The Super Eagles camp in Turkey is now at full strength with the arrival of Wilfred Ndidi. However, Calvin Bassey has been ruled out of the upcoming international friendlies due to injury. Nigeria will face Iran and Jordan in Turkey.
UConn basketball star Azzi Fudd credits her family’s unique bond as a foundation for her success. Her family, stitched together by choice, has shared countless moments, supporting her through big games and surgeries. Ahead of her last March Madness, the Fudds shared their story.
Chile will face Cape Verde in an international friendly on Friday morning at Eden Park in New Zealand. Chile are navigating a transitional phase, while Cape Verde are focused on building momentum for their first-ever World Cup in June. This friendly provides an opportunity to test emerging talents.
David Mirkovic has shared his excitement about Illinois reaching the Sweet 16. He said it is a ‘beautiful feeling’ and ‘this is why we play basketball’. Illinois are set to face Houston in the Sweet 16.
New Caledonia, ranked 150th in the world, are aiming to qualify for the World Cup. To do so, they must overcome Jamaica and then beat DR Congo. The French territory’s opportunity to qualify is due to the expanded World Cup format.
Andrej Stojakovic approaches each game with a specific focus, typically entering around the first media timeout. He is aware of the need to bring energy, especially if the starting five begin slowly. He also concentrates on his perimeter defence and driving to the basket.
Chase DeLauter, a promising outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians, is targeting a potential breakthrough in 2026. Ranked No. 46 among MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects, DeLauter’s progress has been hampered by injuries. He aims to bring much-needed power to the Guardians’ outfield.
Betway Insider has announced ‘Art of the Game’, a global creative competition from Super Group. Artists are invited to design a custom basketball inspired by their culture and identity. The first prize is £10,000 and a £10,000 charity donation.
Boston College has hired Luke Murray as its next head coach. Murray was previously an assistant at UConn and is considered one of the architects of the Huskies’ title-winning offensive system. He will remain on staff at UConn through the NCAA tournament.
Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina in the Miami Open semi-finals. Sabalenka defeated Hailey Baptiste to reach the semi-finals. She is aiming for the ‘Sunshine Double’ after winning the Indian Wells final.
