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Auburn drubs Illinois State, will face Tulsa in NIT final

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Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl talks with his team as Auburn Tigers take on Seattle Redhawks during the second round of the National Invitation Tournament at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Keyshawn Hall was nearly unstoppable in a 24-point outing for overall No. 1 seed Auburn, and the sharp-shooting Tigers walloped Illinois State 88-66 in Thursday night’s second NIT semifinal in Indianapolis.

The smooth left-hander, who averages 19.4 points per game, stroked 10 of 16 shots from the field, including 2 of 4 from deep, and added six rebounds, three assists and two steals.

With the victory, first-year coach Steven Pearl’s Tigers (21-16) advanced to meet fellow No. 1 seed Tulsa in Sunday night’s title matchup.

The Golden Hurricane toppled New Mexico 74-69 in the night’s first semifinal.

Kevin Overton went 5 for 5 from deep among his 16 points, while Filip Jovic scored 13. Tahaad Pettiford totaled 12 points, five assists, three rebounds, two of Auburn’s 13 steals and two blocks.

The Tigers made 34 of 56 (60.7%) from the field and 12 of 21 (57.1%) from beyond the arc.

Ty’Reek Coleman scored 17 points and Ty Pence and Chase Walker had 13 apiece for the Redbirds (23-13), who went toe-to-toe with the Southeastern Conference school for the first 10 minutes but could not maintain the offensive pace.

The Missouri Valley Conference school committed 18 turnovers that led to 26 Auburn points.

The early tempo favored Auburn’s style of play as both teams shot above 60% from the floor and 3-point range in the first eight-plus minutes.

Auburn’s Overton scored six points and Hall added five, while Illinois State’s Johnny Kinziger tallied five as the Power Five squad led 21-16.

Pettiford’s four-point play at 8:36 on a 30-foot trey and a foul put Auburn ahead 33-24 as he, Overton and Hall proved to be too much in the final 10 minutes of the half.

The Tigers increased the lead to double digits with a late 7-0 run and led 51-38 at halftime.

Hall poured in 15 points and Overton added 12 – combining for 27 points on 11-of-13 shooting.

Auburn shot 65.6% (21 of 32) overall and canned 7 of 11 (63.6%) 3-pointers, while Illinois State hit 16 of 28 (57.1%) and half of their 12 3-point attempts.

Hall remained hot by scoring seven points in the first four minutes of the second half, and Pettiford drained a trey from the wing as Auburn sprinted out to a commanding 61-41 lead at 15:35 and never let up.

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Lakers fall to Thunder as Luka Doncic leaves with hamstring injury

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NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots a three point basket as Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, Luguentz Dort started hot on both ends of the floor and Jalen Williams came up big all around as the Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Los Angeles Lakers 139-96 at home Thursday.

The Thunder have won four consecutive games and 16 of their last 17.

Not only was the Lakers’ four-game winning streak snapped, but Luka Doncic suffered an apparent hamstring injury in the second half with the game already out of reach.

An already bad night for Doncic got even worse early in the third quarter when he was dribbling into the lane and began to elevate for a mid-range jumper.

But just as he came off the floor, Doncic came down grabbing his left hamstring and quickly fell to the floor.

Doncic appeared visibly upset as he headed off the floor.

The Thunder controlled the game from the jump, building a double-digit lead less than four minutes into the game. That lead never dipped below nine the rest of the way and didn’t drop below 23 after the first quarter.

Oklahoma City led 82-51 at halftime.

It was the third time this season the Thunder (61-16) led by 30 or more points at halftime.

Two of those have come against the Lakers (50-27). The Thunder led Los Angeles 70-38 at halftime Nov. 12 in Oklahoma City.

Dort and Williams made an impact on both ends quickly.

Williams hit a pull-up jumper on Oklahoma City’s second possession and then quickly picked up a steal and fed Dort for a 3-pointer.

Dort then had a steal and a quick dunk on the next possession.

Dort hit all five shots he took in the first — four of them 3-pointers — for 14 points in the opening quarter. He also had a pair of steals.

He played a big part in slowing Doncic, who had scored 40 or more points in his last three games and five of his last seven.

Doncic missed his first four field goals and finished with just 12 points on 3-of-10 shooting. It was tied for his second-lowest scoring game of the season.

