An engaging tale lies behind Blue Door’s name, the talented debutant who conquered the Group 3 $250,000 Kindergarten Stakes (1100m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.

Blue Door, a filly by Stay Inside out of Notting Hill, owes her title to a revelation from owner John Singleton.

“My daughter, Jess, was living at Notting Hill in London and I went to visit here last year,” Singleton told Racing And Sports.

“I noticed all the doors in her street were painted blue and when Jess went out, I thought why not paint her door red.

“But when Jess came home, she wasn’t happy and suspected it was me. So, I had to have the door painted blue again.”

At $4.40, Blue Door, raced alongside Singleton’s daughter, prevailed in a battle by half a neck against the fast-closing but unfortunate The Next Episode ($2.80 favourite), followed a length adrift by Under Focus ($5.50) in third.

The preparation by trainer Bjorn Baker stood out, as he opted for only one 900m trial before thrusting the filly into Group 3 company for her career opener.

“We don’t often ask a two-year-old to go straight into a stakes race on debut but she’s very good,” Baker said of Blue Door.

“They don’t often trial like that, as the punters’ will know, and I like them to me there and have a raceday test, we make no secret of that, but the way she did it and the time she ran, she looked to have plenty left.

“She’s shown exceptional ability since we’ve had her. She was a great trial winner and great to win for Singo and the team.

“I’m not sure if he’ll shout the bar today, but I’m going to make the most of it.”

Blue Door earned high acclaim from jockey Rachel King, who sat outside the leader, dominated the straight, and withstood the challenge from The Next Episode, who recovered from last after missing the kick.

“I was a little wary off only one trial, I know she was very impressive in her trial, but we would always like them to have two,” King said.”But her gallop on Tuesday was super so I knew she’d taken plenty of benefit from that trial,

“She tired late the last 50m, but she’s got a great attitude, she’s a real race horse, she wants to win. She’s very professional, she’s got that will to win and wants to find the line.”

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The training operation of Ciaron Maher often yields imported runners excelling in winter with superior staying power.

Mukhtalif, bred in Ireland, wasted no time making his mark Down Under by claiming the Robert Taranto Handicap at 1800m on Caulfield’s track this past Saturday, pointing to a rosy outlook in his fresh environment.

With Ben Allen riding as the $4.60 top pick from the layers, Mukhtalif led the way upfront and held on for a two-length triumph over Figlio D’Argento ($5.50), as Merchant Flyer ($11) was a short half-head back in third.

The gelding had previously notched wins at Newmarket and York, before joining new interests comprising the My Racehorse Syndicate and Jack Turnbull, national assistant to Ciaron Maher. The team has no intention of accelerating the gelding’s program immediately, per Turnbull.

Turnbull outlined intentions to exploit the gelding’s light rating as they incrementally raise his competition standard.

“Whilst he’s fresh, I don’t think we’ll have to rush him up in trip,” Turnbull said.

“There’s an 1800-metre race at Flemington, at the end of the month, April 25, so that was our next possible option if we did win here.

“But we’ll see how he is. He’s not slow, he’s just one of those horses you have to be careful how you ride him.

“He was well bought and hopefully he’s our next progressive winter stayer.”

Despite the wide starting position, Allen pressed on to take up the trail of the second-place finisher before striking the front not long after the bend.

“We didn’t think he would be as forward in the run as he was,” Turnbull said.

“He did a fraction of work to get to where he did, but then he relaxed well for Ben thereafter and had a couple of cheap sectionals and then built.

“He’s the type that can build and once he didn’t get caught out on that tempo, he was able to build and was strong through the line.”

Allen observed that Mukhtalif was still keen to extend despite his dominant win.

“When the others caught up over the line he wanted to go again and it took me a while to pull him up,” Allen said.

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The international break is coming just a few weeks into the 2026 NWSL regular season, but plenty of players across the league made statements with individual performances before departing for national team duty. 

That means it’s time for Attacking Third’s team of the week. It’s not easy to take a 16-team league, comprised of over 400 players, and narrow things down to eleven players, but that doesn’t stop us. 

After weekly fixtures across the 2026 NWSL season, Attacking Third analysts will select a team of the week, head coach, and honorary captain based on performances across the weekend.  Here you’ll find a mix of highlights of plays, analysis from our experts, and some official Opta stats for you to enjoy. 

