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Chiefs, Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III agree to deal as NFL free agency begins: reports

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The Kansas City Chiefs and running back Kenneth Walker III agreed to a deal on Monday, according to multiple reports, as NFL free agency opened up.

Published: March 9, 2026, 5:44 pm

Travis Kelce turning down top money to return to Chiefs for 2026 season: reports

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Travis Kelce appeared to make a decision when it came to returning for his 14th season. He is reportedly expected to re-sign with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Published: March 9, 2026, 5:01 pm

Olivia Dunne opens up about long-distance relationship with MLB star Paul Skenes

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NCAA champion gymnast Olivia Dunne opened up about how she handles the long-distance nature of her relationship with MLB star Paul Skenes.

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:15 pm

Trump warns Australia 'is making a terrible humanitarian mistake' over Iranian women's soccer team

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President Donald Trump offered a stark warning to Australia as the Iranian women's soccer team was set to return to their country after falling out of the Women's Asian Cup.

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:12 pm

Cowboys agree to trade with Packers for Pro Bowl defensive lineman: reports

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The Dallas Cowboys agreed to acquire Pro Bowl defensive lineman Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers on Monday, according to multiple reports.

Published: March 9, 2026, 3:05 pm

Jets to acquire All-Pro defensive back in trade with Dolphins: report

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The Miami Dolphins on Monday reportedly agreed to trade defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick to the New York Jets for a late 2026 draft pick.

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:45 pm

Michigan State star draws fresh scrutiny with kick toward opponent's groin

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Michigan State Spartans star Jeremy Fears Jr. received a technical foul for his kick toward Michigan Wolverines player Elliot Cadeau's groin on Sunday.

Published: March 9, 2026, 1:49 pm

Dolphins make decision on Tua Tagovailoa's future with team

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The Miami Dolphins officially announced they were moving on from star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Monday as NFL free agency gets started.

Published: March 9, 2026, 1:40 pm

Fanatics relocates flag football game featuring Tom Brady, NFL stars from Saudi Arabia

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Fanatics has officially announced its move to BMO Stadium in Los Angeles for the inaugural Flag Football Classic, which was originally scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia.

Published: March 9, 2026, 1:00 pm

Dustin Rhodes reacts to Cody Rhodes' WWE Hall of Fame wish for him

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All Elite Wrestling star and former WWE great, Dustin Rhodes, reacted to the Hall of Fame support his brother, Cody Rhodes, gave him in an interview last year.

Published: March 9, 2026, 12:31 pm

WWE NXT star dishes on viral AJ Styles conversation at Royal Rumble

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WWE NXT star Kelani Jordan opened up about her brief chat with AJ Styles following the women's Royal Rumble match and how she wanted to do the Phoenix Splash.

Published: March 9, 2026, 12:29 pm

Travis Kelce's future hangs in balance as NFL free agency kicks off

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Travis Kelce will have to make his decision soon as to whether he wants to keep playing in the NFL. If he chooses to play, it may not be for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Published: March 9, 2026, 12:25 pm

Sabres-Lightning slugfest results in 102 penalty minutes, 15 goals and Buffalo comeback win

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The Buffalo Sabres edged the Tampa Bay Lightning, 8-7, in a slugfest that saw the teams earn more than 100 penalty minutes in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup.

Published: March 9, 2026, 11:55 am

Boston's season stays alive with dramatic buzzer-beater to advance to conference title game

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The Boston Terriers' men's basketball season remained intact on Sunday as the team came up clutch in the final moments of a game against the Navy Midshipmen.

Published: March 9, 2026, 11:06 am

ESPN star rips iconic college basketball team with $22M roster for disappointing season

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Dick Vitale slammed Kentucky basketball's reported $22 million NIL roster during their loss to Florida, saying they should have built better with that investment.

Published: March 9, 2026, 3:04 am

Rams make Trent McDuffie highest-paid cornerback in NFL history with massive $124M deal: reports

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The Rams made Trent McDuffie the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL with a reported $124M extension after trading for the All-Pro defender from the Kansas City Chiefs.

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:52 am

2026 NCAA Tournament Berth Tracker: Automatic Bids, Championship Game Times, and Defending Champs

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This tracker lists every men’s conference tournament champion, automatic bid, and upcoming title game time, location, and TV channel through Selection Sunday for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Published: March 8, 2026, 11:13 pm

Italy's dugout espresso machine tradition fuels hot start in World Baseball Classic

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Team Italy brought authentic Italian culture to the World Baseball Classic with an espresso machine in their dugout, which has been used for their unique home run celebrations.

Published: March 8, 2026, 11:02 pm

Deion Sanders delivers heartbreaking eulogy for Colorado player who died tragically at 23

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Deion Sanders delivered a heartfelt eulogy for Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder, saying the late 23-year-old 'was chosen' to unite people in his powerful message.

Published: March 8, 2026, 10:10 pm

Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase delivers expletive-filled reaction to Ravens trading for Maxx Crosby: 'Oh my God!'

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Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase unleashed an expletive-filled rant on a livestream after learning the Ravens traded for Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby.

Published: March 8, 2026, 9:32 pm

UFC announces card for White House event

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The UFC announced its card for the America 250 event that will take place in Washington, D.C., on June 14. Two championship bouts headline the action.

Published: March 8, 2026, 8:07 pm

Sportscaster rips NBA player over blog post opposing team's strip club promotion

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Sports podcaster Michelle Beadle ripped into San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet after he expressed his displeasure of the Atlanta Hawks having a promotion around a strip club.

Published: March 8, 2026, 7:00 pm

Eileen Gu serves as grand marshal for Chinese New Year parade in San Francisco

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Controversial Olympic skier Eileen Gu was the grand marshal for the Chinese New Year festivities that took place in San Francisco on Saturday.

Published: March 8, 2026, 6:08 pm

Cowboys star, fiancée end relationship month before wedding: report

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Dallas Cowboys star Dak Prescott and his fiancée, Sarah Jane Ramos, reportedly broke up a month before the two were set to be married. TMZ Sports first reported the breakup.

Published: March 8, 2026, 4:55 pm

Jacksonville State basketball players get into heated clash with fan after win over UTEP

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Jacksonville State Gamecocks men's basketball players got into an incident with a UTEP Miners fan at the end of their buzzer-beating victory.

