Jack Norris 
Pakistan are set to begin their preparations for the next 50-over World Cup with a three-match One-day International series against Bangladesh. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi confirmed that Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat and Shamyl Hussain are all set to make their debuts in the first ODI. Pakistan aim to provide opportunities to youngsters.
Carlos Alcaraz and Cam Norrie are set to face off in the quarterfinals of Indian Wells. Norrie has a 3-5 record against Alcaraz. The match is streaming on the Tennis Channel app.
Carlos Alcaraz and Cam Norrie are set to face off at the BNP Paribas Open. Norrie, with a 3-5 record against Alcaraz, aims to replicate his Paris victory. The match is scheduled for Thursday, March 11, and will be available on the Tennis Channel app.
The Big 12 will return to using a traditional hardwood court for the remainder of its conference tournament at T-Mobile Center. This decision follows player concerns about slipping and grip issues on the LED glass court. Texas Tech star Christian Anderson fell and injured his groin during a game.
Katarzyna Kawa and Maja Chwalińska are competing in the WTA 125 Megasaray Hotels Open in Antalya, Turkey. Chwalińska faced Tamara Zidansek in the second round. Chwalińska won after dramatically recovering from 0-5 down to win the first set 7-6.
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly planning to offer Austin Reaves a five-year, $240 million contract this offseason. This comes as the Lakers look to build a championship-contending team around Luka Dončić. The Lakers apparently have ‘no fear’ of losing Reaves, who reportedly wants to spend his entire career with the team.
The Western Conference standings are fluctuating daily. Teams are jostling for position ahead of next month’s playoffs. The Lakers’ position is affected by this.
Kris Dunn has spoken about his interactions with Luka Doncic. Dunn views their exchanges as ‘friendly competition’. He enjoys the trash talk, stating he actually loves it.
Mark Stone’s availability for the Golden Knights’ game against the Pittsburgh Penguins is uncertain due to an upper-body injury. Tanner Pearson and Luke Schenn both debuted for the Sabres. John Carlson is set to make his debut for the Ducks this weekend.
Ajay Mitchell is set to make his return for the OKC Thunder in their home game against the Denver Nuggets. Mitchell has been out for the last 20 games due to an abdominal strain and a left ankle sprain. The sophomore guard is averaging 14.1 points, 3.7 assists and 3.5 rebounds this season.