The 2026 Cheltenham Festival is fast approaching, with racing fans and punters alike counting down the days until top-class jumps action returns to Prestbury Park.
The festival, spread out over four action-packed days, is one of the biggest betting events of the year and betting sites often save their best betting offers for Cheltenham.
The Independent’s team of gambling experts have put together a guide to the best Cheltenham free bets at online bookmakers, and taken a look at the different types of Cheltenham offers available and how to use them efficiently.
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Cheltenham Free Bets
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Tote
Get up to £10 in Cheltenham free bets as a member of Tote’s Stayers Club. Opt in and wager either £2, £5 or £10 six times on Cheltenham, either as singles, multiples or other types of horse racing bets. Tote will match your wager in free bets, up to a maximum of £10.
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BetGoodwin
Money back in free bets up to £100 if your horse loses by a nose, is beaten by a 50/1 shout or half-a-length in a chase, or if your horse falls at the last while leading at Cheltenham.
3
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Unibet
Money back specials up to £20 if your horse finishes 2nd/3rd in selected Cheltenham races. Minimum bet £1.
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10bet
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Get a £10 free bet when you wager £75 or more on horse racing, including Cheltenham. Opt in and wager a minimum of £75 at odds of evens (2.0) or greater to unlock a £10 free bet. 4 x £10 free bets can be claimed each month.
5
Virgin Bet
Money back on selected ITV races, including Cheltenham. Place a wager on selected races (seven or more horses must start) and if your horse fails to win, Virgin Bet will credit users with a refund in free bets, up to a maximum of £10.
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LiveScore Bet
Between the 10th and 13th of March, LiveScore Bet are giving customers a free Cheltenham bet each day when they bet on the first race of the day. The free bet can only be used on that day’s racing.
Cheltenham Festival offers take various forms, with horse racing betting sites running a variety of promotions during the meeting. Free bets are just one type of Cheltenham betting offer, and we’ve looked into the different types of promos bettors can expect during the festival.
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Free Bets: Cheltenham free bet offers may come as part of a welcome bonus, or are available to existing customers via bet and get schemes, which involve a punter wagering a certain amount on a selected event to unlock a free bet.
Enhanced Odds/Price Boosts: Enhanced odds and price boosts are simply Cheltenham odds that have been improved (or enhanced) ahead of races. Bookmakers may choose to boost the price of a single horse or improve the odds on a multiple.
Non-Runner No Bet: Non-Runner No Bet is a feature that some bookies provide that stipulates that your bet will be voided – and your stake returned – if the horse you wagered on doesn’t run for whatever reason. These are particularly popular for those looking to have an ante-post bet on Cheltenham.
Best Odds Guaranteed: Best Odds Guaranteed is available from the majority of online bookmakers during Cheltenham. It guarantees that if you take an early price on a horse and the starting price (SP) is higher, the bookmaker will pay out at the better odds if your horse wins.
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Money-Back Specials: Cheltenham offers various forms of money-back specials. They can involve a bookmaker refunding all losing bets on a certain race, or may require a punter’s selection to finish in a certain position to qualify for reimbursement. The most common type of money-back offer is the 2nd to the SP favourite promotion, which is available during Cheltenham and throughout the year in the UK and Ireland.
Bookmaker
Cheltenham Sign-Up Offer
Betfred
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Bet £10 and get £50 in free bets (3 x £10 sports free bets & 2 x £10 acca free bets) which can be wagered entirely on Cheltenham.
talkSPORT BET
Wager £10 on any horse racing market and receive £40 in horse racing free bets, split into 4 x £10 free bet tokens.
Bet365
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Get up to £30 in free bets to wager on Cheltenham by betting £10 on any sports market with bet365.
Coral
Bet £10 at odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater on any sport and receive £50 in free bets to use on selected sports markets.
Betway
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Wager between £5 and £30 on a racing multiple (three or more selections) with Betway and get a 100 per cent matched free bet, up to £30 and a £30 Uber Eats voucher.
Bettors should always read the terms and conditions of any Cheltenham free bet offer before opting in.
Here are some of the T&Cs to keep an eye out for:
Minimum deposits: These may range anywhere from as low as £5 up to £50, depending on the betting site and your chosen promotion.
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Odds Requirements: Free bets for Cheltenham may have a minimum odds requirement, or a minimum number of selections if you’re required to place a multiple.
Wagering requirements: Some bookmakers have introduced wagering requirements for free bet offers. This means punters may have to wager any winnings from free bets a certain number of times before it becomes cash and can be withdrawn.
