Cremonese angry at VAR after 2-1 defeat: ‘Damaged and disrespected’
Cremonese director of sport Simone Giacchetta was raging after the controversial finale of their 2-1 defeat to Lecce. ‘We feel damaged and disrespected’ by referees and VAR.
The Seahorses had been trailing 2-0 at the Stadio Via del Mare, but got back into it and pushed hard to the final whistle for an equaliser.
They had the ball in the net only for it to be disallowed for a handling offence, then there were penalty appeals waved away as Antonio Sanabria went down under a Gaby Jean challenge.

💛 Villarreal beat Elche, Champions League spot within reach
Villarreal took a crucial step towards the next edition of the Champions League. In a match held this Sunday (8th) at the Estadio de la Cerámica, the Yellow Submarine confirmed their favoritism and defeated Elche 2-1.
With this result, the team led by Marcelino Toral consolidates its position in La Liga’s top four. The team now opens up a comfortable lead over its direct pursuers, taking advantage of rivals’ stumbles in the round.

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It’s the day of the Milan derby: this evening Milan and Inter face off at San Siro in a match that represents a crucial crossroads for the awarding of the Scudetto.
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The derby takes the headlines, but there is no shortage of news – both on the field and in the market – concerning the Serie A giants.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 04: K’Von Wallace #38 of the Houston Texans interferes with a pass intended for Alec Pierce #14 of the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter of the game at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) | Getty Images
In just over 24 hours, the NFL’s legal tampering period begins, and the true start to free agency will have arrived.
And if the latest rumors are any indication, football fans are in for a wild ride.

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Tarik Skubal says he is considering pitching again for the United States at the World Baseball Classic, a potential change in plans for the Tigers’ ace.

New York has plenty of options to revamp its quarterbacks room through free agency, trading and the draft.

What are we hearing as free agency nears? We give you the latest buzz on top players and aggressive teams.

On SportsCenter, Iowa State Cyclones star Audi

At one time, the NFL used to be a six-month enterprise, beginning in August and ending in January. Those days are over. Have been for some time.
The league has something going on all the time now. There’s no down period anymore, sans the six-week period in June and July that spans between mini-camps and training camp. And that flies.
This coming week will be one of the NFL’s busiest, the beginning of unrestricted free agency. For the next few weeks, teams will be in hot pursuit to sign players to fortify their rosters for the upcoming season.

Hye-Jin Choi has long been one of the best LPGA players without a title, and while that didn’t change on Sunday in China, she did author some of the day’s most electric moments.
The South Korean holed out for eagle twice from the fairway in the final round on Hainan Island, putting together a most unusual scorecard. Choi, 26, made two eagles but no birdies on Sunday at the Blue Bay LPGA. She began the day three shots back of leader Mi Hyang Lee in a share of second. A final-round 74 that included a double and four bogeys ultimately left her in a share of fifth.

The Wisconsin Badgers added yet another marquee win to their resume on Saturday, as they went on the road and defeated No. 15 Purdue 97-73.
Wisconsin shot the lights out offensively, averaging 56% from the field and a whopping 53% from 3. John Blackwell led that effort, tallying 25 points and four rebounds, while shooting 7-of-13 from the field and 5-of-10 from 3. As has been the case all season, Nick Boyd was the other major story. The senior point guard finished with 23 points, three rebounds and five assists.

You won’t believe this mind-blowing Luis Arraez WBC stat originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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There’s no doubt that former Twins, Marlins and Padres infielder Luis Arraez is one of the best contact hitters of this generation.
He’s hit over .300 in five of his seven career seasons, including three consecutive batting titles from 2022-2024.
Arraez owns a .317 average for his career, with .292 being his lowest average across seven seasons.

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Pedro Acosta left Thailand as the first leader of the 2026 MotoGP world championship. The KTM rider claimed his maiden sprint victory in Saturday’s contest and followed it up with a second-place result in the grand prix itself.
Accumulating 32 points across the weekend, he now holds a seven-point lead over Thai Grand Prix winner Marco Bezzecchi, with Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez a further two points adrift in third.

