Cameron Norrie secured a major third-round victory at Indian Wells, while Jack Draper also progressed. Norrie, the British number two, upset the sixth seed, Australia’s Alex de Minaur. Draper will now face Novak Djokovic in the fourth round.
Piero Hincapie is preparing for a Champions League tie against Bayer Leverkusen, his parent club. Hincapie, currently on loan, looks forward to seeing familiar faces. He also reflects on the winning mentality instilled by Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen and his desire to win titles with Arsenal.
Kai Havertz returned to Leverkusen, where he spent ten years before joining FC Chelsea. He spoke about his injury struggles and how good it felt to be back with his former club. Havertz’s former club are preparing to face Arsenal in the Champions League.
Leverkusen’s manager, Kasper Hjulmand, has questioned Arsenal’s tactics before their Champions League match. He specifically called into question a tactic the London team uses that involves blocking or hindering the opposing goalkeeper during set pieces.
BYU’s AJ Dybantsa scored 40 points in a Big 12 tournament win, setting a freshman record. Dybantsa surpassed Kevin Durant’s previous record for most points by a freshman in the tournament. Dybantsa added nine rebounds and six assists in the victory.
Ma Shantou is being tipped for success in the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. The seven-year-old has made rapid strides this season. Jordans Cross, winner at the Trials meeting, is also fancied.
Bobby Hurley’s tenure as Arizona State’s men’s basketball coach may be coming to an end. Reports indicate that Hurley is not expected to return to Arizona State on a new contract after his 11th season. Hurley and ASU athletic director Graham Rossini still plan to meet after the Big 12 Tournament to discuss their future.
The Australian Grand Prix has left drivers and team bosses with mixed feelings about the new era of Formula 1. Concerns have been raised about the new driving styles, potential dangers, and the overall look and feel of the sport. Some fear the racing has become more like a computer game.
Arsenal are set to play Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to keep their hopes of multiple trophies alive. Tonight is something of a homecoming for Kai Havertz, who could face his former club.
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba, Declan Rice, and Martin Zubimendi are fit for Arsenal’s clash with Bayer Leverkusen. Riccardo Calafiori and Leandro Trossard are also a possibility. However, Martin Odegaard remains sidelined due to a knee injury.
