World Baseball Classic pool stage heats up with key matches like Czech Republic vs. Japan and Italy vs. U.S.; NBA, NHL games, Champions League soccer, and March Madness prep dominate today's sports.
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World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. Japan in Pool C
The 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C stage features Czech Republic facing Japan at 6 a.m. ET in Tokyo on FS1. This match is part of the ongoing tournament running March 5-17. Pool play concludes today with high stakes for advancement.
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Italy vs. U.S. Highlights World Baseball Classic Pool B
Team USA takes on Italy at 9 p.m. ET in Houston for Pool B action on FS1. The U.S. aims to secure a strong position after recent performances. Tournament highlights include unbeaten Dominican Republic's win over Israel yesterday.
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Dominican Republic Clinches Quarterfinal Spot Over Israel
Unbeaten Dominican Republic defeated Israel to advance to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. Stars like Ketel Marte and Juan Soto shone in the victory on March 9. They join Venezuela, with Israel and Netherlands facing elimination.
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NBA: Boston Celtics at San Antonio Spurs
Regional coverage of Boston at San Antonio airs at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. This matchup features top Eastern Conference vs. Western play. Minnesota at Lakers follows at 11 p.m. ET.
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NHL: New York Islanders at St. Louis Blues
Islanders face Blues at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT and TruTV. Edmonton at Colorado follows at 10 p.m. ET in a key Western Conference clash. These games highlight intense regular-season action.
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UEFA Champions League: Bayern Munich at Atalanta
Round of 16 Leg 1 sees Bayern Munich visit Atalanta at 4 p.m. ET on CBSSN. This high-profile matchup kicks off the knockout stage. March 10-11 features multiple legs.
Spring training continues with Atlanta Braves at Toronto Blue Jays at 1 p.m. ET on MLBN in Dunedin, Fla. Arizona vs. Dodgers follows at 4 p.m. ET. Teams gear up for March 25-27 openers.
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College Basketball Tournaments Heat Up
Big Ten Tournament: Penn St. vs. Northwestern on Peacock; West Coast, Metro Atlantic, and Big Sky championships on ESPN networks. These games precede March Madness starting March 15.
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2026 March Madness Selection Sunday Nears
NCAA Men's Tournament selections air March 15, with First Four March 17-18 and Final Four April 4-6 in Indianapolis. Women's bracket reveal follows at 5 p.m. PST. Host sites include Houston and Chicago regionals.
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Tarik Skubal Leaves Team USA for Tigers Camp
Pitcher Tarik Skubal departs World Baseball Classic Team USA to rejoin Detroit Tigers spring training. This move impacts U.S. roster for remaining pool games. His departure follows strong tournament showings.
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Juan Soto Faces Dugout Push-Ups Penalty
Juan Soto assigned dugout push-ups after two flyouts to warning track in World Baseball Classic. The penalty aims to motivate during Team Dominican Republic's successful run. Soto drew walks in key moments.