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Jannik Sinner won against Alexander Zverev to reach the Miami Open final. He will face Jiri Lehecka in the final match. Sinner, who recently won at Indian Wells, is aiming for his second Miami title.
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Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev with scores of 6-3, 7-6.
This victory marks Sinner's seventh consecutive win against Zverev.
Sinner will compete in the Miami Open final for the fourth time.
He seeks to win a second Miami title in three years.
Sinner has won 16 consecutive matches in Masters 1,000 tournaments.
Jiri Lehecka will play against Sinner in the final after beating Arthur Fils.
Sinner is a four-time Grand Slam winner and the current Wimbledon champion.
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Luka Doncic scored 41 points and got his 16th technical foul, leading to a one-game suspension unless rescinded, during the Lakers' win over the Nets. The Lakers secured a 116-99 victory, helped by strong performances from Austin Reaves and LeBron James. The Nets faced their 10th straight loss, despite a strong effort from several players.
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Luka Doncic scored 41 points and had eight rebounds for the Dallas Mavericks.
Doncic received his 16th technical foul, which could lead to a suspension.
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Brooklyn Nets 116-99.
Austin Reaves scored 15 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter for the Lakers.
LeBron James added 14 points and eight assists in the game.
The Lakers recently concluded a successful road trip and stand third in the Western Conference.
The Nets suffered their 10th consecutive loss, with Josh Minott scoring 18 points.
Doncic's technical foul occurred during an altercation with Ziaire Williams.
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England and Uruguay drew 1-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly match, with England's Ben White scoring one goal and giving away a penalty. In another match, Germany beat Switzerland 4-3, with Florian Wirtz playing a key role in Germany's victory by scoring twice and assisting two other goals.
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Ben White scored for England against Uruguay and later caused a penalty resulting in a 1-1 draw.
Florian Wirtz contributed significantly to Germany's 4-3 win over Switzerland, scoring twice and assisting two goals.
Germany came from behind twice in the match to secure their victory.
The match with Uruguay marked the first time England conceded a goal in seven games.
Spain won 3-0 against Serbia with two goals by Mikel Oyarzabal.
The Netherlands defeated Norway 2-1 in Amsterdam.
England's coach, Thomas Tuchel, supported Ben White despite fan boos following his controversial selection.
Spain's match against Serbia was arranged last minute due to another game's cancellation.
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The first official penalty shootout in football took place on August 5, 1970, at Boothferry Park in Hull during the Watney Cup match between Manchester United and Hull City. Before this method, tied matches were often settled by a coin toss or replay, causing dissatisfaction. The shootout was introduced as a fairer way to determine winners in football.
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The first official penalty shootout happened on August 5, 1970.
It took place during the Watney Cup, a pre-season football competition.
The game was between Manchester United and Hull City, ending 1-1 in regular play.
Football law changed from using coin tosses to resolve ties to using penalty shootouts.
The penalty shootout idea was proposed by Israeli officials Yosef Dagan and Michael Almog.
The International Football Association Board approved the penalty shootout rule in June 1970.
The method was intended to be less dependent on luck and more based on skill.
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Sam Scarber, a former NFL running back who later pursued an acting career, died at 76. He played brief stints for various football teams and appeared in several well-known films and TV shows. Scarber was also honored in the University of New Mexico's athletics Hall of Honor.
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Sam Scarber died on March 8 at the age of 76.
He was an NFL running back before starting an acting career.
Scarber played college football at the University of New Mexico.
The Dallas Cowboys drafted him in the third round of the 1971 NFL Draft.
He played for the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos, the World Football League's Detroit Wheels, and the NFL's San Diego Chargers.
Scarber appeared in TV shows like "Seinfeld" and movies like "The Karate Kid."
He was inducted into the University of New Mexico's athletics Hall of Honor in 2018.
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LeBron James and his son Bronny James made history by becoming the first father-son duo to play in an NBA game together. In a match against the Brooklyn Nets, LeBron assisted Bronny for a historic three-pointer, marking the first father-to-son assist in the league.
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LeBron James and Bronny James play for the Los Angeles Lakers.
They are the first father-son pair to play together in an NBA regular season game.
LeBron assisted Bronny with a three-point shot against the Brooklyn Nets, a first in NBA history.
Bronny James was drafted by the Lakers in the second round of the 2024 draft.
LeBron James is in his 23rd NBA season and has been an All-Star 22 times.
The Lakers are positioned as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and have secured a playoff spot.
Bronny James is also playing with the South Bay Lakers in the G League for development.
The Lakers secured a win against the Nets with a score of 116-99.
