Mumbai Indians (MI) and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face off tonight, April 12, 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium for Match 20 of the IPL. A high-voltage IPL clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede is set to be headlined by the iconic rivalry between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan believes RCB may have momentum on their side heading into their IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians, but the latter edge ahead in terms of overall personnel. Both teams are coming off defeats to Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, raising questions ahead of this high-stakes encounter.

Pathan pointed out that while RCB started strongly at home, their form dipped once they hit the road.

“RCB are travelling now. When they played their first two games at home, they won comfortably, but the moment they went on the road, they lost in Guwahati against Rajasthan Royals, so, there will be a few questions in the camp. I feel the game might be decided by which team bowls better in the end overs, and the toss will be an important factor too. RCB have the form, but in a man-to-man comparison, I feel Mumbai are slightly ahead,” Pathan said on JioHotstar, as the league enters its ‘Rivalry Week’.

Death overs and toss could be decisive

Pathan emphasised that execution in the final overs could ultimately determine the outcome, especially in conditions where chasing teams often hold an advantage. While RCB’s recent performances give them confidence, he believes MI’s squad depth provides a slight advantage in a direct comparison.

MI vs RCB: Predicted Playing 11s

Mumbai Indians predicted XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Sub: Sherfane Rutherford

Royal Challengers Bengaluru predicted XI: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt/Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood

Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma

Golf’s biggest tournament has increased its overall purse once again. Augusta National Golf Club announced on Saturday the total 2026 Masters purse will be $22.5 million, up $1.5 million from last year’s $21 million.

The Masters winner’s prize has also increased, from $4.2 million last year to $4.5 million this year. That makes the Masters payout the biggest in major championship history.

The top-four finishers all take home over a million dollars, with the runner-up receiving $2.43 million, third place $1.53 million and fourth $1.08 million.

After 54 holes at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young are tied for the lead at 11 under.

McIlroy, the defending champion, led by six after 36 holes but shot 73 on Friday. Young, who won the Players Championship last month, shot 65 on Friday.

“I’d like to think that I’ll play a little bit freer [Sunday] and I’ll play, you know, like I’ve already got a green jacket, which I do,” McIlroy said. “Sometimes I maybe just have to remind myself of that, but I think as well that the stakes in terms of, like, the pairing will be just a little bit easier. You know, the atmosphere out there will be a little bit easier. I’m not worried about that at all. I wish I was a few shots better off, but I’m comfortable. I played with Cam the first two days. Playing with him again [Sunday]. I think it’s a comfortable group for both of us.”

Sam Burns is alone at 10 under, Shane Lowry at nine under and Jason Day and Justin Rose both eight under. Finally, at seven under and four back is World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.

The final pairing of McIlroy and Young tees off at 2:25 p.m. ET Sunday. You can watch on CBS, and click here to see all the other ways you can watch the final round.

You can find the 2026 Masters payout breakdown below. The remaining professionals who made the cut will receive payouts ranging downward from $55,350, and all professionals who missed the cut receive $25,000.

2026 Masters payout breakdown, total money

1st — $4,500,000
2nd — $2,430,000
3rd — $1,530,000
4th — $1,080,000
5th — $900,000
6th — $810,000
7th — $753,750
8th — $697,500
9th — $652,500
10th — $607,500
11th — $562,500
12th — $517,500
13th — $472,500
14th — $427,500
15th — $405,000
16th — $382,500
17th — $360,000
18th — $337,500
19th — $315,000
20th — $292,500
21st — $270,000
22nd — $252,000
23rd — $234,000
24th — $216,000
25th — $198,000
26th — $180,000
27th — $173,250
28th — $166,500
29th — $159,750
30th — $153,000
31st — $146,250
32nd — $139,500
33rd — $132,750
34th — $127,125
35th — $121,500
36th — $115,875
37th — $110,250
38th — $105,750
39th — $101,250
40th — $96,750
41st — $92,250
42nd — $87,750
43rd — $83,250
44th — $78,750
45th — $74,250
46th — $69,750
47th — $65,250
48th — $61,650
49th — $58,500
50th — $56,700

Star filly Tempted has teed up a possible The Everest repeat battle with Hong Kong sensation Ka Ying Rising courtesy of a breathtaking success in the Arrowfield 3YO Sprint at Randwick, where she lowered the class record.

The three-year-old stopped the clock at 1:08.00 over 1200m on Saturday, improving on Cosmic Force’s 1:08.14 from 2019 and trailing Yes Yes Yes’s track record by merely half a second.

Since Godolphin switched to a public trainer arrangement this season, Ciaron Maher has taken charge of Tempted from James Cummings, and he highlighted her relentless progress.

“It was pretty thrilling to watch. She’s just got a brilliant turn of foot, doesn’t she?” Maher said.

“She came into our stable in super order, and she just keeps going to another level each time she runs as she furnishes and develops.

“Her run in the Everest (1200m) last year was huge, her prep to break (through for) a Group One. I’m just so thrilled to be able to train for Godolphin, and thrilled for my team.”

Tempted was runner-up to Ka Ying Rising in The Everest (1200m) last spring, and Maher is open to testing her against the sprint king again.

Her next moves hinge on talks with Godolphin’s Andy Makiv and Jason Walsh, yet Maher suggested aiming for the Everest provides a solid framework.

“Most likely. She hasn’t had a taxing prep this time around, but I’ll sit down with Andy and Jason and the Godolphin team and they’re good discussions to have,” he said.

“She is going to be competitive in whatever you want to race her in.

“She keeps getting better each prep. Her manners keep improving each time she goes to the races. She’s going to be a lot of fun.”

