Jack Norris 
Alabama are preparing for the NCAA tournament without Aden Holloway after his arrest on a felony drug charge. Holloway was “removed from campus” and is not with the team before their tournament opener against Hofstra. Authorities found more than a pound of marijuana at a home, leading to Holloway’s arrest.
Roberto Mancini has denied reports that he was contacted for the Sampdoria coaching position. Reports suggested Mancini was among potential candidates and had requested a €2.5 million salary. Mancini responded to the claims, dismissing them as false.
The Howard Bison are set to battle the UMBC Retrievers in a First Four matchup. The winner of the Tuesday night game will earn a 16th seed and a subsequent first-round contest against the top-seeded Michigan Wolverines on Thursday. A SportsLine Projection Model has simulated the game 10,000 times to generate picks and betting predictions.
Venezuela secured a spot in the World Baseball Classic final against the United States after a 4-2 victory over Italy. They rallied with three runs in the seventh inning. This marks Venezuela’s first appearance in the WBC final.
Jay Bilas has revealed his bracket predictions for the 2026 NCAA men’s tournament. Bilas picked TCU to win their first-round matchup. He also expects St. John’s to avoid the typical 5 vs. 12 upset.
Tom Brady is set to participate in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles. He will be joined by active NFL players. Greg Olsen and Kevin Burkhardt will reunite to broadcast the event on Fox.
Aaron Ramsey has been left out of the Wales squad for this month’s World Cup play-offs. The 35-year-old has been without a club since leaving Pumas in December, having not played since September. His hopes of representing his country at a fourth major tournament look increasingly remote.
Venezuela defeated Italy 4-2 to advance to their first World Baseball Classic final. They will play Team USA after overcoming a deficit in the seventh inning. Ronald Acuña Jr.’s RBI single sparked the comeback.
Australia are set to face China in the Women’s Asian Cup semifinal at Perth Stadium. The Matildas defeated North Korea 2-1, while China needed extra time to defeat Chinese Taipei 2-0. The winner will head to Sydney to take on the winner of South Korea vs. Japan.
Melbourne City are preparing for an away clash against Sydney FC in the A-League. The squad is eager to respond after exiting the AFC Champions League Elite. Aurelio Vidmar has confirmed a 20-player extended squad for the trip.