Shortly after Doncic’s injury, the Thunder got a scare when Dort crashed to the floor after his legs came out from under him as he went to the basket.

Dort quickly got up but went to the locker room before play resumed and did not return.

Williams finished with 10 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Isaiah Joe scored 20 — 17 in the second half.

Oklahoma City’s 139 points were the most surrendered by the Lakers this season and the 43-point loss was Los Angeles’ worst since a 44-point loss to Philadelphia in November 2023.

Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 15 points.

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The 10 Arsenal players who have withdrawn from international duty due to injury

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Arsenal are preparing for their most important run of fixtures in over 20 years – but Mikel Arteta is facing a growing injury list as a host of his star players have withdrawn from international duty over the last week.

The Gunners may have lost the Carabao Cup final to title rivals Manchester City but they remain alive in their three most important trophies this season, with a nine-point lead over City in the Premier League and through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League and FA Cup.

But Arteta is potentially facing a selection crisis ahead of the start of a pivotal week, kicking off with the FA Cup quarter-final against Southampton and the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at Sporting Lisbon, while a potential title decider against Pep Guardiola’s side looms large as well.

Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke all withdrew from England’s squad to face Japan at Wembley on Tuesday – and there are now 10 withdrawals in total from various international squads.

Eberechi Eze – England

Withdraw date – Sunday 22 March

What was said: The midfielder missed the Carabao Cup final due to a calf injury and is reportedly facing several weeks out. England only said that Eze had been ruled from the friendlies against Uruguay and Japan “through injury”. Arteta said before the final that Arsenal had “tried everything” to get the midfielder ready.

William Saliba – France

Withdraw date – Monday 23 March

What was said: France confirmed Saliba had withdrawn from their squad to play Brazil and Colombia due to a “left ankle injury”. The centre-back had played 90 minutes in the Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City.

Gabriel Magalhaes – Brazil

Withdraw date – Monday 23 March

What was said: Saliba’s centre-back partner also played 90 minutes in the Carabao Cup final defeat at Wembley. “After the game… [Gabriel] complained of pain in his right knee,” a statement from Brazil said ahead of the games against France and Croatia in the United States. “Imaging tests have confirmed he is not fit to play.”

Jurrien Timber – Netherlands

Withdraw date – Monday 23 March

What was said: With the right back forced off during the first half of the win against Everton and missing both the Bayer Leverkusen second leg and the Carabao Cup final, the Netherlands confirmed Timber “has not yet sufficiently recovered from an injury” ahead of the friendlies against Norway and Ecuador.

Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber are among the Arsenal players to have withdrawn from international duty (Getty Images)

Leandro Trossard – Belgium

Withdraw date – Monday 23 March

What was said: Trossard played 82 minutes of Arsenal’s defeat in the Carabao Cup final but Belgium said the winger was not fit enough for the friendlies against the United States and Mexico. “This decision will allow [Trossard] to continue [his] rehabilitation under optimal conditions,” Belgium said.

Declan Rice – England

Withdraw date – Saturday 28 March

What was said: Rice was given a rest from England’s friendly against Uruguay and only joined up with Thomas Tuchel’s squad on Friday. However, a statement from England a day later confirmed he had returned to Arsenal for “medical assessment”.

Bukayo Saka – England

Withdraw date – Saturday 28 March

What was said: The winger, like Rice, had been offered a break during the first week of the international break. But he also withdrew from England’s squad a day after reporting to the camp. England said he had also returned for “medical assessment”.

Noni Madueke – England

Withdraw date – Saturday 28 March

What was said: Madueke was forced off during the first half of England’s 1-1 draw with Uruguay, and was later seen walking out of Wembley with his left knee in a brace. “I’m worried, of course, because I think he was a difference-maker today,” Tuchel said. “[I’m] very sad and upset and hopefully it’s not a big injury.”

Piero Hincapie – Ecuador

Withdraw date – Sunday 29 March

What was said: The defender played 72 minutes of Ecuador’s friendly against Morocco in Madrid, before pulling out of the squad to face the Netherlands on Tuesday. A statement from Ecuador reported that Hincapie “underwent medical and imaging tests” and “based on the evaluation” was sent back to Arsenal to “begin the recovery process”.

