Jack Norris 
Celtic are preparing to face Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership, aiming to close the gap on Hearts in the title race. They are coming off a 3-1 victory against Motherwell. Colby Donovan is likely to replace the injured Julian Araujo in the lineup.
Barcelona will host Rayo Vallecano on Sunday afternoon aiming to go to the March international break on a high with a commanding lead in the La Liga title race. Barcelona are fresh off a 7–2 win against Newcastle United on Wednesday. Victory on Sunday is simply paramount for the Blaugrana title defence.
Lewis Hall is attracting interest from clubs across Europe. Scouts from Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona have been closely monitoring the England and Newcastle defender.
The Hockey Hall of Fame has refused to give New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes the puck from his game-winning goal for Team USA in the Milan Cortina Olympics. The Hall of Fame stated the puck was donated to them and they have paperwork to prove it. Hughes expressed his disagreement with the decision, arguing that the pucks should belong to the players who scored the goals.
Barcelona will face Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga following their successful Champions League outing. Barcelona currently hold a four-point lead over Real Madrid. Rayo Vallecano, despite not being in a high position in the standings, have proven to be difficult opponents at Camp Nou.
Como and Pisa prepare to face each other in Serie A. Como, fighting for a Champions League spot, take on a Pisa side desperate for points to avoid relegation. The match is set for Sunday, March 22.
The predicted bracket for the 2026 NCAA men’s hockey tournament has been revealed. The selection show will be broadcast on ESPNU. The NCAA Committee will have to decide between seeding integrity and travel costs when assessing North Dakota’s first-round opponent.
Dundee United are preparing to face Celtic in the William Hill Premiership. Issue 21 of Shed Talk is available to read online for free. Printed copies can be ordered online.
The 54th running of the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon will take place in Virginia Beach. The event includes races, a sports and fitness expo, and post-race celebrations. Routes have been slightly modified due to limited access to nearby military installations.
Newcastle United are set to host Sunderland following their 7-2 defeat at Barcelona. Eddie Howe has asked his Newcastle players to approach the Tyne-Wear derby as if “their lives depend on winning it”. Howe is desperate to end his club’s 10-game winless run in league meetings with Sunderland.