Navajo Stirling is set to face Bruno Lopes in the UFC, aiming to secure his ninth consecutive victory. The Kiwi prospect is determined to showcase his readiness to make a significant impact in the light heavyweight division. Stirling acknowledges the influence of Israel Adesanya, but is focused on forging his own legacy in the sport.
Jalen Duren is available for Saturday’s game versus Minnesota. He will avoid his first absence since February 19. He continues to play at an All-Star level.
Jannik Sinner secured his spot in the Miami Open final after defeating Alexander Zverev. Sinner will face Jiri Lehecka. Sinner is aiming for his second Miami title in three years.
Carl Crawford watched his son, Justin Crawford, make his debut for the Phillies. The elder Crawford was seen beaming after his son’s performance. Justin Crawford had two singles in a 5-3 win over the Rangers.
The Sixers are coming off a win against the Chicago Bulls and now face the surging Hornets. The Sixers and Hornets have split their series 1-1 this year, making this game a decider for the tiebreaker. The Hornets have become one of the better stories in the league this season.
Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois are preparing to fight for the WBO heavyweight world title. Ahead of the bout, Wardley’s boxing intelligence has been praised. One heavyweight who has sparred with both men believes Wardley’s movement is difficult to understand.
Jacob deGrom was scratched from his scheduled start against the Phillies because of neck stiffness. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said he expected deGrom to start Tuesday or Wednesday at Baltimore. Texas gave left-hander Jacob Latz the start.
San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama, an MVP contender, is near the line for ineligibility for the award due to the NBA’s 65-game rule. The National Basketball Players Association wants to see the rule amended. The union believes that too many deserving players have been unfairly disqualified from end-of-season honours by this quota.
The Washington Nationals secured a 10-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Top contributors included Jacob Young, Joey Wiemer and Brady House. Rookie manager Blake Butera was doused with shaving cream and beer after his first career victory.
NESN is set to broadcast 145 Red Sox games this season. Several other networks and streaming services will also broadcast games. NBCUniversal returns as a primary partner for MLB for the first time since 2000.