Published: March 8, 2026, 4:55 pm

Furman vs. ETSU odds, prediction: 2026 Southern Conference Tournament championship picks from proven model

SportsLine's model has locked in its best bets for Furman vs. East Tennessee State in the 2026 SoCon Tournament championship game on Monday

Published: March 9, 2026, 5:09 pm

Traivs Kelce returns to Chiefs: Fantasy Football fallout, 2026 outlook and where to draft the Hall of Famer

Kelce is back at it for one more year

Published: March 9, 2026, 5:08 pm

2026 NFL free agency live tracker: Full list of team-by-team signings and trades

Follow every move from NFL free agency, including signings, trades, extensions and other roster changes for all 32 teams

Published: March 9, 2026, 5:07 pm

Footy Fix: Champions League round of 16 begins as six Premier League sides chase Europe's biggest prize

Concacaf Champions Cup also continues in Philadelphia and elsewhere

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:58 pm

Miami (Ohio) making multimillion-dollar bet: How the RedHawks are spending big to secure future

Looking to the future is key in this day and age, and Miami (Ohio) is going all in to make sure it won't be left behind

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:57 pm

College basketball rankings: Purdue plummets in latest Coaches Poll, Miami (Ohio) stays at No. 20

Miami University completed an undefeated regular season last week and oved up in this week's rankings

Published: March 9, 2026, 5:00 pm

Free agency bold predictions, plus potential landing spots for Tua Tagovailoa and other quarterbacks

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for March 9

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:55 pm

Free agency bold predictions, plus possible landing spots for Tua Tagovailoa and other quarterbacks

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for March 9

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:52 pm

Alec Pierce staying with Colts, agrees to historic four-year contract extension

Pierce is reportedly the highest-paid free agent receiver of all-time

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:50 pm

Chiefs signing Kenneth Walker III: Seahawks losing Super Bowl MVP to Kansas City

Walker will join forces in Kansas City with fellow former Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:52 pm

Golazo 3/9/2026

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter,

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:45 pm

SportsLine Newsletter Monday, March 9, 2026

Today's best bets + Parlay of the Day + Jokic vs. SGA

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:45 pm

Galatasaray vs. Liverpool prediction: Expert's best bets for Champions League Round of 16 first leg

SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green makes his pick for the first leg of the Round of 16 Champions League clash between Galatasaray and Liverpool

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:42 pm

Women's college basketball rankings: No. 1 UConn stays ahead of UCLA in AP top 25, Texas jumps South Carolina

Here's how the top 25 looks in the final rankings before Selection Sunday

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:34 pm

Big Ten conference tournament best bet, team to avoid and value play according to college basketball expert

College basketball expert Thomas Casale makes his predictions for the Big Ten conference tournament

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:33 pm

Jayson Tatum's comeback doesn't have a blueprint, so the Celtics star is making his own

Jayon Tatum may be rusty, but his playmaking has been on point two games into his return

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:23 pm

Bracketology True or False: Will Auburn or Indiana get in? Is Kansas a No. 5 seed? Will the ACC get nine bids?

Our staff chime in on the hottest Bracketology debates entering conference tournament week

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:20 pm

College basketball picks: Expert selects best bet, value play, team to avoid for ACC conference tournament

College basketball expert Thomas Casale examines the ACC conference tournament and makes his predictions for how the bracket will play out

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:13 pm

College basketball expert picks best bet, value play, team to avoid for Big 12 conference tournament

College basketball expert Thomas Casale takes a look at the Big 12 conference tournament and makes his predictions

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:17 pm

Newcastle vs. Barcelona prediction, odds, best bets for Champions League Round of 16 first leg on March 10

SportsLine soccer expert Jon Eimer locks in his best bets for Newcastle vs. Barcelona in Tuesday's Champions League match

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:43 pm

Travis Kelce expected to return to Chiefs for 14th NFL season, per report

Kelce is a free agent for the first time in his career

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:09 pm

2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Sleepers 2.0 for Scott White adds Jac Caglianone, Bryce Eldridge to the mix

There's plenty of thump to be found at bargain rates

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:04 pm

Fantasy Baseball: Ozzie Albies, Junior Caminero and six spring storylines to know

Separating real Fantasy baseball signals from misleading spring hype

Published: March 9, 2026, 3:30 pm

Team USA Baseball vs. Mexico: Prediction, odds and everything to know as Paul Skenes makes WBC debut

Team USA faces its toughest test of the 2026 World Baseball Classic so far on Monday night

Published: March 9, 2026, 3:14 pm

Nuggets vs. Thunder: Is Monday Nikola Jokic's last chance to catch Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in NBA MVP race?

We have an NBA MVP duel tonight with Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets visiting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder.

Published: March 9, 2026, 5:05 pm

NL East division preview: Lineups, rotations and one question for each team ahead of 2026 MLB season

The NL East was largely a disappointment in 2025; can the would-be contenders turn it around?

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:53 pm

Minkah Fitzpatrick trade grades: Dolphins dump salary, Jets acquire safety for seventh-round pick

Fitzpatrick remains in the AFC East and gets a new contract

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:53 pm

Fred Hoiberg contract extension: Nebraska rewards coach after Huskers secure No. 2 seed in Big Ten Tournament

Hoiberg has engineered an incredible rebuild in Lincoln, and he's been extended on the heels of 26-5 season

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:46 pm

Francis Ngannou to face Philipe Lins on Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano undercard

Ngannou will face a fellow UFC and PFL vet in his return to MMA action

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:40 pm

Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2026: Sleepers from prediction model that called Randy Arozarena's amazing year

SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season and identified the top 2026 Fantasy baseball sleepers

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:39 pm

NFL free agency buzz: Alec Pierce's $30 million market, Kenneth Walker's notable suitors

Multiple NFL front office officials believe the Colts receiver could land a deal around $30 million per year as free agency begins. Plus: Tyler Linderbaum's market, Malik Willis interest and other league buzz.

Published: March 9, 2026, 3:25 pm

Rashan Gary trade grades: Cowboys get needed help on the edge, Packers get a draft pick

Dallas acquires the former Packers edge rusher to add to a room that needed a lot of help

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:33 pm

Spring Training Storylines: Junior Caminero a fade?

FBT NL 3/9

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:28 pm

New details emerge about Arch Manning's foot injury as Texas QB begins limited spring

The Texas quarterback underwent offseason foot surgery after playing through pain in 2025, and new details from his father reveal the injury traces back to a touchdown run against Texas A&M in 2024.

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:13 pm

Too-early MLB trade deadline preview: 10 candidates to move, including C.J. Abrams and Tarik Skubal

With Opening Day just around the bend, teams are already eyeing how they can improve

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:08 pm

NBA odds, picks, best bets for Monday, March 9, from proven model: This 3-leg parlay returns over +600

After 10,000 simulations, SportsLine's model reveals its top NBA picks today

Published: March 9, 2026, 1:51 pm

Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts and rumors

NFL free agency opened with the legal negotiating window at noon ET Monday. We're following all the moves.

