Auburn is set to host Nevada in the National Invitation Tournament quarterfinals. Kevin Overton, averaging 22 points in the NIT, hopes to lead Auburn to the semifinals. Nevada, coached by Steve Alford, are seeking their 25th victory of the season.
The Red Wings have signed defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker to a two-year extension. The deal is worth $3.2 million. He will count $1.6 million against the salary cap through the 2027-28 NHL season.
The Brooklyn Nets continue their road trip against the Golden State Warriors following a heavy defeat to the Portland Trailblazers. Golden State are dealing with injuries, including one to Moses Moody who suffered a torn patellar tendon. The Warriors won the first meeting between the teams in December.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to play the Houston Rockets. The Timberwolves are coming off a bizarre, rollercoaster performance against Boston. Without Anthony Edwards, the backcourt duo of Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Highland stepped up.
The Atlanta Hawks (40-32) will face the Detroit Pistons (52-19) tonight. The Hawks will try to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the Pistons in Motown.
The Yankees and Giants will start the season in San Francisco. It’s a Netflix exclusive. The broadcast team will be overstuffed with recognizable faces.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is predicted to land a massive $300 million payday next offseason. Jim Bowden predicts Chisholm will sign a 10-year, $300 million deal to remain with the Yankees. This prediction comes on the heels of what Bowden believes will be Chisholm’s second straight 30/30 season.
Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, made quick work of her Miami Open match against Zheng Qinwen to reach the quarter-finals. Sabalenka defeated her Chinese opponent 6-3 6-4 in just an hour and 25 minutes. Coco Gauff also reached the quarter-finals with a 6-3 4-6 6-2 win over Sorana Cirstea.
Paul George has spoken about his suspension and his mindset going into the rest of the season. George says his choice to take a banned substance was connected to a mental health issue that developed because of an offseason knee injury that limited his production this season. George apologised to the team, its fans and his family.
Paul George is set to return to the Philadelphia 76ers lineup after a 25-game absence as they host the Chicago Bulls. Joel Embiid is a game-time decision due to an oblique injury, while Tyrese Maxey remains out with a finger injury. The Bulls will be looking to complete a three-game season-series sweep.
