Emerson Jones (ranked No. 147) is scheduled to meet Linda Fruhvirtova (No. 121) in the Round of 128 at the Miami Open presented by Itau on Thursday. Fruhvirtova is the favourite in this match against Jones. Jones has a 54.1% to win, based on the implied probility from the moneyline.
Penn’s TJ Power is battling an illness that sidelined him from practice. His status for the NCAA Tournament opener against Illinois is now uncertain. The Quakers are already missing leading scorer Ethan Roberts, who suffered a concussion.
Jake Wilkins, son of Dominique Wilkins, is making his mark with Georgia basketball. The freshman forward is part of the team competing in March Madness. His father, Dominique, a two-time All-American with the Bulldogs, never reached the NCAA Tournament.
The New York Islanders have announced plans to move their American Hockey League affiliate from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ontario, for next season. The relocation is pending approval by the AHL Board of Governors. If approved, the team, currently known as the Bridgeport Islanders, will play at TD Coliseum in Hamilton.
Aston Villa are through to the Europa League quarter-finals after a composed victory over Lille. John McGinn and Leon Bailey scored as Villa won 3-0 on aggregate. Unai Emery is a step closer to ending Villa’s 30-year trophy drought.
After a defeat to the Nuggets, the Sixers aim to rebound against the Kings. Both teams are missing key players due to injuries, including Joel Embiid for the Sixers and Domantas Sabonis for the Kings.
Iga Swiatek has suffered a setback at the Miami Open 2026, falling in the first round. Magda Linette defeated Swiatek, after Swiatek won the first set. This defeat may be the hardest in recent times for Swiatek.
Devin Booker gifted the BYU men’s basketball team with a custom version of his Nike Book 2 shoes. The shoes feature the Cougars’ royal blue, a silver Nike swoosh and the program’s logo on the heel. BYU head coach Kevin Young was previously an assistant and associate head coach for the Suns from 2020-2024.
The Georgia Bulldogs are set to face the Saint Louis Billikens in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Georgia, with a 22-10 record, are 2.5-point favourites against Saint Louis, who stand at 28-5. A projection model suggests the total score will be under 167.5 points.
The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Utah Jazz on March 19 at Delta Center. The Bucks will try to stop a three-game road losing streak. Key players are listed as out or questionable for both teams.