Jack Norris 
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.
Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season. The 33-year-old confirmed the news in a video message on his social media accounts. Salah signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool in April 2025 but will leave on a free transfer after the club said they had “reached an agreement” over his future.
The New York Knicks will host the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. New York is currently on a six-game winning streak. The Pelicans have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games.
Frances Tiafoe secured a hard-fought victory at the Miami Open. Hailey Baptiste also had a successful day, reaching her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal. Both players have a connection to the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, Maryland.
North American Alex Michelsen defeated Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo in the third round of the Miami Open. Michelsen celebrated by shushing Chilean fans, which triggered boos from spectators. Michelsen stated that his best tennis appears when the crowd is against him.
The Charlotte Hornets are set to play the Sacramento Kings. Charlotte is heavily favoured with a 17.5 point spread. The Hornets’ lineup is performing strongly.
Plans to almost triple the size of the Wimbledon tennis site have moved a step closer after the High Court ruled the development was not restricted by land-use rules. The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club wants to build 38 new tennis courts and an 8,000-seat stadium by developing a former golf course. Campaign group Save Wimbledon Park argued a statutory trust existed, meaning the land had to be kept as a public space.