Nolan McLean is slated to start for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic finals. This comes after McLean’s start against Italy saw him allow home runs to Kyle Teel and Sam Antonacci. McLean views this as an opportunity and a ‘dream come true’.
New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr broke a world record against South Africa after scoring her third consecutive T20I fifty. Kerr’s record came in the first T20I between New Zealand and South Africa at Mount Maunganui. Her tally as a T20I captain stands at 301 runs.
WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H has paid tribute to Davey Coates, WWE’s international touring manager, following his passing. Coates was known for his instrumental role in setting up WWE’s international shows. Former NXT GM William Regal also shared a tribute to Coates.
Roman Reigns is set to appear on Raw, two weeks after CM Punk’s comments about burying Reigns. Bayley will challenge AJ Lee for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Brock Lesnar will also return to Raw to see who’ll answer his WrestleMania challenge.
James Harden scored an and-1 bucket. The NBA is taking steps to expand to Vegas and Seattle. Stephen A. is calling on Charles Barkley to calm down over the Lakers.
Alperen Sengun is out for the Rockets’ game against the Lakers due to low back pain, marking his second consecutive absence. Clint Capela started at centre in Sengun’s place. The Rockets and Lakers entered the game tied in the loss column.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has expressed regret after a sideline outburst directed at rookie Will Richard. The incident occurred during the Warriors’ 110-107 loss to the New York Knicks. Kerr admitted he regretted losing his composure.
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face the Houston Rockets in two upcoming games with significant playoff implications. Wins for each side will be vital in the race for the No. 3 seed. Both teams are dealing with injuries ahead of tonight’s game.
The Avalanche are hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins for Colorado Hockey Night. This is the first of two regular-season matchups between the teams. The Avalanche will don its Quebec Nordiques Heritage Jerseys as a part of the Heritage Series.
Oba Femi has made an impact since moving from NXT to WWE’s main roster, including eliminating several wrestlers in the Royal Rumble. Femi has his sights set on a match against Brock Lesnar. He will face Rusev on the March 9 episode of Raw.
