John Higgins held off Mark Williams to win their first round match at the Tour Championship in Manchester. Higgins, ranked sixth in the world, will now face Mark Selby in the quarter-finals. Barry Hawkins also progressed, beating Thepchaiya Un-Nooh.
Harrison Bader homered against Walker Buehler as the San Francisco Giants defeated the San Diego Padres 3-2. The win marked rookie manager Tony Vitello’s first victory. Ryan Walker secured a save after allowing a two-run homer to Jackson Merrill.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a primetime NBA matchup. Both teams are firmly in the playoff race. Cleveland enters in strong form after a recent offensive explosion.
The Washington Wizards were soundly beaten by the Portland Trail Blazers. The Wizards trailed by as many as 39 points, eventually losing by 34. The Wizards struggled to contend with Portland’s size and athleticism.
Giancarlo Stanton’s impressive spring training form is translating into the regular season. He is currently 6-for-12 with a home run. Cody Bellinger noted that Stanton has been ‘locked in’.
Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina. They were defeated on penalties in their playoff final. An entire generation of Italian players will now never know what it means to play at a World Cup.
Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points as the Cavaliers won against the Jazz. The Jazz are moving forward without Donovan Mitchell. Utah seems to be completely over their former player, and it’s because they’re in a much better situation than before.
A limited edition Shohei Ohtani souvenir cup is available at Dodger Stadium concession stands this season. It costs $68.99, but includes free refills for the entire season. Some cups have been resold on eBay for between $199.99 and $290.
Jalen Duren is listed as probable for the Detroit Pistons’ game against the Toronto Raptors. He missed the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to right knee injury management. Cade Cunningham will remain out of the lineup due to his collapsed lung.
The Houston Rockets and New York Knicks are set to meet again, this time in Houston. In their previous encounter, the Knicks overcame an 18-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Rockets, 108-106. The Rockets enter the game as slim 1.5-point favourites.
