Mookie Betts has temporarily left the Los Angeles Dodgers’ spring training camp due to a personal matter. His wife, Brianna Betts, is expecting their third child. Betts is aiming for a bounce-back year after experiencing a dip in production at the plate last season.
A White House roundtable on college sports, organised by President Donald Trump, has drawn criticism for excluding student-athletes. The discussion, which included politicians and college stakeholders, centred on name, image, and likeness (NIL) payments. Concerns have been raised about the absence of athlete voices in decisions impacting their participation and compensation.
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix, scheduled for next month, are likely to be cancelled due to the war in the Middle East. A formal decision has not yet been made but is expected before the end of the weekend. The decision will mean there is a five-week break between the Japanese Grand Prix and Miami.
George Russell won the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix after a frantic scrap in the early laps. Russell and Hamilton swapped places five times in the first five laps. Hamilton lost out to team-mate Charles Leclerc, who finished in second.
Kevin Vallejos is preparing to face Josh Emmett at UFC Vegas 114. At 24 years old, Vallejos sees this fight as a ‘pinch-yourself moment’ in his career. He expressed excitement and happiness for the opportunity.
Hawaii’s women’s basketball team has advanced to the Big West title game. They achieved this by taking down UC Irvine. Jovi hit back-to-back 3s and scored the final 8 points of the third quarter.
Leonard Miller has shown impressive form since joining the Bulls. His recent performances have sparked questions about whether he should be prioritised over Patrick Williams in the team’s rotation. Miller’s teammate has praised him as a ‘monster’.
Bennedict Mathurin has been performing well since the Indiana Pacers traded him to the Los Angeles Clippers. He is averaging 19.4 points in 13 games. The Pacers may be questioning if they made a mistake.
Former first-rounder Brice Sensabaugh’s future with the Utah Jazz is uncertain. Sensabaugh has a plan to secure his place on the team. He hopes to solidify his position.
Nijel Pack sustained an injury during Oklahoma’s victory over Texas A&M in the SEC tournament. A collision led to a Flagrant 1 foul call, sparking debate among commentators. Pack’s availability for the next game is now in question.