As the $1.60 favourite, Tempted exploded past leader Devil Night ($14) at the 200m, prevailing by 1-1/4 lengths over Grafterburners ($8), who was three-quarters adrift.

Maher labelled Chad Schofield’s steer a “cool, calm, collected ride”, while the jockey noted Tempted’s versatility made it straightforward.

“She can be wherever you want her to be,” Schofield said.

“She can be forward, back, relax and then access that turn of foot. It’s really breathtaking and feels amazing to be on top of, and good to get the job done.”

Classique Legend secured the Arrowfield in 2019 and followed up with The Everest victory the next spring.

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Derek Chisora has seemingly made a U-turn on his retirement promise, revealing his interest in one last fight before finally hanging up the gloves.

The 42-year-old insisted he would retire after reaching a total of 50 professional outings, which he managed to achieve against Deontay Wilder last week.

Their showdown delivered an action-packed but largely untidy spectacle, with neither veteran proving to be capable of competing at the top level.

Not only that, but the two heavyweights were guilty of multiple infringements, to which referee Mark Bates responded by deducting just one point from Wilder.

Nevertheless, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ edged a split decision through 12 rounds and, in turn, has kept himself in the shop window for another lucrative opportunity.

As for Chisora, it would appear that he, too, is sniffing around for at least one last dance, hoping to secure a rematch with his American counterpart.

Speaking with talkSPORT, the Londoner claimed this is the only fight for which he is willing to hang around, while also expressing his frustration with how their first encounter unfolded.

More specifically, Chisora believes the two knockdowns given against him were mightily unfair, but also feels he deserved to have his hand raised either way.

“I’m very upset with the scoring. The two knockdowns that [were] given were pushes.

“I’ll be honest with you: the whole thing was a shambles, on my side and his side as well. But I wanna get a rematch.”

Many would agree that referee Bates failed to take control of the fight, though there was perhaps less of an uproar about Wilder claiming a victory on points.

Either way, fight fans are hardly clamouring for a rematch between the pair, despite both of them engaging in an enthralling but technically-limited battle.

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“I think the way wickets are nowadays, you know, the margin batting first or bowling first is not much, but you know, we’ve got a bowl first. I think for us it’s amazing. You know, every win is important and especially when you win like that, it shows the character of a team, you know. But we want to move on from it, you know, take one match at a time and just give our best. (Talks about head-to-head) See, definitely it’s a great boost for winning a match and coming into the next one. But at the same time, you know, you still have to give your best each and every match because wicket might play different, condition might be different. But at the same time, last match when we played, we talked about intent on the field. We always talk about that as a team and that was great to see when we were on the field, we were putting bodies on the line. We are playing with the same team,” said LSG skipper Rishabh Pant.

Manchester United have agreed a new deal with Harry Maguire to keep him at Old Trafford for a further 12 months

The Manchester United squad have gotten their way after Harry Maguire last week agreed a one-year extension to his contract.

The majority of the team believed it would’ve been “madness” if the veteran defender wasn’t handed a new contract. The 33-year-old is back in favour after experiencing difficulties under both Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim.

The centre-half, who joined United from Leicester City for £80million, has been a great leader under Michael Carrick’s tenure. Maguire had led by example for his teammates and they were reportedly clamouring for a new contract for the England international.

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A source told The Sun earlier this year: “The players think it would be madness if he was not offered a new deal. Harry has endured plenty of ups and downs at United but has come through all that and is playing really well.

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“He’s very well-respected in the dressing room and is passing on a lot of knowledge to some of the younger players like Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro. Everyone likes him and respects him and the majority of the players want the club to give him a deal.”

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It was reported that AC Milan were interested in Maguire during the January transfer window. However, rumours about his future ultimately came to nothing as the experienced defender signed a new deal with United last week.

His previous deal was set to expire at the end of this season but he will now spend an eighth campaign at Old Trafford. Describing his joy at the new contract, Maguire said: “It’s amazing.

“Obviously, it’s my seventh year. To be at this club, to play for this club for one game is really special. So, to be here seven years – it’s going to be eight – I’m really looking forward to it.

“A big, strong end to the season is the focus now, to put us in a strong position going into next year, and then we’ve got to make next year a lot better and a lot more positive and a lot more special. I’m really looking forward to it.”

Maguire’s new deal will please the senior squad, who are on their way to regaining a spot in Europe next season. United’s resurgence under Carrick has been nothing short of sensational for fans, with the club challenging for a Champions League spot.

Maguire believes the team have turned a corner and will make the 2026/27 season a “special year” for the club. He added: “I feel like we’re in a good place at the moment. I believe we’re in a forward curve with the club, and I want to be part of that.

“I want to leave the club in a good place, when I do leave the club, and that’s the most important thing. It’s not about me, it’s not about individuals. It’s about the team and the club, and wanting to leave the club in a good place.

“I feel like next season could be a special year, if we carry on working hard, if we recruit well in the summer. It’s a big summer ahead, but like I said, focus on this year to make sure we’re in a good position for next year and then make next year a special year.”

Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV package

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Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.

Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.

Here’s how the Premier League table looks ahead of kick-off, Manchester City just nine points behind league leaders Arsenal as they look to close the gap.

1) Arsenal – 70

2) Manchester City – 61

3) Manchester United – 55

4) Aston Villa – 54

5) Liverpool – 52

6) Chelsea – 48

7) Brentford – 47

8) Everton – 47

9) Brighton – 46

10) Bournemouth – 45

11) Fulham – 44

12) Sunderland – 43

13) Newcastle United – 42

14) Crystal Palace – 39

15) Leeds United – 33

16) Nottingham Forest – 32

17) West Ham United – 32

18) Tottenham Hotspur – 30

19) Burnley – 20

20) Wolverhampton Wanderers – 17