I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett, the past two winners of the Grand National, are confirmed for Saturday’s race at Aintree. There are 49 entries remaining, and a maximum of 34 runners will line up on the day. I Am Maximus is bidding to become the first horse to carry top weight to victory since Red Rum in the 1970s.
Katie Volynets and Donna Vekic, both qualifiers, are set to clash in the first round of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz. Volynets advanced with a three-set victory, while Vekic survived a three-setter of her own. Traders are weighing Volynets’ steadier form.
Rangers could qualify directly for the Champions League league phase if they win their first title since 2021. This is due to a drop in Scotland’s coefficient in recent seasons. If Rangers secure the title, Danny Rohl’s side could qualify directly thanks to Olympiakos.
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.