SYDNEY (AP) — South Korea edged host Australia for top spot in Group A at the Women’s Asian Cup on goal difference after a 3-3 draw Sunday in front of a tournament-record crowd at Sydney’s Stadium Australia.
Philippines maintained a chance of advancing to the quarterfinals with a 2-0 win over Iran in another Group A match that kicked off simultaneously in wet conditions at Gold Coast Stadium.
The Iranian women’s team exited the tournament on three losses and faces a return to a country embroiled in war. Organizers have not announced details for Iran’s departure from Australia.

New England Patriots running back Lan Larison is expected to compete for an elevated role in the Patriots’ ground game next season.
Larison did not take any snaps for the Patriots in 2025. He recorded seven carries for 35 yards in the Patriots’ 48-18 preseason win over the Washington Commanders on August 8, 2025. The 24-year-old signed a three-year, $2.99 million deal with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent prior to the start of last season.
The Patriots have Larison under contract for the 2026 season.

Arsenal is one of the clubs scouting Serbian teenager

Arsenal has built a strong reputation for investing in promising young players, and the latest prospect linked with a move to the club is Serbian talent Vasilije Kostov.

The 17-year-old currently plays for Red Star Belgrade and has already attracted significant attention for his performances and potential. Kostov is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young players to emerge from Serbia in recent years, a country that has produced numerous high-quality footballers.

AJ Styles throwing up the ‘Too Sweet’ taunt on his way to the ring. – WWE
At the 2026 Royal Rumble, AJ Styles officially had his final match, and has even been announced for this year’s WWE Hall of Fame Class. However, despite recently leaving his gloves and jacket in the ring, Bully Ray isn’t convinced that Styles is fully retired.
“He didn’t definitively say anything,” Bully said during an episode of “Busted Open Radio,” referring to Styles’ “WWE Raw” appearance earlier this month in his home state of Georgia.

A couple of trade-related rumors involving the Green Bay Packers ahead of the start of free agency: Receiver Dontayvion Wicks could be available in trade talks this offseason, and team have called the Packers about the availability of slot receiver Jayden Reed, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
Fowler listed Wicks with A.J. Green, Rashod Bateman and Quentin Johnston among receivers who could be available via trade this offseason. On Reed, Fowler did not believe the Packers would have interest in a trade scenario.

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March Madness is right around the corner, but one of the most exciting tournaments to watch this year may be the ACC.
Duke dominated the regular season, spending the last two weeks ranked No. 1 in the country. The Blue Devils will have a giant target on their back as everyone tries to knock them off before the Big Dance.

Liverpool skipper setting the example for youth stars
Virgil van Dijk’s Quiet Leadership on Display as Liverpool Captain Supports Rio Ngumoha
Van Dijk sets tone for Liverpool’s next generation

Liverpool’s FA Cup victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers had barely settled when Virgil van Dijk was already turning his attention towards the club’s future. The Dutch captain had led Arne Slot’s side to a 3–1 win on Friday night, yet less than half a day later he was spotted at Kirkby Academy watching Liverpool’s under-18s face Manchester City.

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This is March. 
Postseason play has arrived in college basketball, with conference tournaments heating up across the country ahead of the NCAA Tournament. 
In the Big East, all the action will be at Madison Square Garden for the 44th year in a row. Teams like UConn, St.

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Eight players enter the start of Day 3 of the UK Open, seeking to win three straight games to clinch the coveted UK Open title.
The quarterfinals will be held in the afternoon, with Luke Littler, Josh Rock and Gerwyn Price among those competing for a spot in the evening session semifinals round.

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The road to the Final Four has always featured the Southeastern Conference as a primary roadblock, but in 2026, the SEC Tournament in Nashville has become the definitive center of the college basketball world.

