MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – MARCH 27: Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts against Alexander Zverev of Germamy during the Men’s semifinal at Hard Rock Stadium on March 27, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Jannik Sinner will face Jiri Lehecka in the final of the Miami Open 2026. Sinner leads the head-to-head 3–0.
He’s coming in with: 32 consecutive sets won in Masters 1000 events, 16 consecutive wins in Masters events, and now one win away from the Sunshine Double.
He reached the final after beating Alexander Zverev 6–3, 7–6.
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After the match, he said:
“Standing again in the final, it means very much to me.”
“Trying to play as many matches as possible, that was my goal. Couldn’t do better.”
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“I was serving very well in the end. Especially in crucial moments.”
On Lehecka:
“He’s an incredible player… he’s for sure gonna be more free than me.”
“I try to control whatever I can control. The rest we’ll see how it goes.”
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Lehecka comes in with his own momentum.
He’s the first player since 2018 to reach a Masters final without dropping serve.
India’s Tejaswin Shankar started his decathlon season on a winning note at the David Noble Relays 2026 athletics meet in Texas, USA, emerging victorious in the event with a new wind-assisted personal best of 7947 points.
Competing for the first time in decathlon this season, Shankar scored 7947 points on Friday, falling 53 points short of 8000m mark in a wind-aided competition.
Shankar’s effort in Texas was better than the standing national record of 7826 points, which he himself set in Poland last year, but it was not ratified as a new record as per the World Athletics Rules because of excessive tailwinds.
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According to World Athletics rules, decathlon records require the average wind assistance across the 100m, long jump, and 110m hurdles to not exceed +2.0 m/s.
In the Texas meet, the 100m (+4.7 m/s) and Long Jump (+4.5 m/s) readings significantly exceeded the legal limits..
In Shankar’s case, the tailwind during the 100m event was +4.7m/s, the long jump event was +4.5m/s and the 110m hurdles event was +2.5m/s, taking the average to +3.9m/s, making the performance ineligible to be considered as a record.
Shankar’s victory follows a successful indoor season where he recently won heptathlon gold at the 2026 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in February..
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During the Texas meet, Shankar, who also holds the Indian high jump national record, also logged personal best marks in 100m (10.59s), long jump (7.66m), shot put (13.98m) and pole vault (4.35m).
Emil Uhlin came second with 7773 points and Dorian Charles ended third with 7720 points.
This was Shankar’s first decathlon outing of the 2026 athletics season.
Moses Itauma headlines at Manchester’s Co-op Live tonight against Jermaine Franklin Jr, looking to become the first man to stop the durable heavyweight from Michigan and continue his rise through the division.
Six more fights round out the ‘Magnificent 7’ bill in Manchester, streaming live on DAZN worldwide. Fan favourite Nathan Heaney clashes with with Gerome Warburton for the vacant WBA Middleweight Continental title. At light-heavyweight, Ezra Taylor faces Willy Hutchinson for the WBA Continental and vacant WBO Global belts in what could be fight of the night.
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Shakiel Thompson meets Brad Pauls for the vacant IBF Middleweight International title, while at featherweight Liam Davies takes on Francesco Grandelli for the vacant EBU European and WBO Inter-Continental belts.
Further down the card, Alex Murphy and Josh Holmes contest the vacant Commonwealth lightweight title, with Michael Gomez Jr facing Jordan Flynn in another 135lb bout to open the main card.
Stay with Boxing News for live results and updates as the action unfolds.
Undercard results
Michael Gomez Jr vs Jordan Flynn – lightweight Result: Gomez Jr TKO 3. Michael Gomez Jr stops Jordan Flynn – who was cut early and drawn into a back and forth battle from the off – inside three rounds. Relentless from 31-year-old winner, who said pre-fight that he would retire if he lost. Great action to open the card.
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Alex Murphy vs Josh Holmes – lightweight Result: Holmes TKO 1. One of the most thrilling rounds you’ll see this year. Holmes looked hurt after a big right hand from Murphy, but fought fire with fire rather than holding on. He put Murphy down twice, hard, with referee Howard Foster waving it off after a count on the bell. Holmes moves to 18-0 with an army of new fans behind him.
Liam Davies vs Francesco Grandelli – featherweight Result: Davies RTD 6. An impressive performance from Davies. He took control from the very first bell and Grandelli struggled to cope with the pressure he was constantly put under. A big left hook in round four sent Grandelli to the canvas, and while the Italian showed a lot of heart and pride to get through the next couple of rounds, he was pulled out by his corner after round six as Davies becomes the new European featherweight champion.
