West Virginia are set to face Stanford in the College Basketball Crown. The match is scheduled for Thursday night in Las Vegas. Financial incentives are available for teams that progress through the competition.
The Dallas Cowboys are evaluating their approach to the NFL draft, including the possibility of trading draft choices. Negotiations regarding a long-term deal for George Pickens are ongoing. The team may prefer Pickens to play under the franchise tag.
The Detroit Pistons will face the Minnesota Timberwolves without Cade Cunningham. Cunningham is out with a collapsed lung injury. Anthony Edwards is questionable for Minnesota.
Auburn and Illinois State, both with contrasting emotions after Selection Sunday, are set to face off in the NIT semifinal. Auburn were disappointed at being left out of the NCAA tournament. Illinois State are eager to prove themselves after an early exit in the Missouri Valley Conference quarterfinals.
The Capitals and Devils have announced their projected lineups. The Capitals are not expected to make any lineup changes following a 6-4 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. Gritsyuk has elected to have surgery and the forward will be out the remainder of the season.
Neymar, the Santos star, is in a race against time to be fit for the World Cup. Santos have created a detailed plan to ensure he arrives in ideal condition for the tournament, despite a history of injuries. The plan involves managing his appearances in the club’s upcoming matches.
The Bruins are set to face the Panthers, with both teams dealing with injuries. Mason Lohrei is day-to-day for the Bruins, while Aaron Ekblad may be out for the remainder of the season for the Panthers. Dmitry Kulikov will also be absent for the Panthers.
Iowa men’s basketball has secured a commitment from Jaidyn Coon, a four-star wing from Storm Lake. Coon, who initially committed to Creighton, reopened his recruitment following the retirement of Creighton’s head coach, Greg McDermott. He was also named Mr. Basketball in the state of Iowa.
John Higgins held off Mark Williams to win their first round match at the Tour Championship in Manchester. Higgins will face Mark Selby in the quarter-finals. Barry Hawkins also advanced, defeating Thepchaiya Un-Nooh.
The Detroit Pistons are set to host the Minnesota Timberwolves in a cross-conference NBA matchup. Detroit, the top seed in the East with a 55-21 record, is coming off a win against Toronto. Minnesota, the fifth seed in the West at 46-29, recently defeated Dallas.
