BIRTHDAYS
Peter Haining (rowing) - ex-world lightweight sculls champion, born 1962.
Andy Robinson (rugby union) - former England and Scotland head coach, born 1964.
John Smit (rugby union) - South Africa's 2007 World Cup-winning captain, born 1978.
Tommy Haas (tennis) - former world number two from Germany, born 1978.
Ben Foster (soccer) - Watford and England goalkeeper, born 1983.
Tim Krul (soccer) - Norwich City's Holland international goalkeeper, born 1988.
Thisara Perera (cricket) - Sri Lanka all-rounder, born 1989.
Israel Folau (rugby union) - Australia and Waratahs full-back and former Australian Rules player and rugby league international, born 1989.
Gabriel Jesus (soccer) - Manchester City and Brazil forward, born 1997
ON THIS DAY
1988: David Llewellyn shot a final round of 65 in the AGF Biarritz Open to record a then European Tour record low for 72 holes. His total of 258 beat the previous best of 259, set by Mark McNulty a year earlier.
1993: The Grand National was declared void for the first and only time. After a second false start, the organisers were unable to call the horses back. Several of them completed the course and first over the line in the "Grand National that wasn't" was Esha Ness, ridden by John White and trained by Jenny Pitman.
1999: Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler celebrated scoring a penalty against Everton by appearing to simulate sniffing cocaine along the six-yard line. His action led to a Football Association fine and suspension.
2000: London was confirmed as the host city for the 2005 IAAF World Athletics Championships. However, London was later forced to withdraw when the British Government shelved plans to build a new stadium at Pickett's Lock in October 2001. Helsinki in Finland was eventually chosen as the host city.
2009: Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor were banned from ever representing Scotland again by the Scottish Football Association following their involvement in a drinking session. However, following George Burley's departure as manager, his successor Craig Levein said all players will be considered for selection, opening the door once more to Ferguson and McGregor.
2010: David Haye retained his WBA world heavyweight title after John Ruiz's corner threw in the towel in the ninth round of their fight in Manchester.
2011: Despite a round seven loss to Laois, Donegal qualified for the Division Two final with the O’Moore county with Derry losing out on scoring difference.
2012: St Helens announced Nathan Brown would become their new coach on a three-year deal at the end of the season when his contract at Huddersfield expired. Brown left the Saints after leading them to a 14-6 2014 Grand Final victory over Wigan and was succeeded by Keiron Cunningham.
2013: Rangers terminated the contract of striker Francisco Sandaza following an investigation into a hoax phone call.
2014: Seven players from Football League clubs in the north west of England were arrested in connection with alleged spot-fixing in matches and another six were rearrested over the claims. The case against the 13 footballers was later dropped due to insufficient evidence.
2016: Cavan’s fifth Division Two win in a row – at home to Galway – secured a spot in the League final against Tyrone.
SPORT ON TV
Today (Wednesday, April 3)
SOCCER: Premier League, Manchester City v Cardiff - Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Premier League 1900; Ladbrokes Premiership, St Mirren v Celtic - BT Sport 1 1915.
TENNIS: Volvo Car Open - BT Sport 2 1500.
SNOOKER: China Open - Eurosport 1 0655.
BASKETBALL: NBA, Miami Heat v Boston Celtics - Sky Sports Main Event 0030 (Thurs).
BASEBALL: MLB, Tampa Bay Rays v Colorado Rockies - BT Sport//ESPN 1800, Atlanta Braves v Chicago Cubs - BT Sport//ESPN 0000 (Thurs).
Tomorrow (Thursday, April 4)
RUGBY LEAGUE: Betfred Super League, Hull KR v Leeds - Sky Sports Arena 1900.
TENNIS: Volvo Car Open - BT Sport 1 1600; Abierto GNP Seguros - BT Sport 2 1800.
GOLF: Valero Texas Open - Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Golf 1330; ANA Inspiration - Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Golf 1700.
DARTS: Premier League - Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Action 1900.
SNOOKER: China Open - Eurosport 1 0655.
BASKETBALL: NBA, Los Angeles Lakers v Golden State Warriors - Sky Sports Main Event 0330 (Fri).
BASEBALL: MLB, Oakland Athletics v Boston Red Sox - BT Sport//ESPN 2030.
QUICK QUIZ BLITZ
1. Who did wild-card entrant Goran Ivanisevic beat in the final to lift the Wimbledon men's singles title in 2001?
2. What nationality is boxer Alexander Povetkin?
3. How many times did David Beckham win the Premier League title with Manchester United?
4. Who scored Donegal’s goal in their Division Two final win over Meath?
5. Who did Kevin Keegan play for before joining Liverpool in 1971?
Answers: 1. Pat Rafter; 2. Russian; 3. Six; 4. Jamie Brennan; 5. Scunthorpe United.