With the legal contact period beginning Monday, NFL teams are entering free agency with elevated salary cap and robust spending power. Major storylines include the Jets' quarterback search, the Eagles' effort to retain high-end defensive talent following Jordan Davis's extension, running back Kenneth Walker III headlining the RB market as Super Bowl MVP, and continued speculation around potential trades for stars like A.J. Brown.

Following subpar seasons, Georgia Tech fired men's basketball coach Damon Stoudamire after three seasons marked by a last-place ACC finish, while Boston College dismissed Earl Grant after five years without an NCAA Tournament appearance. The moves highlight the competitive pressure in college basketball as programs seek direction.

3. LEBRON JAMES DOWNGRADED TO OUT FOR LAKERS-KNICKS MATCHUP; KRISTAPS PORZINGIS STILL SIDELINED BY MYSTERY ILLNESS

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without LeBron James against the Knicks on Sunday afternoon, downgraded from questionable due to elbow and foot injuries. Meanwhile, the Warriors continue to deal with uncertainty surrounding Kristaps Porzingis, who has not played since his Feb. 19 debut following a Feb. 4 trade, sidelined by what the team describes as a mysterious illness.

4. WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC GAINING MOMENTUM AMONG MLB STARS; SKUBAL MULLS RETURNING TO TEAM USA

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is winning over MLB players with its competitive energy and international showcase appeal. Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is considering remaining with Team USA for additional starts after getting a taste of the tournament, signaling the event's growing allure as players weigh domestic and international commitments.

5. RANGERS-CELTIC PITCH INVASION MARRED BY VIOLENCE FOLLOWING SCOTTISH CUP TIE

Police in Scotland are investigating a pitch invasion at Ibrox following Celtic's victory over Rangers in a heated Scottish Cup match. The incident saw flares thrown onto the pitch and confrontations between fans and players, resulting in injuries to officers and members of the public, drawing condemnation for what officials called a 'shameful' and 'despicable' display.

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

SCORES — Saturday, March 7, 2026

  • MLS — Columbus Crew 0, Chicago Fire FC 0 (Chicago draw)
  • MLB — Chicago Cubs 4, Athletics 3 (Chicago W)
  • MLB — Chicago White Sox 5, Seattle Mariners 1 (Chicago W)
  • NBA — Orlando Magic 119, Minnesota Timberwolves 92 (dominant Magic win)
  • NHL — Philadelphia Flyers 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 3 (OT thriller)
  • NHL — New Jersey Devils 6, New York Rangers 3 (decisive Devils victory)

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