Leeds Rhinos will face Wakefield Trinity in the Challenge Cup. Brad Arthur’s side are aiming to reach the quarter-final stage of the competition for the first time in six years. Wakefield come into the game having beaten Hull FC last week.
Fordham University Softball will host its 2026 home opener against Dayton at Bahoshy Field. The series will be broadcast on ESPN+. Fordham holds a 34-32 lead in the all-time series with Dayton.
Alavés and Villarreal are set to clash in La Liga. Both teams have high stakes in the match, with Villarreal aiming for a Champions League spot and Alavés fighting to stay out of the relegation zone. Quique Sánchez Flores will debut as manager for Alavés at Mendizorroza.
Villarreal and Alavés will play each other in La Liga. Quique Sánchez Flores will debut in Mendizorroza. The match has implications for Champions League qualification and avoiding relegation.
Marseille will be seeking to move into third place when they host Auxerre. Auxerre are currently 16th, and are looking to avoid relegation. Marseille have been in good form at home recently.
Illinois are preparing to face Wisconsin in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinal. Wisconsin coach Greg Gard is wary of Illinois guard Keaton Wagler, who scored 34 points in their previous encounter. Wagler’s performance included 23 points in the second half and overtime.
Al-Ahli Saudi FC will take on Al-Qadsiah FC in a key Saudi Pro League clash. AS FAR hosts Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League. It’s a busy day for football fans.
Greg Gard is preparing his Wisconsin team for their Big Ten tournament quarterfinal game against Illinois. A key focus is limiting Illinois star Keaton Wagler, who scored 34 points in their previous meeting. Gard acknowledged Wagler’s talent, calling him a “terrific player.”
Newsreader Sophie Raworth, known for running marathons and other endurance events, recently completed a 5km Parkrun in her fastest time in two years. She wore New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 running shoes for the achievement. These shoes are currently on sale.
Yaxel Lendeborg, a transfer to Michigan, is making a name for himself in college basketball. The UAB transfer leads the Wolverines in scoring. He also averages 7.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals per game.