Martin Zubimendi – Spain

Withdraw date – Sunday 29 March

What was said: The midfielder came off the bench to replace Manchester City’s Rodri for the final 13 minutes of Spain’s 3-0 win over Serbia on Friday, but it was announced by Spain that he had withdrawn “due to discomfort in his right knee”. The statement added: “To avoid any risk and to protect the player’s health, he has been removed from the squad.”

Did anyone still play this week?

Sweden’s Viktor Gyokeres, Italy’s Riccardo Calafiori and Denmark’s Christian Norgaard all featured in decisive World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday, with the latter two left heartbroken in penalty shootout defeats to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Czech Republic respectively – but Graham Potter’s Sweden saw off Poland.

Ben White, ironically, is left as the only Arsenal player in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, after the right back ended his four-year absence from the national team. He scored, gave away a penalty, and was booed in the 1-1 draw with Uruguay, and played for 59 minutes in the 1-0 loss to Japan, while teenager Max Dowman and Myles Lewis-Skelly were involved for England’s Under-19s and Under-21s, respectively.

Defender Cristhian Mosquera made his Spain debut last week, and he and goalkeeper David Raya started against Egypt, while Kai Havertz played in Germany’s friendly against Ghana on Monday night. Gabriel Martinelli was the last one back as he scored a late third in Brazil’s 3-1 friendly win over Croatia on Wednesday.

Arsenal were already without Norway’s Martin Odegaard, who has been sidelined since the win over Tottenham on February 22, and Spain’s Mikel Merino, with knee and foot problems respectively.

Arsenal’s upcoming games

Arsenal will return from the international break for their FA Cup quarter-final away to Championship side Southampton on Saturday 4 April, kick-off 8pm. It will be followed by the away trip to Sporting Lisbon in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday 7 April.

The Gunners will then return to Premier League duty and will kick off the title race run-in with a home test against Bournemouth on Saturday 11 April, kick-off 12:30, followed by the return leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Sporting on Wednesday 15 April.

Then, it’s the blockbuster trip to Manchester City on Sunday 19 April, kick-off 4:30pm.

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Final Four: Rebounds, Steals Key for Arizona vs. Michigan

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  By Dane Miller, SuperWest Sports

2026 Final Four logo The past 25 years have led up to this moment.

Arizona finally broke its Elite 8 curse and is back in the Final Four.

The last time the Wildcats were here, they beat Michigan State to advance to the National Championship Game.

This time, another Big Ten program is standing in their way: The high-octane Michigan Wolverines, a team with enormous size and elite defense.

The winner of this game may very well end up as the 2026 National Champion.

Here’s my preview of what might be the best Final Four matchup in the history of the NCAA Tournament.

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Offensive rebounding and steals.

Those are the keys to the game for Arizona.

Michigan is a great rebounding team, but the Wildcats are elite on the glass. The Cats come into the game No. 2 nationally in rebounds per game and No. 4 overall in rebounding margin.

Getting second-chance opportunities might end up being the difference in the game.

Generating extra possessions by forcing turnovers, however, is just as important.

The Wolverines are sloppy with the ball, coming into the night No. 201 nationally in turnovers per game. And they run at a high pace. That’s a weakness that must be exploited.

If Arizona can generate TOs and get transition buckets, it will be in a stronger position to win the game.

At the same time, the Cats can’t let Michigan get hot from three. The Wolverines are No. 31 overall in three-point percentage.

If they start burying their shots from deep, Tommy Lloyd’s team will be in an uncomfortable spot.

As for the individual matchups, the most important one might be the battle between Motiejus Krivas and Aday Mara. The two bigs are essentially evenly matched.

Whichever player has the better game, on both sides of the floor, could be the deciding factor at the end of the day.

Similarly, the battle between Koa Peat and Yaxel Lendeborg is critical. The two forwards could go toe-to-toe in an all-time battle on the biggest stage.

Lendeborg may be older and more experienced, but Peat is a winner who thrives in the brightest moments.

Yet, the reason why Arizona will win is Brayden Burries.

Who is going to guard him? Nimari Burnett? The guy who averages fewer than one steal per game and commits the least amount of fouls among the UM starters?

He sounds soft.

