Ronnie O’Sullivan has stunningly decided to compete at the World Seniors Snooker Championship later this year in an attempt to do a double at the Crucible Theatre.

The seniors event runs the week after the main World Snooker Championship, from 6-10 May, at the same iconic Sheffield venue and O’Sullivan – widely considered the greatest snooker player of all time – will try to become the first man to win both events in the same year.

Changes to the eligibility rules at the seniors event means that players currently in the world’s top 64 are now eligible to take part and ‘The Rocket’ will be joined by the likes of fellow all-time great Mark Williams, 2015 world champion Stuart Bingham, former masters and UK champion Matthew Stevens and two-time ranking event winner Robert Milkins, all of whom fall into that category, in the draw.

O’Sullivan has won a record-equalling seven world titles at the Crucible despite regularly expressing his distaste for the venue and, despite falling to No 11 in the world due to opting for a much-reduced tournament schedule on the main tour and enduring a ranking title drought that now stretches for more than two years, is still a live contender to claim a history-making eighth world crown come early May.

The 50-year-old’s presence will only enhance the strongest field ever assembled for the seniors event and the press release announcing his decision to play was at great pains to point out the commercial value that O’Sullivan will bring to the tournament.

World Seniors Snooker Tour chairman Jason Francis said: “The most commercially valuable player the sport has ever seen will make his seniors debut at the Crucible in May in an attempt to add another world title to his CV – wow!

“We’ve already sold more tickets than we did for the entire event last year, and Ronnie’s participation is set to drive even greater demand.”

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O’Sullivan will try to take the World Seniors title from last year’s winner Alfie Burden, who subsequently went on to win his first-ever ranking event on the main tour at the Snooker Shoot Out in December, while the most successful seniors player of all time – Jimmy White, who is a four-time champion – will also take part in Sheffield.

Twelve-time women’s world champion Reanne Evans, 1997 world champion Ken Doherty, current Seniors British Open champion Joe Perry and Maltese tornado Tony Drago are among the other big names in the line-up for the tournament, which will be broadcast live on Channel 5.

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been suspended for one game while Uefa investigates allegations that the 20-year-old racially abused Real Madrid’s Vincius Jr in their Champions League play-off first leg.

Prestianni was seen holding his shirt over his mouth during a heated exchange with Madrid players following Vinicius’s second-half goal. The Brazilian winger rushed to the referee to report what he claimed was racist abuse, which teammate Kylian Mbappe later said he also heard.

The French official, Francois Letexier, paused the match for 11 minutes after activating Fifa’s anti-racism protocols, but the action later continued with Prestianni on the field. Fans inside the Estadio Da Luz loudly booed and jeered Vinicius throughout the remainder of the game, as Real Madrid saw out a 1-0 victory.

Prestianni’s manager, Jose Mourinho, blamed Vinicius for “inciting” Benfica’s players with his exuberant goal celebration, while Prestianni denied he had used racist language, claiming he had been misheard while using a homophobic slur.

Mbappe said Prestianni did not deserve to play in the Santiago Bernabeu, where Madrid will host Benfica for the second leg on Wednesday evening. And now the Argentine will not be involved after being handed a provisional one-match ban.

Uefa said in a statement: “Following the appointment of a UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector (EDI) to investigate allegations of discriminatory behaviour during the UEFA Champions League 2025/2026 Knock-out Play-off match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid CF on 17 February 2026, and upon request of the EDI with an interim report, the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) today decided to provisionally suspend Mr. Gianluca Prestianni for the next (1) UEFA club competition match for which he would otherwise be eligible for the prima facie violation of Article 14 of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (DR) related to a discriminatory behaviour.

“This is without prejudice to any ruling that the UEFA disciplinary bodies may subsequently make following the conclusion of the ongoing investigation and its respective submission to the UEFA disciplinary bodies.

“Further information about this matter will be made available in due course.”

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Team USA men’s hockey stars Matthew and Brady Tkachuk kept America’s heroes in mind as they celebrated their gold medal triumph over Canada at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.

The two players spoke to KSDK-TV with an American flag draped over each of their shoulders.

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United States’ Matthew Tkachuk, left, and Brady Tkachuk pose for the team picture after receiving their gold medals following an overtime win against Canada in the men’s ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.  (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

“I feel on top of the world. Just to do it while my brother’s here. There’s so many people that we can thank. Matthew said everybody in St. Louis, all the family and friends, even every first responder, everyone that protects and serves our country. This is for them. This is for every American,” Brady Tkachuk told the St. Louis station.

Matthew Tkachuk interjected, “All the military that put their life on the line for us.”

