Three reasons Illinois will beat No. 3 Michigan
The Illini can knock off the Wolverines.
Marseille look for way out of crisis against bitter rivals Lyon
Away from Paris Saint-Germain's quest to hold off Lens and retain the Ligue 1 title, Marseille and Lyon are fighting it out for France's last automatic Champions League qualifying berth and face off in a huge game on Sunday.Only the top three in Ligue 1 qualify directly for the league phase of the Champions League, with the team in fourth having to …
Barca strikers firing blanks as Villarreal visit
Barcelona host high-flying Villarreal on Saturday aiming to tighten their grip on pole position in La Liga amid concerns about the form of strikers Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres."With so many matches rotation at striker is natural, and I think Ferran and I can benefit from the current situation," Lewandowski told Polish magazine Pilka Nozna this week.
'Nerves sharpen you': Dortmund's Kobel relishing Bayern showdown
With the pain of a crushing Champions League exit still raw, Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel hopes Bayern Munich's high-stakes visit on Saturday will provide the spark for his side to save their season. Like Bayern, Dortmund have lost just once in the Bundesliga this season, but they trail Vincent Kompany's league leaders by eight …
How Sacha Washington exemplifies rise of Vanderbilt women's basketball
Sacha Washington was a key piece of Vanderbilt women's basketball's win over Alabama as she helped lead the Commodores' undefeated home season.
Photos: Lake Taylor beats Colonial Heights in Class 3 Region A semifinals
Lake Taylor defeated Colonial Heights 62-29 in the Class 3 Region A semifinals to advance to the state tournament at Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, Virginia, on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. ©2026 The Virginian-Pilot. Visit pilotonline.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Culture Shift Confirmed: Jaguars Earn Major Bump in 2026 NFLPA Grades
We take a deep dive into the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2026 NFLPA Report Card gains, exploring how leadership, staff, and culture are fueling on-field success.
Illinois names new wrestling head coach
A new leader at Huff Hall.
Bey scores 42 points, Pelicans beat Jazz 129-118 to open 2-game set in Utah
Saddiq Bey scored 42 points, Zion Williamson had 20 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 129-118 on Thursday night to open a two-game set. The teams will meet again in Salt Lake City on Saturday night. The Pelicans, who opened a six-game trip, have won three straight and five of seven to improve to 18-42.
LIVE UPDATES: All The Action From The IBJJF No-Gi Grand Prix
The 2026 IBJJF No-Gi Grand Prix is set, with eight of the best black belts in the world ready to face off for supremacy. Helena pulls guard and nearly has it passed early but manages to retain and is only down an advantage. Helena switches to the heel and it turns into a leg lock shootout.
Suns' Royce O'Neale spoils Lakers comeback with game-winning 3-pointer
The Lakers nearly pulled off a huge comeback against the short-handed Suns. Then Royce O'Neale came alive.
NFLPA report cards: Home-field hatred, a Chip Kelly F, Steelers crushed and more eyebrow-raising grades
Player surveys showed 18 of the league’s 32 teams rated their home field conditions as a C+ or worse, with seven receiving F grades.
Brad Marchand scores twice as the Panthers beat the Maple Leafs 5-1
Olympic silver medalist Brad Marchand scored twice, Evan Rodrigues got the first short-handed goal of his career and added an assist, and the Florida Panthers resumed their playoff push with a 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. Marchand now has 27 goals, tying Sam Reinhart for the team lead. Olympic bronze medalist Anton Lundell had …
No. 6 LSU surges past Tennessee 89-73 as Mikaylah Williams hits 1,500-point mark
Manny Machado blasts two home runs, Padres fall to Reds, 11-10
San Diego loses slugfest with Cincinnati
OPEN THREAD | FEBRUARY 27, 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. CASTILLA ORPHAN SYNDROME Watching Arbeloa’s short […]
WNBA union plans to survey players with agents seeking input in process, AP source says
Leaders of the WNBA players' union had a meeting with players Tuesday night and will send out a survey to their members to get feedback on the league's latest contract proposal, a person familiar with the negotiations said. “Notably, there is an unprecedented level of unity among agents at this moment,” the letter said.
Royce O'Neale hits last-second 3 to lift short-handed Suns over Lakers, 113-110
Royce O'Neale made a 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds remaining, Grayson Allen scored 28 points and the short-handed Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers 113-110 on Thursday night after blowing a late 12-point lead. Allen drove into the lane on the Suns' final possession before finding Collin Gillespie in the corner. Gillespie quickly swung the ball to an …
Tebas vs Al-Khelaifi: La Liga president attacks PSG Chief over French Football crisis
Remarks raise concerns over governance and influenceTebas vs Al-Khelaifi: La Liga president attacks PSG Chief over French Football crisisLa Liga president Javier Tebas criticized PSG chairman Nasser A...
2026 FCIAC Boys Basketball Tournament outlook, bracket, scoreboard
Breaking down the 2026 FCIAC Boys Basketball Tournament with outlook, bracket and scoreboard.