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Cliftonville will face Dungannon Swifts in the Irish Cup semi-final. The game is a rerun of last year’s final. A place in the qualifying rounds of the Conference League is up for grabs for the eventual winners.
The Texas Rangers are set to face the Cincinnati Reds in their first home game of the 2026 season. The Rangers had a strong start on the road with a 4-2 record. Mackenzie Gore is slated to take the mound for Texas.
The White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays was postponed due to a forecast of inclement weather. The game has been rescheduled for Friday. The pitching matchups will remain as scheduled.
The NCAA women’s tournament is down to the final four teams. The national semifinals will be contested in Phoenix, featuring UConn, South Carolina, Texas and UCLA. ESPN has ranked the top 15 players as the tournament progresses.
The Bradford Bulls are set to face the Leeds Rhinos in a Super League match. The game will be broadcast on BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. Castleford beat Bradford 40-28 at the OneBore Stadium.
Xander Bogaerts has been reflecting on his time with both the San Diego Padres and the Boston Red Sox. He noted the differences between Fenway Park and his current home. Bogaerts returned to Fenway Park with his new team.
The Spanish LaLiga resumes with its 30th matchday, starting with a game between Rayo Vallecano and Elche. Team line-ups for the Rayo Vallecano-Elche match have been announced.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make his return for Al Nassr after being sidelined for over a month with a hamstring injury. He was named in Al Nassr’s starting lineup for their Saudi Pro League game against Al Najma. Al Nassr are currently three points clear of Al Hilal.
The Bradford Bulls will play Leeds Rhinos in a Super League match, with coverage on the BBC. In other Super League action, Castleford secured a win against Bradford. Jason Qareqare’s hat-trick inspired Castleford to a 40-28 victory over Bradford.
The Detroit Tigers are hosting their home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park. Detroit is seeking a turnaround after being swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Framber Valdez is starting for the Tigers, while Michael McGreevy starts for the Cardinals.