Jurickson Profar, a 31-year-old infielder, has signed a 3-year, $42 million contract with the Atlanta Braves. This follows a breakout season for Profar in 2025 with the San Diego Padres. His big contract is a testament to his strong performance after years of inconsistency.
Sri Lanka Women beat the West Indies Women by 4-wickets in the second T20I in Grenada. Chamari Athapaththu led the chase with a 26-ball 39. Sri Lanka now lead the three-game series 1-0.
Longtime Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart is expected to retire soon. An announcement is expected in the near future. He’s in his 24th year as Kentucky’s athletic director.
England will face Ukraine in the Women’s World Cup qualifiers at the Mardan Stadium in Antalya, Turkey. The match is being held on neutral ground as hosts Ukraine are unable to play in their home country because of the ongoing war with Russia. There have been concerns over safety and whether the match will go ahead.
YouTuber KSI has agreed to join the ownership group of Dagenham & Redbridge. The deal will see KSI take a 20 per cent stake in the National League club. The proposed deal still needs to be approved by the National League.
Rodrygo suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a torn external meniscus in his right leg. Medical tests confirmed the injury after he finished the match against Getafe with discomfort. The injury means Rodrygo’s season with Real Madrid is over, and he will miss the World Cup.
Jordi Alba will make his Soccer Aid debut in the 20th edition of the event. Joe Marler, the former England rugby star, will be in goal for England. Robbie Williams and Usain Bolt will manage the England and World XI sides respectively.
Adama Traore has been banned from lifting weights by West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Nuno warned that Traore “carries enough weight”. The ban comes after a video posted on social media showed Traore bench pressing 145kg.
Planning a trip to the London Stadium in 2026? Choosing the right accommodation can make your matchday experience smoother. Stratford offers options close to the stadium, while areas like Tottenham Court Road provide a balance of sightseeing and fast transport links.
The Detroit Red Wings will have a new broadcast home beginning with the 2026-27 season. Ilitch Sports + Entertainment announced that Detroit SportsNet will be the new home for locally televised Red Wings games. The announcement was made on Monday, March 2.