If you’re keeping track of who made past lineups, check out our previous team of the week.

Now onto the team of the week:

Goalkeeper: Abby Smith (Denver Summit FC)

If Denver is Summit FC, goalkeeper Abby Smith is the whole damn mountain. The goalkeeper made a massive save to keep things scoreless against Seattle, and now leads the league in saves (23) and co-leads in clean sheets (three).

Defender: Janine Sonis (Denver Summit FC)

Eventually, Denver Summit will have to shift draws into wins, but for now, we’re enjoying their strong defensive shifts. Outside back Janine Sonis is back on our team of the week with her repeated efforts to engage in offensive plays and shut down attacks. She led the team in total touches (93), chances created (three), and recoveries (10). 

Defender:  Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave FC)

There are no longer questions about who is holding things down for San Diego’s backline, thanks to Kennedy Wesley. The centerback is proving she’s a key component of the Wave’s spine up the pitch, and she even took a bit of punishment over the weekend. She led the team in fouls suffered (five) and winning free kicks, helping the group control a close game against Boston.

Defender: Sarah Gorden (Angel City FC)

Angel City centerback Sarah Gorden was back in the starting lineup after missing a couple of games for player rotation and reminded everyone why she’s a lockdown defender. It’s not an easy task to limit Orlando Pride’s Barbra Banda, and yet somehow it looked that way. She led the team in total touches (91) and clearances (six), all while making shot-taking difficult for the opposition. 

Defender: Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit)

Despite a scary moment when two teammates collided, Tara Rudd briefly walked away bloodied and returned with a headbandage to help secure the Washington Spirit’s first win of the season. Rudd led the team in clearances (four) and was in the mix shutting down plays, going up for headers, and getting shots on target. A hard-fought victory and a place earned on the team of the week.

Midfielder: Hayley McCutcheon (Orlando Pride)

Sometimes when the goals aren’t coming, your reliable, veteran, deep-lying midfielder just has to put her boot through the ball, and everything will be ok. That’s Orlando Pride’s Hayley McCutcheon, who scored not one, but two goals, including the game winner. 

Midfielder: Croix Bethune (Kansas City Current)

Temwa Chawinga’s return to play came with plenty of celebration for Kansas City and neutrals alike. But it was this attacking sequence started by Croix Bethune that earned her a place on the team of the week. A massive lob to switch the build-up in play and helped snap a three-game losing streak. 

Midfielder: Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage)

There’s nothing worse than a visiting team coming into your house and stealing all the momentum to start the game. Thankfully for the North Carolina Courage, Manaka Matsukubo was there to nail an equalizer and steal back the home-field advantage for a bit. 

Forward: Kiki Van Zanten (Houston Dash)

There’s no comeback player of the year or most improved player of the year award in NWSL (yet), but if there were, Kiki Van Zanten would be getting early praise for it. She scored two goals for Houston in their win over Louisville, but what was more impressive was how quickly she got two shots off in the same play. If it doesn’t go in with your right foot, there’s always the left foot. 

Forward: Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current)

Kansas City may have missed Temwa Chawinga to start the season, but the home crowd really missed celebrating Michelle Cooper’s goals at CPKC Stadium, her first since June 2025. Cooper is the key to unlocking the Current’s attack at times, and other times, she can just create her own shot. 

Forward: Ludmila (San Diego Wave)

Brazilian international Ludmila was one of San Diego’s big offseason signings, and she finally has her first goal. She got on the end of a long ball and made her shot count from a difficult angle. As if this Wave team needed more attacking weapons, watch out.

Coach: Seb Hines (Orlando Pride)

Undefeated in four games and heading into the international break on a win, head coach Seb Hines has his team in a solid position and eager for more success. The break is coming at a good time for the Pride to allow some extra rest for Marta, and everyone is hopeful for a not-so-serious injury update on Jacqueline Ovalle. In the meantime, Hines and his crew can manage the next steps when the international break is over.

Honorary captain: Spirit medical staff

A scary head-to-head collision on the pitch between teammates Tara Rudd and Lucia Di Guglielmo led to a concussion substitution for Di Guglielmo and some head bandages for Rudd. Swift reaction bythe medical staff came to the aid, and we honor their efforts with a spot on our team of the week.

