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Seahawks vs. Patriots odds, picks: Experts reveals exact score predictions for the Big Game
All eyes will be on Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., when the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks in the Big Game. It’s an unlikely matchup after the Patriots came into the season off back-to-back 4-13 seasons and hadn’t been to the NFL playoffs since the 2021 season. Seattle hadn’t been to the playoffs since the 2022 season, but made huge strides in the second season under head coach Mike Macdonald and quarterback Sam Darnold, a free-agent acquisition.
Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 8. The latest Seahawks vs. Patriots odds from DraftKings Sportsbook list Seattle as the 4.5-point favorite, with the over/under at 45.5 points. The Seahawks are -230 money line favorites (risk $230 to win $100), while the Patriots are +190 underdogs. Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is -195 (risk $195 to win $100) to score a touchdown, Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is -110 and Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson is +140. SportsLine’s NFL experts teamed up to give exact score projections for the Big Game, and while they’re unanimously backing the Seahawks to win, their score predictions lead to some different spread and total picks.
The team of NFL betting experts includes R.J. White, who is SportsLine’s all-time No. 1 NFL spread expert and Larry Hartstein, who enters the game on a 43-33 run on NFL ATS picks (+596). Other NFL betting experts featured include Alex ‘PropStarz’ Selesnick, who is on a 62-44 (+916) roll on NFL player props and Jeff Hochman, who is 83-66-3 (plus +1217) over the past four NFL seasons.
Now, SportsLine’s NFL experts have analyzed the NFL odds and locked in their final score predictions for Seahawks vs. Patriots.
Patriots vs. Seahawks score predictions
R.J. White
Big Game score prediction: Seahawks 19, Patriots 16
“The last four Big Games have seen both teams get to 20 points, but I think there’s a chance touchdowns will be hard to come by in this game. The Seahawks defense is elite, allowing just two touchdowns in the six games since Week 12 where they haven’t faced the Rams. The Patriots defense has risen to that level in the postseason thanks to getting key players back in the front seven as well as playcaller Zak Kuhr putting on a masterclass each week. There’s no denying the talent on these offenses, but I see two defensive units that will be tough to crack in the red zone and a lot of kicking points in this game.” New users can target the DraftKings promo code, which offers $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins, and target the Patriots +4.5:
Larry Hartstein
Big Game score prediction: Seahawks 23, Patriots 16
“It’s been four months since a team not named the Rams excelled offensively versus Seattle’s No. 1 defense. Unless Drake Maye runs wild, I have a hard time seeing the Patriots getting to 20 points. New England’s defense is stout too, with a front that shuts down the run and Christian Gonzalez patrolling the back end. But Seattle has better weapons, led by the unstoppable Jaxon-Smith Njigba. He, Rashid Shaheed and Cooper Kupp will make enough plays to complete the Sam Darnold redemption story.” You can bet Seahawks (-4.5) at DraftKings:
Jeff Hochman
Big Game score prediction: Seahawks 27, Patriots 20
“Seattle’s edge in Net Yards Per Play (+1.4 vs. +1.0) is even more impressive considering they played the fourth-toughest schedule, while New England had the league’s easiest. Since 2000, just four teams have captured the title with a negative sack differential, while teams with a +20 or higher sack differential — such as Seattle — have won six times. The Patriots’ sack differential of -13 is the lowest ever for a championship team in this span. After monitoring both teams all season, Seattle appears superior in every phase: offense, defense and special teams.” You can go Over on the total (45.5) at DraftKings:
Alex ‘PropStarz’ Selesnick
Big Game score prediction: Seahawks 23, Patriots 19
“This looks like a game where both offenses could find it difficult to score touchdowns. New Englands defense has been dominant through the playoffs and features the type of scheme and personnel that could potentially give Sam Darnold fits coupled with limiting Seattle’s run game. I also expect Mike McDonald’s defense to make life really difficult on Drake Maye who has not been same player that was a bonafide MVP candidate through the entirety of the regular season. I think this is ultimately a low scoring game decided by 4 points or less. The Seahawks have been very fortunate in high leverage situations and I do expect some major regression in the turnover department, however that may not come to fruition until next season. Seattle feels like a team of destiny.” You can pick Under (45.5) the total at DraftKings:
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A clean sweep of Sydney’s Saturday Group 1s was sealed by Hall of Fame conditioner Chris Waller when his charge Fireball saw off stablemate Campione D’Italia in the $1 million Champagne Stakes (1600m) held at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
This outcome represented the final of eight unbroken Sydney Saturdays of Group 1 fixtures in the 2026 autumn carnival, during which Waller claimed at least one top-level success weekly.
