Michigan men’s basketball has released its injury report before its NCAA Tournament game against Howard. Winters Grady is out with a lower-leg injury, and L.J. Cason is out for the season with an ACL tear. Yaxel Lendeborg, is carrying no injury designation despite a low-ankle sprain.
Flamengo took action against racism during their match against Remo at the Maracanã. Players and fans made the ‘X’ gesture, a FIFA protocol for racist offenses. Club idol Zico participated in the campaign.
Royce O’Neale has been ruled out for the Phoenix Suns’ matchup against the San Antonio Spurs due to left knee soreness. Grayson Allen is questionable with left knee soreness. Haywood Highsmith is also questionable due to a right knee injury.
With Red Sox players returning from the World Baseball Classic, manager Alex Cora is pleased to have everyone back in camp. However, the team faces a challenge in managing its outfield, with several players vying for limited spots. Cora acknowledges the situation but views it as a ‘luxury having good players’.
Fantasy Premier League managers have seen some player values shift. Marcos Senesi has risen to £5.1m, while Marc Guéhi and Daniel Muñoz have dropped to £5.1m and £5.8m respectively.
John Calipari is described as being at peace at Arkansas. After leaving Kentucky, he’s building something special again with the Razorbacks. Calipari won coaching duels against Bill Self and Rick Pitino to advance to the Sweet 16 as a No. 10 seed a year ago.
Donyell Malen and his team will play Bologna in the Europa League. The first leg ended 1-1. Devyne Rensch is on the bench for the home side.
The Orlando Magic visit the Charlotte Hornets in their fourth and final matchup this season. Orlando hopes to split the season series, having dropped consecutive games to Charlotte. The Hornets are looking to win the season series for the first time since 2021-22.
Samsunspor’s ambition to make history in Madrid fell short despite a 1-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League. The Turkish side’s win wasn’t enough to overturn the 3-1 defeat from the first leg. Cherif Ndiaye scored for Samsunspor, but their efforts ended in the last 16.
Texas A&M started the season strong but faded down the stretch, going 17-4 overall and 7-1 in SEC play before losing seven of their last 11. They still managed to secure a spot in the 68-team NCAA Tournament field as a No. 10 seed. Their first-round matchup presents a clash of styles.