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Pro wrestling star Trevor Lee signed a deal with Major League Wrestling (MLW) and will continue performing with the company as the Southern Crown champion.

Lee, who wrestled in WWE as Cameron Grimes, returned to MLW for sporadic appearances after he was released. He faced off against Mistico at MLW Eric Bischoff’s One Shot, appeared at Battle Riot VIII in January and a handful of Fusion tapings.

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Trevor Lee gets the crowd riled up during a Major League Wrestling show. (Major League Wrestling)

He won the MLW Southern Crown Championship in a Bunkhouse Stampede match against Andrew Everett, Beastman, Diego Hill, Festus, Ikuro Kwon, Jesus Rodriguez, Josh Bishop, Matthew Justice and Paul Walter Hauser.

“I’m just excited to be able to really kind of do anything,” Lee told Fox News Digital. “You know, these past couple of years, I’ve been kind of waiting on a good opportunity and I feel like MLW is kind of presenting that opportunity. I really liked the ability to be able to work with CMLL (Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre), to be able to work with New Japan.

“So, it’s really cool to see what’s going to come out of this.”

Lee is among former WWE wrestlers who have joined MLW over the last few years. Matt Riddle, Killer Kross, Scarlett Bordeaux, Shotzi Blackheart, Donovan Dijak, Bishop Dyer, Austin Aries, Doc Gallows, Karl Anderson, Priscilla Kelly and several others have all competed in WWE at one point or another.

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It also helps that MLW founder Court Bauer has a WWE background as well.

“I think what really entices me to want to work with MLW is that they do have a great production,” Lee explained. “When you watch the product, it looks good. The crowds are big, the crowds are loud. That’s really kind of all you’re asking for, especially when you kind of take a step down.

“MLW isn’t WWE, but they’re not an indie either. They’re right there. So, it’s nice to be able to be at a place that can represent you well, show you well, and also give you a good batch of talent to work with as well with so many different companies that can come through there.”

Lee, 32, said he wanted to keep showing the pro wrestling world that he can still perform at a high level.

Major League Wrestling’s Trevor Lee seen in action during a show. (Major League Wrestling)

“I just want to be able to show that I’m more than just like a comedy promo act. I can have these elite tier matches and that’s really what my goal is with MLW – to see how far we can go,” he said.

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He said he hoped to be able to square up with Aries, Riddle, Dijak as well as CMLL and New Japan competitors.

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Masters schedule 2026: Day-by-day TV coverage to watch on ESPN, CBS and stream online with Prime and more originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

As major sporting events go, the Masters rarely disappoints.

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Even if the tournament itself doesn’t produce high-level drama, fans by the millions will tune in every year to soak in the unique atmosphere of Augusta National. But when the golf lives up to the aesthetics, as with Rory McIlroy’s emotional playoff win over Justin Rose last year, this weekend transcends sports.

Though longtime favorites Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, who have eight green jackets between them, will not compete this year, the stars of the game will be out. In addition to McIlroy trying to repeat, Scottie Scheffler will try for his third win in five years and Jon Rahm will look to add a second Masters title, among many others.

The gatekeepers at Augusta National have continued to open up access for viewers, with coverage now starting hours before the traditional 3 p.m. ET broadcast start time of years past.

While additional viewing opportunities are always welcome for fans, the broadcast and streaming platforms are more varied than ever, especially with the introduction of a new outlet this year.

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The Sporting News has everything you need to know to soak up all the action and ambiance from Augusta this week, from practice rounds through the green jacket presentation. See below for the full day-by-day broadcast and streaming schedule.

Where to watch the Masters in 2026

Fans can watch the Masters across multiple TV and streaming platforms, including a new partner for 2026 in Prime Video.

Coverage begins Monday with “On The Range” on CBS Sports Network and continues Tuesday and Wednesday with live practice round coverage on the ESPN app, plus the beloved Par 3 contest Wednesday on ESPN platforms.

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The tournament proper tees off Thursday morning with live feeds of featured groups and holes, then the main broadcast begins in the early afternoon. Live broadcasts also will be available via Masters.com and the Masters app. See the full day-by-day television and streaming schedule below.