Free bet types: Check which bet types you receive from a free bet offer. Some bookmakers will limit a free bet to a certain sport or bet type, such as a bet builder.
Bettors are spoilt for choice during Cheltenham when it comes to betting offers, but some are definitely better than others.
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Here’s our guide to finding the right Cheltenham Festival offers:
Individual preferences: Different bettors will be seeking different types of offers. Perhaps you are interested in a bookmaker that runs regular free bet promotions, or one that provides a steady stream of enhanced odds and winnings offers. Make sure to select the bookmaker that fits your needs.
Welcome offers: For bettors seeking a Cheltenham welcome offer, make sure it includes free bets that can be used to wager on Cheltenham or bet types you are comfortable with. Some betting sites place restrictions on their welcome bonus, such as only offering football free bets to new customers.
Terms and conditions: Regarding terms, make sure they are as unrestrictive as possible. Favourable terms include no maximum win cap, a longer timeframe to use any rewards, a range of available payment methods or the amount needed to make the qualifying wager.
Wagering requirements: The best offers carry no wagering requirements, meaning you can withdraw winnings (or re-use them to your preference) without being forced to re-stake them. This is more common on casino sites, but some new betting sites impose them on sportsbook offers.
Offer validity: Ensure the offer is valid for a reasonable period – for Cheltenham, this may be until the final races of the festival or until the end of the day.
It can take time and practice to learn how to bet on horses. Bettors are reminded to wager only what they are willing to lose and to keep betting on Cheltenham fun.
For those wanting to bet on Cheltenham, here are five key considerations:
Horse: Take a look at the horse’s recent form and how it has performed in the past at Cheltenham or over the distance they’ll be running.
Trainer: Research the particular trainer’s record at Cheltenham and in certain races. Some trainers, such as Willie Mullins, have excellent track records for training Cheltenham winners.
Jockey: It pays to have a look at the jockey’s record and relationship with the horse, as well as their past experience at Cheltenham with other horses and trainers.
Weather and course: The weather can play a big part in how a horse performs. Some horses will go better on firm ground, while others prefer a bit of give underfoot. Check the going at Cheltenham before having a look at a horse’s record in those conditions.
Type of bet: Research which sort of bets you are comfortable making. Inexperienced bettors may want to stick to single or each-way bets for Cheltenham, while others will be happy to go for multiples or system bets, such as placepots. These bets offer bigger potential returns, but can be confusing and carry greater risk.
The New Lion has since become the 2/1 Champion Hurdle favourite, with Constitution Hill now odds-on to land Group/Grade Flat prize in 2026 instead.
Spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: “Jumps fans were on cloud nine last Friday night when Constitution Hill romped home at Southwell, full of hope that the former Champion Hurdler would take his chance at redemption in two weeks’ time.
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“However, with Nicky Henderson ruling him out of the Festival, the story has taken yet another turn.”
While it’s a great shame for the sport that he won’t line up to try and regain his Champion Hurdle crown, it is good news for our ante-post book, as he was one of our biggest losers of the entire week. His absence has shaken up the betting, with The New Lion the new favourite, followed by Brighterdaysahead at 11/4.
Lee Phelps, William Hill
Meanwhile, Hills have revealed which Cheltenham Festival handicappers are making them sweat in the lead-up to this year’s event.
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McLaurey, Backmersackme, Koktail Divin and The Yellow Clay have all shortened in the handicap betting this week.
“With the weights for the Cheltenham Festival handicaps just revealed, there are some well-handicapped horses that we think have been let in lightly,” added spokesperson Lee Phelps.
“As a result, we’ve seen some interest already, and enough to see some notable market moves. McLaurey has the option of the Plate and the Jack Richards, and we are very wary of the JP McManus-owned chaser.
“He looks to have a nice mark and has shortened from 6/1 from 8/1 for both options as a result. Koktail Divin is another shortener in the Jack Richards – he’s into 8/1 from 10/1.”
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Betting should only ever be considered a form of entertainment – it will never be a sure-fire way to make money.
When taking advantage of Cheltenham Festival betting offers, assume you’ll lose and therefore, only bet what you can afford. Betting can also be addictive, so please take steps to remain in control of your time and budget.
Make sure you use the safer gambling tools offered by betting companies such as deposit limits, reality checks, loss limits, time-outs and self-exclusion. The same applies if you’re gambling on casino apps, poker sites, bingo sites or any other type of betting site.
