Jack Norris 
Nebraska defeated Vanderbilt 74-72 in a close NCAA Tournament game. Braden Frager’s late layup secured the win for the Cornhuskers, sending them to the Sweet 16. Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington praised Nebraska’s fans.
There is growing speculation that North Carolina might consider a change of head coach. Could Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens be a strong candidate? Two reasons Stevens should consider taking the Tar Heels’ head coaching job include the opportunity to lead a top college basketball program and the chance to win a title as head coach.
Cleveland guard Donovan Mitchell has commented on the NBA’s 65-game rule, calling for it to be reviewed. The rule is under scrutiny as several players may become ineligible for individual awards. The National Basketball Players Association wants to see the rule amended.
Saddiq Bey took on a playmaking role for the New Orleans Pelicans in their win against the Los Angeles Clippers, dishing out six assists. Interim head coach James Borrego opted for a non-traditional starting five due to Murray’s absence. Bey also contributed 20 points and six rebounds in the victory.
The TGL playoffs are set, with No. 2 seed Los Angeles Golf Club facing No. 4 seed Jupiter Links Golf Club. Los Angeles Golf Club includes Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, and Sahith Theegala.
The New York Knicks faced the New Orleans Pelicans. Zion Williamson, described as a ‘freak of nature’ by Josh Hart, was in good form, having appeared in 45 of the past 46 games. Landry Shamet was ruled out for the Knicks due to a knee injury.
Zion Williamson is in better shape as he prepares to play at Madison Square Garden. Josh Hart, Williamson’s former teammate, describes him as a ‘freak of nature’ and one of the league’s top players when focused. The Knicks will have to contend with both Williamson and a motivated Pelicans team.
Coco Gauff reached her first Miami Open quarter-final. Aryna Sabalenka beat Zheng Qinwen to advance. Frances Tiafoe knocked out defending champion Jakub Mensik.
Anton Frondell, a top prospect for the Chicago Blackhawks, is set to make his NHL debut against the New York Islanders. The 18-year-old will join Chicago’s top line alongside Connor Bedard and feature on the first power play unit. Coach Jeff Blashill believes Frondell is ready for the challenge.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to play the Minnesota Wild at Benchmark International Arena. This is the second and final game of their 2025-26 season series. The Wild won the first game 5-1.