Jack Norris 
Cruz Azul have risen close to the top of Liga MX. They have won seven consecutive matches in all competitions since drawing against Toluca in February. The upcoming match against Pumas UNAM is a top-half clash.
Recent NBA games have sparked reactions, including Jayson Tatum making the Boston Celtics title contenders. The Los Angeles Lakers need Austin Reaves to be their second option. Other talking points include the Cleveland Cavaliers and James Harden having a Celtics problem.
Russell Westbrook’s public interactions with the media have often been perceived as hostile. However, a different side of Westbrook exists, one defined by kindness. Some media members have personal stories of difficult interactions with Westbrook.
The University of Hawaii men’s basketball team will face the number one seed University of California, Irvine. This follows their victory against California State University, Fullerton. The team displayed resilience during the match.
South Africa’s women’s team is set to begin a T20I series against New Zealand in Tauranga. The tour marks the first time both the men’s and women’s national teams will contest full away series side-by-side against the same opposition. The five-match series carries added importance with the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on the horizon.
As the NHL season nears its end, some teams risk being in the ‘mushy middle’ – not good enough to contend, but not bad enough for a lottery pick. Teams like the Nashville Predators and New Jersey Devils are in this position. The Predators are too good to land a top-five draft pick but not strong enough for the playoffs.
LAFC have achieved a club first. They secured their third straight MLS opening win. Son Heung-min played a full game.
The Dodgers face the White Sox in a spring training game. Zyhir Hope, a top prospect, is set to make his first start this spring in left field. Justin Wrobleski is slated to be on the mound for the Dodgers.
The Kraken are looking to bounce back from a four-game losing streak as they face the Vancouver Canucks. Coach Lane Lambert has emphasised the need to cut out avoidable mistakes. A win could be vital for the Kraken’s playoff ambitions.
Gleyber Torres, the Detroit Tigers’ starting second baseman, is finding himself on the bench for Team Venezuela during the WBC. This limited playing time is impacting his build-up to the MLB season with the Tigers. Venezuela’s manager, Omar Lopez, has been using Luis Arraez at second base.