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St. John's basketball coach Rick Pitino, a well-known figure in college basketball, expressed deep admiration for his team despite their recent loss to Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 stage. Pitino praised the team's unity and spirit, stating it was unmatched in his long coaching career. He also confirmed his future commitment to St. John's, indicating he would either continue there or retire.
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Rick Pitino is a famous college basketball coach, known for winning national championships with Kentucky and Louisville.
St. John's hired Pitino in March 2023 with a six-year contract.
St. John's basketball team reached the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1999.
They lost to Duke with a score of 80-75.
Pitino praised the team's unmatched unity and attitude during his 52-year career.
He mentioned that he would only coach for St. John's or retire.
St. John's made the NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row under Pitino's coaching.
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LSU's women's basketball coach, Kim Mulkey, joked with reporters about former LSU men's basketball coach Will Wade before her team's NCAA tournament game. LSU re-hired Wade as the men's basketball coach after firing him in 2022 due to NCAA violations. Wade's new contract is for seven years and $30 million.
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Kim Mulkey, LSU's women's basketball coach, made a joke about reporters being Will Wade's favorites.
LSU re-hired Will Wade as the men's basketball coach after firing him in March 2022 for NCAA violations.
Wade’s new contract with LSU is seven years long and worth $30 million.
LSU confirmed Wade's re-hiring after firing the previous men's coach, Matt McMahon.
Will Wade previously coached at McNeese State and led the team to the NCAA Tournament each season.
Wade coached LSU from 2017 with a record of 105 wins and 51 losses.
Wade's most successful season at LSU was 2018-19 when the team won the SEC regular season.
Wade was suspended in 2019 for comments on an FBI wiretap about recruitment practices.
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Michigan's men's basketball team, the Wolverines, has advanced to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament after beating Alabama 90-77. Yaxel Lendeborg, a senior forward on Michigan's team, played a crucial role in the game, scoring 23 points. He expressed feeling disrespected when an Alabama freshman guarded him.
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Michigan won against Alabama 90-77 in the Sweet 16 round.
The game was part of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 23 points, with 12 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals.
At halftime, Alabama was leading 49-47, but Michigan took control after.
Lendeborg's performance included an important three-pointer in the second half.
Michigan has the third-best odds to win the NCAA national title, according to DraftKings.
Michigan last reached the NCAA National Championship in 2018.
Michigan's only NCAA national title was won in 1989.
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UConn beat Michigan State 67-63 in a Sweet 16 college basketball game. After the game, coaches Dan Hurley and Tom Izzo had a friendly handshake and exchange. UConn will next face the top-ranked Duke team in the tournament.
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UConn won against Michigan State with a score of 67-63.
Taris Reed Jr. scored key free throws near the end of the game.
Reed contributed 20 points, five rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and one steal.
Other significant UConn players were Alex Karaban and Solo Ball.
UConn made 46% of their shots in the game.
Dan Hurley and Tom Izzo shared a friendly postgame handshake and conversation.
UConn has won 17 consecutive games in the Sweet 16 or later stages.
UConn's next opponent is the top-ranked Duke Blue Devils.
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St. John's coach Rick Pitino was not happy about the setup for postgame interviews after his team's loss to Duke in a college basketball tournament. He suggested that the NCAA should let losing teams speak first at press conferences to avoid long wait times. Despite the loss, Pitino praised his team's effort during the game.
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St. John's lost to Duke in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
Rapper Toosii, whose real name is Nau'jour Grainger, has joined LSU's football team as a freshman wide receiver. Toosii, known for his hit "Favorite Song," had previously planned to play for Syracuse but is now part of LSU's roster. He is participating in LSU's spring football practice.
Key Facts
Toosii is officially a freshman wide receiver for LSU's football team.
He is a 26-year-old rapper with several popular songs, including one that went five-times platinum.
Toosii initially announced plans to play football at Syracuse University.
Syracuse's coach later said Toosii would not play for them, and Toosii ended up at LSU.
Videos show Toosii fitting in with the LSU team during spring practice.
He shared a video of his workout at LSU, which received support from former LSU player Leonard Fournette.
Toosii posted photos and videos of himself in LSU gear on social media during spring practice.
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Duke junior guard Caleb Foster returned to play in the NCAA Tournament less than three weeks after foot surgery. Foster helped Duke win against St. John's in the Sweet 16, scoring important points and leading the team to an 80-75 victory.
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Caleb Foster is a junior guard for the Duke Blue Devils.
Foster fractured his foot on March 7 and had surgery the next day.
He missed five games after his surgery.
Foster returned to play against St. John's in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
He scored 11 points, grabbed three rebounds, and made two assists in 19 minutes.
Duke won 80-75 to advance to the Elite Eight.
This was the first game Foster played 5-on-5 since his injury.
Duke is aiming for its first national title since 2015.