Published: March 9, 2026, 5:36 pm

NFL free agency grades: Sizing up the Alec Pierce signing, Gary and Fitzpatrick trades

We're handing out report cards on big moves, including the Alec Pierce signing and two Monday morning trades.

Published: March 9, 2026, 5:36 pm

Source: Super Bowl MVP Walker to join Chiefs

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III has agreed to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Published: March 9, 2026, 6:04 pm

Sources: Ex-Pack QB Willis, Dolphins reach deal

Free agent QB Malik Willis, after reviving his career with the Packers, has reached an agreement with the Dolphins, sources told ESPN.

Published: March 9, 2026, 6:04 pm

Sources: Falcons eye Tua after Dolphins cut QB

The Falcons are expected to pursue Tua Tagovailoa in free agency, sources told ESPN, after the QB was informed that he will be released by the Dolphins.

Published: March 9, 2026, 6:04 pm

Colts re-sign WR Pierce, trade Pittman to Steelers

The Indianapolis Colts are re-signing wide receiver Alec Pierce but are trading his running mate Michael Pittman Jr. out of town.

Published: March 9, 2026, 6:04 pm

Panthers land Phillips on 4-year deal, sources say

Linebacker Jaelan Phillips is signing with the Panthers, according to Adam Schefter.

Published: March 9, 2026, 6:04 pm

Source: Kelce tells Chiefs he's back for 14th year

Tight end Travis Kelce, a three-time champion with the Chiefs, has informed the team that he's returning for a 14th season with Kansas City, a source told ESPN.

Published: March 9, 2026, 6:04 pm

Hornets send pick to Heat to resolve Rozier trade

The Hornets are sending a second-round pick to the Heat to resolve a dispute over Terry Rozier being under investigation during a 2024 trade.

Published: March 9, 2026, 6:04 pm

UCLA closing gap on UConn in AP women's poll

No. 2 UCLA picked up three first-place votes from top-ranked UConn in this week's Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 poll, while Texas jumped South Carolina to move into the No. 3 spot.

Published: March 9, 2026, 6:04 pm

⚽ Soccer brawl in Brazil leads to 23 red cards

Cruzeiro's 1-0 win over Atlético-MG in Sunday's Mineiro Championship final was overshadowed by a mass brawl that erupted seconds before the final whistle and resulted in 23 red cards issued.

Published: March 9, 2026, 6:09 pm

Your guide to men's basketball this March: Contenders, stars, storylines to watch

The five teams at the top. The players to watch. The narratives likely to shape the conference and NCAA tournaments.

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:37 pm

Men's Bracketology: Champ Week chaos is alive and well

True to form, the early conference tournaments have provided upsets and some unexpected champions.

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:37 pm

NBA stars reflect on Wilt Chamberlain's 'mythical' legacy

As Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on breaking the longest 20-point scoring streak, NBA stars reflect on Chamberlin's legacy.

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:13 pm

The ins and outs of tampering in college football

Tampering 101, 201 and 301: What is considered OK, and what crosses the line in college football?

Published: March 9, 2026, 3:08 pm

Sources: Packers trading DL Gary to Cowboys

The Green Bay Packers are finalizing a deal that would send defensive lineman Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2027 draft pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The pick is a fourth-rounder, according to NFL Network.

Published: March 9, 2026, 6:08 pm

Sources: Dolphins trade DB Fitzpatrick to Jets

The Dolphins are sending Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets in exchange for the 2026 seventh-round pick from the Chargers, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Published: March 9, 2026, 6:08 pm

Sources: Texans to bring back Ingram, Rankins

Guard Ed Ingram and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins will not hit free agency after agreeing to multiyear deals with the Texans, according to ESPN and NFL Network.

Published: March 9, 2026, 6:08 pm

Steelers to bring back CB Samuel, sources say

The Steelers are re-signing corner Asante Samuel Jr. to a one-year, $4 million deal, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Published: March 9, 2026, 6:08 pm

Source: Bengals won't tender backup QB Browning

The Cincinnati Bengals are not tendering restricted free agent quarterback Jake Browning, who started 10 games over three seasons in relief of Joe Burrow, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Published: March 9, 2026, 6:08 pm

Sources: Rams reach record deal with McDuffie

The Los Angeles Rams and All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie reached agreement on a record four-year, $124 million extension that includes $100 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday night.

Published: March 9, 2026, 6:08 pm

Champ Week takeaways: Top seeds and NCAA hosts set, but should UConn or UCLA be No. 1 overall?

A week before Selection Sunday, which teams should be worried (Tennessee) or encouraged (Notre Dame)? And what's the state of the bubble?

Published: March 9, 2026, 5:25 pm

Women's Bracketology: Championship Sunday brings clarity to No. 1 seeds, top 16

Texas locked up the No. 3 overall seed, Duke moved to a No. 2 and West Virginia should host tournament games.

Published: March 9, 2026, 5:25 pm

Did NIL kill the upset? Why power conferences just keep dominating in March

Where did all the Cinderella stories who busted our brackets go? Inside why the madness seems to be vanishing.

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:03 pm

When will Cole return? Is Dominguez a trade candidate? What to expect from six make-or-break Yankees

Reinforcements? Trade bait? Some key players won't be on the field in the Bronx on Opening Day. Here's what that means.

Published: March 9, 2026, 5:03 pm

How Jurickson Profar helped sign his replacement -- and next steps for the Braves

In the wake of Profar's suspension, Yastrzemski's signing has become even more important for Atlanta.

Published: March 9, 2026, 5:03 pm

NHL Awards Watch: Celebrini challenges for MVP; dead heat for Norris

With about a month left in the season, here's how PHWA voters are feeling about all the major awards.

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:44 pm

NHL playoff watch: The Blue Jackets' path to the playoffs

Columbus is in the mix after adding Conor Garland. Plus, projections, draft lottery standings and more.

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:44 pm

2026 Players Championship: Ranking the top 25 players in the field

We run through the top contenders among the 123-man field to win the PGA Tour's flagship event at TPC Sawgrass.

Published: March 9, 2026, 5:00 pm

'LOL THATS IT?': MMA fighters react to UFC White House card

The polarizing fight card generated online comments from stars such as Conor McGregor and Sean O'Malley.

Published: March 8, 2026, 8:17 am

UFC 326 fight grades: The F in BMF stands for fail

The BMF title headliner between Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway earned the lowest grade at UFC 326.

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:28 pm

What does White House fight card say about the state of the UFC?

The Freedom Fights 250 UFC card at the White House has been announced, and here's what it means.

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:28 pm

MLS Power Rankings: Vancouver the early-season team to beat

Three games in and the Vancouver Whitecaps are absolutely purring. All that and more in this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:48 pm

Predicting the USWNT's World Cup starting lineup

With 2027 closer than you think, we forecast the 11 players Emma Hayes will count on for the tournament.