If you have gambling-related concerns, then seek independent help. There are several UK charities and institutions that offer support, advice and information, with a few listed below:
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The North Carolina Tar Heels announced former NBA head coach Michael Malone as the new head coach in Chapel Hill. This hiring signaled a distinct change in approach.
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Malone becomes the first UNC head basketball coach who does not have direct ties to Chapel Hill since Frank McGuire in 1952. Dean Smith took over after a stint as a UNC assistant.
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According to On3, North Carolina has seven players either in the transfer portal or expected to enter the transfer portal. Guard Kyan Evans is officially in the portal currently. Zayden High, James Brown, Jonathan Powell, Derek Dixon, Jaydon Young and Isaiah Denis are all expected to enter the portal but haven’t yet.
North Carolina Tar Heels basketball transfer portal live updates
North Carolina transfers
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Pos
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Rating
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Zayden High
PF
94.49
UNC
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Expected
Derek Dixon
G
93.69
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UNC
Expected
Isaiah Denis
G
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93.34
UNC
Expected
James Brown
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PF
93.09
UNC
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Jonathan Powell
SG
90.00
UNC
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Jaydon Young
G
85.50
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UNC
Withdrawn
Entered
Kyan Evans
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PG
N/A
UNC
Entered
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Luka Bogavac
G
N/A
UNC
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North Carolina transfer news:
April 11
Luka Bogavac entered the transfer portal
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April 10
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Michael Malone and his staff have retained a player in the portal. According to On3 Jaydon Young will withdraw his name from the transfer portal and remain with North Carolina.
April 7
Kyan Evans has entered the transfer portal
Zayden High plans to enter the transfer portal
James Brown plans to enter the transfer portal
April 6
Jonathan Powell plans to enter the transfer portal
Derek Dixon plans to enter the transfer portal
Jaydon Young plans to enter the transfer portal
April 5
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Isaiah Denis plans to enter the transfer portal
UNC transfer portal rumors:
April 11
McDonald’s All American Maximo Adams says he’s sticking with North Carolina. “I had a great conversation with Coach Malone,” according to 247Sports.
April 11
Utah transfer guard Terrence Brown will visit UNC’s campus on Monday, according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein via On3. Brown is the 40th-ranked player in the NCAA transfer portal.
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April 11
Notre Dame transfer Jalen Haralson has North Carolina in the top 3 teams, according to On3.
April 10
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Monmouth transfer Jason Rivera-Torres is receiving interest from the following programs, he told LeagueRDY. He is considering 21 programs, but North Carolina is towards the top of that list.
April 10
Jon Rothstein reported Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas is drawing interest from eight teams. North Carolina, Kentucky, Texas, Florida State, Michigan, Arkansas, St. Johns and Oklahoma State. Avdalas also does not plan on any visits to any of these schools.
April 10
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Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 named six programs VCU guard Terrance Brown is considering. North Carolina, Kentucky, USC, Kansas, Oregon and Ole Miss.
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April 10
North Carolina is among a handful of teams showing interest in Santa Clara guard Christian Hammond according to Tar Heels Live. He averaged 15.6 points per game last season.
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April 10
In the days since Malone’s hiring, there has been a “groundswell” of financial support to the program. According to Inside Carolina’s Sherrell McMillan, “many of the donors are non-traditional ones, we’re told, as in they haven’t or rarely contributed to men’s basketball.”
April 10
UNC recruit Dylan Mingo is taking his second visit to Chapel Hill this afternoon, according to Inside Carolina’s Sherrell McMillan. This comes at an interesting time when decisions for next year will be made via transfer portal. Also, gives face time with Michael Malone and his staff. A lesser known NCAA rule allows for a second visit for newly hired head coaches.
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April 10
UNC is starting to get access to more resources since hiring Michael Malone, according to Inside Carolina’s Sherrell McMillan. This is a huge plus for battles in the transfer portal and hiring a staff.
“In the five days since Malone was announced as Carolina’s head coach, there’s been a groundswell of financial support to the program, sources told Inside Carolina. There’s clearly excitement around Malone’s hire as many of the donors are non-traditional ones, we’re told, as in they haven’t or rarely contributed to men’s basketball.”
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April 10
Michael Malone and his UNC staff have reached out to five key players, according to SI. Alabama’s Aiden Sherrell, Utah’s Terrence Brown, Santa Clara’s Christian Hammond, Troy’s Thomas Dowd and Arkansas’ Karter Knox.