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St. John's basketball coach Rick Pitino faced criticism for a decision during their game against Duke in the NCAA Tournament. Fans questioned why Pitino didn't play Ruben Prey more in the second half, even though Prey was performing well. Duke defeated St. John's 80-75 to advance in the tournament.
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St. John's Red Storm played against Duke in the NCAA Tournament.
Duke defeated St. John's with a final score of 80-75.
Rick Pitino, St. John's head coach, was criticized for not playing Ruben Prey more in the second half.
Ruben Prey had scored four 3-pointers before being pulled from the game for most of the second half.
Pitino has been with St. John's since 2023 and has a history of winning national titles at other universities.
Fans and sports commentators expressed confusion over Pitino's decision regarding Prey's playtime.
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Tiger Woods was arrested after a car crash in Florida where his vehicle rolled over. He faces charges of DUI, property damage, and refusal to take a legal test, though he tested negative for alcohol with a Breathalyzer.
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Tiger Woods was arrested in Florida on charges including DUI.
The arrest followed a rollover car crash involving Woods' Land Rover.
The incident occurred in Jupiter Island, Florida, around 2 p.m.
Woods and the other driver involved were not injured in the crash.
Initial investigations suggested impairment, but Woods tested triple zeros on a Breathalyzer.
Woods refused a urinalysis test, leading to further charges.
The investigation showed Woods’ car hit a pickup truck’s trailer before rolling over.
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Iowa State's basketball player Joshua Jefferson won't play in their Sweet 16 game against Tennessee due to an ankle injury. Jefferson, a key player for Iowa State, injured his ankle in the first-round game. His absence is a challenge for the team, but they still hope to advance in the tournament.
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Iowa State Cyclones reached the Sweet 16 after beating Kentucky and Tennessee State.
Joshua Jefferson injured his ankle in the first round and won't play against Tennessee.
Jefferson is a 6-foot-9 senior and a top scorer and rebounder for his team.
Iowa State won their previous game without Jefferson, with Tamin Lipsey and Milan Momcilovic leading in points.
The Tennessee Volunteers advanced to play Iowa State by defeating Miami Ohio and Virginia.
Iowa State was favored to win by 3.5 points against Tennessee.
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The Brooklyn Nets are set to play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. The Lakers are performing well this month, while the Nets are struggling with one of the lowest records in the league. The game will be available for live streaming.
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The game between the Nets and the Lakers is on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10:30 PM EDT.
The Lakers have won 12 out of 14 games in March and are close to winning the Pacific Division title.
The Brooklyn Nets have lost nine games in a row and have the second-worst record in the league.
The Nets have no chance of making it to the playoffs, even if they win all their remaining games.
Luka Doncic recently scored 43 points in a Lakers' victory over the Indiana Pacers.
LeBron James had nine assists in the same game, topping the team's assist list for the third time in four games.
This could be the first time since the 2017/18 season that the Lakers beat the Nets at both home and away games.
The game can be streamed live on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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Professional golfer Tiger Woods is facing a charge for driving under the influence after his car flipped near his home in Florida. This is the second time he has faced such charges.
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Tiger Woods is a professional golfer.
He was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI).
The incident happened when his Land Rover SUV rolled over.
This event occurred close to his home in Florida.
This is the second time Tiger Woods has been charged with DUI.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers will start their baseball season against the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 27, 2026. This game will be available to watch on MLB Network and MLB.TV, as well as stream on Fubo. Both teams have made key player changes during the off-season to strengthen their rosters.
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The Dodgers will host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, March 27, 2026.
The game starts at 10:10 PM ET and airs on MLB Network and MLB.TV.
You can stream the game using Fubo, which offers a free trial.
The Dodgers signed Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz to bolster their team.
Shohei Ohtani won the National League MVP and plans to pitch more this season.
Blake Snell, a Dodgers' left-handed pitcher, is injured and won't start the season.
The Diamondbacks re-signed Zac Gallen and added Nolan Arenado to their team.
Zac Gallen will start for the Diamondbacks, hoping to improve from last season.
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Iowa State will face Tennessee in the Sweet 16 round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on March 27, 2026. The game will be available to watch on TBS and truTV and can be streamed live on DIRECTV. Iowa State advanced after wins over Tennessee State and Kentucky, while Tennessee defeated Miami (OH) and Virginia.
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Iowa State and Tennessee play on March 27, 2026.
The game is part of the Sweet 16 round in the NCAA Tournament.
The game starts at 10:10 PM ET and will air on TBS and truTV.
Iowa State beat Tennessee State and Kentucky to reach the Sweet 16.
Tennessee won against Miami (OH) and Virginia to advance.
The game can be live-streamed for free with a DIRECTV trial.
The tournament is shown on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV.
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