An expert football tipster has picked out four tips on the World Cup coupon to create an acca which pays out at 11-1. The qualification playoffs for the 2026 World Cup get underway. All bets must be placed by 7.45pm.
Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. is rising up draft boards after guiding the Razorbacks to the Sweet 16. The SEC tournament MVP is averaging 23.3 points per game while shooting 44.6% from 3-point range. One NBA general manager views Acuff as the top guard and third-best overall prospect in the draft.
Iowa basketball has reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1987. The Hawkeyes will face Illinois on Saturday for a chance to advance to the Final Four. The game is scheduled for 5:09 p.m. CT.
Arizona is heading to the Elite Eight after defeating Arkansas. They are set to take on Purdue in San Jose, Calif. Here’s how to secure tickets for the March Madness game.
Mikael Granlund scored a hat trick, including the game-winning goal in overtime, to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames. The Ducks extended their winning streak to four games. Granlund now has seven goals during a four-game goal streak, bringing his season total to 19.
Lute Olson coached the 1980 Iowa Hawkeyes to their first Final Four appearance since 1956, defeating Georgetown in the Elite Eight. Iowa lost to Louisville in the Final Four. This year’s Hawkeyes beat Nebraska in the Sweet 16 and will play Illinois in the Elite Eight, with the Final Four again being held in Indianapolis.
The Calgary Flames are looking to extend their win streak to five games against the Anaheim Ducks. A powerplay goal in a recent game against the Kings highlighted the potential of the Flames’ younger players. Zayne Parekh scored his first goal, assisted by Matvei Gridin and Matt Coronato.
The Super Eagles camp in Turkey is now at full strength with the arrival of Wilfred Ndidi. However, Calvin Bassey has been ruled out of the upcoming international friendlies due to injury. Nigeria will face Iran and Jordan in Turkey.
UConn basketball star Azzi Fudd credits her family’s unique bond as a foundation for her success. Her family, stitched together by choice, has shared countless moments, supporting her through big games and surgeries. Ahead of her last March Madness, the Fudds shared their story.
Chile will face Cape Verde in an international friendly on Friday morning at Eden Park in New Zealand. Chile are navigating a transitional phase, while Cape Verde are focused on building momentum for their first-ever World Cup in June. This friendly provides an opportunity to test emerging talents.