No other figure in Australian racing history has matched this consistent elite performance, and Waller appeared mildly overcome when apprised of the record by Racing And Sports.
“These are the results our team works hard for all year,” Waller said.
“We have had some tremendous results this autumn carnival and I can’t thank my team enough.
“To be able to win at least one Group 1 race each Saturday for eight weeks of the carnival makes me very proud.”
In Sydney’s autumn Group 1 schedule for 2026, Waller amassed 11 wins. Among the highlights of his major race mastery were:
February 28 – Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes: Autumn Glow
March 7- Group 1 Canterbury Stakes: Joliestar
March 14 – Group 1 Coolmore Classic: Lazzura
March 21 – Group 1 George Ryder Stakes: Autumn Glow, Group 1 Ranvet Stakes: Aeliana, Group 1 Rosehill Guineas: Autumn Roy
March 28 – Group 1 Tancred Stakes: Aeliana
April 4 – Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes: Joliestar, Group 1 ATC Sires Produce Stakes: Campione D’Italia
April 11 – Group 1 ATC Australian Oaks: Ohope Win
April 18 – Group 1 Champagne Stakes: Fireball
Waller also notched Group 1 runner-up efforts in the Randwick Guineas (Autumn Boy), Doncaster Mile (Autumn Boy, stablemate Militarize third), Sydney Cup (Soul Of Spain), Queen of the Turf Stakes (Lady Shenandoah) and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Lindermann, stablemate Autumn Glow third).
James McDonald, Waller’s go-to jockey, had steered the trainer’s previous 10 Group 1 autumn winners, yet aboard Champagne Stakes favourite Campione D’Italia he couldn’t stretch that sequence further.
Fireball ($6.50), under Tim Clark, repelled Campione D’Italia ($2.15 favourite) by half a neck, while Diameter ($26) was a long head away in third.
Clark’s ride delivered his 27th lifetime Group 1 win on Fireball, the first such for Waller.
“He got a great run today.,” Clark said. “I was thinking before the race, I don’t want to get there too soon, but just how the race unfolded, I had to present him when I did.
“The challenge came early enough that he had the opportunity to fight back and that he did. He’s obviously so tough and he’s been running in all the big races. I’m thrilled to get a good result for Chris and James Harron and all of his connections.”
James Harron paid $460,000 for Fireball, a Snitzel product and the sire’s 28th individual Group 1 hero, at the prior Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale.
Post-Champagne Stakes, Fireball’s stud prospects command over $20 million.
Waller praised Fireball’s resilience through a drawn-out preparation, affirming the colt’s right to Group 1 glory.
“Full credit to the horse because he’s been able to deal with it,” Waller said.
“You wouldn’t know he’s deep into a ‘prep’, each run has had so much merit and not a lot of luck, so he deserved that today.
“He’s got there by telling us that he’s coping well with his racing. Distance-wise, I’ve never really been too concerned.
“I thought in the Golden Slipper, he was beaten at the 300m, but he was still strong through the line, then last start at 1400m, he didn’t have much luck. But today he was great.”
Runner-up Campione D’Italia battled stoutly, fresh off a ATC Sires Produce Stakes victory a couple of weeks back, as another elite Snitzel Group 1 colt.
“A fantastic result as both colts are by Snitzel, he’s an amazing stallion,” Waller said.
“Campione D’Italia’s a young ‘lad’, he’s still learning his trade and he’ll be much better next season.”
Per McDonald, a cleaner run would have seen Campione D’Italia claim the Champagne Stakes.
“He is an outstanding colt but is still a work in progress,” McDonald said.
“He has come a long way to win the Sires which was tremendous and he went down fighting today.
“With even luck through the midstages, he probably would have won the race.”
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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been linked as a potential candidate to be Manchester United’s next permanent manager.
TEAMtalk have reported that United and Real Madrid have identified Emery as an option to be their respective next manager ahead of this summer.
Emery has guided Villa to fourth place in the Premier League so far this season, as well as the semi-final of the Europa League, and is the latest name mentioned as a potential candidate to get the United job on a permanent basis.
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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are edging closer to a fight in 2026 after years of failing to make it happen. Dave Allen, who has shared rounds with both, has made an early prediction.
