Jack Norris 
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Denis Shapovalov are set to face off in the first round at the BNP Paribas Open. Once considered the future of the ATP, both players now find themselves outside the top 30. Shapovalov holds a 4-2 head-to-head advantage over Tsitsipas.
The Indiana Pacers, currently on a six-game losing streak, are set to face the Los Angeles Clippers. The Pacers will visit the Los Angeles Clippers on March 4, 2026. Several Pacers players are listed as out or questionable for the game.
Darius Garland played his first game for the LA Clippers after being traded. He overcame a slow start to help the Clippers beat the Golden State Warriors. Garland finished with 12 points in 23 minutes.
Alex Eala is set to compete in the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells following a quarterfinal appearance at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Eala’s performance in Dubai propelled her to a career-high world ranking. The Miami Open is also approaching where she is defending ranking points from last year’s semifinal appearance.
Ryan Berryman has been selected as the University of New Mexico’s director of athletics. The 32-year-old is a New Mexico native. He succeeds Fernando Lovo, who departed for the University of Colorado.
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 131-113. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 points for the Hawks. The Hawks have now won their fifth straight game.
Sloane Stephens will play Maria Camila Osorio Serrano in the BNP Paribas Open Round of 128 on Wednesday, March 4. Osorio Serrano has -375 odds to earn a spot in the Round of 64 over Stephens, who has +280 odds.
Yanic Konan Niederhauser exited Wednesday’s game against the Pacers early. The Clippers player suffered a right foot injury and did not return. His status is uncertain ahead of Friday’s game in San Antonio.
Onyeka Okongwu has become a spectacular example of shooting development. He entered the league as a complete non-shooter, sinking just four triples over his first three seasons. In his sixth season as a pro, he is shooting 38.5% on 5.4 threes a night.
Michael Carrick says lessons will be learned after Manchester United’s defeat. Carrick knows the period between the Newcastle defeat and the Aston Villa match could be the most important of his season. Carrick said the defeat was disappointing.