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April 10
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UNC assistant head coach Chuck Martin reached out to Alabama transfer Aiden Sherrell, according to Inside Carolina’s Sherrell McMillan. “When you have a brand like UNC call you, you can’t not listen,” Austin Sherrell (Aiden’s brother) said. “Aiden was one of the first people they called, and that shows to us that he’s a priority. It shows that Aiden has to look at this situation seriously because of a guy like Malone.”
Miikka Muurinen and his commitment plans could change transfer portal plans for Michael Malone and UNC. The five-star forward 6-foot-10, 185-pounder with the nickname “Slim Jesus” from Finland playing at AZ Compass Prep. The Tar Heels are in the running with Duke, Michigan, Kentucky, Arkansas and others.
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April 9
Michael Malone will keep three important assistants back, according to TarHeel247. “Sean May, Pat Sullivan, and Eric Hoots, each of whom was on the staff for all five seasons of the Hubert Davis regime, are being retained by Malone, multiple sources have confirmed.” All three should boost recruiting efforts.
April 9
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Penn State guard Kayden Mingo has entered the transfer portal. Kayden Mingo is current UNC commit Dylan Mingo’s brother. Both had previously discussed playing together in college. Dylan was a candidate to flip his commitment following the firing of Hubert Davis. If Malone can secure Kayden Mingo, Dylan flipping would seem much less likely.
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April 8
Isaiah Denis entered the transfer portal at UNC but might be pulling his name out. “Denis is scheduled to meet with the new UNC head coach, Michael Malone,” according to On3
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Utah guard Terrence Brown Jr (Utah) confirmed he has heard from 17 programs and North Carolina is one of them according to Tar Heels Wire. UNC could potentially be a top 3 option for Brown.
Accoringing to Bleacher Report, the decision to hire Michael Malone over Billy Donovan was in some part influenced by recruiting ability and timetable. The hesitation with Donovan centered around his desire to finish out the year with the Chicago Bulls, which would have dramatically impacted the Tar Heels’ ability to secure transfer players. It also would have impacted non transfer recruiting.
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April 7
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Wake Forest guard Juke Harris is currently the No. 1 overall player in On3’s Transfer Portal Rankings.
“The 6-foot-7 sophomore averaged 21.4 PPG this season. NC State will be in the hunt for the North Carolina native, who’s expected to go through the NBA Draft process. New Wolfpack head coach Justin Gainey recruited Harris while he was at Tennessee and built a strong relationship with him. Another school that I believe could be a contender if they make a push is North Carolina. Harris will be one of the most sought-after players in the portal.”
Utah guard Terrence Brown Jr (Utah) confirmed he has heard from 17 programs and North Carolina is one of them according to Tar Heels Wire. UNC could potentially be a top 3 option for Brown.
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The spring basketball transfer portal window opened on April 7 and will remain open until April 21.
Ridly Greig scored a short-handed goal, Linus Ullmark stopped all 23 shots he faced and the Ottawa Senators moved to the verge of clinching a playoff spot by shutting out the New York Islanders 3-0 on Saturday.
Ottawa is in if Detroit loses at home in regulation to New Jersey. The Islanders’ hopes took another hit with a fifth loss in six games.
Senators captain Brady Tkachuk took a puck up high late in the second period, returned for one shift in the third and then did not return.
Greig made it a 1-0 game with 6:54 remaining in the first. Jake Sanderson scored in the third, and Michael Amadio sealed it with an empty-netter. The Islanders went 0 for 5 on the power play.
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New York is now 1-1 since firing coach Patrick Roy and hiring Peter DeBoer as his replacement. Ilya Sorokin allowed two goals on 15 shots.
CommBank Stadium will play host to Sunday’s
Round 6 NRL game between Parramatta Eels and
Gold Coast Titans. The game kicks off at 2:00 pm with Parramatta Eels heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Parramatta Eels vs.
Gold Coast Titans
game and give you our free tips and bets.
Parramatta’s early-season struggles continue, with injuries exposing defensive frailties despite Mitch Moses’ strong individual form. The Titans, meanwhile, have shown attacking promise and will look to exploit weaknesses through Jayden Campbell and AJ Brimson. Gold Coast’s ability to generate points could prove decisive against an Eels side lacking cohesion. With both teams still searching for consistency, this clash may hinge on which defence can hold up under pressure — an area where Parramatta has been particularly vulnerable.
