North Carolina Tar Heels (22-13, 15-8 ACC) vs. San Diego State Aztecs (21-9, 14-7 MWC)
Dayton, Ohio; Tuesday, 9:10 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tar Heels -3.5; over/under is 142.5
BOTTOM LINE: San Diego State plays North Carolina in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Aztecs’ record in MWC games is 14-7, and their record is 7-2 against non-conference opponents. San Diego State averages 70.9 points and has outscored opponents by 7.3 points per game.
The Tar Heels are 15-8 against ACC teams. North Carolina averages 80.8 points and has outscored opponents by 5.
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Wichita State Shockers (19-14, 9-11 AAC) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (15-17, 7-14 Big 12)
Stillwater, Oklahoma; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma State and Wichita State meet in the National Invitation Tournament.
The Cowboys are 7-14 against Big 12 opponents and 8-3 in non-conference play. Oklahoma State has a 7-14 record in games decided by 10 points or more.
The Shockers’ record in AAC games is 9-11. Wichita State averages 73.8 points while outscoring opponents by 1.2 points per game.
Oklahoma State averages 72.6 points per game, equal to what Wichita State gives up.
CSU Northridge Matadors (22-10, 14-7 Big West) at Stanford Cardinal (20-13, 12-10 ACC)
Stanford, California; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Stanford and CSU Northridge meet in the National Invitation Tournament.
The Cardinal have gone 12-10 against ACC teams, with an 8-3 record in non-conference play. Stanford is 3-2 in games decided by less than 4 points.
The Matadors’ record in Big West action is 14-7. CSU Northridge averages 16.5 assists per game to lead the Big West, paced by Keonte Jones with 4.2.
Stanford scores 73.0 points per game, 0.5 more points than the 72.
Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (16-17, 11-8 NEC) vs. Alabama State Hornets (19-15, 15-6 SWAC)
Dayton, Ohio; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -3.5; over/under is 141.5
BOTTOM LINE: Alabama State and Saint Francis (PA) play in the NCAA Tournament First Four round.
The Hornets are 15-6 against SWAC opponents and 4-9 in non-conference play. Alabama State ranks ninth in the SWAC with 11.8 assists per game led by Antonio Madlock averaging 2.6.
The Red Flash’s record in NEC games is 11-8.
Kent State Golden Flashes (22-11, 12-8 MAC) at Saint Bonaventure Bonnies (22-11, 10-10 A-10)
Olean, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Saint Bonaventure and Kent State square off in the National Invitation Tournament.
The Bonnies’ record in A-10 games is 10-10, and their record is 12-1 against non-conference opponents. Saint Bonaventure is third in the A-10 at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 64.9 points while holding opponents to 42.0% shooting.
The Golden Flashes are 12-8 against MAC opponents. Kent State is third in the MAC with 33.
Steve Borthwick has responded to his critics impressively but England remain a work-in-progress – David Rogers/Getty Images
Steve Borthwick, England’s head coach, will have mixed feelings about the almost-imminent British and Irish Lions tour to Australia. He will be pleased that his team’s second place in this year’s Six Nations will have bolstered the selection case for many of his charges. On the other hand, I am sure he would have preferred to have his entire squad available for England’s summer tour to Argentina.
Bukayo Saka injury update issued as Arsenal star nears return
Bukayo Saka is closing in on a return to football as Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta delivered an update on his recovery from injury.
The England winger underwent surgery in December after he tore his hamstring during the Gunners’ 5-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
The 23-year-old has been slowly working his way back to full fitness and Arteta says he has a “good chance” of returning to action after the international break. Arsenal host Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on 1 April.
Leicester suffered more Premier League misery against Manchester United – Getty Images/Michael Regan
The immediate question that needs answering is where Leicester City will get a goal from. It is currently 580 minutes of play since Bilal El Khannouss scored at Tottenham Hotspur back in January – and they have not found the net in a Premier League match since.
Another poser is when Ruud van Nistelrooy’s team will have their fate sealed and have their relegation confirmed.
Eight teams, thousands of fans and millions of dollars will be coming to Seattle as the Emerald City plays host to the first and second rounds of the March Madness NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Oregon, Colorado State, Arizona, Grand Canyon, Memphis, Maryland, Liberty and Akron are the universities picked to play at Climate Pledge Arena on Friday and Sunday.
“March Madness is just the best time of year. It’s my favorite sports competition in general,” Sam Jain said. “It’s really anyone’s game, you can be a one seed or a 16 seed and you never know what’s going to happen.
“I don’t know what the problem is” – Former Chelsea defender unhappy with current player
One former Chelsea defender has declared his unhappiness with one current player after his latest display in a Chelsea shirt.
The news comes after Chelsea were defeated by Arsenal in the Premier League yesterday, losing to a first half headed goal by Mikel Merino.