Panathinaikos are set to host Real Betis in the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie. The Greek side progressed via a penalty shootout, while Betis qualified automatically. Panathinaikos will be aiming to make home advantage count.
The Miami (Ohio) University RedHawks finished the season with a 31-0 record, becoming the eighth undefeated Division I men’s basketball team since 1978-79. The team drew over 10,000 fans for each of its last four home games after averaging 1,860 fans in its first 10. The athletic department had to arrange for dump trucks to haul snow out of the parking lot to accommodate a sold-out crowd.
Lille are set to face Aston Villa in the Europa League last 16 first leg. Aston Villa’s form has been inconsistent, with a mix of victories and recent losses. John McGinn returns, bringing a mental and technical uplift.
The Missouri men’s basketball team is preparing for postseason play, beginning with a match against either No. 9 seed Kentucky in the SEC Tournament Second Round. Mizzou enters the tournament with a 20-11 record. The Tigers are aiming to continue to put the finishing touches on a strong resume for the NCAA Tournament.
Nicky Henderson’s Old Park Star is a contender in the Skybet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. The field includes Mighty Park, El Cairos and Talk The Talk. Old Park Star will be trying to give Great Britain the best possible start.
No. 2 seed Virginia battles No. 7 seed NC State in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 12. The game is set for Noon at Spectrum Center. The match will be broadcast on ESPN2 and Virginia Sports Radio Network.
Gemma Collins celebrated a £5,000 win at the Cheltenham races. Her horse, Meetmebythesea, came first in the 2pm race. The reality star joined other celebrities at the event.
Haiti Couleurs, trained by Rebecca Curtis, is aiming for Cheltenham Gold Cup glory. The nine-year-old has already won the Welsh Grand National and Denman Chase this season. Curtis feared the horse may never run again after an injury before his planned debut.
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a two-year contract with former Washington defensive end Jacob Martin. Martin, a 2018 sixth-round pick, has played for several NFL teams. Last season may have been the best of Martin’s career: He played in all 17 games, starting 14, and recorded a career-high 5.5 sacks.
Wodhooh, ridden by Jack Kennedy, won the Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. The win marked a significant moment for trainer Gordon Elliott. Jade De Grugy, ridden by Paul Townend, finished second.
