Since acquiring Luke Kennard, the Lakers are shooting 39.2% from three-point range. The Lakers are 5-1 in the past six games with Kennard shooting 56.7% from three-point range. Kennard’s shooting is creating more open shots for team mates.
New Zealand’s Melie Kerr has been in superb form, leading the White Ferns to an unassailable 2-0 lead over Zimbabwe in the three-match ODI series. Kerr’s performance has led to gains in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings. Brooke Halliday and Maddy Green have also climbed the ODI batter charts.
Lakers guard Marcus Smart collided with Bill Maher during a game against the New York Knicks. Both Smart and Maher appeared to be injured after the incident. Smart seemed to hurt his left hand, while Maher held up his finger to the cameras.
Russell Westbrook achieved his NBA-record 208th career triple-double in the Sacramento Kings’ 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Westbrook scored 23 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds. Maxine Raynaud added 26 points and 11 rebounds for the Kings.
LAFC are set to play Alajuelense in the Round of 16 of the Concacaf Champions Cup. This follows LAFC’s 1-0 victory over FC Dallas. The match takes place at BMO Stadium.
Bryce Harper has expressed his desire for Major League Baseball players to participate in the 2028 Olympics. Discussions are underway between MLB and the Players Association to address the costs and logistics. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred believes an agreement will be reached.
Dante Nori, currently with the Reading Fightin Phils, is representing Team Italy at the World Baseball Classic. Nori has started strongly, going 5-for-7, including a two-homer performance against Team Brazil. Former and current Fightin Phils players are participating in the tournament.
The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night. LeBron James has been ruled out for the Lakers. The Timberwolves have won eight of their last ten games.
Mirra Andreeva’s title defence at Indian Wells concluded with a loss to Kateřina Siniaková. Following the defeat, Andreeva expressed her dissatisfaction with her own conduct. She appeared to direct an obscenity towards the crowd as she left the court.
The Golden State Warriors (32-32) are set to play the Chicago Bulls (26-38) on March 10, 2026. The game will be broadcast on CHSN and NBCS-BA. Several players are listed on the injury report for both teams.