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Celtiis Benin Ligue 1: a top-of-the-table clash that lives up to the hype
Buffles du Borgou and Sobemap Sports go head-to-head in a thrilling mano a mano

Celtiis Benin Ligue 1: a top-of-the-table clash that lives up to the hype
In Benin, this season is delivering a gripping long-distance duel between Buffles and Sobemap. The two clubs have been trading places at the top of the table for several matchdays, with neither able to pull away for good.
On matchday 19 of the Celtiis Benin Ligue 1, Buffles showed real character.

De Rossi keen on bringing El Shaarawy to Genoa
Stephan El Shaarawy returns to Marassi as a key figure.
The Giallorossi player, who will sit on the bench under Gian Piero Gasperini, has come under scrutiny from Genoa.
For the player, this represents a return to his roots: his last appearance for the Grifone was in 2010, when he was still a young talent from the youth academy. Ironically, he is now being coached by the very Gasperini who gave him his Serie A debut in December 2008.

The SEC men’s basketball tournament is set to begin on Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee.
The five-day event will feature all 16 conference teams, including 11 currently projected to make the NCAA Tournament.
Coach Porter Moser and the Oklahoma Sooners are locked into the No. 11 seed and will play No. 14 South Carolina in Wednesday’s late game at Bridgestone Arena.
Here’s a complete look at the bracket:
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SEC men’s basketball tournament bracket
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The destination of the Six Nations title will be decided on the final day of the tournament with three teams in the hunt on “Super Saturday”.
Scotland’s epic 50-40 win at Murrayfield derailed France’s grand slam charge, and leaves Gregor Townsend’s side with a real shot at a first championship crown since its expansion in 2000.
Ireland are firmly in the mix, too, and welcome the Scots to Dublin on the final day having beaten their visitors in their last 11 meetings.

FC Barcelona: Good news ahead of the clash with Newcastle
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Barça: More fear than harm for Marc Bernal

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Anxiety had gripped Blaugrana fans after young talent Marc Bernal was substituted at halftime during yesterday’s clash with Athletic Bilbao. Barcelona came out on top with a 1-0 victory, thanks to a goal from Lamine Yamal in the 68th minute.

Will Marc Bernal miss the showdown against Newcastle?
However, several Spanish media outlets, including the daily Diario AS, quickly reassured Catalan supporters.

Ahmedabad: Mitchell Santner has no problem being the villain on Sunday night. If it means finally ending New Zealand’s long wait for a major white-ball trophy, the Black Caps captain said he wouldn’t mind “breaking a few hearts” in front of a packed Narendra Modi Stadium when his side takes on India in the T20 World Cup final.
“I wouldn’t mind winning a trophy,” Santner said on Saturday. “You look at this group and the groups in the past — we’ve always tried not to get overawed by the situation or the opposition. We just go out there and do our thing.

Former Red urges Liverpool to move for La Liga star
Danny Murphy Highlights Valverde as Liverpool’s Ideal Midfield Leader

Liverpool’s midfield rebuild has been one of the most dramatic squad evolutions in recent seasons, yet the conversation around further reinforcements refuses to fade. A fresh suggestion has emerged that the Reds should make a statement move for Real Madrid star Federico Valverde, with former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy insisting the Uruguayan embodies the leadership qualities the club should always prioritise.

Messi scores his 899th career goal: The legend is close to a new achievement!
The Argentine legend never tires of achievements.

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The accomplished Argentinian continues to make history with every team he plays for, and is now close to achieving a new record with Inter Miami. In Inter Miami’s last match, the Argentinian star helped his team secure their second consecutive victory.
Lionel Messi moved to within one strike of a historic milestone, scoring his 899th official career goal in Inter Miami’s latest MLS outing.

Ibrahim Sangaré draws interest from several English giants
Aston Villa, West Ham and Manchester United are monitoring the Ivorian midfielder from Nottingham Forest.

Ibrahim Sangaré draws interest from several English giants
The transfer market is heating up around Ibrahim Sangaré. The Ivorian midfielder from Nottingham Forest is on the radar of several English clubs.
Among them are Aston Villa, West Ham United, and most notably Manchester United, who are keeping a close eye on the player.