Parramatta Eels vs Gold Coast Titans Teams
Eels team: 1. Joash Papali’i 2. Araz Nanva 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Brian Kelly 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Ronald Volkman 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Jack Williams 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. Dylan Walker 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Charlie Guymer 16. Sam Tuivaiti 17. Luca Moretti 18. Jack de Belin 19. Teancum Brown 20. Mohamed Alameddine 21. Jezaiah Funa-Luta 22. Lorenzo Talataina
Titans team: 1. Keano Kini 2. Sialetili Faeamani 3. Jojo Fifita 4. AJ Brimson 5. Phillip Sami 6. Lachlan Ilias 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Klese Haas 9. Sam Verrills 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. Arama Hau 12. Beau Fermor 13. Chris Randall 14. Kurtis Morrin 15. Cooper Bai 16. Moeaki Fotuaika 17. Oliver Pascoe 18. Jaylan De Groot 19. Jett Liu 20. Zane Harrison 21. Adam Christensen 22. Jenson Taumoepeau
Chennai Super Kings finally opened their account in the IPL 2026 points table with a win over the Delhi Capitals on April 11. The Men in Yellow scored 212/2 and then bowled their opponents out for 189 to win the contest by 23 runs.
Sanju Samson and Jamie Overton were the architects of CSK’s victory against DC at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Samson’s century powered CSK to a 200+ total in the first innings, and then Overton’s four-wicket haul ensured that DC could not chase the target.
It was a memorable Saturday evening for the CSK fans, and here’s a look at the scorecard, top stats and award winners from the game.
CSK vs DC IPL 2026 scorecard
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Sanju Samson returned to form and played an extraordinary innings of 115 runs off just 56 balls. The CSK opener became the first batter to score a hundred in this year’s IPL tournament. Ayush Mhatre supported him well with a 36-ball 59 before he was retired out.
Axar Patel was the only Delhi Capitals bowler to take a wicket in the game. The DC captain dismissed opposition skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad caught out in the seventh over of the first innings.
Pathum Nissanka provided a great start to the Delhi Capitals once again. The Sri Lankan opener amassed 41 runs off 24 deliveries, hitting four fours and two sixes. The rest of the DC top-order could not contribute much, but Tristan Stubbs fought like a lone warrior, scoring 60 off 38.
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Jamie Overton and Anshul Kamboj united forces to wreck the DC batting lineup. Overton bagged four wickets, while Kamboj finished with three as CSK bowled DC out for 189 in 20 overs.
CSK vs DC IPL 2026 full list of award winners
Sanju Samson won the award for smacking the most fours in the contest. Opening the batting for the Chennai Super Kings, Samson hit 15 fours. He also won the Super Striker award for scoring runs at an electric strike rate of 205.36.
Here is the complete list of award winners from the game between CSK and DC at Chepauk:
Player of the Match: Sanju Samson (115 off 56)
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Super Striker of the Match: Sanju Samson (SR of 205.36)
Super Sixes of the Match: Sanju Samson (4 sixes)
Most Fours in the Match: Sanju Samson (15 fours)
Most Dot Balls in the Match: Jamie Overton (13 dot balls)
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CSK vs DC IPL 2026 stats and records
Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Jamie Overton registered the best bowling figures (4/17) by any bowler in IPL 2026 so far. Here are some other top stats and records emerging from this game:
Chennai Super Kings ended their six-match losing streak at Chepauk by defeating the Delhi Capitals.
CSK maintained their 100% win record while defending a 200+ target against DC.
Sanju Samson now has an IPL century for three different franchises – Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals.
This was CSK’s only second win in an IPL match without MS Dhoni in the playing squad.
Brady Tkachuk was forced to leave Saturday’s game after he appeared to take a stick up high around his eye in the second period.
Tkachuk was posted up in front of the Islanders’ bench when Ryan Pulock hopped over the boards. Pulock’s stick seemed to clip Tkachuk in the face, and the Senators captain then stumbled back to his bench.
Tkachuk attempted one more shift before walking down the tunnel. He then returned to the bench to start the third period, but managed just one quick shift before going back to the room.
The 26-year-old has been banged up this season, failing to reach at least 71 games played for just the second time in his career. In 60 games, Tkachuk posted 22 goals and 37 assists.
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The Senators are in the driver’s seat for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, needing a win vs. the Islanders and a little outside help from the Devils on Saturday to clinch a berth.
