Johnny Watterson portrays the upcoming match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul as a concoction of amusement, spectacle and sport, which could potentially serve as a cash cow for Netflix. He questions how this circus-like event would affect world-class boxers like Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano who are slated to feature in the key side event. However, this potential spectacle is tentative given Texas’ Department of Licensing and Regulations yet to give their nod of approval.
In another part of the sporting world, Daire Walsh provides a sneak peek into Ireland’s intimidating Six Nations trek to Twickenham, where they will face the formidable England team. Concurrently, Gerry Thornley converses with Leinster’s Liam Turner about his lesser-occasional Leeds’ appearance during their URC South Africa expedition. He is also joined by Michael Sadlier discussing Ulster’s URC face-off with co-strugglers Cardiff.
PJ Fanning, a hurler from Waterford, shares his struggle of juggling sport and education with Ian O’Riordan amidst the Gaelic Players Association’s recent report unveiling the issue. Simultaneously, Dublin hurler Cian O’Sullivan envisions his county’s upcoming Leinster commencement against Wexford.
Séamus Power begins his journey at the RBC Heritage, lying just two strokes behind the lead, tied for the second spot. Meanwhile, Stephanie Meadow and Leona Maguire initiate their quests at the Chevron Championship, the first significant event of the year.
In horse racing, Brian O’Connor illustrates Willie Mullins’ undisputed reign is considered common knowledge. His supremacy is expected to continue in tomorrow’s Scottish Grand National.
Finally, James McClean voices his aspiration to conclude his career in Brandywell during an encounter between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers, a place he had deserted for England 13 years ago.
The television schedule for sports is jam-packed today. At the RBC Heritage, the action continues into the second round (being aired on Sky Sports Golf, from 12.15pm until 11pm). Parallelly, the Chevron Championship will also be screened (on Sky Sports Mix, from 3pm-7pm and again from 11pm-1am). In the realm of rugby, Ulster will entertain Cardiff in the URC match (viewable on TG4, BBC 2 and Premier Sports 1 from 7.35). Lastly, in the world of football, a face-off between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers is set to take place at Brandywell, tune into RTÉ 2 at 7.45 for that.