Jack Norris 
Vanderbilt men’s basketball is Oklahoma City-bound for the NCAA Tournament as the No. 5 seed in the South region. They will face 12th-seeded McNeese State in the opening round at the Paycom Center. Vanderbilt is making its second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
Cade Cunningham will miss the Detroit Pistons’ game against the Washington Wizards due to a lower back contusion. He exited the previous game against the Wizards after a hard fall. Isaiah Stewart is also out with a left calf strain.
Harvey Vale, the former England Under-19 captain, has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for their World Cup play-off semi-final against the Czech Republic. The 22-year-old Queens Park Rangers midfielder’s allegiance switch was confirmed after representing England up to under-20 level. Vale has made 23 Championship appearances for QPR this season, scoring three goals.
Miami (Ohio) beat SMU 89-79 in the First Four of the NCAA tournament. The RedHawks, an 11th seed, were considered underdogs but secured a decisive victory. Miami (Ohio) will now face No. 6 seed Tennessee.
Gian van Veen has withdrawn from Night Seven in the Premier League in Dublin after being diagnosed with kidney stones. Michael van Gerwen will now receive a bye through to the semi-finals. Night Seven will take place at Dublin’s 3Arena.
Troy basketball, the Sun Belt Champion, is set to face Nebraska in the NCAA Tournament. The Trojans are led by Thomas Dowd, an All-Sun Belt First Team pick. Nebraska is aiming for their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory.
Miami (Ohio) beat SMU 89-79 in the First Four of the NCAA tournament. The RedHawks recorded their largest victory margin and made their most 3-pointers in an NCAA tournament game. Miami will face Tennessee in the first round.
The NCAA tournament could be one of the best in recent memory, featuring elite programs and dangerous underdogs. This guide provides information about each team, current issues impacting their postseason, and key injuries. It also offers projections on their ceiling.
Man Utd are reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ to sign Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. The proposed move for the player is around £69m, however, Real Madrid’s renewed interest ‘threatens to complicate’ any potential deal.
The Seattle Seahawks have signed cornerback Noah Igbinoghene. Igbinoghene, a former first-round pick, last played for the Washington Commanders. He has also played for the Miami Dolphins and the Dallas Cowboys.