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Stephen Curry is making "good progress" in recovery from a right knee runner's injury and is on track to take part in a 5-on-5 practice; the Warriors expect a Sunday workout that will guide a possible return later this week.

Tom Izzo said the Sweet Sixteen still matters after Michigan State's 77-69 win over Louisville that sent him to his 17th Sweet Sixteen, and he praised Coen Carr's double-double and Jeremy Fears Jr.'s 16 assists.

Louisville's season ended with a 77-69 loss to Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament second round at the KeyBank Center. The Cardinals finish the year 24-11 under coach Pat Kelsey.

After St. John's opening-round win in San Diego, Zuby Ejiofor pulled aside sophomore Ian Jackson and urged him to be aggressive following a shaky start and stronger second half.

Moisés Ballesteros was told he made the Chicago Cubs' Opening Day roster and will be used primarily as the team's designated hitter; the club also outlined plans and status updates for pitchers Daniel Palencia, Justin Steele and Ben Brown.

Bryce Rainer returned to game action after offseason shoulder surgery and is expected to open the season with Class-A Flying Tigers; several other young Tigers prospects, including Cris Rodriguez and Jordan Yost, are advancing through spring activities.

Oklahoma defeated Idaho 89-59 in the First Round, with Raegan Beers scoring 18 and Sahara Williams adding 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Cam Ward crashed Wan'Dale Robinson's introductory news conference and their friendly exchange highlighted early rapport after Robinson signed a four-year, $70 million deal with the Titans; Robinson has 185 catches over the past two seasons and cited reuniting with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll as a factor in his decision.

Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 redshirt freshman for Florida, entered with 1:54 left to become the tallest player to appear in an NCAA Tournament game and grabbed a rebound and dunk during Florida's 114-55 win over Prairie View A&M.

Donovan Dent returned from a calf injury and had six steals as UCLA held off UCF 75-71 in its NCAA Tournament opener.

A KU official said Samis Calderon's father, Luis Calderon, has died. Calderon traveled to be with his family and will miss Friday's NCAA tournament game; he is expected to return Saturday.

The Minnesota Twins released veterans Liam Hendriks and Andrew Chafin and optioned Zebby Matthews, opening a rotation spot for Mick Abel. Joe Ryan was named the team's Opening Day starter.

Oklahoma had a two-week gap between games after a 112-78 loss to LSU in the SEC quarterfinals and used the time for focused practice under coach Jennie Baranczyk before facing Idaho in the NCAA Tournament at Lloyd Noble Center.

Detroit recorded its first 50-win season since 2007-08 and has led the Eastern Conference most of the year, while All-Star guard Cade Cunningham is expected to miss at least two weeks with a collapsed lung.

Noah Cates scored and assisted as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in a shootout, and Cates has 11 points in 12 games since the Olympic break.

Purdue senior point guard Braden Smith entered the NCAA Tournament one assist shy of tying Bobby Hurley's Division I men's assists record and has 1,075 career assists; he reviewed and described several of his favorite passes.

Victor Wembanyama's game-winning shot clinched the Spurs' first playoff berth in seven years, and longtime teammates Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell described the moment as deeply personal after years of rebuilding.

Queens introduced a $150 German Shepherd figurine nicknamed Buddy as a locker-room honor for hard, unglamorous work; the ASUN champion qualified for the NCAA tournament in its first year of eligibility and enters as a 15-seed set to face Purdue.

LeBron James made 13 of 14 shots for 30 points as the Lakers beat the Rockets 124-116, extending Los Angeles' winning streak to seven games.

Boone Jenner is centering the Columbus Blue Jackets' fourth line and has averaged about 14 minutes per game since the move; the team is chasing a wild-card spot during a strong run under coach Rick Bowness.

Shohei Ohtani threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings in a Cactus League outing and is seeking a larger pitching role in 2026; the Dodgers have left room for flexible rest while managing his two-way duties.

Howard, fresh off its first NCAA Tournament win (86-83 over UMBC in the First Four), meets No. 1 seed Michigan in the Midwest Region first round; Michigan enters the tournament 31-3 and is noted for its size and transition speed.

Reds manager Terry Francona announced that Chase Burns, Rhett Lowder and Brandon Williamson made the Opening Day roster, joining Andrew Abbott, Nick Lodolo and Brady Singer as six starting pitchers; the team said it will not treat this as a traditional six-man rotation.

Gerrit Cole is scheduled to throw one inning Wednesday against the Red Sox, his first game action since undergoing Tommy John surgery on March 11, 2025. He said the outing does not change his 14-to-18 month timetable to return to a regular-season mound.

Cotie McMahon was named a USBWA Honorable Mention All‑American, the seventh All‑America recognition of her career; Ole Miss will face Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament first round on March 20.

Trevor Zegras, now with the Philadelphia Flyers, said he looks forward to returning to Anaheim because Ducks fans were 'awesome' to him and he expects a warm reception when the teams meet Wednesday night.

Triston Casas is still rehabbing from a ruptured patellar tendon and does not plan to begin the season on a minor‑league rehab assignment; Danny Coulombe, despite a recent injury history, has looked good in camp sessions and is likely to pitch in a game this week.

Deandre Ayton says he has 'bought in' to his role with the Los Angeles Lakers and shifted his focus toward defense and effort. The Lakers have won six straight and nine of their last 10 games as Ayton has contributed in recent matchups.

Chicago started six defensemen aged 24 or younger against the Minnesota Wild as coach Jeff Blashill gave young defenders extended minutes; the group helped fuel a comeback but the Blackhawks lost 4-3 in overtime.

Kevin McGonigle has had a strong spring, batting .267 with a 1.063 OPS while playing shortstop in big-league camp. The Tigers have not yet decided whether he will skip Triple A for Opening Day.