ESPN’s bracketologist shares what he really thinks about every team’s chances in the NCAA tournament.
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Four drivers — AJ Foyt, Al Unser Jr., Rick Mears, and Helio Castroneves — share the record for the most career Indianapolis 500 wins, but only one still has the chance to go into the top spot by himself in 2026.
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Castroneves announced the news on X and revealed that once again, he’ll be hopping in the No. 06 Cleveland-Cliffs Honda for Meyer Shank Racing for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
“I have some amazing news right now,” he began. “The ‘Drive for 5’ is still alive.
12 January 2016: Miami (OH) Redhawks G Geovonie McKnight (0) with the basketball during the first half of the NCAA Men’s Basketball game between the Miami (OH) Redhawks and Kent State Golden Flashes at the M.A.C. Center in Kent, OH. Kent State defeated Miami (OH) 76-68. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire) (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The “mini-madness” of the First Four kicks off in Dayton Tuesday night with a matchup of 16-seeds Howard and UMBC followed by 11-seeds NC State and Texas getting it on.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – MARCH 16: A sign advertising the FIFA World Cup 2026 is seen at Paseo de la Reforma street on March 16, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico City will host the FIFA World Cup 2026, hosting this tournament for the third time in history. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Iran is trying to find a way to compete in the FIFA World Cup despite being engaged in military conflict with the United States and Israel — but FIFA isn’t willing to entertain their requests.
Remember that 70-20 beatdown the Miami Dolphins put on the Denver Broncos in 2023 when they had championship aspirations and the Broncos were rebuilding? The roles have definitely flipped and Tuesday’s trade sending Jaylen Waddle from the Dolphins to the Broncos is a clear illustration of that.
The Dolphins and Broncos rocketed in vastly different directions following that game. The Dolphins became a bitter disappointment, while the Broncos built one of the NFL’s best teams.
And so here we are on Tuesday, with the Dolphins selling off (more) talent amid their latest rebuild.
The Fairfield Stags bench reacts during an NCAA women’s basketball game at Alumni Gymnasium in Lawrence, United States, on December 19, 2025. (Photo by Dan Squicciarini/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images
Women’s March Madness brackets need to be submitted in the next few days, so it’s time to figure out who you think will win the NCAA championship this year. Creating a bracket is all about balancing statistics/data/knowledge with gut feelings and throwing in a few twists along the way.
It’s key to any successful fantasy baseball season to correctly identify sleepers and breakouts. For more of each, check out our infield breakouts story here and our infield sleepers story here.
Brendan Donovan, 2B/SS/OF, Mariners (187 ADP)
Donovan’s two biggest calling cards are things we tend to underrate in the fantasy community — batting average (a career .282 mark, never lower than .278) and versatility (he qualifies at three different positions).
‘The lads are ready’ – Trippier braced for Barcelona battle
The first leg at St. James’ Park last week ended all square, with Harvey Barnes’ goal cancelled out by Lamine Yamal’s late, late penalty, meaning the clash in Catalonia is finely balanced.
But their performance on Tyneside, which was followed by a fine away win at Chelsea in the Premier League at the weekend, sees Eddie Howe go into the game with a positive mindset.
The Boston Celtics quickly realized they had their hands full with the Phoenix Suns squad that has, as the Celtics have, exceeded expectations this season by playing tough, connected basketball. But the talent on Boston’s roster would eventually win the day 120-112 late in the game’s final frame.
The tilt was a rare example of the Celtics not winning the shot margin contest, with the Suns coming out on top 83-80 there.
Adding veteran guard Alijah Vera-Tucker to the offensive line creates major changes across the board for the New England Patriots ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
Vera-Tucker, a former first-round draft pick, is a versatile offensive lineman with experience playing on the right and left side. Mike Onwenu has firmly established himself as the right guard, which leaves a vacancy on the left side. The Patriots tried to fill it by moving then-rookie center Jared Wilson to guard last season.