Jack Norris 
DR Congo will face Jamaica in Tuesday’s intercontinental play-off final. Victory for the Leopards will end a 52-year wait and guarantee Africa a 10th representative at this year’s tournament in Canada, Mexico and the USA. Burnley defender Axel Tuanzebe considers it as the biggest game in his football career.
Ranger Suarez’s first start for the Red Sox didn’t go to plan as he conceded four runs in a loss to the Astros. The left-hander signed a five-year, $130 million deal in the offseason. The Red Sox fell to 1-3 with their third consecutive loss.
Erica Meg Parkinson has been called up to the England squad. Sarina Wiegman says Parkinson was “speechless” when she gave her the news. Wiegman also discussed injuries to key players and squad selection.
South Carolina defeated TCU 78-52 in the Elite Eight. This marks the Gamecocks’ sixth consecutive Final Four appearance. They are only the second team in NCAA history to achieve this feat.
Carter Mazur is looking to provide a spark for the Detroit Red Wings as they push for a playoff spot. Mazur recently made his 2025-26 debut after an injury-plagued season. He aims to bring energy to the team.
The 2026 Major League Baseball season is underway. A star-studded rookie class is already showing talent. The automated ball-strike system is also set to impact the game.
Tickets for St Mirren’s Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic are now available to supporters with a previous purchase history. Season ticket holders had until midnight on Sunday 29th March to secure their tickets. St Mirren supporters will be housed in sections of the South and West Stands.
Justin Verlander is preparing for his first start back with the Detroit Tigers. He is scheduled to face the Diamondbacks. Verlander has acknowledged that he is a different pitcher and person than he was during his first stint with the Tigers.
Arsenal legend David Rocastle is remembered 25 years after his death at the age of 33. Rocastle, who died on March 31, 2001, spent the majority of his career at Arsenal, making 277 appearances. Former teammates like Ian Wright, who grew up with Rocastle, shared memories, and Ashley Cole spoke of Rocastle’s influence.
E.ON Next’s latest Kids in Sport event took place in Greenock at St Patrick’s Primary School. The event, which included Judy Murray, saw pupils take part in workshops that developed public speaking, life-saving first aid skills, coding literacy and dynamic movement. The aim was to widen horizons and show sport as an ecosystem of opportunity.