Following Fury’s unanimous decision win over Arslanbek Makhmudov in London earlier this month, he turned his attention ringside to Anthony Joshua. Though ‘AJ’ refused the opportunity to step into the ring and announce the fight, he has made it clear that talks are progressing well and he will likely face Fury around November following a lower-level bout in July.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Allen said drawing on his sparring experiences with the two former heavyweight champions may not be relevant in 2026.
“I always picked [Tyson] to beat Joshua because I always held Tyson in the highest regard as the best that I’d been in with. Joshua, for me, I would rate him probably fourth, third or fourth … You always think Fury will beat him based off that. For many years that was my train of thought.
“In 2026, it’s a totally different fight now, because we don’t really know what they’ve got left. I didn’t think Tyson was amazing [against Makhmudov], I thought he was a bit off the pace, but that fight will bring him on a lot. 12 rounds would’ve done him a favour but I’d have liked to see him get Makhmudov out of there, he’s that many levels above him.
“Then you look at Joshua. The Jake Paul thing, I don’t think it has [got the rust off Joshua]. I don’t think the [Fury] fight will happen next. I think Wilder is still a hard fight for Joshua.”
As for a prediction, ‘The White Rhino’ – who faces Filip Hrgovic next month at the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster – still sides with Fury, with the caveat that Joshua’s superior power could end it all in an instant.
“The question is who wins, Fury or Joshua in 2026? I still make Fury the favourite. No matter how old he gets, he’s a natural with it. Anthony Joshua has probably looked after himself a lot better, but Fury’s just a natural. He’s just got it. My prediction would be Fury on points if it’s to happen next … but you’d be watching through your fingers as a Fury fan, because I think it would only take one from Joshua to end it.”
Promoter Eddie Hearn’s latest update on the fight is that talks continue behind the scenes. He is targeting a top 20 heavyweight for the summer – Joshua’s first fight back since a car crash in which he was injured and two of his closest friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, died.
Check in every week for the unfiltered opinions of our writers and editors as they break down the hottest topics in the sport, and join the conversation by tweeting us at @golf_com. This week, we discuss LIV Golf’s chaotic week and uncertain future, Matt Fitzpatrick’s win at RBC Heritage and Rory McIlroy’s career Masters prospects.
Early last week, several news outlets reported uncertainty regarding LIV Golf’s future, indicating the Saudi PIF was on the verge of pulling its funding. LIV CEO Scott O’Neil told his staff via email on Wednesday: “Our season continues exactly as planned, uninterrupted and at full throttle. While the media landscape is often filled with speculation, our reality is defined by the work we do on the grass.” But O’Neil was more specific about the situation on Thursday, when he said in a TV interview, “The reality is you’re funded through the season, and then you work like crazy as a business to create a business and a business plan to keep us going.” (The clip was deleted but still circulated online.) On Sunday, Jon Rahm won LIV’s sixth event of the season, in Mexico City. What’s your primary takeaway from what was a wild week for the five-year-old league?
James Colgan, news and features editor (@jamescolgan26): My primary takeaway is simple: The Saudis seem to be getting out of the business of running a golf league, which is a truly momentous takeaway for the entire sport. LIV now enters a period in which it will need to work hard to find a path to survival, and as its CEO, Scott O’Neil, himself said, it seems all options are on the table.
Josh Sens (@joshsens). One takeaway is as old as capitalism: that new businesses — even the disruptive variety — are hard to grow no matter how much money you put into them. That said, for Saudi Arabia, getting out of the business of funding a professional golf tour would not have to mean getting out of golf. A new course just opened in Jura. Others are in the works. The ambition is still to grow the country’s presence in the game, but likely now as a host for golf tourism and tour events. Which, in retrospect, seems like it would have been the better path all along.
Josh Schrock, associate news editor (@Schrock_And_Awe): My main takeaway is that if the PIF pulls out, LIV Golf, as we know it, would need to reinvent itself. O’Neil said he would pursue all avenues to get more funding, but it’s hard to see one or several sponsors willing to bankroll the league at a level that would allow for more nine-figure contracts. O’Neil himself said LIV wouldn’t be profitable for five or 10 years without significant changes.
Jon Rahm won but questions about LIV Golf’s future dominated chaotic week
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To Schrock’s point, can LIV continue in its current form without PIF’s deep pockets? If so, what would need to change?
Craig Williams hopes to finish a packed weekend strongly by securing a Group 1 prize in Hong Kong, guiding 2025 Hong Kong Derby winner Cap Ferrat through the Queen Elizabeth II Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on April 26.
