Jack Norris 
Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury sparked fears that the Boston Celtics’ championship window had slammed shut. There was speculation that Jaylen Brown could be traded. However, the Celtics have defied expectations and remain contenders in the Eastern Conference.
Joel Piroe’s time at Leeds United has seen him go from a key player to a peripheral figure. His upcoming appearance against Norwich City in the FA Cup could be his final opportunity to impress. A summer transfer audition may be on the cards for Piroe.
The Colorado Avalanche are set to face the Minnesota Wild. Nazem Kadri will be making his return as a member of the Avs. The Avalanche are coming off a victory against the Dallas Stars.
Rangers and Celtic meet in the Scottish Cup quarter-final, reigniting their fierce rivalry. This clash follows a dramatic 2-2 draw in the Premiership. The Scottish Football Association has launched an investigation into post-match scenes at Ibrox.
UNC Wilmington men’s basketball is aiming for another NCAA Tournament run. The Seahawks, as the top seed, are set to begin Coastal Athletic Association Tournament play against Campbell. UNCW needs three wins to earn consecutive trips to March Madness for the first time since 2016-2017.
The state has sanctioned conditional approval to host IPL 2026 matches. All safety recommendations will be implemented at Chinnaswamy Stadium before hosting matches and additional police will be deployed to ensure that no untoward incident takes place.
Porto will visit Benfica this Sunday for the 25th round of the Campeonato Português. Porto currently leads the competition with 65 points. William Gomes is expected to start for Porto.
Leeds Rhinos secured a victory over Castleford, inspired by Maika Sivo. Sivo, who scored four tries last weekend, added another three at Headingley. This win marks the Rhinos’ third straight victory following their opening-round defeat by Leigh.
Sevilla and Rayo Vallecano, both with 30 points, are aiming to distance themselves from the La Liga relegation zone. Sevilla are coming off a 2-2 draw with Real Betis, while Rayo Vallecano are looking to make it successive wins. Sevilla will be looking to complete a La Liga double over Rayo, having recorded a 1-0 victory in the reverse match back in September 2025.
Partick Thistle has sold out its allocation of tickets for Sunday’s Scottish Gas Scottish Cup quarter-final at The SMiSA Stadium. There are no more tickets available for Partick Thistle supporters at this Sunday’s match. Partick Thistle supporters should note that all persons attending are admitted only subject to the Ground Regulations and to the Football Rules and Regulations.