Atlanta Braves’ right-hander Spencer Strider will begin the season on the injured list. He has been diagnosed with an oblique strain. The team has not issued a timeline for his return, but they hope he can return in a few weeks.
Mirra Andreeva and Victoria Mboko are set to face off in Miami, marking their third match of 2026. They previously split their two encounters, with Andreeva winning in Adelaide and Mboko prevailing in Doha. Both players have demonstrated strong form this year, with Mboko making the final in Doha and the quarter-finals in Indian Wells.
Mirra Andreeva and Victoria Mboko will play their third match of 2026 at the Miami Open. They have split the first two matches. Mboko has built momentum, making the final in Doha and the quarter-finals in Indian Wells.
Felix Auger-Aliassime began his Miami Open campaign with a win against Marton Fucsovics, 7-6 (3), 7-5. This victory marks the 200th hard-court win of his career. He is the second man born in the 2000s to reach that milestone, following Jannik Sinner.
Daniil Medvedev adjusted to slow Miami conditions to defeat Rei Sakamoto. Medvedev had a rough landing after a luggage delay, but made up for lost time with a comeback over the Japanese teenager. He will face either Francisco Cerúndolo or Thiago Agustín Tirante in the next round.
Francisco Cerundolo, ranked No. 19, is set to face Daniil Medvedev, ranked No. 10, in the Miami Open Round of 32. Medvedev is favoured with -350 odds, while Cerundolo has +260 odds.
Alexandra Eala’s Miami Open run concluded with a defeat against Karolina Muchova. The Filipino tennis star lost in an hour, with Muchova winning 6-0 6-2. Eala’s ranking is expected to drop following the fourth-round loss.
The Alabama women’s basketball team has advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. They will face Louisville. Jessica Timmons leads Alabama’s scoring with 16.4 points per game.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have added a veteran running back to their roster. Travis Homer, who last played for the Chicago Bears and also spent time with the Seattle Seahawks, is joining the Steelers. Homer entered the league in 2019 and spent four years with the Seahawks.
Manchester City defeated Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, delivering a reality check for both teams. The result has implications for the Premier League title race. The game highlighted Arsenal’s reliance on defensive solidity and set-pieces.
