Jack Norris 
Atlético Nacional are set to play Cúcuta Deportivo in the Liga BetPlay. Nacional, already qualified for the playoffs, will host Cúcuta at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot. Cúcuta will be without Yair Abonía and Jaime Peralta as they look to move away from the relegation zone.
Derrick White has become one of the NBA’s best defenders since joining the Boston Celtics. Despite White’s defensive impact, one analyst suggests he won’t win the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award primarily because of Victor Wembanyama. The analyst also notes that the league doesn’t typically award it to guards.
The Denver Nuggets are on the road against the Utah Jazz. Both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries. The Nuggets have three players listed on their injury report, including forward Aaron Gordon.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker is having the best season of his career with the Atlanta Hawks. After joining the Hawks in free agency last summer, Alexander-Walker has helped the team to a 42-33 record. He is also making a compelling case for Most Improved Player.
The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat face off on ESPN. The Celtics hold a 15-7 regular season record against the Heat since the 2019-20 season. This rivalry has been marked by physical play and tough competition.
Coritiba and Vasco are set to clash at the Couto Pereira in Curitiba for the ninth round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Coritiba are looking to bounce back after a defeat to Athletico, while Vasco aim to continue their unbeaten streak.
Sonia Bompastor has criticised VAR after Chelsea were knocked out of the Women’s Champions League. The Chelsea boss was left furious after Katie McCabe escaped a late red card. Bompastor questioned why VAR didn’t check the incident.
The Royals are looking to win their first in division series of 2026 against the Twins. Noah Cameron is set to start for Kansas City. Joe Ryan, who has a 2.02 ERA in 11 career starts against the Royals, will oppose Cameron.
Chris Sale allowed only one baserunner in six innings as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Athletics 5-1. Despite feeling unwell, Sale didn’t mention his condition, but manager Walt Weiss revealed Sale was ‘sick as a dog’. Sale moved past Bob Feller and Warren Spahn for 30th on the career strikeout list.
The Boston Celtics are on the road against the Miami Heat in an Eastern Conference showdown. Both teams have players listed on their injury report. Jayson Tatum is set to return for the Celtics, while Norman Powell is ruled out for the Heat.