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Gaelic Warrior has stormed to a brilliant eight-length triumph in the 2026 Gold Cup at Cheltenham Festival this afternoon.The eight-year-old, trained by Willie Mullins and partnered by Paul Townend, was the 11/4 favourite heading into jump racing's showpiece event and he delivered in spectacular fashion.It's fair to say this was dominance personified from the Mullins yard.Townend's mount travelled with supreme ease throughout the contest, never looking in any real danger as he cruised around the famous Prestbury Park course.The jockey made Gold Cup history by winning it a fifth time - no one has lifted it more.The favourite demonstrated his quality when it mattered most, pulling clear in the closing stages.With three fences remaining, Gaelic Warrior was sitting pretty on the heels of Grey Dawning, biding his time perfectly.The decisive moment came at the second last, where Townend's mount drew level with Harry Redknapp's Jukebox Man.When Jukebox Man made a costly error at that crucial obstacle, Gaelic Warrior seized his opportunity and kicked for home.There was simply no catching him after that. GAELIC WARRIOR WINS THE BOODLES CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP! pic.twitter.com/p0ufYpI15V ITV Racing (@itvracing) March 13, 2026 The Mullins-trained star soared over the final fence with absolute precision, putting the race to bed in emphatic style.It was a masterclass in patient, tactical riding from Townend, who let his horse do the talking when it counted.Jango Baie, trained by Nicky Henderson, stayed on gamely to claim second spot, though he simply couldn't live with the winner's devastating turn of foot.Last year's champion Inothewayurthinkin produced a late surge from well off the pace to snatch third place for trainer Gavin Cromwell.As for Jukebox Man, that mistake at the second last proved fatal to his chances, and Harry Redknapp's horse couldn't recover to make the frame.An emotional Townend told ITV afterwards: "I'm speechless. This was a huge team effort, I was just the fortunate one to get to ride him today."This lad went to sleep and jumped from fence to fence. It was just a matter of not falling off!"Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla has clarified that the board has no authority to intervene in the controversy surrounding the Sunrisers franchise signing Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed for the upcoming season of The Hundred.The franchise, which is owned by Sun TV Network, has been facing heavy criticism across social media platforms after acquiring Abrar during the players auction. Many users in India have voiced their anger over the decision, citing the prevailing national mood. Franchise owner Kavya Maran has also been targeted online, while the official X (formerly Twitter) account of Sunrisers Leeds was reportedly suspended amid the backlash.Despite the growing criticism, the franchise has not yet issued an official statement. On Friday, however, Shukla made it clear that the matter does not fall under the BCCIs jurisdiction since the tournament is played outside India. 129553882This is not at all concerned with the IPL. It's an overseas league. This is not in our domain. We cannot do anything. They have to take a call, Shukla told news agency ANI on Friday afternoon.During Thursdays auction, Abrar, currently ranked the world No.3 bowler in T20 Internationals, was bought by the franchise for 190,000 (approximately USD 255,000). At the auction table, head coach Daniel Vettori and Maran were seen placing the successful bid, beating competition from the Trent Rockets.Sunrisers management explains decision to sign Abrar AhmedFollowing the signing, Vettori explained that the team targeted Abrar after missing out on England spinner Adil Rashid, who had already been drafted by another side. He also mentioned that Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq had been part of the franchises plans earlier, but once Abrar was secured, the management decided against pursuing another spinner.Indian investment in The Hundred expanded significantly in October 2025, with four teams in the competition receiving backing from Indian owners. Since then, speculation had circulated suggesting that franchises with Indian ownership might avoid signing Pakistani players. Sunrisers move to acquire Abrar effectively dispelled those rumours.In fact, only two Pakistani cricketers were picked during the mens Hundred auction this year: Abrar and Tariq. Nevertheless, Sunrisers decision has triggered strong reactions in India, with many fans urging the franchise to reconsider the signing.Backlash not the first controversy involving an IPL-linked franchiseThis is not the first instance of an IPL-linked franchise drawing criticism for a foreign signing. Earlier this year, Kolkata Knight Riders faced backlash after including Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman in their squad. The criticism intensified following reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. Eventually, the situation cooled after the BCCI intervened and directed KKR to release the left-arm pacer.The fallout from that episode also affected international cricket. Bangladesh later declined to travel to India for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, forcing tournament organisers to replace them with Scotland national cricket team in the 20-team competition, which was ultimately won by the India national cricket team.

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What do the 98th Academy Awards have in common with sports? Well, as it turns out, a lot. Like the Super Bowl, March Madness, the Daytona 500 and other huge events whose appeal crosses over into pop culture, the Oscars attracts fans from all walks including folks who like to place a few wagers on the action. And this year's Academy Awards features a handful of cinematographic works that spill over into sports. Let's take a look at a few categories' odds at FanDuel Sportsbook as of March 13. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Best Picture One Battle After Another: -500 (bet $10 to win $12 total)Sinners: +310 (bet $10 to win $41 total)Hamnet: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)Marty Supreme: +2700 (bet $10 to win $280 total)Sentimental Value: +4000 (bet $10 to win 410 total)Frankenstein: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)Bugonia: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)Train Dreams: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)F1: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)The Secret Agent: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total) What to know: "Marty Supreme" and "F1" have some of the longest odds on the Best Picture board, but their plots are the ones most closely tied to sports. Timothe Chalamet stars in "Marty Supreme," playing relentless hustler Marty Mauser, who'll stop at nothing to achieve his goal of becoming the top table tennis player in the world. Brad Pitt stars in "F1," a film based on fictitious Formula 1 driver Sonny Hayes who returns from retirement to give racing one more go. Best Actor Michael B. Jordan, Sinners: -185 (bet $10 to win $15.41 total)Timothe Chalamet, Marty Supreme: +190 (bet $10 to win $29 total)Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)Ethan Hawke, Blue Moon: +3300 (bet $10 to win $340 total) What to know: Michael B. Jordan not to be confused with NBA Hall of Famer and successful NASCAR team owner Michael Jordan is the clear favorite to win Best Actor. In the Ryan Coogler-directed "Sinners," Jordan does double duty, playing twin brothers Smoke and Stack. While Michael B. is named after his dad and not the Bulls legend, he has dipped his toe into the sports world as a minority owner of the Premier League club AFC Bournemouth. Total Number of Conan O'Brien Outfit Changes Over 1.5: -142 (bet $10 to win $17.04 total)Under 1.5: +112 (bet $10 to win $21.20 total) What to know: It's a bettor's guess how many wardrobe changes Conan O'Brien will have as he hosts the Oscars for the second consecutive year. But when it comes to his sports fandom, that's no secret. The Boston-born host, writer and comedian is also famous for his diehard fandom of all things New England sports, including the Patriots, Bruins and Red Sox. To be mentioned by Conan O'Brien in Opening Monologue: Opera and/or Ballet: -390 (bet $10 to win $12.56 total)Kylie Jenner: -310 (bet $10 to win $13.23 total)Heated Rivalry: -220 (bet $10 to win $14.55 total)Letterboxd: -160 (bet $10 to win $16.25 total)The Bride: -140 (bet $10 to win $17.14 total) What to know: Speaking of Conan, bettors can also wager on what he'll mention in his opening monologue. On that oddsboard is "Heated Rivalry," the Canadian sports romance about two professional hockey players who are competitors in a fictional NHL. Further down the list at +1200 is Bam Adebayo. The Miami center scored 83 points in the Heat's March 10, 150-129 win over the Wizards, sandwiching him between Kobe Bryant (81) and Wilt Chamberlin (100) for the second-highest, single-game scoring total in NBA history.

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