Ottawa made the post-season for the first time during the Tkachuk era last season, where the captain logged four goals and three helpers as the Sens fell in six games to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
TaylorMade’s Tour Team and McIlroy have made a few changes to McIlroy’s bag from last season, including a new driver, 5-wood and wedges. He even tried out new irons earlier this season before returning to his RORS PROTO blades.
In the video below, watch as GOLF’s Johnny Wunder and TaylorMade’s Adrian Rietveld go through each club in McIlroy’s bag to see how he got there.
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Rory McIlroy’s WITB at the 2026 Masters
Johnny Wunder/GOLF
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Oct 16, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners in the seventh inning during game four of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
Welcome to the upside down, where four Major League Baseball teams that made the playoffs in 2025 find themselves in last place heading into action Friday.
The postseason underachievers include the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners in the American League, along with the Chicago Cubs in the National League. Also off to a sluggish start are the reigning AL champion Toronto Blue Jays, who aren’t in last place but do have a -22 run differential.
The division races are subject to some volatility, given that we’re not quite two weeks into the regular-season schedule. The sample is small. But, as the saying goes: Just because you’re paranoid, it doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you. Some of these slacking teams have real reason to worry their disappointing starts have staying power.
Feelin’ Blue Jays
The Jays not only own the ugly run differential, but they already have some serious injuries to overcome. Even before Opening Day, right-handers José Berríos, Shane Bieber and Trey Yesavage were absent from the starting rotation. Yesavage is working his way back with optimism, but the other two bring lingering doubts. The Jays also lost Cody Ponce to knee surgery because of a sprained ACL.
Also: Catcher Alejandro Kirk broke his left thumb on a foul tip. Outfielder Addison Barger sprained his ankle. Great gosh almighty, it’s not even mid-April.
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No, Cubs, No
Jun 24, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Chicago Cubs left fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) reacts as he runs the bases after hitting a three run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
The Cubs are set to receive good news Friday with the anticipated return of slugger Seiya Suzuki, who injured his knee on an awkward slide in the World Baseball Classic in March. Suzuki’s return should take some pressure off Pete Crow-Armstrong to break out of his early season slump (which actually goes back to August).
The Cubs have some serious pitching woes. Three-fifths of the starting rotation is on the shelf, though left-hander Justin Steele has started to face live hitters in his return from elbow surgery. Less-happy news includes recent injuries to left-hander Matthew Boyd (biceps strain) and season-ending UCL surgery for right-hander Cade Horton.
Tigers stuck in cage
The Tigers don’t have a lot of obvious reasons for concern, but their slump and collapse in 2025 wasn’t 100% logical either. This group can just get out of whack for a couple of weeks at a time. Overall, they haven’t played that badly so far, and come in with a -1 run differential. They’ve also only played three home games. The WBC business might have knocked Tarik Skubal off his ideal prep schedule.
Something to keep in mind for the long haul: Injuries have picked away at the Tigers pitching depth, with Justin Verlander joining Reese Olson and Troy Melton on the injured list.
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Sawx need a good warshing
Boston Red Sox pitcher Connelly Early (71) throws a pitch in the second inning of the MLB Interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The game was scoreless after three innings.
The Red Sox always seem to be looking for ways to disappoint. They have not played poor defense so far, so they got that going for ’em. Other than that, it’s spotty. He surely will start to hit soon, but whatever is going on with Roman Anthony’s throwing arm bears watching. It looks like the top of the rotation is starting to take shape with Garrett Crochet and Sonny Gray stepping forward, but Ranger Suárez and Brayan Bello have been disastrous.
They’re not scoring a lot of runs, they’re not hitting a lot of home runs (as many projected). Aroldis Chapman’s velocity is down (he is 38 years old, after all), and the bullpen depth looks shaky for either performance or injury reasons. The Red Sox looked like an oddly constructed team during Spring Training and now they have a disappointing record to reflect it.
Don’t get rattled, Seattle
The Mariners have the worst record and the fewest actual concerns of any of these teams.
Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor and Julio Rodrígez are all slumping, but it won’t last. They’re 1-5 in one-run games, a stat that’s sure to improve. They’re sixth in starting pitcher ERA, which is the expected strength of the team anyway. They’re also playing better defense than they did in ’25. They’re about to rattle off 20 wins in 28 games, or something.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Come Sunday night at Augusta National Golf Club, someone will win the Masters green jacket and their life will change forever.
It’s the most coveted jacket in all of sports, but it’s definitely not your ordinary coat. Let us explain.
