Coco Gauff has reached the Miami Open semi-finals for the first time after overcoming Belinda Bencic. Gauff admitted she still battles with imposter syndrome. She will meet Karolina Muchova for a place in the final.
The Red Sox are set to face the Reds in their 2026 season opener. Garrett Crochet will start for the Red Sox, while Andrew Abbott will take the mound for the Reds. Terry Francona leads Cincinnati against his former team.
Denmark will play North Macedonia in a 2026 World Cup playoff semi-final tie. Denmark were pipped by Scotland to top spot in their qualifying group. Goce Sedloski will take charge of his first match as North Macedonia’s head coach.
Ukraine will face Sweden in a World Cup playoff in Valencia. They have been playing in various locations across Europe since the Russian invasion. The winner will remain in Valencia for the playoff final.
Tommy Conway, the Middlesbrough striker, is aiming to secure a place in Scotland’s World Cup squad. The 23-year-old has been selected for friendlies against Japan and Ivory Coast. Conway feared his World Cup dream was over before the call-up.
The MLB season is nearly upon us, and predictions are rolling in. One key question is how Alex Bregman will perform for the Chicago Cubs. Experts are also making their best guesses for the World Series champion.
England are set to face Uruguay, marking their first encounter since the 2014 World Cup. England have a 27% win ratio against Uruguay. Marcelo Bielsa will manage his third game against England.
The Minnesota Twins and Baltimore Orioles are set to face off in their Opening Day matchup. Both teams are looking to improve after missing the postseason in 2025. Minnesota’s Derek Shelton and Baltimore’s Craig Albernaz are new managers for the 2026 season.
Seamus Coleman has urged the Republic of Ireland to rise to the occasion in Thursday’s World Cup play-off. Coleman remains the beating heart of the national team 15 years on from his debut. The Republic of Ireland are aiming to end the country’s 24-year wait for a World Cup return.
Brett Baty is in the lineup for the Mets’ opener against the Pirates. He will be the designated hitter. Mark Vientos is not in the lineup for Thursday’s game.
