Nolan Arenado will represent Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. Arenado previously played for Team USA in two WBCs, including their 2017 championship squad. He is preparing for his first season with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Rafael Tobias is set to make his UFC debut against Diyar Nurgozhay at UFC 326. Tobias earned his UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series. The Early Prelims begin at 5:30 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Bia Haddad Maia is set to compete in the Masters 1000 of Indian Wells. The Brazilian will face Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain. The match can be viewed on ESPN, Disney+ (Premium) and TennisTV.
Ugo Ugochukwu secured P2 in qualifying in Melbourne. He felt it was a bit unfortunate to miss out on pole by such a narrow margin. He added that P2 is still a good result and 1-2 for the team is really good.
Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas has revealed that Lionel Messi’s compensation, including his ownership share in the team, amounts to approximately $70 million to $80 million annually. Mas stated that Messi is ‘worth every penny’. Messi’s contract also includes percentage ownership in the club.
Reigning champion Luke Littler moved into the quarter-finals of the UK Open with a comfortable 10-5 win over Gary Anderson. World number one Littler raised his game on his return to the oche and sped into a 4-1 lead. Littler’s UK Open defence is off to a winning start.
André Jardine, manager of América, could be facing his worst run with the club. América have not recorded three consecutive defeats in any Liga MX competition since Jardine’s arrival in the summer of 2023. The match against Querétaro will determine if América falls into its worst sporting crisis of the Jardine era.
Luke Fernandez is slated to make his main roster debut against Rodolfo Bellato at UFC 326. Fernandez, an undefeated prospect, is coming off a 15-second knockout victory in Dana White’s Contender Series. Bellato boasts a 94% takedown defence in his UFC tenure.
Tino Livramento will remain sidelined for Newcastle’s FA Cup tie against Manchester City. Eddie Howe confirmed that Livramento hasn’t trained with the team yet. Nick Woltemade is expected to be available after recovering from illness.
Dick Vitale is set to commentate at the NCAA First Four on truTV. He will be joined by Brian Anderson and Charles Barkley for one of the games. The First Four will take place on Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18.
