Jack Norris 
The Seattle Mariners will face the Cleveland Guardians, looking to avoid losing their first series of the season. Emerson Hancock is set to make his season debut for Seattle. The Guardians will send out Slade Cecconi.
Duke suffered another inexplicable late collapse in the NCAA Tournament. UConn completed a comeback victory with a 35-foot shot at the buzzer. The Huskies advance to the Final Four.
Diana Taurasi, a WNBA star with an estimated net worth of $7 million, has played 20 seasons and won three championships. Her rookie salary was $40,800. Despite her achievements, Taurasi’s WNBA earnings were dwarfed by what she made playing overseas.
Donovan Clingan is playing the best basketball of his promising young career after the Portland Trail Blazers reached a buyout agreement with Deandre Ayton. Clingan’s two-way impact has been invaluable, making him arguably a top-10 centre in the league. The Blazers deserve credit for making Clingan a priority.
The final chapter in the long-running dispute which followed the death of footballer Emiliano Sala is set to play out in a French court. A judge is due to decide whether Cardiff City should be compensated by FC Nantes for the loss of the Argentine striker. Sala died in a plane crash on his way to Cardiff.
NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott is set to participate in the Heritage Invitational’s IROC race. He will join a star-studded lineup of motorsports legends on April 10. The event will take place at the newly opened Ten Tenths Motor Club.
The Hornets and Celtics are set to face off as two of the Eastern Conference’s hottest teams. According to an ESPN analyst, the Hornets are like a younger version of the Boston Celtics. The parallels are striking, with both teams relying heavily on three-pointers.
The Houston Rockets are set to play the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Arena. The Rockets are aiming to continue their winning form, while the Pelicans are hoping to break a losing streak. The Rockets currently hold a 44-29 record, placing them sixth in the Western Conference.
Igor Tudor has left Tottenham by mutual consent after just 44 days in charge. Tottenham Hotspur want to convince Roberto de Zerbi to become their new permanent head coach, according to sources. Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange are tasked with appointing Tudor’s replacement.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer expressed empathy for Hubert Davis, following a disappointing season for North Carolina. Scheyer said he can relate to Davis’ situation, given both took over at high-pressure jobs at schools they previously played for. Scheyer’s Duke side are preparing for an Elite Eight matchup.