Burnett is about to learn the type of physical basketball that Arizona plays. Burries gets downhill quickly and finishes with efficiency around the rim.

Plus, the star freshman is the best three-point shooter on the Arizona squad.

Look for Burries to exploit the matchup and take it to Burnett. If Dusty May doesn’t have an answer, the Cats should win.

The Michigan coach could bring Trey McKenney off the bench to handle the defensive assignment.

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But that would be a signal that the battle is already lost, potentially resulting in Burries getting even more aggressive and confident.

It’s the type of matchup where Burries could score 25 points or more. You heard it here first.

At the same time, Ivan Kharchenkov is a bit of a wildcard. There have been too many games where Kharchenkov is a high-volume, low-efficiency shooter.

In Arizona’s two losses, the freshman went a combined 10-for-28 from the field while taking 14 shots in each contest. Both were season-highs in field goal attempts, and both ended in losses.

That’s not a coincidence. It’s a clear stat that jumps off the page and is something the Michigan coaching staff will know to exploit.

May’s game plan could be to slack off him from three and the midrange, essentially goading him into jacking up shots. If those shots aren’t falling and Kharchenkov keeps taking them, it could play directly into Michigan’s hands.

The Wolverines are also an elite shot-blocking team. They come into the matchup No. 2 in the country in blocks per game.

That means Arizona might need to have its stroke going from the midrange.

Jaden Bradley, Burries, and Peat’s efficiency from the edge of the paint and inside the arc could end up being a game-changer. If the Cats aren’t making those shots, Michigan might end up on top.

But if Arizona forces turnovers, scores in transition, and gets second-chance buckets, the Wildcats could find themselves in the National Championship Game.

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Emotional reunions sideline rivalry between Flames, Golden Knights: ‘It’s family’

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LAS VEGAS — Shortly after the Vegas Golden Knights put the wraps on their first practice under John Tortorella, the rink at City National Arena turned into something far more meaningful than a workspace.

It became a reunion hall. A reminder. A quiet, emotional tribute to the bonds this sport builds and never breaks.

Instead of heading to his dressing room, Rasmus Andersson headed to the opposite corner of the rink, toward a familiar handful of Calgary Flames staffers and players standing along the glass. He left the ice, sat down on an equipment box in full gear, still sweating, still catching his breath, and couldn’t wipe the smile off his face.

Former teammates, equipment staff, trainers, friends who’d watched him grow from an 18‑year‑old kid into a 29‑year‑old leader.

They emerged from the Flames dressing room, spotted him, and broke into smiles that said everything. Andersson stood to hug each of them, laughed with them, held onto them a little longer than usual.

“It’s friends for life, it’s family,” he said afterward.

“I grew up there. I spent 10 years growing up with them. You spend more time with them than your own family sometimes.”

Fifteen feet away, another reunion unfolded.

Jack Eichel, Keegan Kolesar and a handful of Golden Knights players stepped off the ice when they spotted Zach Whitecloud — their former teammate who was traded to Calgary in the Andersson deal — waiting for them with the same grin, the same warmth, the same open‑armed welcome.

Two reunions. Two players who were clearly beloved.

And for a few minutes, their Pacific Division rivalry paused. The standings didn’t matter. The playoff race didn’t matter. The new jerseys didn’t matter.

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Whitecloud admitted the moment hit him harder than he expected.

“It’s a lot of emotions, but I think the main emotion is just sadness,” said Whitecloud, who won a Stanley Cup with Vegas.

“Those are guys I went to war with. A lot of ups, a lot of big downs, a lot of tough times, a lot of good times. It’s sad seeing those guys because it reminds you of the times you had. But you’re also grateful that you had them.”

He didn’t expect the outpouring of love. But he understood it.

“You don’t expect anything, but guys who treat people how they want to be treated — those guys go a long way in this game,” said Whitecloud.

“People don’t forget. When you’re done playing, the No. 1 thing you want to be remembered for is not the hockey player, it’s the person.”

He learned that from Alex Pietrangelo, from Mark Stone, from Nic Hague and Nic Holden, “All guys who lead by example.”

For Andersson, the reunion was overwhelming in its own way.

He admitted he spent the first few minutes of practice distracted, sneaking glances at his old teammates watching along the glass.

