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The Phoenix Suns will conclude a four-game road trip against the Utah Jazz. The Suns have lost six of their last seven games, while the Jazz have lost their last four. Both teams are dealing with significant player injuries.
Manel Kape believes Joshua Van will retain his UFC flyweight title at UFC 327. Kape, a top contender in the division, thinks Van’s takedown defence will be key against Tatsuro Taira. Kape is set to rematch Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Vegas 119.
Arizona is favoured in their Elite Eight matchup against Purdue. The winner of the game will head to the Final Four. Purdue’s coach, Matt Painter, acknowledged Arizona’s talent, athleticism and skill.
Portugal are set to face Mexico in a friendly match that will mark the reopening of the Azteca Stadium. The match serves as preparation for the Mundial2026 football tournament. Several key players are absent from the Portugal squad, but new faces and returning players have been called up.
Alvaro Folgueiras scored 16 points as ninth-seeded Iowa beat Nebraska 77-71. Folgueiras converted a critical three-point play when Nebraska had only four defenders on the court. Iowa advances to the Elite Eight.
Lerryan Douglas, who earned a UFC contract with a 36-second knockout, is set to face Julian Erosa at UFC Seattle. Douglas credits Cub Swanson and Anderson Silva for their help in his journey to the UFC. Douglas stated that he intends to knock out Julian Erosa ‘stiff’.
David Mirkovic considers teammates Tomislav Ivisic and Zvonimir Ivisic like his older brothers. The three are prominent players in the Balkan brigade in Champaign. The three Balkan forwards have known each other for years.
Luis Robert Jr. has joined the Mets and is seen as a potential ‘magic ingredient’ for the team. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza emphasises that Robert’s performance hinges on his health. Robert was an All-Star and Silver Slugger with the White Sox in 2023.
Lewis Hamilton believes Formula 1 is now “much more fun” this season. The Ferrari driver cited his battle with Charles Leclerc in China as a highlight. Hamilton’s comments come amid debates about the new car and engine regulations.
The Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls are set to face off in their second regular season match. The Bulls won the first encounter, 132-107, on March 16. The Grizzlies enter the game as the 12th seed in the West, while the Bulls are the 12th seed in the East.