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2026 March Madness Tournament Begins with First Four Games
The NCAA men's basketball tournament selections were announced on March 15, with the First Four games starting March 17-18. Duke enters as the No. 1 overall seed with an 11-game winning streak and back-to-back ACC tournament titles under coach Jon Scheyer, opening against Siena in Greenville, South Carolina
. The Final Four is scheduled for April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, with the championship game on April 6
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World Baseball Classic Semifinal: Venezuela vs. Italy Tonight
The 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinal matchup between Venezuela and Italy will air tonight at 8 p.m. ET on FS1 from Miami. This game is part of the tournament's climactic stages leading toward the championship
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Arizona and Purdue Lead Tournament Contenders
No. 1 seed Arizona won the Big 12 Conference title after starting 23-0 before consecutive losses to Kansas and Texas Tech. No. 2 seed Purdue upset Michigan to win the Big Ten tournament and is making its 11th consecutive NCAA tournament appearance, with guard Braden Smith one assist shy of tying Bobby Hurley's all-time record of 1,076
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UCLA Eyes Deep Tournament Run Despite Injury Concerns
UCLA, a program with a record 11 national titles, could make a deep run in the tournament if guards Donovan Dent (calf strain) and leading scorer Tyler Bilodeau (knee strain) are healthy for their opening matchup against Central Florida in Philadelphia. The Bruins represent a potential Cinderella threat despite their championship pedigree
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Iran Confirms World Cup Participation Despite Geopolitical Tensions
The Iranian soccer federation confirmed it will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite ongoing regional conflict and pressure, telling the Asian Football Confederation they are proceeding to the tournament. Iran, ranked No. 20 by FIFA, will play all three group matches in the U.S., including games in Inglewood, California on June 16 and 21, before finishing in Seattle on June 27
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NCAA Tournament Features Surprising Seeds and Injury Updates
North Carolina freshman star Caleb Wilson's season-ending broken thumb on March 5 caused the Tar Heels to drop to a No. 6 seed. Nebraska earned a No. 4 seed, its highest tournament spot since receiving a No. 3 seed in 1991
. Florida is attempting to win back-to-back championships, a feat accomplished only by UCLA previously
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NBA Games Scheduled Across Multiple Cities Tonight
Tonight features three NBA games: Orlando at Atlanta (7 p.m. NBCSN), L.A. Lakers at Houston (9:30 p.m. NBCSN), and San Antonio at L.A. Clippers (10 p.m. Peacock). Additionally, the Brooklyn Nets will host the Portland Trail Blazers at 7:30 p.m. at Barclays Center in Brooklyn
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NHL Action Features Boston-New Jersey and Pittsburgh-Colorado Matchups
The NHL schedule includes Boston at New Jersey at 7 p.m. EST on ESPN and Pittsburgh at Colorado at 9:30 p.m. EST on ESPN. The New York Rangers also face the Los Angeles Kings at 7 p.m. at Madison Square Garden
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College Gymnastics, Lacrosse, and Softball Schedule Evening Events
College sports programming includes men's gymnastics with Michigan at Ohio State (6 p.m. BTN), men's lacrosse with Navy at Johns Hopkins (6 p.m. ESPNU), and women's softball with Texas A&M at LSU (7 p.m. SECN).
MLB Spring Training Games Continue Across Three Time Zones
Baseball's spring training features three games today: Toronto vs. Miami in Jupiter, Florida (1 p.m. MLBN), Milwaukee vs. L.A. Dodgers in Phoenix (4 p.m. MLBN), and Chicago White Sox vs. Texas in Surprise, Arizona (8 p.m. MLBN).
English Premier League Soccer Match Featured on USA Network
The Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford FC airs at 4 p.m. on USA Network today, providing international soccer competition for American viewers.