“I saw Depo (equipment manager Mark DePasquale) in the corner and I kind of focused on them a little too much at the start of practice, so I missed a couple easy passes,” he laughed, following his first practice under Tortorella.

“As soon as practice was over, I wanted to skate over and say hi to all of them.”

Wednesday night, he took the entire Flames team and staff out for dinner. And he paid.

Because that’s what family does.

Thursday’s game also included all the feels, as a video tribute to Whitecloud prompted a stirring standing ovation that touched his soul, as he circled to acknowledge the crowd by tapping his heart.

“It goes to show you how much both those players meant to their teams while they were with them,” said Ryan Huska.

“They have a lot of good friends on both sides, and they spent a lot of time with each other’s organizations. It goes to the character that both the players have.”

Noah Hanifin, who knows both players well, summed it up perfectly.

“The bond we have with the guys over there is special,” said Hanifin, now reunited with Andersson as his defensive partner.

“Equipment guys, trainers, players, that’ll never go away, even when I’m done with hockey.

“Whitey is the man. Unbelievable competitor, great human being, a leader. Soft‑spoken but a winner. Those relationships never go away.”

The love-in all served as a reminder that the game ends, but the relationships don’t. That the jersey changes, but the person doesn’t. That the wins fade, but the memories don’t.

Andersson admitted he was nervous about his first game against a team and a franchise that did so much for him and his family.

“It’ll go forever,” said Andersson, who had a nifty assist in a 6-3 Vegas win that included a 25-minute delay to repair ice damaged when the Zamboni lifted up a logo from under the ice in the second intermission.

“It will always be that special bond.”

Whitecloud said it just as well:

“Everyone’s going to see Zach the human being, how you treated the rink staff, the security guys, the gate guy,” he said of legacy.

“That’s what lasts.”

Whitecloud’s reputation in Vegas is so stellar, the marquee outside the rinkside Beerhaus read simply, “Welcome back Whitecloud.”

On a random Wednesday in Vegas, two reunions broke out at once.

And for everyone watching, it was impossible not to feel something.

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Western Bulldogs vs Essendon Bombers Tips, Odds and Teams – AFL Round 4 2026

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Marvel Stadium will play host to Sunday’s
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When: Sunday April 5, 2026 at 7:20 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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Well rested and appearing near peak condition, this side enters the clash with confidence and a clear game plan. Their ability to control possession and apply sustained pressure has been a standout feature, while their defensive setup has limited opposition scoring opportunities. The challenge will be maintaining intensity across four quarters against a determined opponent. Expect a structured and disciplined approach, with key contributors likely to play decisive roles. This match shapes as another opportunity to reinforce their standing and continue building a strong early-season platform.

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Newcastle Knights vs Canberra Raiders Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL Round 5 2026

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McDonald Jones Stadium will play host to Sunday’s
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Where: McDonald Jones Stadium

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Following a high-scoring encounter last week, this side will look to tighten its defence while maintaining attacking fluency. Their ability to create opportunities is clear, but consistency across both halves will be crucial. Their opponents will aim to exploit any defensive vulnerabilities. Expect an entertaining contest, with momentum likely to shift throughout. Execution under pressure and defensive discipline will be key factors in determining the outcome.

Newcastle Knights vs Canberra Raiders Teams

Knights team: 1. Fletcher Hunt 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Sandon Smith 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Trey Mooney 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Jermaine McEwen 13. Mathew Croker 14. Harrison Graham 15. Tyson Frizell 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Thomas Cant 18. Tyson Gamble 19. Wilson De Courcey 20. Cody Hopwood 21. Francis Manuleleua 22. James Schiller

Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Simi Sasagi 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Noah Martin 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Zac Hosking 16. Ata Mariota 17. Morgan Smithies 18. Chevy Stewart 19. Matthew Timoko 20. Owen Pattie 21. Jed Stuart 22. Daine Laurie

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Who leads, surprising players to miss cut

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Asterisk Talley says it was pretty cool.

She’d been asked for her thoughts after finishing as the only player to go bogey free through two rounds at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur — but her response could’ve also worked for a couple other questions. Her play overall at Champions Retreat, where she topped the leaderboard? Pretty cool. Her mindset heading into Saturday’s final round at the tournament’s namesake? Pretty cool.

