From the Players Era in Las Vegas to a showcase in New York City, here’s what we’re watching this week.
Sports News
- Piastri expects Papaya Rules to continue in 2026
- Norris wins first F1 world title after tense finale
- Formula 1 car launches: 2026 dates, schedule ahead of preseason testing, new regulations
- Arizona still No. 1; U-M, Duke, Iowa St. chasing
- Pramodya Wickramasinghe to head Sri Lanka’s new selection committee
- England mull complaint after Snicko error as supplier takes ‘full responsibility’
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Vols, amid ‘chatter’ over schedule, topple Houston
Amid “the chatter that we hadn’t played anybody,” Rick Barnes’ 17th-ranked Volunteers took down No. 3 Houston at the Players Era Championship on Tuesday and avenged their loss to the Cougars in last season’s Elite Eight.
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CEO: Players Era champ to get extra $1M in NIL
The winner of the Players Era championship game Wednesday will receive an additional $1 million in NIL compensation, with the loser getting $500K.
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Fraley lands back with Rays on 1-year, $3M deal
After cutting him loose last week, the Tampa Bay Rays signed outfielder Jake Fraley to a one-year, $3 million contract on Tuesday.
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Vols avenge Elite Eight loss, hold off No. 3 Houston
In a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight, Tennessee got 22 points from Ja’Kobi Gillespie, including six free throws in the final 35 seconds in a 76-73 win over No. 3 Houston.
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Championship odds: Duke, Purdue the favorites; Arizona on the move
The updated odds to win the 2026 men’s college basketball championship, as well as a listing of the conference championship odds.
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Christian Horner to Aston Martin? Adrian Newey relationship is no hurdle – sources
Christian Horner has emerged as a candidate to take a leadership role at Aston Martin’s Formula 1 team.
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Cyclones’ Lipsey sidelined with lower-body injury
Iowa State star point guard Tamin Lipsey will not play against Creighton in the Players Era Festival on Tuesday after suffering a lower-body injury.
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Italy sweeps Spain, reigns again as Davis champs
Italy remains the king of the Davis Cup — and didn’t even need Jannik Sinner this time.
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📈 Power Rankings: Arizona rides hot start
The Wildcats added another statement win to their early-season résumé, headlining this week’s top-25 risers.