Daniil Medvedev adjusted to slow Miami conditions to defeat Rei Sakamoto. Medvedev had a rough landing after a luggage delay, but made up for lost time with a comeback over the Japanese teenager. He will face either Francisco Cerúndolo or Thiago Agustín Tirante in the next round.
Francisco Cerundolo, ranked No. 19, is set to face Daniil Medvedev, ranked No. 10, in the Miami Open Round of 32. Medvedev is favoured with -350 odds, while Cerundolo has +260 odds.
Alexandra Eala’s Miami Open run concluded with a defeat against Karolina Muchova. The Filipino tennis star lost in an hour, with Muchova winning 6-0 6-2. Eala’s ranking is expected to drop following the fourth-round loss.
The Alabama women’s basketball team has advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. They will face Louisville. Jessica Timmons leads Alabama’s scoring with 16.4 points per game.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have added a veteran running back to their roster. Travis Homer, who last played for the Chicago Bears and also spent time with the Seattle Seahawks, is joining the Steelers. Homer entered the league in 2019 and spent four years with the Seahawks.
Manchester City defeated Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, delivering a reality check for both teams. The result has implications for the Premier League title race. The game highlighted Arsenal’s reliance on defensive solidity and set-pieces.
Kenny Smith was absent from CBS’s coverage of the NCAA Tournament. Adam Zucker noted that Smith was “under the weather”. Charles Barkley joked that Smith was probably just taking the day off to have some fun on a beach.
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly. The club has also held talks with Bruno Guimaraes’ representatives. Bernardo Silva reportedly has reservations over a Barcelona switch.
Wes Miller has been hired as the men’s basketball coach at Charlotte, agreeing to a five-year deal. Miller previously coached at Cincinnati and UNC Greensboro. He replaces Aaron Fearne, who was fired last week.
Mikel Arteta’s decision to stick with Kepa Arrizabalaga as cup goalkeeper has been questioned after Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. Kepa’s error allowed Manchester City to take the lead. Arteta said it would have been “very unfair” to not play Kepa.
