Jack Norris 
The New York Knicks are facing a potential injury crisis. Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Jeremy Sochan are doubtful for the game against the Pacers. Coach Mike Brown may have to lean heavily on his bench depth.
Dane Dunning, who signed a Minor League contract with the Seattle Mariners, is representing his mother’s heritage by playing for Korea. Dunning wanted to play in the 2023 Classic but was unable to due to injury. His wife and children recently met his extended family in Korea for the first time.
Questions surrounding Mason Greenwood’s transfer to Marseille reportedly sparked a boardroom argument, resulting in a police report. A senior executive at Marseille allegedly filed the report after an internal dispute during the summer of 2024. The dispute reportedly involved concerns about Greenwood’s acquisition from Manchester United for £27 million.
Washington Spirit are preparing for their home opener against Portland Thorns. The match day will include a fan giveaway of 6,000 cherry blossom rally towels. There will also be a light show during procession, goals, halftime and at match end.
Aryna Sabalenka progressed at Indian Wells, defeating Victoria Mboko and calling her a ‘future Grand Slam champion’. Iga Swiatek, a two-time winner at Indian Wells, was defeated by Elina Svitolina. Sabalenka will face Linda Noskova in the semi-finals.
The Houston Rockets are set to begin a five-game homestand. Their first opponents are the New Orleans Pelicans, who have won seven of their last ten games. Dejounte Murray’s return to the court has coincided with the Pelicans’ improved form.
Rory McIlroy is defending champion at The Players. Scottie Scheffler is pre-tournament favourite to win the PGA Tour’s flagship event for a third time. The event is being held at TPC Sawgrass in Florida.
Ilya Sorokin is slated to start in goal when the New York Islanders face the LA Kings. Mathew Barzal and Cal Ritchie have swapped lines. Head Coach Patrick Roy has expressed his desire to try new combos.
The Cheltenham Festival concluded after four days of racing at Prestbury Park. Willie Mullins and Paul Townend were the standouts, claiming the Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy and The Gold Cup with Lossiemouth and Gaelic Warrior respectively. Gaelic Warrior won the Cheltenham Gold Cup, with Willie Mullins as trainer.
Pool play has concluded at the World Baseball Classic and the quarterfinalists are set. Team USA almost didn’t make it after a loss to Italy, while Canada surprised by winning Pool A. The Dominican Republic have hit a tournament-high 13 home runs.