Lewis Hamilton won his first race for Ferrari last year in China when he claimed victory from pole position in the sprint [Getty Images]
Round two of the 2026 Formula 1 season heads to Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix, from 13-15 March, which is also the first sprint event of the campaign.
At the opening race in Australia, George Russell took a comfortable win ahead of his team-mate Kimi Antonelli to hand Mercedes a one-two finish, with Charles Leclerc sealing third place for Ferrari.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell feels the togetherness of his squad has been key to the progress of three Six Nations victories in a row after suffering an opening night defeat to France.
A hard-earned 27-17 bonus-point win over Wales in Dublin on Friday night set up a Triple Crown decider against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on 14 March, with both sides also harbouring title aspirations going into the final round of fixtures.
Ireland have used 33 players in this year’s championship so far but Farrell says there is a solidarity among the group which is driving the squad on.

A day before the T20 World Cup final, the usual tension and mind games between teams have already started. India and New Zealand are set to clash for the title, and both captains had a few things to say during their pre-match press conferences.
India head into the final with strong momentum after smashing 253/7 against England in the semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium. But New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner believes the key for his team is to stop India from posting another huge total.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — After a strong Australian debut, Cadillac principal Graeme Lowdon says the team has earned its rivals’ respect and plans to build on a “really solid platform” for future success.
General Motors brand Cadillac had a short run-up to the pinnacle of motor sport, and its 2026 debut at Melbourne’s Albert Park, having only gained its commercial deal with the sport in November 2024. Though preparations were well underway at its Silverstone Park base located next to the famous UK track.

Mar 7, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) reacts to his three point score in the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
The Arizona men’s basketball program has seen many successful teams, but tonight the team did something that no other had done before. The Wildcats defeated Colorado 89-79 in Boulder Saturday evening. Brayden Burries and Koa Peat were truly special and were the primary scoring threats for the Cats in this game.

Report: Man United Target Bournemouth Playmaker
Marcus Tavernier emerges as serious Man Utd target

Man Utd’s recruitment department is quietly assembling the pieces for a pivotal summer rebuild, and Bournemouth winger Marcus Tavernier has now entered the frame. According to the original report by the Daily Mail, the Old Trafford club have added the dynamic wide player to their shortlist as they search for reinforcements on the left flank.

It is a move that reflects both planning and pragmatism.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 07: Michael Johnson recovers from a knockout in a lightweight fight during the UFC 326 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 07, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Better to be safe than sorry …
Longtime Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Michael Johnson suffered a brutal loss at the hands of Drew Dober last night (Sat., March 7, 2026) at UFC 326, getting knocked unconscious inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada (watch highlights).
Immediately after the loss, company officials confirmed to MMAmania.

BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) celebrates with BYU Cougars center Keba Keita (13) as they play the Texas Tech Red Raiders at the Marriott Center in Provo, on Saturday, March 7, 2026. BYU won 82-76.

Dana White has insisted that Jon Jones was “never” in his thoughts for the UFC’s White House card and reiterated that the former heavyweight champion is retired.
Jones was a notable omission from the event’s main card that was finally announced during the UFC 326 broadcast, the co-main event of which pits rumoured opponent Alex Pereira against Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight championship.
Jones had said that he was in “negotiations” over a return to fight at the White House, which would have come a year on from his retirement.

Charles Oliveira (right) has won 25 UFC bouts to Max Holloway’s 23 [Getty Images]
Charles Oliveira dominated Max Holloway from start to finish to win the BMF title by unanimous decision at UFC 326 in Las Vegas.
Defending champion Holloway had no answer to Oliveira’s grappling as the Brazilian took him down at will in the lightweight main event at the T-Mobile Arena.
Although Holloway defended against submissions admirably, the American failed to mount any significant offence as Oliveira added the symbolic BMF belt to the lightweight world championship he won in 2021.