Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers (44-27) play host to Paolo Banchero and the Magic (38-33) at Rocket Arena. Watch on NBC, Peacock, and the NBC Sports App.
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Grant Liffmann reports on the “highly anticipated” NBA draft, specifically the projected top four, while analyzing how this has contributed to multiple teams tanking.
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Each team left has at least two games under their belt to show us how they perform on the NCAA Tournament stage.
Iowa head coach Ben McCollum chats with John Fanta about his team’s run in the NCAA Tournament, the next matchup against Nebraska and the music he listens to breaking down film.
Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik can make it 11 consecutive World Championships with a U.S. ice dance medal.
Marcus Freeman discusses why he believes Notre Dame players such as Jeremiyah Love, Jadarian Price and Malachi Fields will be great NFL players at the next level.
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The well-traveled Zach Wilson will be traveling to the NFC for the first time.
The Raiders didn’t name a quarterbacks coach when they announced their staff on March 1.
Just when he thought he was out, they pulled him back in.
Tua Tagovailoa wouldn’t blame his departure from Miami on anyone but himself.
2026 MLB Opening Day on NBC, Peacock
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This comes in the wake of Cade Cunningham’s collapsed lung, taking him from likely First Team All-NBA to potentially missing qualification.
Throw it back to Tracy McGrady’s time on the baseball mound when he suited up with the Sugar Land Skeeters following his NBA career.
Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady enter the sandbox to break down Devin Booker’s ball moment that enables him to enter the 1-2 pull-up, specifically in the midrange.
Get an inside look at Collin Gillespie’s rise with the Phoenix Suns this season.
Premier League
The Generation xG crew examines how the Toffees “pounced” on Chelsea’s defensive vulnerabilities at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Leon Osman catches up with Everton manager David Moyes to take a trip down memory lane with his former gaffer.
The Generation xG crew takes a closer look at what went wrong for Spurs in a critical loss to Nottingham Forest at home in Matchweek 31.
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe are still in disbelief after watching Spurs drop the ball against Nottingham Forest in a must-win match in Matchweek 31.
March Madness 2026
Each team left has at least two games under their belt to show us how they perform on the NCAA Tournament stage.
Iowa head coach Ben McCollum chats with John Fanta about his team’s run in the NCAA Tournament, the next matchup against Nebraska and the music he listens to while breaking down film.
Just because there’s a No. 11 next to the Texas Longhorns does not mean we are talking about some plucky underdog making the Sweet 16.
The Sweet 16 will have a definite SEC feel with six teams advancing from that conference to the second weekend of March Madness.
The 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament tips off in all its glory on Wednesday, March 18.
March Madness 2026 is finally here! Find out how to watch every single game of the tournament and more.
Vaughn Dalzell and Trysta Krick discuss the likelihood of any team taking down UConn in the women’s NCAA Tournament.
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Motor Sports
Pierce Brown entered the Birmingham Supercross race two points out of the championship lead.
Dylan Ferrandis said on Race Day Live at Birmingham that he would test again this week, and he is ready to return to action.
Hunter Lawrence won three of the last four races and finished second in the other.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto debate whether the AMA has been consistent enough with enforcing rules, comparing Haiden Deegan being penalized at Birmingham with Jo Shimoda being let off the hook at Arlington.
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Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter analyze the reports of Alabama’s Ty Simpson being evaluated as a first round pick ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, discussing if he has what it takes to be a starter in the pros.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter unpack Travis Kelce re-signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, detailing if the veteran can remain a top tight end option for fantasy football in 2026.
Garland is leveling up for the fantasy basketball playoffs.
Eric Samulski discusses 29 players he loves drafting late in fantasy baseball drafts
Daniss Jenkins has stepped up in a big way with Cade Cunningham sidelined, and he can help fantasy managers win their semifinal matchups.
While Monday, Wednesday and Friday are busy game days, Tuesday and Thursday are days when streaming value can be found during Week 22.
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Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns Game Preview
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Golf
Scheffler will miss the one of the last tournaments before the Masters in April.
Tiger Woods will make his first TGL appearance in Jupiter Links’ final against Los Angeles.
Fitzpatrick managed to play bogey-free on a sunbaked Copperhead course at Innisbrook.
Watch highlights of the final round of the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship at Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Sungjae Im was in position for a wire-to-wire victory in the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook after a slow start in his return from a wrist injury.
Watch highlights from the third round of the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship at Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida.
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Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff will be ready to start the season on time, a welcome development for a Brewers rotation lacking experience.
Fred Hoiberg carried the nickname “The Mayor” during his playing days at Iowa State, a reflection of his popularity in Ames, Iowa. With the following he’s gained as Nebraska’s head basketball coach, perhaps “Governor” would be fitting. And if he leads the Cornhuskers past rival Iowa in the Sweet 16, any election might be a landslide.
Live coverage begins at 7 PM ET with NBA Showtime on Peacock.
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson wanted his Cougars simply to stick to what they do best in defending with their typical toughness to open March Madness. Illinois coach Brad Underwood hoped his team would “just let it rip.” They got what they wanted in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
The Automated Ball-Strike System will make its regular-season debut when the New York Yankees play at the San Francisco Giants.
