Jack Norris 
Lerone Murphy’s path to a UFC title shot has been complicated, despite a strong record. Ahead of UFC London, rival fighter Jean Silva is already questioning Murphy’s credentials. Murphy is set to face Movsar Evloev.
North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson will miss March Madness due to injury. The announcement that Wilson broke his right thumb in practice is a blow to North Carolina’s March Madness chances.
Topps Heritage Baseball is back for 2026, drawing inspiration from the 1977 set. This year’s release features some key differences from the 2025 edition, including fewer cards in the base set and fewer autographs. Collectors can anticipate the usual array of variations and chase cards.
A Long Island University basketball fan section known as ‘The Reef’ has gone viral. The fan section started with David Pochapin and Cameron Koffman, who adopted the team and invited friends and family to games. As the Reef established itself, the Sharks improved on the court.
Ronnie O’Sullivan has added another record to his vast collection. He made the highest professional break in snooker with a 153 at the World Open. The 50-year-old bettered the previous record of 148.
The 2026 MLB season starts with the New York Yankees against the San Francisco Giants on March 25. Opening Day will see thirty of the best pitchers across the majors take to the mound. There will be eight making their first Opening Day start and 15 All-Stars.
Brisbane Broncos overcame Melbourne Storm 18-14 in a grand final rematch at AAMI Park. The Broncos overturned a 14-point deficit after 40 minutes to defeat the Storm. Jordan Riki’s powerhouse second half performance turned the game on its head.
The No. 1 Duke Blue Devils, the betting favourite to win the men’s NCAA Tournament, won 71-65 against the No. 16 Siena Saints on Thursday. Duke trailed from the 15:31 mark of the first half until the 4:25 mark of the second, when an Isaiah Evans layup finally gave Duke the lead again. The Blue Devils finished the game on a 15-4 run.
Aston Villa are through to the Europa League quarter-finals after a composed victory over Lille. Ollie Watkins’ goal in France last week provided a platform for success. John McGinn and Leon Bailey secured the aggregate win for Villa.
Adidas has unveiled the away jerseys for partner nations participating in this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The designs have a ’90s-inspired theme, marking the return of the trefoil logo. Mexico will kick off the tournament against South Africa on June 11.