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.
I Am Maximus, the 2024 winner, could be a contender at Aintree. Another potential runner is Gerri Colombe. Corach Rambler could also be a factor.
Amed Rosario’s two home runs, including the go-ahead three-run blast in the eighth inning, helped the New York Yankees defeat the Athletics, 5-3. Yankees manager Aaron Boone started Rosario against the Athletics. Giancarlo Stanton made it a 3-2 game with a single that scored Cody Bellinger.
Daniil Medvedev obliterated a racquet during his defeat at the hands of Matteo Berrettini in Monte Carlo. Medvedev suffered the first 6-0 6-0 loss of his career. Andrey Rublev also suffered an early exit.
Max Verstappen is set to lose his long-time engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, who will depart Red Bull at the end of 2027 to join McLaren. The 45-year-old, who also serves as head of racing, has accepted a lucrative deal with McLaren. This move follows McLaren’s previous recruitment of personnel from Red Bull.
Rory McIlroy begins his Masters title defence at 15:31 BST on Thursday, 9 April. Scottie Scheffler starts his quest for a third Green Jacket at 18:44. The ceremonial tee shots will be hit at 12:25 by Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson.
Anthony Davis has aired his grievances regarding his departures from both the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans. Davis felt he ‘deserved much more respect’ from the Lakers. He also said the Pelicans’ lack of tribute video was ‘the final straw’.
Phoenix Suns rookie center Khaman Maluach has been named in the starting lineup for the game against the Dallas Mavericks. The 7-foot-1 player had not yet started an NBA game. He received extended playing time in March, averaging 14.3 minutes per game.