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:48 pm

The pride and power of Iowa State basketball's Audi Crooks

Audi Crooks hears the haters. But Iowa State's star inherited resilience from her mom and joy from her dad. Her high-scoring game is the ultimate counterpoint.

Published: March 8, 2026, 12:56 pm

Australian GP overreactions: Verstappen could quit F1? McLaren on the ropes?

After a wild, often polarising Australian Grand Prix weekend, ESPN looks at some of the sweeping generalisations being made about Formula 1 and judges whether they're overblown or not.

Published: March 9, 2026, 1:27 pm

Milan's big derby win; Arsenal's FA Cup scare; Yamal stars again for Barcelona; more

Milan's derby win over Inter has opened a little bit of a title race again in Italy ... at least for now. Plus: Arsenal messed around in the FA Cup and nearly paid for it, while Lamine Yamal showed just how great he is for Barcelona.

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:21 pm

Why Premier League giants can't afford to miss UCL riches

The price of failure increases as the importance of the Champions League never goes away for big clubs.

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:21 pm

Week 4: Top 25 rankings, play of the week and what to watch

This week's rankings were shaken up after underwhelming performances from top teams.

Published: March 9, 2026, 3:30 pm

Postseason pointers: Five keys to winning in the playoffs

Now that the fantasy basketball playoffs have started, Eric Karabell lays out how to take home the championship.

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:52 pm

Transfer rumors, news: USMNT defender Robinson wants Liverpool over Man United

Fulham and USMNT left back Antonee Robinson favors a move to Liverpool over Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Published: March 9, 2026, 1:57 pm

Dolphins to take $99m hit on Tagovailoa as Chiefs close in on Super Bowl MVP Walker

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  • QB agreed $212.4m extension with team in 2024

  • Falcons reportedly interested in taking on QB

  • Kansas City set to beef up running game

  • Travis Kelce set to return for 14th season with Chiefs

The Miami Dolphins are moving on from Tua Tagovailoa, the quarterback they drafted with the fifth overall pick in 2020 in hopes of turning the franchise’s fortunes around.

The move will cost the Dolphins an NFL record $99m in dead money against the salary cap. ESPN reported that the move will be designated after 1 June, meaning the Dolphins will spread the hit to their salary cap across two years ($67.4m in 2026, $31.8m in 2027). ESPN also reported that the Atlanta Falcons are interested in signing Tagovailoa. Atlanta are set to release Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr is recovering from injury.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 4:46 pm

Verdict on the start of F1’s new era: five talking points from the Australian GP

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Mercedes’ flying start lives up to promise, but new regulations receive scathing reviews

The pre-season favourites had done their level best to play down their expected advantage in the buildup to the Australian Grand Prix, but it was impossible to hide. A dominant one-two by the best part of a second for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in qualifying was followed by a similarly assured one-two finish in the race.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 3:25 pm

Why do so many people want Arsenal to fail in the Premier League title race? | Jonathan Wilson

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The leaders haven’t won the title in more than 20 years. Yet very few neutrals are excited about seeing them as new champions

What was striking after Arsenal’s grim 1-0 win at Brighton on Wednesday was less Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler’s attack on the Gunners’ style than the way his criticism seemed to resonate. In England, it feels as though almost nobody, other than Arsenal supporters or anyone-but-City fans, wants them to win the title.

“If I would ask everyone in the room: ‘Did you really enjoy this football game?’ I’m sure maybe one raises his arm because he’s a big Arsenal fan but, besides that, no chance,” Hürzeler said.

This is an extract from Soccer with Jonathan Wilson, a weekly look from the Guardian US at the game in Europe and beyond. Subscribe for free here. Have a question for Jonathan? Email soccerwithjw@theguardian.com, and he’ll answer the best in a future edition.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 2:50 pm

‘He had to shoulder tragedy alone’: How Larry Bird’s rise almost ended before it began

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A new book traces how the Hall of Famer overcame humble beginnings in Indiana to take his place among basketball’s greatest players

How otherworldly was Larry Bird during his memorable season for Indiana State in 1978-79? At one point he made an assist while sprawled on the floor: from his end of the court, he made a one-armed throw to a teammate, who streaked coast-to-coast for a quick bucket.

That season ended with an epic showdown in the NCAA championship game against Magic Johnson and Michigan State. Magic got the better of Bird in that game, but the contest had wider repercussions. Not only did it spark interest in the NCAA Tournament, but Bird and Magic would help revitalize the NBA, after Bird joined the Boston Celtics and Magic the Los Angeles Lakers. But none of this was preordained, especially Bird’s trajectory.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 9:00 am

Five Iranian women footballers granted asylum by Australia, Donald Trump says

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US president says Australian PM Anthony Albanese has given police proitection to the players amid fears they could be punished on their return home

Five members of the Iranian women’s football team have been granted asylum in Australia after reportedly escaping their government minders following a tournament, according to US president Donald Trump who announced the news on social media on Monday.

The US president said he had spoken to Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese who had told him that five members of the team had been “taken care of” amid fears they could be punished if they returned home.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 4:44 pm

MLS weekend wrap: Orlando City lost a game, a goalie, and A Griezmann?

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Cristian Espinoza is fitting right in at Nashville, RSL’s kids are alright, and more from the MLS weekend

Before we begin our tour through the weekend that was in MLS, a trivia question to ponder: which team was the last Supporters’ Shield winner to start the subsequent season with three straight losses? Read to the end for the answer.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 11:00 am

Mass brawl leads to 23 red cards for Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro players in Brazil

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  • Atlético keeper’s reaction to collision sparks melee

  • Brawl starts by goal and continues well into other half

A mass brawl led to red cards for 23 players from Cruzeiro and their fierce local rivals Atlético Mineiro after clashes at the Campeonato Mineiro final in Brazil.

The confrontation on Sunday in Belo Horizonte was sparked deep in stoppage time of Cruzeiro’s 1-0 win when Atlético’s goalkeeper Everson rugby-tackled Christian to the ground after the midfielder collided with him when contesting a ball the keeper had spilled.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 11:23 am

Liverpool and Manchester United complain to X over ‘sickening’ Grok AI posts

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AI feature generated offensive posts about Diogo Jota and the Hillsborough and Munich disasters

Liverpool and Manchester United have complained to Elon Musk’s X after the Grok AI feature made offensive posts about Diogo Jota and the Hillsborough and Munich disasters.

