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US Defeats Mexico 5-3 in World Baseball Classic Pool Play
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Roman Anthony added a three-run drive in the third inning to lead the United States to a 5-3 win over Mexico at Houston’s Daikin Park. Jarren Duran homered twice for Mexico, which faces Italy next. Reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes struck out seven in four innings for the US.
World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. Japan Tonight
Pool C action in Tokyo features Czech Republic vs. Japan at 6 a.m. ET on FS1. The tournament runs March 5-17 with multiple pool stage games ongoing. US tops Pool B after beating Mexico.
Italy Faces US in Crucial WBC Pool B Clash Tonight
Italy plays the US at 9 p.m. ET on FS1 in Houston, a key game for Pool B standings. Dante Nori has been hot for Italy with 5-for-7 and two homers vs. Brazil. Minnesota Timberwolves staff cheering on Italian connections.
Tarik Skubal Opts Out of Further WBC Starts
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal won't pitch again in the WBC, citing spring training plans and contract stakes after mulling overnight. He shared this decision on Monday. Tigers continue MLB spring training today.
NBA: Timberwolves Gear Up for Lakers While Eyeing WBC
Minnesota Timberwolves face LA Lakers at 11 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock amid playoff push, but staff like coach Chris Finch distracted by WBC. Co-owner Alex Rodriguez, a baseball legend, also tuned in. Dante Nori's WBC play adds intrigue.
NHL: Islanders at Blues and Oilers at Avalanche Tonight
New York Islanders visit St. Louis Blues at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, followed by Edmonton Oilers at Colorado Avalanche at 10 p.m. ET. Chicago Blackhawks won 3-2 in OT over Utah Mammoth yesterday.
UEFA Champions League: Bayern Munich at Atalanta
Bayern Munich faces Atalanta in Round of 16 Leg 1 at 4 p.m. ET on CBSSN. March 10-11 features key knockout matches. Part of packed soccer schedule including CONCACAF Champions League.
MLB Spring Training: Braves vs. Blue Jays, D-backs vs. Dodgers
Atlanta faces Toronto at 1 p.m. ET on MLBN in Dunedin, Fla., followed by Arizona vs. LA Dodgers at 4 p.m. ET. MLB season opener Yankees at Giants set for March 25.
College Basketball Tournaments Heat Up
Big Ten Tournament first round: Penn St. vs. Northwestern on Peacock; West Coast and Metro Atlantic championships on ESPN networks. Michigan Wolverines enter Big Ten tourney with momentum; March Madness selections March 15.
WNBA Nears CBA Deadline with Proposal to Players
WNBA sent collective bargaining agreement proposal to players as March 10 deadline approaches, per AP source. Key labor news amid NBA action like Celtics at Spurs at 8 p.m. ET.
Yesterday's WBC Results: DR Dominates Israel 10-1
Dominican Republic crushed Israel 10-1; other wins: Korea 7-2 over Australia, Colombia 4-3 vs. Panama, Venezuela 4-0 vs. Nicaragua, Puerto Rico 4-1 vs. Cuba, Great Britain 8-1 vs. Brazil. US 5-3 over Mexico. Pool play continues today.
CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 Kicks Off
CF América at Philadelphia Union at 7 p.m. ET on FS1; Cruz Azul at CF Monterrey at 8:55 p.m. on FS2; Alajuelense at LAFC at 10:55 p.m. on FS2. Regional knockout action heats up.