2026 College Basketball Odds: Back Underdog Illinois Against Michigan

Will Hill is going with an upset tonight between two of the Big Ten’s best.
Dominican Republic’s Best World Baseball Classic Lineup: ‘Plátano Power’ Is Back

Talk about an embarrassment of riches. The Dominican Republic’s lineup can power its way to the World Baseball Classic title.
Sources: Last year for Gillispie at Tarleton State
Tarleton State is expected to formally announce Friday morning that men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie will not return next year.
Polarizing Pavia not toning it down at combine
Quarterback Diego Pavia wasn’t fazed by criticism at Vanderbilt, and it doesn’t appear that’s going to change now that he’s on the NFL’s doorstep.
Simpson out to prove he’s ‘franchise quarterback’
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson said Friday at the NFL’s scouting combine that he’s prepared to show NFL talent evaluators that he is a “franchise quarterback.”
Sources: Cowboys place franchise tag WR Pickens
The Cowboys did what they were expected to do on Friday, placing the franchise tag on receiver George Pickens to secure his rights at least through 2026, sources told ESPN.
26 Storylines for 2026 INDYCAR Season: From Will Power’s New Ride to D.C. race

From a new race in D.C. to Will Power’s new ride to Alex Palou’s dominance, keep an eye on these 26 storylines throughout the 2026 INDYCAR season.
Ten years into his UFC career, Brandon Moreno still thinks he can be a three-time champion
One more run at the flyweight title would cap an already historic career for Mexican MMA pioneer Brandon Moreno.
QB Mendoza would love Raiders’ Brady as mentor
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the presumptive top pick in April’s NFL draft, met with the Raiders at the combine Friday and loves the idea of having seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady as a potential mentor.
Alex Palou, McLaren, Ganassi Settle Lawsuit after $12M Ruling

Alex Palou & Co. can look ahead to the 2026 INDYCAR season now that one major roadblock is behind them.