Two ACC programs made significant coaching changes over the weekend. Georgia Tech fired men's basketball coach Damon Stoudamire after a last-place finish in just his third season, while Boston College terminated Earl Grant's five-year tenure in which the Eagles never made the NCAA tournament and finished above .500 just once. Both moves signal the urgency programs feel as March Madness approaches.

As NFL free agency officially opens Monday, teams enter with record salary cap space and are equipped for aggressive spending. The quarterback market dominates headlines, with the Jets evaluating options including Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, and draft prospects, while other teams pursue top running backs and pass rushers. Notable early moves include James Conner reworking his deal with Arizona and Sean Rhyan signing with Green Bay.

3. LEBRON JAMES DOWNGRADED TO OUT VS. KNICKS AS LAKERS DEAL WITH INJURIES

LeBron James was downgraded from questionable to out before the Lakers' Sunday afternoon game against the Knicks, dealing with a left elbow contusion and left foot arthritis. The development adds to the Lakers' mounting injury concerns heading into a critical stretch of the season.

4. TARIK SKUBAL MULLS WBC RETURN AS CLASSIC'S ENERGY WINS OVER MLB STARS

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is considering remaining in the World Baseball Classic after an initial plan to leave, saying "things have changed." His reconsideration reflects the tournament's appeal to elite players and signals the WBC's growing importance as a prestigious international stage that rivals traditional MLB competition.

5. JON JONES, CONOR MCGREGOR EXCLUDED FROM UFC WHITE HOUSE CARD AS DANA WHITE DRAWS LINE

UFC President Dana White confirmed that Jon Jones was "never ever" in consideration for the Freedom Fights 250 card at the White House this summer, despite both Jones and Conor McGregor being two of the promotion's biggest stars. The exclusions raise questions about fighter relationships and UFC's strategic positioning ahead of the historic event.

★ BONUS: Lionel Messi Draws Bigger Crowds Than Super Bowl, What Are Inter Miami's Attendance Totals? (Bleacher Report)

SCORES — Saturday, March 7, 2026

  • MLB — Chicago Cubs 4, Athletics 3 (Chicago W)
  • MLS — Columbus Crew 0, Chicago Fire FC 0 (Chicago draw)
  • MLB — Chicago Cubs 4, Oakland Athletics 3 (Chicago W)
  • MLB — Chicago White Sox 5, Seattle Mariners 1 (Chicago W)
  • NHL — New Jersey Devils 6, New York Rangers 3 (Dominant performance)
  • NBA — Orlando Magic 119, Minnesota Timberwolves 92 (Blowout)
  • NBA — LA Clippers 123, Memphis Grizzlies 120 (Close finish)

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