Shakiel Thompson vs Brad Pauls – middleweight Result: Pauls TKO 9. Quite sensational from underdog Brad Pauls, who was being outpointed throughout the fight before changing everything with a right hand in the ninth round. Thompson made the first count but had no legs beneath him and Pauls went about business methodically, scoring another knockdown to lead referee Howard Foster to call a halt to proceedings. Fantastic comeback win.
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Ezra Taylor vs Willy Hutchinson – light-heavyweight Result: –
Nathan Heaney vs Gerome Warburton – middleweight Result: –
Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin live scorecard and result
This is a Boxing News live scorecard and not the official score from the judges.
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have pencilled down Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong as a potential summer signing, as per reports. The England youth international has impressed since breaking into the senior team at Stamford Bridge, leading to interest from around Europe.
A report from BILD (via Tribal Football) has revealed that Bayern Munich are eyeing up a move for the versatile 19-year-old. The reigning Bundesliga champions were keen on him in the winter of this year, but did not make a move, preferring to wait until summer.
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Josh Acheampong enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the 2024-25 season, featuring prominently for his boyhood club as they won the UEFA Conference League. The teenager was wanted by several clubs in England and Europe, including Real Madrid, as his contract situation dragged on at Stamford Bridge. He signed a long-term deal with the club until 2029 during the season.
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Acheampong has seen his game time increase this season, appearing 24 times across all competitions for the Blues and scoring twice. The England U-21 international has found regular minutes hard to come by, with Chelsea having five other centre-backs in their senior squad.
Bayern Munich view Acheampong as a right-back, and intend to sign him to play in the position. They have their sights also on Feyenoord youngster Givairo Read, but are prepared to swoop for Acheampong as an alternative target.
The teenager may be interested in a move to Bayern Munich, where young players have thrived in recent seasons. The opportunity to play regularly at right-back, which is where he earned his first-team debut at Chelsea, may also tempt him to make the move.
Chelsea boss wanted by Crystal Palace in case of axe: Reports
Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior is a target for Crystal Palace in case the Blues decide to part ways with him, as per reports. The 41-year-old took over as head coach at Stamford Bridge in January, replacing Enzo Maresca after a stint abroad with Strasbourg.
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Football Insider reports that Palace, who are in the market for a new coach after Oliver Glasner’s summer exit was confirmed, have their eyes on Rosenior. They have watched the Englishman for a while and are impressed with his work so far as a coach, and are willing to bet on him.
Liam Rosenior enjoyed a fine start to life at Stamford Bridge before a run of four successive losses saw his side dumped out of the UEFA Champions League. He could face the sack in the coming weeks if results do not improve, but he will likely make a quick return if this happens.
His hopes of securing a rematch with Crawford were ended when ‘Bud’ announced his retirement in December, with Canelo instead recovering from elbow surgery and targeting a return to action later this year, which is set to take place in Saudi Arabia in September.
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A number of opponents have been linked to a clash against Alvarez, but it seems that one world champion is the current frontrunner to secure the bout.
Speaking to FightsATW, promoter Camille Estephan claimed a clash between Canelo and his fighter Christian Mbilli is ‘as close as ever’ to happening.
“I think Canelo wants to fight Mbilli and Mbilli wants to fight Canelo. We have spoken many times, and the will is there to make it happen.
It’s as close as ever. Christian has the WBC title, and Canelo wants it back, but we don’t want to give it back.”
Mbilli has an unbeaten record of 29-0-1, with 24 of those wins coming by knockout. He became interim WBC super-middleweight champion last year, stopping Maciej Sulecki inside one round in June before a draw against Lester Martinez three months later.
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He has since been elevated to full WBC champion following Crawford’s retirement, and after spending several years stating his desire to secure a clash against Alvarez, it appears he could be on the brink of his wish becoming a reality.
Zach Hyman is quietly delivering one of the most efficient scoring seasons in the NHL, placing himself alongside elite names like Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon. The Edmonton Oilers forward, signed to a $38.5 million deal, has scored 30 goals in just 54 games this season.
Wyshynski pointed out that Hyman ranks fifth in goals per game, trailing only MacKinnon (48 goals), McDavid (41 goals), Nikita Kucherov (40 goals), and Cole Caufield (44 goals). That places him among the league’s most dangerous scorers despite fewer games played.
