta National. The event can be watched live on Sky Sports Golf.
The 2026 Masters Tournament is about to begin at Augusta National. Scottie Scheffler, a two-time winner, is the favourite. Experts are offering their picks and betting advice for the week.
Daniil Medvedev lost to Matteo Berrettini at the Monte Carlo Masters. Medvedev smashed his racket on the court seven successive times during the match. Berrettini defeated Medvedev 6-0, 6-0.
Steven Gerrard singled out Ibrahima Konate for his part in the build-up to Paris Saint-Germain’s first goal against Liverpool. Gerrard also questioned the positioning of Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. Liverpool struggled to get up the pitch, ultimately losing to PSG.