Williams faces a near-full slate of rides at Adelaide’s Morphettville on Saturday before flying out for Champions Day in Hong Kong.
The 2025 Hong Kong Derby provided Cap Ferrat with his lone success so far, reinforced by robust displays in the Group 1 Champions & Chater Cup plus the Group 3 Premier Plate late last campaign.
As the $3.90 favourite, the Snitzel gelding bled in November’s Group 2 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse (1800m), but he reappeared in fine fettle, rallying late in the Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) earlier this month.
Williams gained the riding engagement after reaching out post the Chairman’s Trophy performance.
“His first up run last preparation was enormous and then all of a sudden, he’d come through with health issues, and then subsequently to see him back, I was taken and pleased by his first-up performance,” he said.
“I touched base when I flew back from Sydney on Sunday last week, I rang up Francis and said, ‘Oh, how’s Cap Ferrat? Where’s he going?’ He said, ‘he’s going to go to the Champions Day on the 26th.’ I said, ‘I’ll be keen to ride him.’”
“The next morning, I got a message to say that I was confirmed to ride him, and I was delighted to be re-associated with him.”
Over 12 months on, Williams cherishes the emotion tied to his Hong Kong Derby conquest aboard Cap Ferrat.
“I spent three years riding in Hong Kong and the Derby is their biggest race and it’s the equivalent to the Melbourne Cup.
“To get the opportunity to ride Cap Ferrat and to win the race was really special. Because I spent so much time there, I understand the magnitude of the race and to have that prize now, so far, one Hong Kong derby is brilliant.”
Williams tops the Morphettville card Saturday with Super Smink in the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) and Paltrow Miss in the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m).
From there, it’s off to Hong Kong to also ride Juneau Pride and Ensued for trainer John Size with Cap Ferrat.
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Arsenal travel to face Manchester City at Etihad Stadium in a crucial Premier League title clash that could shape the race. A City win would close the gap to three points with a game in hand, while an Arsenal victory would stretch their lead to nine points; even a draw favors the visitors.
City come into the match in strong form, having won three straight games, including a cup final victory over Arsenal, whereas Arsenal have struggled recently with three defeats in five and issues in attack.
Pep Guardiola is dealing with defensive injuries, with Joško Gvardiol, John Stones, and Rúben Dias all sidelined, but is otherwise expected to stick with a winning lineup.
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When will the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal be played?
The Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal will take place on April 19.
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The match is scheduled to kick off at 9 PM IST.
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The 2026 World Snooker Championship has arrived, with the 17-day marathon at the Crucible Theatre set to provide the usual array of sporting drama as the best players on the planet vie to lift the famous trophy.
Zhao Xintong heads to Sheffield as defending champion after making history as the first Chinese winner of the tournament 12 months ago and he is the bookies’ favourite to retain his crown, although he will have to break the legendary ‘Crucible Curse’ to do so – with no first-time winner having successfully defended the title.
Plenty of other contenders will fancy their chances of stopping Zhao, who opens up with a first-round clash against Liam Highfield, including Ronnie O’Sullivan, who has found some form in recent weeks and begins his quest for a record eighth world title against Crucible debutant He Guoqiang.
Four-time winners Mark Selby and John Higgins face former finalists Jak Jones and Ali Carter respectively in round one, while world No 1 Judd Trump has a tough opener against Gary Wilson, 2024 champion Kyren Wilson squares off against teenage wonderkid Stan Moody and a rejuvenated Neil Robertson takes on Pang Junxu.
Here’s everything you need to know:
How to watch the World Snooker Championship
Every session of every match at the 2026 World Snooker Championship will be live on the BBC, with BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four, the BBC red button, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website all utilised for coverage across the 17 days. The tournament is also broadcast on TNT Sports in the UK, with every session shown across their channels and subscribers can also use streaming service HBO Max to watch TNT Sports.