And all that’s, well, pretty cool.

Below is a look at the leaderboard, a record set, surprising players who missed the cut, highlights, quotes and schedule for Friday and Saturday.

Augusta National Women’s Amateur Round 2 leaderboard (and a record set)

Talley, after shooting a six-under 66 during Wednesday’s first round, fired a 67 during Thursday’s second round, and she leads by one shot over Meja Ortengren and Maria Jose Marin.

Talley, a 17-year-old who’s committed to Stanford University, birdied her first three holes, parred the next 10, birdied 14 and 15 and parred out from there. Combining her play on Wednesday and at last year’s ANWA — where she finished runner-up — Talley has gone bogey free for a tournament-record 48 straight holes.

Here is the ANWA top 10 after two rounds:

1, Asterisk Talley, 11-under (66-67)
T2, Meja Ortengren, 10-under (67-67)
T2, Maria Jose Marin, 10-under (65-69)
T4, Andrea Revuelta, 6-under (66-72)
T4, Avery Weed, 6-under (68-70)
T6, Lauren Kim, 5-under (68-71)
T6, Soomin Oh 5-under (65-74)
T6, Arianna Lau, 5-under (68-71)
T6, Gyubeen Kim, 5-under (69-70)
T6, Amelie Zalsman, 5-under (67-72)
T6, Chloe Kovelesky, 5-under (69-70)
T6, Raegan Denton, 5-under (67-72)
T6, Vanessa Borovilos, 5-under (66-73)

3 surprising players who missed the cut at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur

–Megha Ganne: Last year’s U.S. Women’s Amateur winner shot rounds of 77 and 74.

–Eila Galitsky: The world’s eighth-ranked amateur shot 74 and 70.

–Rianne Malixi: The 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur winner shot rounds of 73 and 71.

Highlights of the day

Below are a few, courtesy of the ANWA X feed:

A new record!
Make it 48 consecutive bogey-free holes for Asterisk Talley at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur as she finishes her second round at -11.#ANWAgolf pic.twitter.com/fPSiYIWNDb
— Augusta National Women’s Amateur (@anwagolf) April 2, 2026

Quotes of the day

“That’s pretty cool.”

–Talley, when asked about going without a bogey over the first two rounds

“No fights, no fights.”

–Ortengren, when asked if she got into any when she revealed she’s also played hockey

“It has been my best friend, which I don’t say usually.”

–Marin, on her putter

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How to watch Chisora vs Wilder on DAZN UK: Live stream, TV and special offer

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Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder clash in a heavyweight showdown at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday, with DAZN offering multiple ways to watch including a subscription that includes the PPV at no extra cost

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This weekend, boxing titans Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder will face off in London. The heavyweight clash is set for Saturday (April 4) at the O2 Arena in the capital, and fans can order the fight here.

The bout will be the 50th professional fight for both ‘Del Boy’ and ‘The Bronze Bomber’, and it could potentially be the last, as rumours suggest Chisora may retire post-fight. The London-born boxer has had a distinguished career, having faced off against big names such as Tyson Fury, David Haye, and Vitali Klitschko.

Chisora enters the ring on the back of three consecutive victories and boasts a record of 36-13 (23 KOs), while Wilder stands at 44-4-1 (43 KOs). The former WBC champion has lost four of his last six bouts, including two stoppage defeats to Fury in Las Vegas.

Ahead of the showdown, Chisora stated that he will remain friends with Wilder regardless of the outcome on Saturday. Speaking to The Ring, he said: “It’s all love, but when that bell goes off, I need to get to him.

“If I give him space, it’ll be a long night for me. I have to get to him and smash him up.”.

Typically, boxing enthusiasts would need to purchase the Chisora vs Wilder fight on pay-per-view, but there’s also an option to watch it for free.

When is Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder?

Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, with live coverage commencing at 7pm. The main event’s ringwalks are expected to begin at around 10.25pm.

How to watch Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder for free

The Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder fight is being broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN, which offers several ways to watch the bout. Firstly, the PPV is included at no extra cost for fans who subscribe to DAZN’s Ultimate Tier.

