The Green Bay Packers have agreed to terms with former Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Javon Hargrave. The two-year contract includes $13 million in the first year. Hargrave will provide support for new defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon.
Lech Poznań and Szachtar Donieck faced off in the 1/8 final of the Conference League. The match took place in Poznań. The coach of the home side said his team is capable of advancing.
Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini is dealing with an injury crisis in attack ahead of their Europa League match. Several players are unavailable, including Dovbyk, Ferguson, Soulé, and Dybala. Gasperini might rotate the lineup, and Lorenzo Venturino is not on the UEFA list.
Emiliano Martinez is expected to face a hostile reception when he returns to France. Lille fans are eager to make his return a nightmare. His past actions during the World Cup final and subsequent behaviour have fuelled the animosity.
Iowa State defeated Arizona State 91-42 in the second round of the Big 12 tournament. The 49-point win was the largest in Big 12 tournament history. It was also the second-largest loss in Arizona State history.
Ben Pauling secured his first festival winner of the week as Meetmebythesea won the Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase. Ben Jones guided the JP McManus-owned six-year-old to victory. It was the seventh false start at the festival.
Landon Dickerson and the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to a revised two-year contract. The agreement adjusts Dickerson’s salary, with incentives in 2027. Dickerson’s contract now runs through 2027, instead of 2028.
Panathinaikos are set to host Real Betis in the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie. The Greek side progressed via a penalty shootout, while Betis qualified automatically. Panathinaikos will be aiming to make home advantage count.
The Miami (Ohio) University RedHawks finished the season with a 31-0 record, becoming the eighth undefeated Division I men’s basketball team since 1978-79. The team drew over 10,000 fans for each of its last four home games after averaging 1,860 fans in its first 10. The athletic department had to arrange for dump trucks to haul snow out of the parking lot to accommodate a sold-out crowd.
Lille are set to face Aston Villa in the Europa League last 16 first leg. Aston Villa’s form has been inconsistent, with a mix of victories and recent losses. John McGinn returns, bringing a mental and technical uplift.
