The predicted bracket for the 2026 NCAA men’s hockey tournament has been revealed. The selection show will be broadcast on ESPNU. The NCAA Committee will have to decide between seeding integrity and travel costs when assessing North Dakota’s first-round opponent.
Dundee United are preparing to face Celtic in the William Hill Premiership. Issue 21 of Shed Talk is available to read online for free. Printed copies can be ordered online.
The 54th running of the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon will take place in Virginia Beach. The event includes races, a sports and fitness expo, and post-race celebrations. Routes have been slightly modified due to limited access to nearby military installations.
Newcastle United are set to host Sunderland following their 7-2 defeat at Barcelona. Eddie Howe has asked his Newcastle players to approach the Tyne-Wear derby as if “their lives depend on winning it”. Howe is desperate to end his club’s 10-game winless run in league meetings with Sunderland.
Virat Kohli has responded to rumours of ‘chartered London flights’ ahead of the 2026 IPL. The Times of India reported the reaction from the star cricketer. The IPL is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India.
Como 1907 and Pisa are set to clash following recent victories. Como defeated Roma 2-1 and are looking to continue their winning streak. Pisa beat Cagliari 3-1 and will be aiming to maintain their positive momentum.
The first round of the NCAA tournament is complete, with eight teams securing their spots in the Sweet 16. The Big Ten conference has had a strong showing, with four teams advancing on Saturday. No. 11 Texas has also emerged as a ‘Cinderella’ story.
Arizona initiated their NCAA Tournament journey with a commanding 92-58 triumph against Long Island. Brayden Burries led the scoring with 18 points, supported by Koa Peat’s 15 points. The Wildcats demonstrated why they are considered a top seed with a dominant performance.
Bruno Guimarães’ future at Newcastle is uncertain following their Champions League exit. Newcastle will be aware that it’s going to be more of a challenge to hold on to Guimarães this summer. There is an emotional pull there for Bruno, and while he may have once considered Newcastle as a stepping stone when he arrived, I’m not so sure he would feel that way now.
Ronnie O’Sullivan secured a spot in his 66th ranking final at the World Open, winning a tense deciding frame against Wu Yize. O’Sullivan will now face Thepchaiya Un-Nooh, who defeated Judd Trump. The Englishman last won a ranking event in January 2024 at the World Grand Prix.