Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-04-09
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Defending champion McIlroy pleased to feel 'hand shaking' on Masters return (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 23:39:28)
First-round joint leader Rory McIlroy says feeling no nerves on the first tee of his Masters defence would not have been a good sign. -
McIlroy pleased to feel 'hand shaking' on Masters return (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 23:39:28)
First-round joint leader Rory McIlroy says feeling no nerves on the first tee of his Masters defence would not have been a good sign. -
Fitzpatrick features in day one Masters best shots (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 23:30:42)
Matt Fitzpatrick, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth feature in best shots of day one at the Masters in Augusta. -
'Hungry' Watkins is man on mission but will Tuchel take notice? (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 22:53:12)
Ollie Watkins' response to being dropped by England has been nothing short of emphatic, with two strikes in Bologna adding to his goal against West Ham before the international break. -
'Hungry' Watkins is man on mission - but will Tuchel take notice? (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 22:53:12)
Ollie Watkins' response to being dropped by England has been nothing short of emphatic, with two strikes in Bologna adding to his goal against West Ham before the international break. -
'Hungry' Watkins is man on mission - will Tuchel take note? (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 22:53:12)
Ollie Watkins' response to being dropped by England has been nothing short of emphatic, with two strikes in Bologna adding to his goal against West Ham before the international break. -
Clayton wins in Brighton to go top of Premier League (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 22:30:24)
Jonny Clayton comes back from 5-2 down to beat Michael van Gerwen 6-5 and claim his third nightly win to move top of the Premier League. -
Estevao could be Brazil's World Cup's surprise - Davide Ancelotti (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 21:52:27)
Brazil assistant coach Davide Ancelotti has tipped Chelsea's 18-year-old winger Estevao Willian to be the surprise package at the summer's World Cup. -
Rose moves into contention with birdie on the 13th (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 21:29:59)
Rose moves into contention with birdie on the 13th -
Fury takes aim at heavyweight rivals (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 20:53:43)
Tyson Fury on his next return to the ring and the rivals 'lining up' to fight him.The Briton will face the Russian at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday in his first fight for 15 months. -
Rogers centre of transfer tug of war - Friday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 20:16:23)
Morgan Rogers likely to be centre of transfer tug of war this summer, Juventus gaining hope of signing Alisson Becker, Liverpool owners believe Arne Slot will still be head coach next season, plus more. -
Jolly Fury takes aim at heavyweight rivals & even Spurs (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 20:00:08)
A jolly Tyson Fury delivers typically theatrical monologue as he takes aim at rival heavyweights and even a struggling Premier League club. -
FA investigating non-league chief over alleged abusive email (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 19:56:21)
The FA is investigating after Northern Premier League chairman Mark Harris allegedly sent an abusive email to an FC United of Manchester fan. -
Robertson to leave Liverpool at end of the season (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 19:53:28)
Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool at the end of the season when his contract expires in the summer, the club has announced. -
McIlroy hits three birdies in a row to move into joint lead (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 19:29:35)
Rory McIlroy hits three birdies in a row to move into the joint lead on day one of The Masters at Augusta. -
Barcelona complain to Uefa about VAR in Atletico loss (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 19:28:57)
Barcelona submit a complaint to Uefa over a "grave lack of VAR intervention" during their Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. -
Watson's call for lifetime bans shows PGA Tour-LIV scars still run deep (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 18:54:08)
Golf icon Tom Watson says LIV defectors like Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed should not have been allowed back on the PGA Tour and banned for life. -
Scheffler shows intent with eagle at second (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 18:37:46)
World number one Scottie Scheffler rolls in his first eagle with an 18-foot putt at the par-five second at Augusta. -
Robertson to leave Liverpool at the end of the season (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 18:12:44)
Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool at the end of the season when his contract expires in the summer, the club has announced. -
Oliver and Taylor selected as World Cup referees (BBC Sport 2026-04-09 18:02:16)
Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have been named as referees for this summer's 2026 World Cup.