World Snooker Championship schedule in full
(All times BST)
*denotes final session
Saturday 18 April
First round
10am
Zhao Xintong (1) vs Liam Highfield
Mark Allen (14) vs Zhang Anda
2.30pm
Xiao Guodong (9) vs Zhou Yuelong
Mark Williams (6) vs Antoni Kowalski
7pm
Zhao Xintong (1) vs Liam Highfield*
Barry Hawkins (11) vs Matthew Stevens
Sunday 19 April
First round
10am
Ding Junhui (16) vs David Gilbert
Mark Allen (14) vs Zhang Anda*
2.30pm
John Higgins (5) vs Ali Carter
Barry Hawkins (11) vs Matthew Stevens*
7pm
Xiao Guodong (9) vs Zhou Yuelong*
Mark Williams (6) vs Antoni Kowalski*
Monday 20 April
First round
10am
Ding Junhui (16) vs David Gilbert*
Kyren Wilson (3) vs Stan Moody
2.30pm
John Higgins (5) vs Ali Carter*
Wu Yize (10) vs Lei Peifan
7pm
Shaun Murphy (8) vs Fan Zhengyi
Kyren Wilson (3) vs Stan Moody*
Tuesday 21 April
First round
10am
Chris Wakelin (13) vs Liam Pullen
Judd Trump (2) vs Gary Wilson
2.30pm
Ronnie O’Sullivan (12) vs He Guoqiang
Wu Yize (10) vs Lei Peifan*
7pm
Shaun Murphy (8) vs Fan Zhengyi*
Judd Trump (2) vs Gary Wilson*
Wednesday 22 April
First round
10am
Chris Wakelin (13) vs Liam Pullen*
Mark Selby (7) vs Jak Jones
2.30pm
Ronnie O’Sullivan (12) vs He Guoqiang*
Si Jiahui (15) vs Hossein Vafaei
7pm
Neil Robertson (4) vs Pang Junxu
Mark Selby (7) vs Jak Jones*
Thursday 23 April
First round
1pm
Si Jiahui (15) vs Hossein Vafaei*
7pm
Neil Robertson (4) vs Pang Junxu*
Second round
1pm
Xiao Guodong/Zhou Yuelong vs Shaun Murphy/Fan Zhengyi
7pm
Kyren Wilson/Stan Moody vs Mark Allen/Zhang Anda
Friday 24 April
Second round
10am
Xiao Guodong/Zhou Yuelong vs Shaun Murphy/Fan Zhengyi
Barry Hawkins/Matthew Stevens vs Mark Williams/Antoni Kowalski
2.30pm
Zhao Xintong/Liam Highfield vs Ding Junhui/David Gilbert
Kyren Wilson/Stan Moody v Mark Allen/Zhang Anda
7pm
Xiao Guodong/Zhou Yuelong vs Shaun Murphy/Fan Zhengyi*
Barry Hawkins/Matthew Stevens vs Mark Williams/Antoni Kowalski
Saturday 25 April
Second round
10am
Chris Wakelin/Liam Pullen vs Neil Robertson/Pang Junxu
Kyren Wilson/Stan Moody v Mark Allen/Zhang Anda*
2.30pm
Zhao Xintong/Liam Highfield vs Ding Junhui/David Gilbert
Si Jiahui/Hossein Vafaei vs Judd Trump/Gary Wilson
7pm
John Higgins/Ali Carter vs Ronnie O’Sullivan/He Guoqiang
Barry Hawkins/Matthew Stevens vs Mark Williams/Antoni Kowalski*
Sunday 26 April
Second round
10am
Zhao Xintong/Liam Highfield vs Ding Junhui/David Gilbert*
Mark Selby /Jak Jones vs Wu Yize/Lei Peifan
2.30pm
Chris Wakelin/Liam Pullen vs Neil Robertson/Pang Junxu
Si Jiahui/Hossein Vafaei vs Judd Trump/Gary Wilson
7pm
John Higgins/Ali Carter vs Ronnie O’Sullivan/He Guoqiang
Mark Selby /Jak Jones vs Wu Yize/Lei Peifan
Monday 27 April
Second round
1pm
John Higgins/Ali Carter vs Ronnie O’Sullivan/He Guoqiang*
Mark Selby /Jak Jones vs Wu Yize/Lei Peifan*
7pm
Chris Wakelin/Liam Pullen vs Neil Robertson/Pang Junxu*
Si Jiahui/Hossein Vafaei vs Judd Trump/Gary Wilson*
Tuesday 28 April
Quarter-finals
10am
QF 1 – session 1
QF 3 – session 1
2.30pm
QF 2 – session 1
QF 4 – session 1
7pm
QF 1 – session 2
QF 3 – session 2
Wednesday 29 April
Quarter-finals
10am
QF 3 – session 3*
QF 2 – session 2
2.30pm
QF 1 – session 3*
QF 4 – session 2
7pm
QF 2 – session 3*
QF 4 – session 3*
Thursday 30 April
Semi-finals
1pm
SF 1 – session 1
7pm
SF 2 – session 1
Friday 1 May
Semi-finals
10am
SF 1 – session 2
2.30pm
SF 2 – session 2
7pm
SF 1 – session 3
Saturday 2 May
Semi-finals
10am
SF 2 – session 3
2.30pm
SF 1 – session 4*
7pm
SF 2 – session 4*
Sunday 3 May
Final
1pm
Session 1
7pm
Session 2
Monday 4 May
Final
1pm
Session 3
7pm
Session 4*
The trainer Grahame Begg plans a trip to Adelaide with his sharp mare Niance, which may set up the speedster for races in Brisbane.