The posts were generated when users asked the AI tool to make hateful posts about the two football teams.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 11:08 am

Raducanu loses in 52 minutes to No 6 seed Anisimova in Indian Wells third round

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  • American wins 6-1, 6-1; Briton may have been injured

  • Aryna Sabalenka sets up Naomi Osaka meeting

Emma Raducanu suffered a heavy defeat in just 52 minutes to Amanda Anisimova in the third round at Indian Wells. The British No 1 was well below par in a 6-1, 6-1 loss to the American world No 6.

Raducanu, seeded 25, may have been struggling with a fitness problem as she repeatedly refused to chase down drop shots. The 23-year-old’s first serve misfired badly and she hit just two winners to her opponent’s 21.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 12:55 am

Rodri fined by FA but avoids ban over ‘referee has to be neutral’ comments

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  • Manchester City midfielder admitted FA charge

  • Regulatory commission imposes £80,000 fine

Rodri has been fined £80,000 by a Football Association regulatory commission but escaped a sporting sanction for his comments criticising refereeing after Manchester City’s 2-2 draw at Tottenham in February.

The midfielder was unhappy that Dominic Solanke’s 70th-minute goal, after City had gone 2-0 up, was not disallowed. Solanke appeared to kick through the leg of Marc Guéhi, sending the ball off him and in.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 3:17 pm

Hecking returns to try to halt Die Wölfe blowing their own house down | Andy Brassell

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Bundesliga survival looks an uphill struggle for Wolfsburg as a lack of leadership off the pitch has led to drift on it

Edin Dzeko, understandably, erred on the side of caution. Dieter Hecking has not. Wolfsburg are indisputably in crisis and have gone back to the future to stop themselves teetering over the ledge into the abyss, with a coach who left – or was invited to leave – nearly 10 years ago returning to the club to prevent the worst coming to pass. It had felt for a while as if change was coming at the Volkswagen Arena. The question to which we will find out the answer in the coming weeks is have they already left it too late?

This was a weekend that was a very bad one for Die Wölfe; pivotally so, potentially. It was not just their own 2-1 tumble at home to Hamburg, who were also in serious need of points, which defined the moment. After all, Wolfsburg began the weekend second-bottom of the Bundesliga and ended it in the same place, but things are not the same. That is largely due to results elsewhere. Even outside Lower Saxony little went right for Wolfsburg, whether it was St Pauli and Mainz clawing points from superior opposition in Eintracht Frankfurt and Stuttgart respectively, or Werder Bremen making the most of Union Berlin going down to 10 men seconds after they took the lead, paving the way to a second successive win of unexpectedly comfortable proportions (4-1, in the end, to Werder).

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Published: March 9, 2026, 1:32 pm

Estupiñán delivers derby delight for Milan and gives fans reason to dream | Nicky Bandini

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Full-back has struggled since his move but fierce strike took his side seven points off neighbours who could wobble

Pervis Estupiñán called it “the most important goal of my career”. He does, admittedly, have only 12 to choose from, but to score the winner in a Milan derby is something few players ever experience. It could only feel better for having done it towards the end of a difficult first season in Italian football.

The Ecuadorian was billed as a replacement for Theo Hernández when he joined Milan from Brighton last summer, lumbered with unreasonable comparison from the start. Hernández, at his best, was one of the most effective attacking full-backs in the world. Estupiñán, at 28, is yet to put himself in that conversation, but the hope was that he could offer some of the same directness and ability to get up and down the left flank.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 2:23 pm

Liverpool’s Alisson to miss Champions League trip to face Galatasaray

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  • Goalkeeper has not travelled to Istanbul with teammates

  • Alexis Mac Allister is available after fears over knee injury

Alisson has not travelled to Istanbul for Liverpool’s Champions League last-16 first leg against Galatasaray on Tuesday after sustaining a problem in training.

The goalkeeper is understood to have felt minor discomfort after Monday’s session and a decision was taken not to risk taking him to Turkey.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 2:24 pm

Old Firm fan violence branded ‘completely unacceptable’ by Scotland’s first minister

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  • John Swinney decries ‘severe danger’ after Sunday’s quarter-final

  • Banning of away fans for Glasgow clashes is back up for debate

Violence after Sunday’s Old Firm game in Glasgow was “completely and utterly unacceptable”, Scotland’s first minister has said. Fans stormed the pitch in what police described as “shameful” scenes, with a number of arrests made, after Celtic beat Rangers on penalties at Ibrox in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals.

“The violence after the Old Firm game yesterday at Ibrox was completely and utterly unacceptable – there is no justification for it whatsoever,” John Swinney said. “There was severe danger applied to fans and to police officers and to stewards, it was completely unacceptable in every respect.”

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Published: March 9, 2026, 1:32 pm

Football Daily | ‘It’s a pain in the bum’: Port Vale and the magic of the FA Cup

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Sunderland fans have suffered enough to know that no matter how well things might appear to be going, calamity is never too far away. Take, for example, a thirtysomething mackem of Football Daily’s acquaintance who travelled to see Régis Le Bris’s side get dumped out of the FA Cup by Port Vale. Having watched his side lose 1-0 to the worst team in League One – and the one we are still following through the tournament – he cheerfully noted that the result “isn’t even in the top 10 most embarrassing things to happen to Sunderland in my lifetime”. With his team safe from relegation, Le Bris treated Port Vale with maximum respect by picking his strongest side but they still lost to a team that clearly “wanted it more”.

Down here I was looking forward, courtesy of the FA Cup, to a brief break from getting up in the middle of the night to suffer through another disappointing Spurs game. So I sat down in front of the telly on a nice Sunday afternoon to cheer on fellow Aussie Oscar Piastri in the Australian Grand Prix, hoping for a win. Yep … crashed out on the formation lap. There is a pattern here and I am wondering if I have some special curse or power. If you have a particular team or sportsperson that you don’t like and want me to cheer for, my rates are reasonable” – Greg Wynn.

Could we send Sergio Ramos as head coach to Cruzeiro in Brazil. Their playing philosophy appears a perfect fit (see below)“ – Krishna Moorthy.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 4:04 pm

Roman Abramovich ready to fight UK government over proceeds from £2.5bn Chelsea sale

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Russian oligarch says money is his to allocate despite international sanctions imposed on his assets

The Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has stepped up his row with the British government over the £2.5bn proceeds of his sale of Chelsea FC, insisting that the money is his to allocate despite the international sanctions imposed on his assets.

The UK and EU imposed sanctions on Abramovich in 2022, freezing his assets in response to Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, citing his ties to Vladimir Putin’s regime.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 3:23 pm

Iran could face possible Fifa tournament ban if they withdraw from World Cup

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  • Fifa can take disciplinary action against exiting nations

  • ‘Sanctions include exclusion from future competition’

Iran could face disciplinary action from Fifa, including a possible ban from future tournaments, if they unilaterally withdraw from the World Cup.

