Jack Norris 
Colchester and Walsall played out a 1-1 draw that did little to enhance either team’s Sky Bet League Two play-off hopes. Walsall took a 64th-minute lead when Burke prodded home the loose ball. However, the visitors’ lead lasted only four minutes as Harry Anderson headed in Arthur Read’s corner to equalise.
Barcelona are one step closer to their eleventh Spanish Liga F title after their El Clásico victory over Real Madrid. The win extends Barcelona’s lead to 13 points with only six matches remaining. Real Madrid, however, will look to the spirit of Linda Caicedo to delay Barcelona’s title hopes.
Birmingham City Women defeated Bristol City Women 1-0 in their recent match. The game included multiple substitutions and attempts on goal. The match concluded after five minutes of added time.
The Royals’ season got underway with a game against the Braves. The Royals dropped Game 1 of the season, 6-0, to the Braves. The Royals haven’t won an Opening Day matchup since 2022 against Cleveland.
England play Japan in a friendly at Wembley as World Cup preparations continue. Several key players are set to return for England after being rested against Uruguay. The match will be broadcast on ITV1 in the UK.
Dollywood Parks & Resorts hosted its inaugural race weekend, featuring a unique blend of running and amusement park attractions. Run Dollywood included a kids fun run, 5K, 10K and half marathon, with the half marathon selling out quickly. Runners enjoyed cinnamon bread stops and roller coaster rides along the course.
UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma has criticised the NCAA for its decisions surrounding the women’s basketball tournament. Auriemma reiterated his frustration with the tournament’s two-site regional format. He also echoed his consternation that the NCAA brings in equipment for regionals that hasn’t been broken in.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish women’s basketball team has reached the Elite Eight as a 6-seed. They are considered a Cinderella story. The Irish face a tough challenge against No. 1 seed UConn.
Racing Santander will visit Real Zaragoza in LaLiga Hypermotion. The Verdiblancos face this match with nine absentees. José Alberto’s men will be looking to make amends for their previous defeat.
Michigan will play Tennessee in the Men’s March Madness tournament. The winner will advance to the Final Four. ESPN reporters have provided predictions and analysis for the game.