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🏈 5 things you need to know about Thursday
- The Chiefs sent cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Rams in a blockbuster deal. Rams GM Les Need appears to be back. F— they choose mode. Los Angeles sent four picks to Kansas City, including a 2026 first-round pick. In exchange for two-time All-Pro appearances.. Despite the Rams’ high acquisition cost, no one was robbed of money in this deal. both teams Score high on our trade grade.
- Stefon Diggs is released by the Patriots. A number of big-time receivers who remain in the NFL will be hitting the free agent market as March 11 approaches. Because it’s the Patriots Expected to release Diggs after just one seasonAnd the veteran wideout should have some options after rushing for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns in 2025. That’s how the Titans should be. One of the teams to watch They’re looking to surround Cam Ward with a more reliable option.
- The USWNT defeated Canada to win the SheBelieves Cup. The United States and Canada have had several heated battles in the sports world recently, and in the latest round, the United States took to the pitch with another victory. In the SheBelieves Cup, the USA won 1-0 with a goal from Allie Sentner. This was a big win, as the USWNT will win the tournament if they win or tie against Colombia on Saturday.
- Australia opened the World Baseball Classic with a 3-0 win over Chinese Taipei. Baseball’s international best-on-best show has officially begun, with the Australians claiming their first win of the tournament. Team USA starts on Friday. Everything you need to know about the World Baseball Classicexplaining the rules, pools, and how to watch each game.
- Legendary Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz has died at the age of 89. In more depressing news, college football We lost a national champion, a Hall of Fame coach, and a great man. With the death of Holtz. He led Notre Dame to a national championship in 1988 and had a 249-132-7 record over his coaching career. After his coaching career ended, Holtz became a media star thanks to his eccentricity and passion for college football.
🏀 Don’t Miss: Women’s Conference Tournament Recommendations
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The conference tournament season has already begun, with the major women’s basketball conferences crowning champions this weekend. That’s why our experts: I have recorded my predictions for the winner of the conference tournament.and there are some surprises in it.
I really hope I haven’t spoiled anything, but all four experts chose university university to run a table in the Big East tournament. So, No.3 south carolina It was not a unanimous choice in the SEC. Isabel Gonzalez is a contrarian there and she explains why texas This is the team to beat in Greenville, South Carolina.
- Gonzalez: “My selection of Texas over South Carolina from the SEC may be a little bold, especially considering the tournament is in South Carolina, but the Longhorns are one of two teams to beat South Carolina this season, so they have extra incentive to try to solidify their status as a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.”
For more detailed analysis, click here. Bold predictions for the conference tournament. Also, keep track of the latest schedules and scores. big ten and SEC tournament.
🏈 NFL Mock Draft: Chiefs restock the cupboard
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of chiefs There have already been some changes this offseason, and more big questions could soon arise. travis kelseyThe future of That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Kansas City missed the postseason for the first time since 2014. Maybe some new blood will energize the team.
There’s no better time to start the next chapter than next month’s NFL Draft, and the Chiefs just added to their selection with the McDuffie trade. in him Latest NFL Mock DraftTom Fornelli expects Kansas City to find Kelce’s long-term replacement kenyon sadik and catch the threat in the nick of time Cassius Howell.
- range: “The Chiefs are going to move down a few spots, get an extra pick, and then draft a long-term replacement for Travis Kelce. It’s going to be a lot of fun to see what happens.” andy reed I’ll be cooking with both Kelce and Sadiku in the field. ”
While we’re at it, the NFL is in the middle of a stupid season, and Jonathan Jones is All the latest information on the trade and free agent market. Check out his updates for the latest information…
- max crosby trade topics
- potential Kyler Murray destination
- future of AJ Brown in philadelphia
⛳ Arnold Palmer Invitational Preview
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Stars are sure to have a great time at Bay Hill Club & Lodge as they compete in the third marquee event of the 2026 PGA Tour season. As always, Patrick McDonald Detailed preview of the eventand some picks for people too.
Stop me if you’ve heard this before. Scotty Scheffler and Rory McIlroy One of my favorites this weekend. I mean, don’t sleep tommy fleetwoodhe happens to be McDonald’s 20-1 winning pick.
- McDonald’s: “Fleetwood started the PGA Tour season with his second consecutive top-10 finish, picking up where he left off a season ago. He hasn’t finished outside the top 10 in the U.S. since last year’s U.S. Open and is playing like everyone else. Another big win seems to be on the horizon.”
McIlroy has been making waves this season and already this week. Hot start to PGA Tour season impresses him Right behind Schaeffler Featured in the latest Power 18 rankings. plus, McIlroy took a verbal swipe. in Jon Rahm He spoke about his dissatisfaction with the DP World Tour.
👍👎 The best (and not the best) of the rest
📺 What I’m Watching on Thursday
⚾ World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. South Korea5 a.m. on FS1.
🏀 SEC Tournament: No. 17 Kentucky vs. No. 22 Georgia (W)11 a.m. on SEC Network
🏀 SEC Tournament: Florida vs. No. 7 Oklahoma (W)1:30 p.m., on SEC Network.
🏀 Big Ten Tournament: Indiana vs. Ohio State (W)2:30 p.m., on the Big Ten Network.
⚽ tottenham crystal palace3 p.m. on USA Network
🏀 Big 10 Tournament: Illinois vs. No. 18 Michigan State (W)6:30 p.m. on the Big Ten Network
🏒 penguins sabres7 p.m. on ESPN
🏀 3rd place Michigan at Iowa (M)Peacock’s 8 p.m.
🏒 kings islanders9:30 p.m. on ESPN
⚾ World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Czech Republic10 p.m. on FS1
