UConn defeated Georgetown 84-39 in the quarterfinals of the Big East tournament. Serah Williams scored 14 points, Sarah Strong had 11 points, and Azzi Fudd added 10 points for UConn. UConn extended its winning streak to 48 games.
Alex Pereira is set to face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt at the White House on 14 June. The event, named UFC Freedom 250, was announced by US President Donald Trump last year. The main event will be a unification fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.
Fulham, currently tenth in the Premier League, are set to face Championship side Southampton in an FA Cup match. Southampton have been in fine form, boasting a stronger recent record in the competition. The visitors have won seven and drawn two of their last nine games.
Steve Kerr and Doc Rivers are among a number of basketball coaches who have signed a public letter. The letter contends that political interference in universities threatens to undermine college athletics. It asks that leaders and fans of college sports urge elected officials to support academic independence.
George Russell secured a race win at the Australian Grand Prix. Five British drivers finished in the top eight. The season-opener got off to an eventful start despite mixed feelings about the new era of Formula 1.
Japan, the three-time World Baseball Classic champions, are undefeated after two games. Australia had never advanced beyond the pool group before 2023. Australia will face Japan, and the winner will earn the top seed in the pool and advance to the next round.
Mai Hontama has won her match against Irem Kurt at the Megasaray Hotels Open in Antalya, Turkey. The match concluded with a score of 7-5, 6-2. The tournament is a WTA 125 event.
Bryson DeChambeau uses a 6˚ driver loft, while Rory McIlroy’s is set at 7.75˚. A PGA Professional explains why amateurs should not emulate these low lofts. Speed is key to keeping the ball airborne with a lower loft.
Prince Edward, as patron of the British Paralympic Association, has wished Team GB luck ahead of the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy. He hopes the team will impress audiences with their performances. The Duke has been a supporter of Paralympic sport for over two decades.
The SEC Tournament field is set following games on March 7, including Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee. Florida has locked up the No. 1 seed as the regular-season champions. The Wildcats will play in the opening day of the tournament, either as a 9 or 10-seed.