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ESPN will be covering the NCAA tournament action on Friday, featuring 16 first-round games starting at 12:15 p.m. ET, including Duke's Cooper Flagg returning from an ankle injury and North Carolina looking to continue their momentum. The matchups include No. 1 Duke vs. Mount St. Mary's, No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 11 North Carolina, and No. 2 Michigan State vs. No. 15 Bryant. Stay tuned for live updates, reactions, and highlights from ESPN writers...

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha has been banned for an additional game and fined £50,000 for his improper actions during the FA Cup defeat against Bournemouth, where he clashed with defender Milos Kerkez. Cunha's violent conduct led to a straight red card and a suspension for three games, now extended to four, including the Premier League match against Ipswich Town. The Brazil striker will next be available for selection when Tottenham Hotspur visits on 13...

Harry Kane believes his move to Bayern Munich has improved his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or, with his impressive goal-scoring record this season boosting his confidence. Despite his prolific form, Kane feels his achievements are sometimes taken for granted, but remains motivated to perform at the highest level. The 31-year-old striker acknowledges the importance of winning team trophies and scoring consistently to be considered for the prestigious individual award. Full Article

Panama's Cecilio Waterman scored a stunning late winner against the U.S. men's national team, propelling his team to a 1-0 victory and into the Concacaf Nations League final. Waterman celebrated his goal with his soccer idol, Thierry Henry, in a memorable moment at SoFi Stadium. The win marked Panama's third consecutive victory over the U.S. in competitive matches and showcased their tactical discipline and order under coach Thomas Christiansen. Full Article

The first day of the men's 2025 NCAA tournament featured upsets and blowouts in 16 first-round games, with Arkansas defeating Kansas 79-72 in a thrilling match. McNeese also made history by beating Clemson 69-67, while Drake dominated Missouri with a 67-57 victory. Key players like Jonas Aidoo, Brandon Murray, and Bennett Stirtz made significant impacts for their teams, setting the stage for exciting matchups in the upcoming rounds of the tournament. Arkansas will face St....

Lando Norris set the pace in practice for McLaren at the Chinese Grand Prix, leading the session ahead of Sprint Qualifying with a time of 1:31.504. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari finished second, followed by Oscar Piastri, Lewis Hamilton, and George Russell. McLaren demonstrated a strong performance, while Ferrari showed improvement from their struggles in Australia, with Hamilton also making progress, despite a red flag causing a rushed end to the session. Full Article