The Minnesota Timberwolves’ recent form has seen them drop to sixth in the Western Conference. After a five-game winning streak, the Timberwolves have suffered back-to-back losses. They face the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
Austin Wells, an American, is a starter for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. Some players are eligible to play for more than one country. Wells is eligible to play for the Dominican team, even though he is not a citizen and has never lived there.
UConn men’s basketball are two games away from Big East Tournament glory. They face Georgetown in the semi-final. UConn trounced Xavier in its Big East Tournament opener.
Puebla will play Necaxa in Liga MX. Puebla, sitting in 10th place, hope to leverage their home advantage at the Cuauhtémoc to secure a Liguilla spot. Necaxa, currently in 16th place, are aiming to break their losing streak.
The New York Knicks are facing a potential injury crisis. Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Jeremy Sochan are doubtful for the game against the Pacers. Coach Mike Brown may have to lean heavily on his bench depth.
Dane Dunning, who signed a Minor League contract with the Seattle Mariners, is representing his mother’s heritage by playing for Korea. Dunning wanted to play in the 2023 Classic but was unable to due to injury. His wife and children recently met his extended family in Korea for the first time.
Questions surrounding Mason Greenwood’s transfer to Marseille reportedly sparked a boardroom argument, resulting in a police report. A senior executive at Marseille allegedly filed the report after an internal dispute during the summer of 2024. The dispute reportedly involved concerns about Greenwood’s acquisition from Manchester United for £27 million.
Washington Spirit are preparing for their home opener against Portland Thorns. The match day will include a fan giveaway of 6,000 cherry blossom rally towels. There will also be a light show during procession, goals, halftime and at match end.
Aryna Sabalenka progressed at Indian Wells, defeating Victoria Mboko and calling her a ‘future Grand Slam champion’. Iga Swiatek, a two-time winner at Indian Wells, was defeated by Elina Svitolina. Sabalenka will face Linda Noskova in the semi-finals.
The Houston Rockets are set to begin a five-game homestand. Their first opponents are the New Orleans Pelicans, who have won seven of their last ten games. Dejounte Murray’s return to the court has coincided with the Pelicans’ improved form.