First, the color. You know you were wondering. It’s Pantone 342, also known as Masters Green. (Your new basement hue? Smart choice.)
The club bought its first jackets from Brooks Uniform Company in 1937, but members, who were encouraged to buy them so patrons could identify reliable sources of information, were not thrilled about how warm they were. There have been a few different suppliers since then, but Hamilton Tailoring Co. has made them since 1967. (No, you can’t buy one.) Besides the club logo on the left chest pocket, it’s also on the brass buttons.
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The jackets weren’t given to Masters champs until 1949, when Sam Snead won. They were awarded to all previous winners retroactively.
And you probably know this one, but Masters tradition is that the previous tournament’s winner puts the jacket on the new champ every Sunday night. But what about back-to-back winners? In 1966, when Jack Nicklaus repeated as champion, club co-founder Bobby Jones suggested, jokingly, that Nicklaus handle both roles and slip it on himself. The last two times there was a repeat champion, with Nick Faldo in 1990 and Tiger Woods in 2002, the club’s chairman assisted with the jacket. Although, with the 2026 tournament nearing its finish, there’s a chance we have our fourth repeat winner in tournament history.
Jackets are reserved for club members and Masters winners. That’s it. And don’t even think about taking them off the grounds. That right is reserved only for the reigning champ after their victory. But when their year is up and they return next April to defend their title, the jacket stays put as soon as the new champion puts theirs on. Three-time champ Gary Player forgot the rule one year and took his back to South Africa. When he heard from chairman Clifford Roberts, Player joked, “Well why don’t you come get it?”
There are certain times when Masters champions get to wear their jacket off grounds, but it’s only when they might be representing the tournament or club at a function or event, and of course, they’d need permission to do so.
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As the Masters nears its finish every year, the club selects a few jackets that might fit the potential winner. The jacket the winner gets the night of their victory is not usually the one they keep. They are fitted immediately after their win and receive a new one.
These jackets aren’t found in the wild often, but when they are, the price tag is high. Back in 2013, Green Jacket Auctions sold inaugural Augusta National Invitational winner Horton Smith’s jacket for $682,229.
So while you likely won’t win the Masters to get your own green jacket, you could always just get asked to join the club. Although that might be even less likely. The LA Times published a story in 2023 that detailed an exclusive vault beneath the members’ pro shop that the club calls the “Green Jacket Experience” and “Green Jacket Vault,” where new club members are joined by chairman Fred Ridley and a tailor to get fitted for their own jackets.
McIlroy in more trouble on two as Masters third round continues
Scheffler on 13, with his feet below his ball, this one will swing viciously from right to left.
It plummets into the greenside bunker and that’ll pose a fiddly one with little green to work with.
Burns lays up on two, from the bunker, ideal. Maybe 120 yards left.
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McIlroy on the pine straw for his second, just a few inches from the tree trunk. It shouldn’t be an issue, 254 yards away… OUCH!
It sprays out to the left and crashes into a pocket of patrons. There’s room to work with, but that’s not ideal, even after just two shots.
Jack Rathborn11 April 2026 20:11
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McIlroy bogeys first to hand hope to rivals at Masters
It was a tester and it misses, McIlroy with a bogey on one. Tough.
The lead is down to four.
Hatton a little riled by a birdie miss there, but we’re just getting footage of Fleetwood on two, simple enough birdie.
Burns on one… Beautiful birdie, he’s at -7 now too.
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Jack Rathborn11 April 2026 20:02
Fleetwood and Lowry narrow gap to McIlroy at Masters
Some more movement here, Lowry and Fleetood with birdies… They join the cluster at -6. Six behind McIlroy.
McIlroy with the putter from off the back of one, he’s quite a bit short, a tester to make par.
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Jack Rathborn11 April 2026 20:00
Reed closes gap on McIlroy to move into solo second at Masters
Scheffler spins one back on 12, a beautiful tee shot to the iconic par three.
Reed drains a birdie and moves to solo second at -7, just five behind McIlroy.
Jack Rathborn11 April 2026 19:54
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McIlroy avoids trouble after tee shot on one
McIlroy with a big fade on one, it bends along the treeline, settling short of the pines.
It nestles in the second cut. That’s fine, but a nervy one as it came down.
Burns with a better one, a high, arching fade, it’s perfect and in the middle of the fairway.
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Rose can’t convert on one, a simple par though.
Jack Rathborn11 April 2026 19:53
Li moves to tie for second at Masters 2026
Haotong! The Chinese star is also on the move, he joins the group at -6.