He also reflected on the win over Canada and said the brothers couldn’t have done it without a ton of support.

United States’ Brady Tkachuk (7) and Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrate after the United States’ win over Canada in the men’s ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.  (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

US OLYMPIC HOCKEY STAR QUINN HUGHES CALLS AMERICA ‘GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD’ AFTER GAME-WINNING SHOT

“Hockey’s our game. It’s the United States of America’s game. It’s the greatest country in the world,” he said. “We have the best support ever – hundreds of millions of people back home, so many people in St. Louis, everyone in St. Louis.

“We could feel the support whether they’re hockey fans or not. Everyone’s watching. Everyone better be partying right now. Everyone better be wearing the red, white and blue for as long as they can. It should be a month mandate to wear the red, white and blue of the United States and celebrate us and the other Olympian gold medalists.”

It was Jack Hughes who gave Team USA the win in overtime against Canada.

The New Jersey Devils star was able to put the puck past Jordan Binnington for the win.

United States’ Jack Hughes (86) celebrates with United States’ Brady Tkachuk (7) after scoring the game-winning goal against Canada in sudden death overtime during the men’s ice hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.  (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

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“This is all about our country right now. I love the USA,” he said. “I love my teammates. It’s unbelievable. The U.S. are a hockey brotherhood. It’s so strong and we had so much support from ex-players. I’m so proud to be American today.”

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MLB Spring Training 2026 is rolling with most days seeing more than a dozen games, which means 2026 Fantasy baseball drafts are going on the clock now. The early 2026 Fantasy baseball ADP shows two-way player Shohei Ohtani as the clear-cut top pick in most drafts, with Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt, Juan Soto, Jose Ramirez and Elly De La Cruz also going in the first round of many drafts. Those are relatively obvious picks for the top of drafts, but finding value in the mid-to-late rounds is the key to building a deep, championship-level roster. 

Who are the top 2026 Fantasy baseball sleepers, breakouts and busts, and which 2026 Fantasy baseball picks can give your roster an edge this season? MLB Opening Day is on Wednesday, March 25 with the Yankees vs. Giants, with a full slate of games then taking place the following day, leaving about a month to make Fantasy baseball picks. Before going on the clock in any 2026 Fantasy baseball drafts, be sure to see the 2026 Fantasy baseball rankings and cheat sheets from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

Last season, SportsLine’s Projection Model identified several top Fantasy baseball sleepers, breakouts, and busts, including nailing Cal Raleigh’s huge season. The team at SportsLine was all over Raleigh as a Fantasy breakout from the start. They had him as a top-five catcher in their optimal rankings, ahead of catchers such as Adley Rutschman and William Contreras. The result: Raleigh blasted 60 home runs and gave unprecedented value at a position where it can be tough to find offense from.

The SportsLine model is powered by the same people who powered projections for three major Fantasy sites. And that same group is sharing its 202 Fantasy baseball rankings and cheat sheets over at SportsLine, helping you find Fantasy baseball sleepers, breakouts and busts long before your competition. Their cheat sheets, available for leagues on many major sites, are updated multiple times every day.

Any time more MLB news comes out about trades, signings or Fantasy baseball injuries, the team at SportsLine updates its projections. Go to SportsLine now to see these proven Fantasy baseball cheat sheets.

Top 2026 Fantasy baseball sleepers

One of the 2026 Fantasy baseball sleepers the model is all over: Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe. The longtime Rays infielder was traded to Pittsburgh over the offseason, and he projects to be a centerpiece for the Pirates who will hit near the top of the order. Lowe had a power surge in 2025, with his 31 home runs and 83 RBI marking his best numbers in those categories since 2021. 

The latest Fantasy baseball ADP shows Lowe going off the board at pick No. 132. SportsLine’s model, however, projects him as the No. 6 second baseman, ahead of players such as Nico Hoerner, Marcus Semien and Ozzie Albies, all top-100 picks on average. See more Fantasy baseball sleepers at SportsLine.

Top 2026 Fantasy baseball breakouts

One of the 2026 Fantasy baseball breakouts the model is jumping on: Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman. Goodman hit below .200 as he got a taste of the Majors in both 2023 and 2024. As the primary catcher for the rebuilding Rockies in 2025, however, Goodman took a giant leap — hitting .278 with an .843 OPS and 31 home runs and 91 RBI as only Raleigh had more homers amongst catchers.

