Andrey Rublev, the 13th seed, is favoured in his upcoming match against Nuno Borges at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. Rublev holds a 3-0 head-to-head record over Borges, including a straight-sets win at the Hong Kong Open earlier this year.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs. Tim David’s unbeaten 70, along with Rajat Patidar’s contribution, propelled RCB to a formidable total of 250/3. CSK were bowled out for 207 in response.
Leeds United reached the FA Cup semi-final after a dramatic match against West Ham. The game went to extra time after West Ham scored twice in stoppage time. Leeds eventually won 4-2 on penalties.
Rangers head coach Danny Rohl said it feels good because his team won the game. Rohl complimented his group, citing character, mentality and quality to win games. However, he wants his team to be stronger against the ball.
The Randox Grand National festival opens at Aintree racecourse on Thursday. More than 150,000 racegoers are expected at the three-day event on Merseyside. Aintree racecourse has hosted the festival since 1839.
Delicious Orie says his fear of depression was a key factor in his decision to retire from boxing. Orie felt unfulfilled by the money he earned after turning professional. He stated that he feared becoming a ‘miserable world champion’.
Jurgen Klopp’s recent return to Anfield as an honorary ambassador has coincided with growing pressure on Liverpool manager Arne Slot. Klopp acknowledged the timing of his return was awkward. The sight of Klopp back on the touchline as Slot faces a defining period certainly didn’t make Slot’s life any easier.
Mohammad Nawaz led the Multan Sultans’ bowling charge with figures of three for 30 from four overs. Multan chased down the 167-run target with four wickets in hand and 15 balls to spare. The six-wicket victory marked the Sultans’ third win in four matches.
Aston Villa are reportedly considering selling Ollie Watkins during the summer transfer window. The club may see this as an opportunity to sign an upgrade and ease financial constraints. Watkins has scored 10 goals and provided two assists in 40 appearances this season.
Gabriel Martinelli was shown a yellow card for shoving the referee during Arsenal’s Emirates FA Cup loss at Southampton. The incident was described as bizarre. Every quarter-final from the women’s and men’s FA Cup will be live on TNT Sports and HBO Max.