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Loud cheers for McIlroy on the first tee…
And Scottie is up to -6, too, what a remarkable round. McIlroy was 12 clear of him this morning, he’s yet to take a shot in this third round and the world No 1 is just six back.
Jack Rathborn11 April 2026 19:48
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Rose eyes birdie on one as Young launches bid after chip-in
Tyrrell on the second, laying up and then a short iron… But it doesn’t spin enough. A missed opportunity for the Englishman, he’ll likely stay at -4.
Rose, on one, sublime iron to about 12 feet, the perfect start after two shots…
Cam Young chips from off the green on four… It’s in! Stunning, the American moves to -6. What a shot.
Jack Rathborn11 April 2026 19:46
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Scheffler carves out fresh chance as McIlroy walks to first tee
Scheffler on 11, tackling Amen Corner, a big, high iron that hops and skips onto the lip of the green.
It fizzes back at a right angle and trickles towards the hole. Exquisite. Birdie try to move to -6 coming up.
Lowry missed a good-looking putt on one, he stays at -5.
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Jack Rathborn11 April 2026 19:42
Scheffler and Fleetwood set up birdie chances at Masters
Cam Young, -1 today now, and -5 overall.
Scheffler on the 10th… Wonderful, seven feet for birdie, he couldn’t, could he?
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Fleetwood out the bunker and he’s got a long-range birdie chance on one.
Lowry is closer, though, lovely wedge from the Irishman and he has that to move up to -6 alongside Reed and Burns.
Jack Rathborn11 April 2026 19:35
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Fleetwood begins third round at Masters
Tommy Fleetwood is out, as is Shane Lowry.
This is the moment where the six-shot lead could narrow a touch before McIlroy even hits that first tee shot at 7:50pm BST.
Reed (-6) and Rose (-5) out next in seven minutes.
A boxing promoter has spoken about a possible fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua
Boxing promoter Kalle Sauerland has claimed that the date and location for a future clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have already been decided. The two British heavyweights are long-standing rivals but have never met inside the ring.
As both men approach the end of their glittering careers, there has been increased speculation about a fight later this year. It has previously been discussed on multiple occasions but ultimately failed to materialise.
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As Fury prepares to face Makhmudov, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has spoken about his client possibly fighting Deontay Wilder this summer. The Matchroom boss recently dismissed claims that an agreement was already in place to face Fury, but fellow promoter Sauerland has suggested it is essentially a done deal.
“I think Fury-AJ is done for the Autumn in Dublin,” Sauerland told iFL TV. When asked for further clarification, he added: “That’s what I’ve heard, done for Dublin in I think September/October. Have I put my foot in it? That’s what I’ve heard, word on the street.”
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Tyson Fury has come out of retirement to face Russian boxer Arslanbek Makhmudov in a heavyweight clash in London on April 11. The fight will stream live on Netflix, which fans can get for free with Sky’s £15 Essential TV bundle or £24 Ultimate TV bundle, the latter of which also includes HBO Max and Disney+.
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It is worth noting that Sauerland is not associated with either fighter, and the promoter’s comments sharply contrast with Hearn’s stance last month. In an interview with The Stomping Ground, he said: “There is absolutely nothing signed with Anthony Joshua to fight Tyson Fury next. There is nothing agreed.”
Hearn outlined that, prior to Joshua sustaining injuries in a car crash, the plan had been for AJ to fight in the spring before a showdown with Fury. Joshua is now expected to return in the summer as he steps up his recovery.
“This is what I want. We need a warm-up fight before we fight Tyson Fury,” Hearn said. “Because AJ is coming off the accident. He’s rehabilitating his body. We will take Deontay Wilder as that warm-up fight. And then we will fight Tyson Fury in December.”
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He continued: “By the way, I respect Wilder, and I think he looked much better in that fight than he has done previously. But let me tell you… Anthony Joshua will walk through Deontay Wilder within three rounds. We’re going to fight before Tyson Fury.”
However, Fury has called for Joshua to ditch plans of a comeback fight before facing him. The 37-year-old is keen to reach an agreement with AJ as he fears that waiting any longer than necessary risks derailing their plans once again.
“That fight was supposed to happen so many times over the last 10 years,” Fury said. “But then someone has had one more fight in between, or someone has been knocked out or injured.
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“Forget Wilder, the man is a shell of himself, and forget anyone else. Let me get through Saturday, and then we will do the fight before the end of the year.”
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