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.
JP McManus celebrated his 75th birthday with Saratoga’s victory in the Fred Winter Handicap Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. He also secured a one-two finish with Johnnywho and Jagwar in the Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase. It marked McManus’s 85th winner at the Cheltenham Festival.
George Russell claimed Sprint Qualifying pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli ensured Mercedes locked out the front row in Shanghai. Lando Norris was best of the rest, while Max Verstappen finished eighth.
British fortunes reached a low at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival with just five winners trained on these shores. The main British hope this year is The New Lion, winner of the 2025 Turners Novices’ Hurdle for Dan Skelton. The New Lion comes out only third best in the ratings, taking into account the 7 lb he has to concede to the Irish mares Lossiemouth and Brighterdayshead.