“Speaking of goals, Zach Hyman,” Wyshynski said. “Zach Hyman’s got thirty goals in fifty-four games. Zach Hyman has the fifth highest goals per game average in the league behind MacKinnon, McDavid, Kucherov, and Caufield. Like, that’s insane.
“I mean, we know why he gets those goals, right? But, like to have scored as many as he has in such limited time, I think I gotta give Zach his flowers ’cause I don’t think people, again, really appreciate the insane goal-scoring season that he’s had.”
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Hyman helped the Oilers win against Vegas
Hyman’s latest performance backed that claim. He scored in a 4-3 overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights, showing his ability to create chances on his own. The winger forced a turnover, turned quickly, and finished the play unassisted. That goal pushed him to the 30-goal mark for the third time in four seasons.
Hyman’s scoring rise in recent years has been steady. He recorded 54 goals in the 2023-24 season and followed with 27 last year, a slight drop. Now, he has returned to elite form, producing 48 points with strong physical play and consistency. His ability to find space near the net continues to make him a reliable player in Edmonton’s attack.
The Oilers rely heavily on offense, averaging 3.48 goals per game this season. McDavid leads the league with 121 points, but Hyman’s finishing gives the team another edge. Their top-ranked power play also benefits from his presence around the crease.
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While Edmonton still faces defensive issues, Hyman’s output has helped keep them in the playoff race. His scoring pace now puts him in rare company, proving his value goes beyond secondary support.
Nov 15, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Portland Thorns defender Reyna Reyes (2) controls the ball against the Washington Spirit at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images
Portland Thorns defender Reyna Reyes received an additional one-match suspension for her actions against the Seattle Reign on March 20.
Reyes drew a red card for pulling Reign defender Madison Curry’s hair in the 57th minute of Portland’s 2-0 win. She served her automatic one-match ban in Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to the San Diego Wave.
The additional suspension issued by the league Friday will keep her out of Saturday’s match against the visiting Kansas City Current.
Reyes, 25, violated Section 12.4.11 — “Major Game Misconduct” — of the league’s operations manual, according to a review by the NWSL Disciplinary Committee.
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Reyes is in her fourth season with the Thorns, who selected her with the fifth overall pick of the 2023 NWSL Draft out of Alabama.
Mikaël Kingsbury has always credited those around him for his success. Now as his career winds down, it’s his turn to receive some praise for his impact on freestyle skiing.
Before the Canadian championships, the 33-year-old from Deux-Montagnes, Que., paid tribute to many people while reflecting on his career. Near the top of that list was Alexandre Bilodeau.
At a time when he was just a rookie on the World Cup circuit, the “King of Moguls” tried to absorb everything he could by studying the sport’s elite athletes. Already well established, Bilodeau was among them.
“I had a similar mindset,” said Bilodeau, who won Olympic moguls gold at the 2010 and 2014 Olympics. “You learn from the best by being around the best. I watched Jeremy Bloom and Janne Lahtela, and then you take bits from each of them that stand out to you, and that helps you find your own path.”
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Years later, it’s clear the student has surpassed the teacher. Kingsbury, 33, will retire Saturday night with a resume that includes 100 World Cup wins, 29 Crystal Globes, nine world titles and five Olympic medals, including two gold.
“The question answers itself,” said Bilodeau, a 19-time World Cup winner on the World Cup circuit, when asked what Kingsbury represents to freestyle skiing.
“Mikaël is a legend of our sport. He’s broken every record. The person I got to know when he was younger and the human he’s become, he’s an amazing person that I have a lot of respect for.”
Bilodeau knows Kingsbury well, since their families owned cottages near each other in Saint-Sauveur, Que. Bilodeau’s sister, Béatrice, is the same age as Kingsbury, and they skied together.
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“I saw him grow up,” Bilodeau said. “I’ve known for a long time that he’d make it to World Cup competition and break through. Did I think he’d win this much? Maybe not, but he always had great talent, and he’s probably one of the most passionate people about our sport.
“He’s truly passionate, and when you’re passionate, that makes a big difference,” he added. “I think everyone on the World Cup circuit is passionate, but Mikaël still lives and breathes it. He still watches videos of Jean-Luc (Brassard) and Lahtela, and he’s 33.”
While Kingsbury holds virtually every record in the discipline, he’s not the only Canadian with an impressive resume. Before him, Brassard, Bilodeau, Jennifer Heil and Justine Dufour-Lapointe all won Olympic gold and piled up World Cup wins.
