The Daily Telegraph - Saturday - Review
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GOLF The Masters Thursday, Sky Main Event, 2pm
The first round of the first Major of the season commences at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. Last year, Rory McIlroy was in prime position to finally claim the Green Jacket after a blistering start to the season, but missed the cut after the second round. The Northern Irishman returns to Augusta on a poor run of form – so perhaps he will spring a surprise. Defending champion Jon Rahm has been out of the spotlight since leaving the PGA Tour for LIV Golf, with Scottie Scheffler dominating in his absence. The two former champions are expected to vie for a second title. Tiger Woods is set to compete at his 26th Masters tournament after a season frustrated by injury and illness.
FORMULA 1 Japanese Grand Prix
Sunday, Sky F1, 5am (start 6am); h’lights, C4, 12.30pm
Max Verstappen’s first retirement in two years at
the Australian Grand Prix left the door open for Ferrari who took victory through the returning Carlos Sainz. The fourth race of the season takes place at Suzuka International Racing Course, with Red Bull determined to re-assert their dominance. Sainz’s teammate Charles Leclerc has an opportunity to knock Verstappen off the top of the drivers’ championship.
FOOTBALL Manchester United v Liverpool
Sunday, Sky Main Event, 2.30pm (kick-off 3.30pm)
The Premier League title race took another turn last week as Liverpool claimed top spot, and here have a chance to consolidate their lead at Old Trafford. They will be
out for revenge after losing to United in the quarter finals of the FA Cup. Earlier on Sunday, Rangers host Celtic in the Old Firm derby (Sky Main, 11am). The first legs of the Champions League quarter-finals commence on Tuesday as Arsenal take on Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich (TNT Sports 1, 7pm) and Real Madrid host Man City (TNT 2, 7pm). On Thursday, Liverpool are in Europa League quarter-final action against Atalanta (TNT Sports 1, 7pm), while
West Ham play Bayer Leverkusen (TNT 2, 7.30pm). The Lionesses continue their qualifying campaign for Euro 2025 on Tuesday against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin (ITV1, 7pm).
RUGBY UNION Northampton Saints v Munster
Sunday, ITV1, 11.50am (kick-off 12.30pm)
Franklin’s Gardens hosts this Champions Cup round of 16 clash. Saints took a narrow victory when the sides met in the pool stage. On Saturday, Exeter Chiefs face Bath (TNT 2, 2.45pm), before English heavyweights Leicester Tigers take on Irish counterparts Leinster (TNT 2, 7.45pm).