Donald Trump told Politico last week that he “really doesn’t care” if Iran fail to take part in this summer’s tournament, but Fifa remains committed to the World Cup going ahead with all qualified teams participating.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 4:42 pm

Russia flag raised and national anthem played after first gold at Winter Paralympics

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  • Varvara Voronchikhina wins women’s super-G standing

  • Russian anthem has not been heard at Games since 2014

The Russian national anthem has been played at the Paralympics for the first time since 2014 as the skier Varvara Voronchikhina claimed gold in the women’s super-G standing.

A tearful Voronchikhina received her medal on Monday afternoon, and the Russian flag was raised, after a dominant performance on the slopes of the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre. A watching crowd of international fans responded only with polite applause, but Voronchikhina’s success has already been celebrated by Russia’s sports minister.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 12:38 pm

Sky Brown wins second skateboarding world title at rain-hit event in Brazil

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  • Briton, 17, wins her second park crown in São Paulo

  • Event was cut at halfway due to recurrent rainfall

Britain’s Sky Brown celebrated International Women’s Day by becoming a skateboarding world champion for the second time at a rain-curtailed park competition in São Paulo.

The two-time Olympic bronze medallist was leading in Brazil after two runs, the halfway point, at which World Skate deemed “adverse weather conditions and recurrent rainfall” to have called time on proceedings.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 12:34 pm

Masked fan unplugs referee’s VAR monitor in suspected ‘planned’ protest in Germany

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  • Fan came out of stands at Münster v Hertha Berlin

  • Perpetrator wore white overalls and a ski mask

A masked fan unplugged the referee’s video review monitor at a German football game while the referee was deciding on a penalty, in an apparent protest against the video assistant referee system.

The unidentified fan came out of the stands and unplugged the monitor which Felix Bickel was trying to use to decide on a penalty in Sunday’s second-division game between Preußen Münster and Hertha Berlin, Münster said.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 10:12 am

'Save our girls': support shown for Iran players after exit from Women's Asian Cup – video

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Fans and activists chanted support for the Iranian women’s football team, shouting 'save our girls', as the players' bus drove past them after their final game at the Women's Asian Cup. Iran’s state television labelled them as 'traitors' for not singing the national anthem before their first game against South Korea.

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Published: March 9, 2026, 3:09 am

Akshay Bhatia denies Berger in playoff to win Arnold Palmer Invitational

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  • Bhatia wins on first playoff hole at Bay Hill

  • Berger had led by four shots on the back nine

A straightforward conclusion to the Arnold Palmer Invitational is apparently impossible. Palmer himself would approve, even if events at the tournament still played in tribute to a golfing icon can feel grisly at times. This, the Florida swing, is the PGA Tour’s most testing spell. Glory came to Akshay Bhatia after one sudden death hole in competition with Daniel Berger. The 24-year-old Bhatia, a charismatic left-hander, will bounce towards Sawgrass and Thursday’s Players Championship.

A year after Collin Morikawa stumbled in painful fashion at Bay Hill, Berger was dragged into the most unlikely of scraps by Bhatia. Berger had led by four at the Sunday turn. Bhatia jabbed back, courtesy of four birdies in a row. Berger secured leeway again at the 15th, where Bhatia’s missed attempt at par came after officials had told the pair to pick up the pace. Game over? Not at all. Bhatia flew a wonderful approach to the par five 16th, setting up the eagle that reduced Berger’s advantage to one. Shot of the day? It was shot of the tournament. The duo were all square on the 18th tee after Berger three-putted the penultimate hole.

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Published: March 8, 2026, 11:05 pm

USMNT’s Sergiño Dest comes off with apparent hamstring injury in PSV win

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  • Right back suffered injury in 57th minute

  • Dest projected to start for US at World Cup

  • Likely to miss US friendlies v Belgium and Portugal

United States defender Sergiño Dest limped off with an apparent hamstring injury during PSV Eindhoven’s 2-1 win over AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch league on Saturday, putting him in doubt for the USMNT’s upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Portugal.

Dest grabbed his left hamstring and screamed in pain while covering his eyes after tumbling in his own penalty area chasing Alkmaar’s Wouter Goes in the second half. The full-back was substituted in the 57th minute, leaving the field with the assistance of two medical staff, unable to put weight on his left leg.

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Published: March 8, 2026, 6:21 pm

72,000 fans turned up to watch DC United. But only Messi’s Inter Miami dazzled

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DC United sought to use the occasion to woo Charm City, but another flat loss put Miami’s quality in sharp relief

The pregame scene outside Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday likely felt familiar to anybody who has followed Lionel Messi’s time in Major League Soccer. Fans milled about, forming a colorful patchwork of Inter Miami pink, the light blue and white of Argentina’s national team, and in this case, the purple of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. Others simply came in whatever soccer jersey they happened to own, all the way down to indoor soccer’s Baltimore Blast, the closest thing the city normally gets to top-flight soccer.

What there wasn’t a lot of was DC United black and red. Despite its proximity to the nation’s capital, Baltimore isn’t exactly DC United country, and as far as decision-makers at United are concerned, that was an opportunity. The club moved the Miami match away from their usual home, the 20,000-capacity Audi Field, to maximize ticket sales, but also to put themselves on display to potential fans in Charm City, a market they’ve badly wanted to engage for years. DC are in the process of starting an MLS Next Pro team in the city, and they’ve partnered with Baltimore’s local government to construct a stadium here for that club.

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Published: March 8, 2026, 5:14 pm

Emperor Naruhito watches Ohtani and Japan survive scare against Australia at World Baseball Classic

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  • Masataka Yoshida’s late HR helps seal 4-3 win

  • Naruhito first emperor in 60 years to attend baseball

Masataka Yoshida’s late home run triggered a comeback win for Japan over Australia at the World Baseball Classic on Sunday, with Emperor Naruhito making a rare appearance.

The underdog Aussies struck first in the sixth inning of the group stage game when outfielder Aaron Whitefield came home after a throwing error by Japan’s catcher, Kenya Wakatsuki. But in the seventh, Yoshida connected with a two-run shot over right centre field. Japan put on two more insurance runs in the eighth, and hung on for the 4-3 victory.

