Charles Barkley has praised Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo following their recent win. Barkley, working as an analyst, said Izzo’s teams ‘never underachieve’. He also highlighted Izzo’s coaching style.
The Madrid Derby is set to take place this weekend. Real Madrid host Atlético de Madrid in a match with title-defining stakes. Ademola Lookman and Trent Alexander-Arnold are set for their derby debuts.
Duke and Baylor are set to face off in the NCAA Tournament for a second-round game. This match is a rematch of their season-opener, which Baylor won. Baylor guard Taliah Scott is confident her team can match Duke’s physicality.
Aryna Sabalenka has voiced her surprise at a scheduling decision at the Miami Open. The world number one was “shocked” that organisers considered cancelling her match. This was due to rain delays and a preference to schedule the Carlos Alcaraz and Joao Fonseca match.
Nuno Santos was substituted early in the Alverca-Sporting match due to a muscular problem. This comes after his recent return to competition following a serious injury. Sporting coach Rui Borges addressed the injury after the match.
The Valspar Championship was temporarily halted during Saturday’s third round after a young spectator was struck by a golf cart. Brooks Koepka offered comfort to the girl. The girl escaped serious injury.
Kansas and St. John’s are set to meet in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The matchup features St. John’s coach Rick Pitino and former Jayhawk Zuby Ejiofor. Kansas is looking to return to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022.
Carlos Alcaraz is competing against Sebastian Korda in the third round of the Miami Masters. Alcaraz faced a difficult situation against Korda, who is serving strongly. Alcaraz’s coach, Samuel López, offered advice during the match.
Iowa State softball overcame a 4-0 deficit to defeat Houston 9-7. The Cyclones improved to 18-10 overall and 2-3 in the Big 12 Conference with the win. Houston fell to 17-16 overall and 1-7 in league play.
Bruno Andrade, formerly a League Two title winner with Lincoln City, was sent off while playing for AFC Rushden and Diamonds. Andrade and teammate Tyler Winters were both shown straight red cards after an on-pitch altercation during a game against Loughborough Students. The incident contributed to Rushden’s 3-0 defeat.