Michael Carrick has significantly improved Manchester United, positioning them well for Champions League qualification. Leeds United, under Daniel Farke, are heading to Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final. However, they have concerns due to injuries picked up in their win over West Ham United.
The Giants have agreed to a deal with Brandon Allen, adding another quarterback to their roster. Allen reunites with Giants quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan, with whom he has worked at previous teams. Allen most recently played for the Tennessee Titans.
Chinese snooker star Chang Bingyu has secured a £172,000 prize after hitting a 147 maximum in qualifying for the World Snooker Championship. This comes after he served a two-year ban for his part in a match-fixing scandal. The World Snooker Championship gets underway at the Crucible on Saturday 18, April.
Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is considered the QB1 and is likely to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Scouts are evaluating his arm strength and pocket mobility. Other quarterbacks in the class include Drew Allar, Garrett Nussmeier and Jaxson Dart.
Luke Littler has spoken about a controversial incident with Gian van Veen in the Premier League Darts. Littler called Van Veen a “cry baby” after the Dutchman appeared to give up during their match. Littler claims Van Veen stared at him unnecessarily.
Cameron Norrie, ranked No. 24, is set to face No. 107 Stan Wawrinka in the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell Round of 32. Norrie is the favourite with a 77.8% implied probability to win.
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has spoken about a misunderstanding between himself and the fans after the defeat by Man City. Szoboszlai apologised if his reaction was misconstrued, saying he feels the same as the fans. He affirmed his commitment to the club and their supporters.
ESPN’s Mike Greenberg has suggested that Sergio Garcia should be banned from the Masters Tournament. This follows Garcia receiving a code of conduct warning after smashing his driver in frustration at Augusta National. Greenberg believes Garcia’s lifetime exemption should be revoked due to his behaviour.
Fanatics Sportsbook is offering a promotion for new users: bet $5 and get $200 in FanCash instantly. The offer is available in most U.S. states, excluding IL, NY, NC, and TN. The FanCash can be used for wagers or sports merchandise.
Single-game tickets for Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs went on sale. Due to unprecedented demand, the remaining ticket inventory is extremely limited, and fans are encouraged to purchase tickets immediately.