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Published: March 8, 2026, 4:00 pm

The unanswered Liverpool question that will define Arne Slot’s reign

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The Dutch manager will bring up a century of games in charge of the Reds, but expectations are high and the pressure is on ahead of the last 16 meeting with Galatasaray

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:42 pm

Is the UFC’s White House card good enough? Grading every fight

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Comment: 14 June will bring six fights, five of which will feature US stars and two of which will be title bouts

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:30 pm

Wayne Rooney defends Arsenal’s tactics as he sends message to Mikel Arteta on dealing with critics

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Arsenal have been criticised for their style of play but Wayne Rooney has leapt to their defence

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:25 pm

Trump warns Iran women’s football team could be killed after anthem protest and offers asylum in US

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US president has intervened after the team refused to sing the country’s national anthem

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:48 pm

Rodri escapes ban for referee rant after Man City’s draw with Tottenham

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Rodri has been fined and warned about his future conduct but has avoided a ban for his criticism of referees

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:09 pm

BOYLE Sports Cheltenham offer 2026: £20 in Cheltenham free bets & money-back offers

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Everything you need to know about BOYLE Sports’ Cheltenham offers for the 2026 Festival

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:08 pm

Cheltenham free bets and betting offers for 2026

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The 2026 Cheltenham Festival is fast approaching, with racing fans and punters alike counting down the days until top-class jumps action returns to Prestbury Park.

Published: March 9, 2026, 4:04 pm

Liverpool suffer injury blow as key player is ruled out of Champions League clash with Galatasaray

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Liverpool have suffered an injury setback on the eve of their Champions League clash with Galatasaray

Published: March 9, 2026, 3:54 pm

Donald Trump calls for Australia to grant asylum to Iran women’s team

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There have been fears players could face persecution after they did not sing the national anthem before their Asian Cup opener.

Published: March 9, 2026, 3:49 pm

Paddy Power Cheltenham offer: Promo code for £60 in Cheltenham Festival free bets

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We explain how to claim the Paddy Power £60 free bet offer for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival

Published: March 9, 2026, 3:00 pm

Cheltenham Festival 2026 tips: Experts’ best bets and 15 horses to watch on day one

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Kopek Des Bordes and The New Lion headline an action packed opening day at the Cheltenham Festival

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:58 pm

Why the Cheltenham Festival is set to be more unpredictable than ever before

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With fewer clearly defined favourites, the 2026 edition of the Festival promises plenty of thrills and surprises

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:51 pm

Paddy Power Cheltenham betting offer: 60/1 Arkle Winner to claim Cheltenham free bets

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Claim the Paddy Power Cheltenham betting offer for the Arkle Chase winner

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:49 pm

When is FA Cup quarter-final draw? Start time, ball numbers and how to watch

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Who will progress to the FA Cup quarter-finals?

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:47 pm

Francis Ngannou’s next fight confirmed for Ronda Rousey undercard on Netflix

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The former UFC heavyweight champion left the PFL last week, and it was unclear whether his next bout would be in a cage or boxing ring

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:40 pm

Best bets and odds on the Cheltenham Festival Day One

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Horse racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge is at the track with a tip in all seven of Tuesday’s Cheltenham Festival races.

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:25 pm

Abramovich lawyers insist £2.5bn from Chelsea sale is still his and blame government for delays over funds

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In the escalating row over the £2.5bn the Russian oligarch has promised to give to the victims of the Ukrainian war, The Independent has seen a legal letter blaming Keir Starmer’s government for the hold-up

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:12 pm

Kevin Pietersen says tension remains with Graeme Swann after making up with Matt Prior and Andrew Strauss

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Pietersen reportedly had a difficult relationship with Swann and Prior during the latter stages of his playing career

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:02 pm

Maro Itoje ‘explosion’ at Fin Smith reveals England pressure after latest Six Nations setback

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England’s 23-18 defeat to Italy at the weekend was their first ever loss at the hands of the Azzurri, and leaves the team in crisis ahead of this week’s Six Nations finale against France

Published: March 9, 2026, 1:37 pm

Less than a third of Padel players are women. Here’s what needs to change

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Lawn Tennis Association says just 30 per cent of padel players are female

Published: March 9, 2026, 1:37 pm

Substitute teacher wins Los Angeles Marathon in the race’s closest finish ever

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Substitute teacher Nathan Martin just beat Kenya’s Michael Kamau to the finish line

Published: March 9, 2026, 1:26 pm

France flanker Oscar Jegou cited over alleged gouging incident in Scotland defeat

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Jegou appeared to make contact with the eye of Scotland’s Ewan Ashman at a maul

Published: March 9, 2026, 1:19 pm

Best 2026 Cheltenham free bets & betting sign up offers

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Everything you need to know about the best available free bet offers for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival

Published: March 9, 2026, 12:46 pm

Which White House fight fell through? Dana White dismisses UFC theory

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Ilia Topuria will face Justin Gaethje in the main event on 14 June, but was that always the plan?

Published: March 9, 2026, 12:32 pm

Best Betting Sites UK: Top Online Bookmakers For March 2026

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Published: March 9, 2026, 12:29 pm

More medal heartbreak for GB’s para alpine skiiers at Winter Paralympics

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Neil Simpson recorded his second fourth-place finish of the Games in Milano Cortina, while Menna Fitzpatrick came sixth after recovering from an ACL injury

Published: March 9, 2026, 12:19 pm

Wales want Tottenham star to switch allegiance from England ahead of World Cup play-off

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Ashley Phillips was born in England but has a Welsh mother and previously represented Wales at under-16 level

Published: March 9, 2026, 12:19 pm

Mass brawl in chaotic Brazil state final sees 23 players sent off

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The incident took place towards the end of Cruzeiro’s 1-0 win over rivals Atletico Mineiro in the final of the Campeanato Mineiro state football league

Published: March 9, 2026, 12:08 pm

Luke Littler explains why he wants to meet Carlos Alcaraz at ‘Oscars of Sport’ awards ceremony

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Littler is the first ever darts player to be shortlisted for the prestigious Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award

Published: March 9, 2026, 11:47 am

Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall offer contrasting reactions to Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane title fight

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Pereira and Gane will clash at the White House for the interim version of Aspinall’s heavyweight title, with Jones missing out on his dream fight

Published: March 9, 2026, 11:37 am

Cheltenham betting offers: A guide to the best Cheltenham free bets 2026

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Cheltenham Festival begins on Tuesday as one of the signature events of the UK racing calendar takes place across four days at Prestbury Park.