Absence of ideal sprint events for Niance at Saturday’s Flemington meeting prompts Begg to target the Group 3 John Hawkes Stakes (1100m) in Morphettville.
Paradoxically, Flemington’s Anzac Day races start at a minimum of 1400m.
Niance is primed to start her campaign at 1100m, Begg indicated, coming off two runs in the previous spring.
Moreover, she managed just three starts in 2025, her most recent a third to Giga Kick and Tropicus in the Schillaci Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield last October.
“She had a little joint issue in the spring, so we had to back off her and give her time so it would all settle down,” Begg said.
“She’s had a couple of jump-outs, so she’ll go over there and I think she’s ready for the 1100 metres.
“The Sangster is on the same day and it’s a bit hard running them in a Group 1 over 1200 metres first-up.
“That would be a bit of an ask for her.”
With seven victories from 13 races, Niance will return to Cranbourne after the run, allowing Begg to plot her future direction.
Begg prefers heading north to Brisbane but keeps open the option of revisiting Adelaide for the Group 1 The Goodwood (1200m) on May 9 at Morphettville.
“The Goodwood is there, I guess, and we can always look at that, but it’s very hard making two trips with them within a couple of weeks,” Begg said.
“There’s a whole heap of races up in Brisbane that she could run in.
“We can get her up there, settle her in and have a look as there is virtually a race every week for her.”
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Runners who took part in a half marathon have received an apology from organisers after an investigation revealed the event was too long.
Run For All, organisers of the Coventry Half Marathon, said Sunday’s event was longer than the intended 13.1 miles (21km) by 512 metres.
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In an email seen by the BBC to competitors, the organisers said: “Whilst we don’t wish to take away from those achievements, we need to acknowledge that today’s half marathon route was longer than 13.1 miles.
“Like you, we are disappointed that this has happened and apologise unreservedly that this has occurred and we take full responsibility for the error.”
The email went on to explain that an initial investigation found that a turning point was positioned incorrectly by 256m, which resulted in the route being more than half a kilometre longer.
The organisers said those who completed the event would receive an updated finish time from the 13.1-mile point.
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They added that runners would also receive an offer of half-price entry for the 2027 event “as a way of apology”.
Run For All’s email ended by saying: “Whilst we understand this doesn’t take away from the error made today, we hope you will join us next year to allow us to right today’s wrong.
“Again, we apologise for today’s experience, and we will be running a full internal investigation this week to ensure this doesn’t take place again at a future Run For All event.”
The BBC has contacted Run For All for further comment.
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High Courts Directs Center To Confirm Posthumous Padma Vibhushan For Olympian KD Jadhav By May 4
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The Bombay High Court has directed the Union government to decide by May 4 on conferment of the Padma Vibhushan award posthumously to wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav, India’s first individual Olympic medallist. Justices Madhav Jamdar and Pravin Patil of the HC’s Kolhapur bench, in the order on April 15, said it is not disputed that Jadhav, a wrestler hailing from Maharashtra, was India’s first individual Olympic medallist. The court was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the ‘Kusteeveer Khashaba Jadhav Foundation’, founded by his son Ranjeet Jadhav.
The PIL sought a direction to the Ministry of Home Affairs (Padma Awards Cell) to consider and decide afresh their representation for posthumous conferment of Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, to Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav.
“The Union of India is directed to take an appropriate decision on or before May 4,” the HC said, posting the matter for further hearing on May 5.
The state government, if required, shall comply with any requirements expeditiously, the court said.
Khashaba Jadhav, who passed away in 1984, had won the bronze medal in the Helsinki Olympic Games held in 1952. He was awarded the Arjuna Award posthumously in 2001.
The PIL claimed the late wrestler’s family had filed several representations before the government to get recognition for him. When there was no response, the foundation moved the high court. PTI SP GK
(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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