Jack Norris 
Alexandra Eala’s Miami Open run concluded with a defeat against Karolina Muchova. The Filipino tennis star lost in an hour, with Muchova winning 6-0 6-2. Eala’s ranking is expected to drop following the fourth-round loss.
The Alabama women’s basketball team has advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. They will face Louisville. Jessica Timmons leads Alabama’s scoring with 16.4 points per game.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have added a veteran running back to their roster. Travis Homer, who last played for the Chicago Bears and also spent time with the Seattle Seahawks, is joining the Steelers. Homer entered the league in 2019 and spent four years with the Seahawks.
Manchester City defeated Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, delivering a reality check for both teams. The result has implications for the Premier League title race. The game highlighted Arsenal’s reliance on defensive solidity and set-pieces.
Kenny Smith was absent from CBS’s coverage of the NCAA Tournament. Adam Zucker noted that Smith was “under the weather”. Charles Barkley joked that Smith was probably just taking the day off to have some fun on a beach.
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly. The club has also held talks with Bruno Guimaraes’ representatives. Bernardo Silva reportedly has reservations over a Barcelona switch.
Wes Miller has been hired as the men’s basketball coach at Charlotte, agreeing to a five-year deal. Miller previously coached at Cincinnati and UNC Greensboro. He replaces Aaron Fearne, who was fired last week.
Mikel Arteta’s decision to stick with Kepa Arrizabalaga as cup goalkeeper has been questioned after Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. Kepa’s error allowed Manchester City to take the lead. Arteta said it would have been “very unfair” to not play Kepa.
Creighton coach Greg McDermott is retiring after this season. McDermott won 365 games in 16 years at Creighton. Alan Huss, currently coach-in-waiting, will take over for the 2026-27 season.
Everton delivered a resounding victory over Chelsea, increasing the scrutiny on the London club. The match took place amid controversy over Chelsea’s financial conduct and the perceived leniency of their punishment compared to Everton’s. The loss puts further pressure on Liam Rosenior.