Published: March 9, 2026, 11:03 am

247Bet Cheltenham betting offer: Bet £10 get £30 with this new betting site

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Here’s our guide to the 247Bet Cheltenham sign up offer for new customers of this newly launched UK bookie

Published: March 9, 2026, 11:01 am

Pep Guardiola explains why Erling Haaland missed FA Cup match before Real Madrid showdown

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Erling Haaland was not in the squad for Man City’s 3-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday

Published: March 9, 2026, 10:36 am

Jai Opetaia’s messy week signals trouble ahead in boxing war he didn’t sign up for

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Opetaia won the inaugural Zuffa cruiserweight title on Sunday but, as Steve Bunce writes, there has been immense confusion around his status as IBF champion

Published: March 9, 2026, 10:31 am

Cheltenham Festival weather: Latest forecast for day one with cloud cover and light rain possible

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Light rain with sunny spells are expected on Champion Day, the opening day of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival

Published: March 9, 2026, 10:30 am

Angry Jose Mourinho unleashes fury at Porto coach who ‘called him a traitor 50 times’

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Mourinho was shown a red card for kicking a ball towards the opposition bench, with Porto assistant coach Lucho Gonzalez later calling him a traitor

Published: March 9, 2026, 10:29 am

Russian national anthem to be played at Winter Paralympics for first time since 2014 as skier wins gold medal

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Varvara Voronchikhina won a gold medal in skiing for Russia on Monday morning

Published: March 9, 2026, 10:14 am

Masked fan stages VAR protest by unplugging referee monitor during German match

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A masked fan unplugged the VAR monitor by the side of the pitch when the referee went to check on a penalty decision

Published: March 9, 2026, 9:55 am

Bet365 Cheltenham offers 2026: Sign up offer, free bets & new racing features

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Check out the latest Cheltenham offer from Bet365 that allows new customers to claim £30 in free bets

Published: March 9, 2026, 9:46 am

Emma Raducanu explains what went wrong in 52-minute defeat at Indian Wells

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Raducanu only won two games against Amanda Anisimova as she suffered a swift exit at Indian Wells on Sunday

Published: March 9, 2026, 9:38 am

Cheltenham Festival 2026 live: Declarations made for four-day meeting as Galopin Des Champs out of Gold Cup

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The climax of the National Hunt racing season begins on Tuesday

Published: March 9, 2026, 9:29 am

What is a handicap? A brief guide to horseracing jargon for Cheltenham Festival

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We explain all the terms you can expect to see from the four days at the Cheltenham Festival

Published: March 9, 2026, 8:59 am

When is the Gold Cup? Runners, odds and start time for Cheltenham Festival main event

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The Cheltenham Festival peaks with next Friday’s Gold Cup, here’s everything you need to know

Published: March 9, 2026, 8:57 am

Cheltenham Festival 2026: How to watch every race online and on TV

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Here’s how you can watch every race from the Cheltenham Festival in 2026

Published: March 9, 2026, 8:48 am

Cheltenham Festival 2026 race card, dates, start times and full four-day schedule

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The Cheltenham Festival returns with the coveted Gold Cup once again the highlight of the four-day event

Published: March 9, 2026, 8:45 am

Coco Gauff says her arm felt like it was ‘on fire’ as she retires from Indian Wells match

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Coco Gauff retired from her match against Alex Eala at Indian Wells due to struggling with an arm injury

Published: March 9, 2026, 8:41 am

Iraq manager urges Fifa to delay his team’s World Cup play-off due to Iran-US war

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Iraq are due to play in a World Cup play-off later this month but are struggling to gather their players together amid the ongoing conflict

Published: March 9, 2026, 8:24 am

T20 World Cup win fitting redemption for India’s struggling hero

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Sanju Samson was recalled for the latter stages of the tournament and excelled against England and New Zealand to lead India to the title

Published: March 9, 2026, 8:00 am

Six Nations team of the week: Which players impressed in round four?

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Which individuals stood out in a thrilling weekend of action?

Published: March 9, 2026, 7:33 am

Emma Raducanu crashes out of Indian Wells with heavy defeat to Amanda Anisimova

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The British No.1 was beaten in straight sets in less than an hour by the impressive American

Published: March 9, 2026, 7:30 am

Indians pour into streets to dance, sing and celebrate after historic T20 cricket World Cup win

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Crowd of over 100,000 roar in delight at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in Gujarat as Indian team lifts trophy

Published: March 9, 2026, 7:10 am

India make history with dominant T20 World Cup final triumph over sorry New Zealand

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India beat New Zealand by 96 runs: Opening batter Sanju Samson scored another big tally to set up the game before Jasprit Bumrah’s four-wicket haul killed off the Kiwi run chase

Published: March 8, 2026, 7:00 pm

Luke Littler targeting trophy clean sweep after retaining UK Open title

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The world champion beat veteran James Wade in the final for the second successive year.

Published: March 9, 2026, 2:24 am

Luke Littler retains UK Open crown with victory over James Wade at Minehead

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The world champion became the fourth player to win back-to-back titles.

Published: March 8, 2026, 10:37 pm

Pep Guardiola targets a strong finish to the season for Manchester City

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The Gunners hold a seven-point lead at the top of the table.

Published: March 8, 2026, 10:30 pm

Leeds can dream about ‘writing another piece of history’ with FA Cup run – Farke

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Goals from Sean Longstaff, Gabriel Gudmundsson and Joel Piroe accounted for Norwich at Elland Road.

Published: March 8, 2026, 8:10 pm

2026 Betfair Cheltenham offer: Promo code & promotions

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Everything you need to know about the 2026 Betfair Cheltenham offers

Published: March 8, 2026, 8:00 pm

Dominant Leeds ease past Norwich to reach FA Cup quarter-finals for first time in two decades

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Leeds 3-0 Norwich: Sean Longstaff and Gabriel Gudmundsson struck first-half goals and Joel Piroe put the tie to bed

Published: March 8, 2026, 6:54 pm

Jon Brady admits Port Vale’s FA Cup run ‘pain in the bum’ amid relegation scrap

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Ben Waine has now hit the winner in three of Vale’s FA Cup ties this season.

Published: March 8, 2026, 5:46 pm

India make T20 World Cup history by thrashing New Zealand to retain trophy

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India finished on 255 for five as they sealed a 96-run victory in Ahmedabad.

Published: March 8, 2026, 5:32 pm

Celtic’s Scottish Cup win overshadowed by chaotic scenes after penalty shootout

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Police and stewards were called into action as fans flooded onto the pitch and released projectiles after Celtic’s win over Rangers

Published: March 8, 2026, 5:24 pm

Fans clash on Ibrox pitch after Celtic knock Rangers out of cup on penalties

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Rangers 0-0 Celtic (2-4 AET and penalties): Tomas Cvancara’s winning spot kick sparked chaotic scenes after Celtic’s quarter-final victory

Published: March 8, 2026, 5:22 pm

Rangers and Celtic fans clash following dramatic penalty shootout

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Published: March 8, 2026, 5:22 pm

Luke Littler fights back against Danny Noppert to continue UK Open title defence

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The world number one replied to Noppert building a quickfire lead and hit a 10-darter to level at 4-4 before winning through.

Published: March 8, 2026, 5:16 pm

Player dies aged 15 after collapsing during Oxford girls’ academy game

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On Sunday the club announced the news that Amelia Aplin had died

Published: March 8, 2026, 5:11 pm

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