Spring training 2025: Schedule, highlights, updates and more

Tom Hamilton, a senior writer who joined ESPN in 2011, reports that USMNT star Christian Pulisic is in talks with AC Milan for a new contract. Pulisic, who joined Milan in 2023, has been a key player, scoring 15+ goals in each of his first two seasons. Despite his success, Milan has struggled under new coaches and are currently eighth in Serie A, 14 points behind Inter Milan. Full Article

In her 12-year tenure as Chelsea manager, Emma Hayes achieved great success, making it a tough act to follow for new boss Sonia Bompastor. However, Bompastor has seamlessly taken over, remaining unbeaten in 28 games with 26 wins and 2 draws. With quadruple hopes alive, a League Cup triumph, a possible sixth consecutive WSL title, and a FA Cup semi-final spot, Chelsea under Bompastor's leadership are strong contenders, bolstered by the signings of Lucy Bronze,...

Barcelona staged a remarkable 4-2 comeback victory over Atlético Madrid, with goals from Lewandowski, Torres, and a late strike from Yamal securing the win. The result put Barcelona at the top of the LaLiga table, level on points with Real Madrid with a game in hand, while Atlético fell four points behind. Álvarez and Sørloth scored for Atlético, but Flick's substitutions proved decisive as Torres netted twice to seal the win for Barcelona. Full Article

The 2025 men's NCAA tournament features 68 teams vying for the championship, with the Auburn Tigers as the No. 1 seed in the south region. Notable teams like Duke, North Carolina, and Gonzaga are back in the mix, while underdogs like St. Mary's and Memphis hope to make an impact. The tournament kicks off with matchups like St. Francis vs. Alabama State and North Carolina vs. San Diego State, setting the stage for an exciting...

On March 16, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis Blues defeated the Anaheim Ducks 7-2, with Dylan Holloway and Jake Neighbours each scoring a goal and an assist. Jordan Binnington made 23 saves for the Blues, who won their 10th straight game against the Ducks. Brayden Schenn, Pavel Buchnevich, Radek Faksa, Mathieu Joseph, and Oskar Sundqvist also scored for St. Louis in the dominant victory. Full Article

Keith Lipscomb is a senior editor for ESPN Fantasy and a contributor for men's college basketball at ESPN, offering insights and trends for the 2025 NCAA tournament bracket. He highlights key statistics and historical trends, such as the SEC's record 14 teams in the field and the success of at-large teams with poor conference records in the first round. Lipscomb also notes the prevalence of upsets among high seeds and the consistent success of double-digit...