Coventry City’s bid for Premier League promotion has been given a significant boost. They now sit 11 points clear of third place with seven games remaining after capitalising on their rivals’ dropped points. The Sky Blues defeated Swansea 3-0.
Veteran allrounder Jimmy Neesham will captain the Black Caps for the first time in tonight’s fourth Twenty20 cricket match against South Africa in Wellington. Usual captain Mitch Santner is taking a break for the final two games of the series. Tom Latham was due to stand in as skipper, before being withdrawn with a thumb injury.
New Zealand defeated South Africa by 8 wickets in the 3rd T20I. Lockie Ferguson won Player of the Match for his bowling performance. New Zealand now lead the series 2-1.
The Texas Tech women’s basketball team will advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. They scored a 57-52 victory over Villanova. Their next matchup will be against LSU.
Keylor Navas has extended his contract with Pumas UNAM until 2027, with an option for 2028. The Costa Rican goalkeeper’s renewal comes after he rejected the club’s first offer. Despite interest from MLS and European clubs, Navas has committed his future to Pumas.
Jalen Green’s performance with the Phoenix Suns is under evaluation, with analysis focusing on his overall impact. Some metrics suggest he has been the team’s ‘worst performer’. His play is being closely watched in the context of the Suns’ push for a playoff spot.
The future of Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks is uncertain. Antetokounmpo is eligible for a contract extension, but the Bucks’ ownership structure is raising questions. Several teams are positioning themselves to potentially acquire Antetokounmpo.
BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa has addressed speculation about his future plans. He hasn’t confirmed whether he will declare for the NBA draft.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are heading to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. After defeating Vanderbilt, they will advance to Houston to play the winner of Florida vs. Iowa. Limited Nebraska Sweet 16 tickets are available.
Randy Arozarena issued a second statement regarding his exchange with Cal Raleigh at the World Baseball Classic. Arozarena stated that he and Raleigh have spoken and he apologised for what he said after the game. Both players aim to focus on helping the Mariners win the World Series.