No one wants to take anything away from the talent of rising skier Julien Viel and his teammates, or place too much pressure on them. But one thing is clear: Kingsbury cannot be replaced on the national team.
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A dip in results is therefore expected, not that it’s concerning.
“It’s like any sport,” Bilodeau said. “You have to expect a bit of a lull, but young athletes develop quickly over a five or six-year cycle. Would anyone have thought that little Mikaël skiing in Saint-Sauveur would go on to win 100 World Cup gold medals? Probably not.”
The next wave of success could come sooner than expected thanks to the legacy of Kingsbury, who never shied away from a leadership role or from setting the standard.
“He started out as an idol,” Viel said. “When I was young, I wanted to be like him. Then he became my mentor, he gave me a lot of advice. And finally, he became my rival. I’ve been incredibly lucky to have him. I wish him all the best in retirement.”
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Kingsbury’s impact extends well beyond moguls. News of his retirement resonated in Mont-Sainte-Anne, where a snowboard cross World Cup event is taking place this weekend.
“What he’s done for sport in Quebec, it helps other disciplines get more recognition,” said Éliot Grondin, a two-time Crystal Globe winner. “We’ve never had an athlete as dominant as him in Quebec.”
“He’s really a great source of inspiration for Quebec sport,” added Audrey McManiman. “I don’t know him personally, but I had the chance to meet him at the (Milan Cortina Games) opening ceremony. He carried our flag with pride. It was special to walk behind him. He brings great energy and a calm presence. There’s a lot other athletes can learn from that.”
Will that legacy be enough for a Canadian to one day surpass Kingsbury’s records? Nothing is impossible, Bilodeau said. But it won’t be easy.
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“Ten years ago, would we have thought Wayne Gretzky’s records could be broken? No,” Bilodeau said. “And they were last year. There are so many factors that come into play that can change the picture, whether it’s rule changes, career longevity, injuries. There are tons of variables.”
Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash in Florida on Friday afternoon and has subsequently been released on bail, following his arrest and charge for driving under the influence.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said the incident took place on Jupiter Island, in the same town where 50-year-old Woods lives, just after 2pm local time.
Tiger Woods has been released on bail after his arrest for a car crash in Florida (AP)
Authorities say it was a two-car collision, with Woods’ Land Rover clipping a pressure-washer vehicle at speed and flipping over, before skidding down the road on the driver’s side.
The golf icon was kept in jail for eight hours before being released on bond, with the Sheriff’s Office confirming he had been released in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Sheriff John Budensiek confirmed Woods has been charged with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test – offences which are not felonies. Budensiek also stated that there were no injuries from the crash and admitted “this could have been a lot worse”.
Budensiek revealed that Woods refused to give a urine sample after passing a breathalyser test, leading authorities to suspect he was under the influence of a “medication or drug” as he tried “not to incriminate himself”. There were no medications in Woods’ car.
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“ Our DUI investigators came to the scene here and Mr Woods did exemplify signs of impairment,” said Budensiek.
Tiger Woods’ Land Rover rolled over in the crash (Martin County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
“They did several tests on him. He did explain the injuries and surgeries that he’s had and we did take that into account, but they did some in-depth roadside tests.
“And when it was determined, he was placed under arrest and taken to the Martin County jail. At the Martin County jail, and even on scene, we were really not suspicious of alcohol being involved in this case and that proved to be true.
“Mr Woods did a breathalyser test with triple zeros, but when it came time for us to ask for a urinary analysis test, he refused and so he has been charged with DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.”
Speaking about any injuries sustained by Woods, who was the only person in his vehicle, he added: “He was not injured. Again, he was lethargic on scene, but that we believe was because of what he was intoxicated on.”
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The local sheriff said there were no injuries from the crash and admitted ‘this could have been a lot worse’ (AP)
Budensiek said the driver of the pressure-washer trucker “thankfully” emerged uninjured and expressed his relief that no passers-by were hurt in the incident.
He said: “This is a small two-lane road. Had somebody been moving in the opposite direction, we would not be having a conversation saying there were no injuries.”
“He’s got some difficulty,” Trump said. “There was an accident and that’s all I know. He’s a very close friend of mine, he’s an amazing person, an amazing man. Some difficulty, I don’t want to talk about it.”
Woods was previously involved in a high-profile rollover crash in California in 2021, which left him with serious injuries. Authorities said he was driving at least twice the 45mph speed limit when he SUV struck a tree, causing the vehicle to fly through the air and land on its side.
