Jack Norris 
Turkey host Romania in a World Cup 2026 European playoff semi-final at Besiktas Park. Both sides are seeking to end long waits to appear at the World Cup. The winner will progress to next Tuesday’s final.
The women’s category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028. The International Olympic Committee says eligibility will be determined by a “once-in-a-lifetime” sex test. The policy will take effect from the Los Angeles Olympics.
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured left hand. The injury, retroactive to Wednesday, means Chourio will miss at least the first 2-4 weeks of the regular season. Blake Perkins was recalled from Triple-A Nashville to take Chourio’s place on the Opening Day roster.
Scotland international Jonny Gray will link up with international colleague Jamie Ritchie at Perpignan. The lock makes the move from Bordeaux as a ‘medical joker’, with Perpignan drafting him in as cover for an injury crisis. Gray’s move comes at his request.
The 19th edition of the IPL runs from March 28 to May 31, with all 84 matches live on Sky Sports. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening game. Thirteen England players were retained, traded or signed in the auction.
LSU are reportedly looking to bring back Will Wade as their next basketball coach. This comes amid uncertainty surrounding Matt McMahon’s future. Reports indicate that Wade may be leaving NC State after only one season.
The Pakistan Super League 2026 is set to begin on March 26, featuring two new teams: Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz. Lahore Qalandars will be led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, while Marnus Labuschagne captains the Hyderabad Kingsmen.
Jessica and Nelly Korda are participating in the same LPGA event for the first time since 2023. The sisters are competing at the Ford Championship at Whirlwind Golf Club. It marks their first time competing in the same official LPGA event in nearly three years.
Chris Getz, the White Sox’ general manager, begins his first full season aiming to move the team from rebuild to results. After a significant number of losses, Getz believes the team is headed in the right direction. The White Sox’ marketing department is selling a theme of “momentum” this season.
Shane Lowry is scheduled to participate in the Texas Children’s Houston Open. He will be teeing off at Memorial Park Golf Course March 26-29. Lowry missed the cut in his most recent appearance at this tournament in 2022.