Trevor Whelan is hoping his third ankle operation will be his last, but faces a lengthy spell of rehabilitation. The jockey has been sidelined since a fall at York in September. A return to competitive riding may have to wait until 2027.
Max Litchfield is set to represent Team England at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. He aims to make up for past disappointments. Litchfield is a medal favourite in the men’s 400m individual medley.
LeBron James is experiencing a new challenge in his career. The Los Angeles Lakers are facing the Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs. James finds himself in the unfamiliar position of being a significant home underdog.
Leylah Fernandez, the Canadian tennis star, has shared a social media post with her boyfriend, Vincent Boily. Boily is a Canadian ice sled hockey player. Fernandez is one of several players who exited the Italian Open prematurely and elected to play Trophee Clarins, a WTA 125 clay court event in Paris.
Andrea Pellegrino has become a surprise package at the Rome Masters. The Italian, who came through qualifying, has reached the round of 16. He is now set to face Jannik Sinner.
Gujarat Titans have a dominant 5-1 record against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL head-to-head matchups. GT has won all three matches against SRH at Narendra Modi Stadium. The most recent match in the rivalry was won by GT.
Jake Paul has stated that his boxing career is “most definitely” in doubt after suffering injuries in his December fight against Anthony Joshua. Paul’s jaw was broken in two places, and he had titanium plates fitted and teeth removed. He is awaiting scans to determine the extent of healing and whether he can continue boxing.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Fred Johnson is facing allegations from his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Alyssa Okada. Okada claims Johnson kicked her out of their home to pursue other women on a dating app. She aired her grievances in a video posted to her TikTok account.
David Price has cautioned against a potential Daniel Dubois vs. Moses Itauma fight. Price believes that Itauma is not yet ready for such a test. He suggests promoter Frank Warren should avoid the fight for now.
Alexander Zverev is slated to face Luciano Darderi in the Rome Open. Zverev is considered the favourite, despite Darderi’s home advantage. Darderi will need to start well and involve the home fans to stand a chance.