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At the 2021 Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, Woods said: “I’m lucky to be alive and also have a limb,” revealing it was 50-50 as to whether part of his right leg would require amputation.
The American was also arrested for driving under the influence in Florida in 2017, after which he checked himself into a clinic for prescription medication.
Woods has been involved in three high-profile car accidents (REUTERS)
Woods was was placed under arrest and taken to the Martin County jail (Getty Images)
In 2009, he crashed his car into a fire hydrant and tree outside his home in an incident that led to a spectacular unravelling of his private life.
Woods had been working his way back to golf from a seventh back surgery last September and his status for next month’s Masters remains unclear.
He admitted he got his “a*** kicked” after returning to golf in the TGL Finals (an indoor, virtual league) this week with his team Jupiter Links, who lost the Finals.
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Woods has only just returned to competitive action for the first time in over a year (AP)
His last official tournament was The Open in 2024, before rupturing his Achilles tendon in March 2025 which that kept him off the course all season prior to back surgery.
And while the 15-time major champion has lifetime eligibility to play at the Masters, as a previous five-time winner of the green jacket, US president Trump suggested a decision had already been made.
“I love Tiger, but he won’t be there,” Trump said while appearing on “The Five” on FOX News. “He’ll be there, but he won’t be playing in it.”
She broke her maiden at Caulfield Heath in November, then fifth in Blue Diamond Prelude (1100m) at Caulfield, prior to 11th placing in the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) on February 21 to winner Streisand.
Almost An Angel had been set for Group 2 VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Flemington March 7, but wide draw and eye infection caused withdrawal.
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According to Griffiths, he favored trialing Almost An Angel on Flemington’s straight Saturday but recognized Morphettville as superior for her ‘Black Type’ quest.
“We’re keen to get ‘Black Type’ because she’s got the talent and deserves to have it,” Griffiths said.
“She ran fifth in the (Blue Diamond) Prelude and if she runs fourth, she gets the big black writing next to her name.
“Damian Lane was pretty happy with her that day and said we should have a throw at the stumps in the big one and she drew poorly and got into a bad spot, so it was a forgive run.
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“She was in the Sires’ but she drew wide and had a bit of an eye infection, so we decided to miss that and switch our attention to one these races.
“We sent her down the beach, she’s done some steady work, and here we are.”
There are benefits and downsides to both Saturday fixtures, Griffiths pointed out.
“She’s never been down the straight, so that was a negative, but the 1200 metres would suit,” Griffiths said.
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“But in saying that she’s won at 1000 (metres) at Caulfield Heath and she was terrific at 1100 (metres) at Caulfield, so you would think 1050 metres on a big track at Morphettville would be good.
“There is the travel over to Adelaide, but Morphettville is the better option, so we’ll head over and give it a shot.”
RCB’s Phil Salt celebrates after taking the catch of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s captain Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo)
Phil Salt produced a moment of brilliance in the field to dismiss Ishan Kishan, bringing an end to a commanding knock in the IPL 2026 opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad.Kishan was batting fluently on 80 off just 38 balls and looked set for a century when he attempted to guide a full toss outside off towards the boundary. The ball seemed destined for the ropes, but Salt had other ideas. Running hard to his right from point, he stretched out fully and completed a one-handed catch at full reach, pulling off a stunning dismissal that could be among the catches of the season.It was not the only moment Salt made an impact in the field. Earlier, he was involved in another crucial catch near the boundary. Positioned at midwicket, he settled under a high ball but went down while completing the take, raising doubts over whether he had touched the cushions. The decision was sent upstairs, and after a close review, the third umpire ruled it clean, confirming the dismissal despite visible uncertainty. Heinrich Klaasen, who was dismissed, appeared unhappy with the verdict as he walked off.Kishan’s innings had been the backbone of Hyderabad’s total. Leading the side, he smashed 80 off 38 balls with eight fours and five sixes, adding 97 runs with Klaasen for the fourth wicket after early setbacks. His aggressive approach kept SRH in the contest despite a strong spell from Jacob Duffy.However, Salt’s stunning effort shifted the momentum back towards Bengaluru at a key moment. With Kishan gone, SRH lost some momentum in the death overs and eventually finished on 201 for nine, a total that looked slightly below par given the platform they had built.In a match that marked the return of IPL action to the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Salt’s fielding stood out as one of the defining moments of the innings.
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