Japan are beginning their World Baseball Classic title defence against Chinese Taipei. Chinese Taipei are looking to bounce back after a 3-0 loss to Australia. A victory for Chinese Taipei could be considered one of the biggest upsets in WBC history.
Ryan Pepiot, a pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, has quickly embraced the Tampa Bay area and the city of St. Petersburg. Pepiot and his wife bought a condo near the waterfront in downtown St. Pete after his first season with the Rays. He feels like he wakes up on vacation every day.
Moyuka Uchijima defeated Anhelina Kalinina 7-5, 7-5 to win the Megasaray Hotels Open 1 in Turkey. The victory marks a breakthrough for the 24-year-old Japanese player. Uchijima’s consistent performance secured her the trophy.
No UK government ministers or officials will attend the Winter Paralympics opening and closing ceremonies. This follows the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags. Several nations are boycotting the opening ceremony.
Real Madrid’s La Liga title chances hang in the balance as they prepare to face Celta Vigo. Following two consecutive defeats, Madrid trails Barcelona by four points. A misstep against Celta could prove decisive.
Maja Chwalińska has progressed to the quarter-final of the WTA 125 Antalya tournament. Chwalińska defeated Despina Papamichail in straight sets. She will now face Moyuka Uchijima.
Daly Cherry-Evans is making his Sydney Roosters debut against the Warriors. The Roosters have reshuffled their pack for the match. Cooper Cronk revealed his advice to Cherry-Evans.
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix are under threat due to the US-Israel war with Iran. Retaliatory missiles launched by Iran have targeted Gulf states, including Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. F1 is monitoring the situation and prioritising safety, but a decision on whether the races can proceed is needed soon.
Novak Djokovic has arrived at Indian Wells and stated he will continue his tennis career as long as he retains the ‘fire’ and ‘flair’ to beat top players. The 38-year-old is set to compete in his first professional match in the United States since the Australian Open. He says that surpassing Margaret Court’s Grand Slam record is not his sole motivation.
John Carlson has been traded to the Anaheim Ducks by the Washington Capitals. The Capitals have acquired a conditional first-round pick in either the 2026 or 2027 NHL Draft and a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft from Anaheim for Carlson. Chris Patrick announced the trade.