Masters schedule 2026: Day-by-day TV, streaming coverage

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Jack Nicklaus won the tournament a record six times, with Tiger Woods right behind him at five.

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Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw’s ACL recovery never unfolded cleanly in 2025, and according to head coach Kevin O’Connell, the 2026 offseason is trending much better.

O’Connell sounded upbeat, and Minnesota still has reason to plan carefully in late April.

All eyes have turned to Darrisaw’s recovery because if he encountered another roadbump, it would signal a grim outcome for the long haul.

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LT1 sounds like he’s in a good spot.

O’Connell on Darrisaw

O’Connell was asked about Darrisaw’s ACL at the NFL’s league meetings last week, and he replied, “I do believe we’re at that point now. He’s having a really good offseason. And what that looks like, what his daily practice schedule and plan looks like, we’re going to do what we think is best to get Christian ready to play 17 games and feel at his absolute best to do so.”

“I was proud of the way Christian battled through the offseason and the recovery portion, but then it was frustrating for him at times because he did put in all that work, all that tireless work, that in his mind, ‘Hey, I want to move past this,’ But with an injury like that, sometimes time is truly the only thing that will ultimately get us to where we want to get to.”

The Vikings signed a backup offensive tackle last month from the Buffalo Bills, Ryan Van Demark.

O’Connell added, “He’s so impactful. That is one position where I don’t think we put enough credence and weight into the impact of winning and losing every snap, every down in the NFL at that left tackle position.”

Our Janik Eckardt noted on Van Demark, the newcomer, last week: “In case of continued health struggles, the Vikings signed backup Ryan Van Demark from the Buffalo Bills. Last year, Skule signed a one-year, $2 million deal, and Van Demark was acquired for one season and $4.27 million. Given the contract value, Van Demark should be expected to be an upgrade.”

“The Vikings realized that they can’t afford to save money at that position, which makes sense given O’Connell’s comments about the left tackle’s importance. It remains to be seen if Darrisaw is fully ‘back’ or if we’re in store for another 2025. We’ll monitor his reps throughout the spring and summer.”

The 2025 Outcome

Darrisaw lasted 10 games in 2025 after tearing his ACL in late October of 2024. During the build-up to last season, there wasn’t too much prominent paranoia that his recovery would bend poorly, but when the regular season arrived, the Vikings seemed to have Darrisaw on a willy-nilly pitch count. Sometimes he would play; in some games, the club would pull him in the 4th Quarter with the game on the line.

Minnesota shut him down, along with others like Jonathan Greenard, when playoff contention died, and all told, Darrisiaw missed 41% of games.

He’s the NFL’s fourth-highest-paid left tackle, so missing any time or battling a mysterious ACL recovery is overly noteworthy.

The Money

Speaking of money, the Vikings extended Darrisaw in June of 2024, agreeing to a deal worth $113 million over four seasons, including $77 million guaranteed. They locked in the contract about one year early, capitalizing on a smaller market because the NFL’s salary cap resets annually, and the new biggest earner is usually the “highest paid x-position in NFL history.”

It’s also worth noting that Darrisaw’s huge annual cap numbers haven’t kicked in yet: $27.9 million in 2027, $34.1 million in 2028, and $31.5 million in 2029. His deal, like many of its kind, featured an affordable cap number at the beginning of the extension, so it’s important for Darrisaw to heal this offseason properly and be “worth it” for the long haul.

Draft Clues?

Thankfully, the Vikings have an NFL draft in about two weeks, and that would be the place for Darrisaw-themed clues, if applicable.

Minnesota has nine picks this go-round, with four in the Top 100. No one expects interim general manager Rob Brzezinski to draft an offensive tackle early — the Vikings have Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill, after all — but if he selected a tackle in the Top 100 it would spell more anxiety about Darrisaw’s long-term prognosis. Brzezinski basically has a chance to put his money where his mouth is: if no OTs are selected early, the Vikings believe Darrisaw’s ACL recovery is in a good place. The alternative would feel more foreboding.

Overall, the Vikings are expected to target a defensive tackle, safety, or cornerback in Round 1, according to sportsbooks.

Darrisaw will turn 27 in June and was born two weeks before Justin Jefferson.