Despite that success and the advantage of hitting in the thin air at Coors Field, Fantasy players are still waiting until late in the top-100 picks to take the 26-year-old catcher this year. SportsLine’s model is projecting him as the No. 2 catcher in 2026, and advises Fantasy players to take him ahead of top-100 picks like Will Smith and Shea Langeliers. See more Fantasy baseball breakouts at SportsLine.

Top 2026 Fantasy baseball busts 

As for players to avoid, the model has pinpointed Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts as one of its top Fantasy baseball busts. While the Dodgers have continued to stockpile high-priced talent at almost every position, Betts is a player who has seen his numbers decline recently as he had career-lows in average (.258) and OPS (.732) last year. He especially struggled in the 2025 postseason with a .648 OPS, continuing the season-long trend of struggling at the plate as compared to his lofty career norms.

Entering his age-33 season, the model believes that Betts, who is going off the board pick No. 47, is again overvalued from a Fantasy standpoint this season. The model projects that players such as Jeremy Pena, Corey Seager and Willy Adames, all of whom are going off the board several rounds later, will provide more production. See more Fantasy baseball busts at SportsLine.

How to find proven 2026 Fantasy baseball rankings

SportsLine’s model has some shocking rankings at starting pitcher, projecting that one player who is barely going off the board in the top 200 will outperform huge names such as Max Fried, Chris Sale and Logan Webb. This pick could be the difference between winning your league or going home with nothing. You can only see who it is here.

So which 2026 Fantasy baseball busts, breakouts and sleepers should you target or fade in your drafts? Visit SportsLine now to get 2026 Fantasy baseball rankings for every single position, all from the model that called Cal Raleigh’s monster season, and find out.

England and South Africa have postponed a T20 international series which was originally planned for next winter.

The two sides will play three Test matches and three one-day internationals across December 2026 and January 2027.

In addition to the ODIs the white-ball leg of the tour was supposed to include three T20s as per the International Cricket Council’s Future Tours Programme.

Cricket South Africa and the England and Wales Cricket Board are planning to rearrange the 20-over series to a later date.

South Africa’s domestic T20 franchise tournament – the SA20 – is set to be played from 9 January until 14 February 2027 and a number of players from both sides are expected to participate.

“The originally planned T20 series has been removed from the schedule due to scheduling conflicts,” said an ECB statement.

“Both parties are exploring opportunities to reschedule it at a later date.”

England’s Test series in South Africa starts on 17 December at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.

The second Test between the sides will start on 26 December at SuperSport Park at Centurion while the final Test at Newlands in Cape Town begins on 3 January.

The ODI series starts at Boland Park in Paarl on 10 January, with the final two matches of the series at the Manguang Oval in Bloemfontein on 13 and 15 January.

This week, PGA Tour players competed in the second signature event of the season, The Genesis Invitational. The tournament was held at the Riviera Country Club from Feb. 19 to 22.

Jacob Bridgeman was phenomenal in the game and registered a win in the tournament. He outperformed his odds. Below are the five golfers who overperformed their odds at the 2026 Genesis Invitational:

5 golfers who over-performed their odds at The Genesis Invitational 2026

#1 Jacob Bridgeman

• Odds: +8000
• Result: Winner

As per FanDuel, Jacob Bridgeman had odds of +8000. However, he had an impressive play this week. He started the game with an opening round of 66 and then played the next round of 64. The American golfer was amazing with his game and played another round of 64 to take the lead in the game after 54 holes. He carded the final round of 72 and settled with a score of 18-under. He registered a one-stroke win in the game.

#2 Kurt Kitayama

Kurt Kitayama is another golfer who outperformed his odds at the 2026 Genesis Invitational. He started the game with an opening round of 71 and then played the next three rounds of 64, 68, and 64. He had odds of +7500 but outperformed them and settled in second place.

#3 Adam Scott

Another golfer who overperformed his odds at the 2026 Genesis Invitational is Adam Scott. He had odds of +5500 (via FanDuel). However, he outperformed them and had a phenomenal outing in the tournament. The Australian golfer started the game with an opening round of 70 and then played the next round of 63. He carded the final two rounds of 72 and 63 and settled in solo fourth place.

#4 Pierceson Coody

Pierceson Coody also overperformed his odds at the 2026 Genesis Invitational. He started the game with an opening round of 68 and then played the next round of 71. He carded 68 and 67 in the next two rounds and settled in a tie for 16th place. Per FanDuel, his odds for the event were +6000.

#5 Alex Noren

Alex Noren also overperformed his odds at the Genesis Invitational. Per FanDuel, his odds for the event were around +8000. He had a tough start to his game and carded 74 on Thursday. However, he then played rounds of 66, 67, and 66 and settled in a tie for 12th place.