Hansi Flick has previewed Barcelona’s upcoming Champions League round of 16 first leg against Newcastle United. Flick stated that Barcelona have the quality to deal with the Premier League’s strength as they prepare to face Newcastle. This week’s match at St. James’ Park will be the second between the two teams in the Champions League this season.
Experienced England defender Kyle Walker has retired from international football with immediate effect. The 35-year-old Burnley full-back has decided to call time on his career after winning 96 caps for the Three Lions and featuring at five major tournaments. Walker won the last of those caps in a friendly against Senegal at the City Ground in June 2025.
Saratoga, owned by JP McManus, has won the McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham. Mark Walsh rode Saratoga to victory. Sadly, Hansard, a 100-1 outsider, suffered a fatal injury in The Arkle.
Kargese secured victory in the Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival. There has been a significant market move for Mustang Du Breuil in the Fred Winter. Hansard suffered a fatal injury during the Arkle.
Duke starting guard Caleb Foster has a fractured right foot and will be out indefinitely. Duke coach Jon Scheyer announced that Foster underwent surgery Sunday, adding that the junior will miss “foreseeable” time. Duke will also be without injured center Patrick Ngongba II, who is dealing with foot soreness, for this week’s ACC tournament.
The Green Bay Packers have released cornerback Nate Hobbs after just one season. Hobbs signed a four-year, $48 million contract with the team a year ago. The Packers will absorb the remaining $12 million of his signing bonus.
Bet365 is offering a Super Boost promotion for the Arkle Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. New and existing customers can claim a price of evens for either Kopek Des Bordes or Lulamba to win the Arkle Chase. The offer is available for the first day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
The Supreme Novices’ Hurdle is considered among the best in recent years. A standard for each contender can be determined by comparing pre-race Racing Post Ratings. Last season’s Supreme winner Kopek Des Bordes had an adjusted pre-race RPR of 162.
The New York Giants are making changes to their roster. Greg Newsome is expected to sign with the Giants. This follows the news that Cor’Dale Flott will depart.
Old Park Star is a favourite for the Skybet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. The Nicky Henderson-trained horse will compete against rivals including Mighty Park. One panelist believes Old Park Star is the only horse in the field at 150+.