This £24.99 subscription includes a minimum of 12 PPV fights per year – such as Wardley vs Dubois (May 9) and Usyk vs Verhoeven (May 23) – along with an additional 185 fight nights. Subscribers can choose to pay monthly or annually, with DAZN stating that the subscription could potentially save customers £320 per year compared to purchasing 12 individual PPV fights.

Secondly, DAZN is offering a discounted bundle for the Wilder vs Chisora and Wardley vs Dubois PPVs at a price of £39.99. Lastly, the Wilder vs Chisora fight can also be purchased as a standard PPV for a one-off price of £24.99.

DAZN holds the exclusive rights to the Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder fight, meaning it won’t be shown by competing broadcasters such as Sky Sports and TNT Sports.

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Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder (heavyweight)
Viddal Riley vs Matuesz Masternak (for the European cruiserweight title)
Denzel Bentley vs Endry Saavedra (middleweight)
Matty Harris vs Franklin Igantius (heavyweight)
Amir Anderson vs Jordan Dujon (middleweight)
Ashton Sylve vs Raul Antonio Galaviz Hernandez (super lightweight)

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Bogota 2026 Day 5: Women’s predictions ft. Varvara Lepchenko vs Emiliana Arango, Marie Bouzkova vs Darja Semenistaja

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All quarterfinal matches will be contested on Day 5 (Friday, April 3) of the Copa Colsanitas Colsubsidio 2026 in Bogota. A new champion will be crowned following the loss of two-time defending champion Camila Osorio in the second round.

Only two seeded players have made the quarterfinals, top seed Marie Bouzkova and eighth seed Panna Udvardy. With some interesting matches set in store, here’s a look at the predictions for all the singles matches lined up on Day 5 of the Copa Colsanitas Colsubsidio:

#1. Varvara Lepchenko vs Emiliana Arango

Lepchenko scored three-set wins over Lia Karatancheva and second seed Jessica Bouzas Maneiro to make the quarterfinals of the Copa Colsanitas Colsubsidio. She hadn’t won a main draw at the WTA level since October 2024 prior to her wins this week. She’s also through to her first quarterfinal since September 2018.

Arango beat Maria Lourdes Carle and Guiomar de Reales to reach the last eight here. She now has a 3-8 record this year. This will be her first meeting against Lepchenko. The latter managed to score her biggest win in years by beating Bouzas Maneiro. However, stringing together three wins in a row, a feat she hasn’t accomplished in nearly a decade, could prove to be a tall order for her.

Winner: Emiliana Arango

#2. Jazmin Ortenzi vs Julia Riera

Julia Riera at the French Open 2025. (Source: Getty)

Qualifier Ortenzi took down two-time defending champion Camila Osorio to reach the Copa Colsanitas Colsubsidio quarterfinals, her first at the WTA level. Riera upset sixth seed Anna Blinkova in the previous round to book her spot in the last eight.

While this will be the first meeting between them on the WTA Tour, Riera won both of their previous matches, also on clay, at the ITF and Challenger levels. She will be favored to triumph once again based on her record in this rivalry.

Winner: Julia Riera

#3. Marie Bouzkova vs Darja Semenistaja

Bouzkova won her second-round match in Bogota after her opponent, Hanne Vandewinkel, retired after losing the first set. She’s through to her first quarterfinal of the season. Semenistaja hadn’t even won a main draw match prior to this week, and she has now reached the first WTA quarterfinal of her career.

This will be the first career meeting between them. Bouzkova has a 7-8 record this season, and Semenistaja hasn’t even won that many main draw matches in her career at the WTA level thus far. The Czech player will be favored to win this duel.

Winner: Marie Bouzkova

#4. Panna Udvardy vs Katarzyna Kawa

Panna Udvardy at the US Open 2025. (Source: Getty)

Udvardy needed three sets to dispatch Maria Torres and Julieta Pareja to make the Copa Colsanitas Colsubsidio quarterfinals. She improved her record for the season to 3-3 with her run here. Competing in the main draw of a tournament for the first time this year, Kawa beat Carole Monnet and fourth seed Tatjana Maria to make the last eight here, that too without losing a set.

While they’ve never crossed paths on the main tour prior to this, Kawa won all three of their previous matches at the ITF and Challenger levels. Two of those wins were on clay as well. As such, the Pole will fancy her chances of scoring yet another win.

Winner: Katarzyna Kawa

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