NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA said Sunday that the game between Argentina and Spain known as Finalissima that was supposed to be held in Qatar has been canceled after the widening Middle East war.
The game between South American champion Argentina and European champion Spain was scheduled to be held in Doha on March 27. It was going to be a marquee matchup between the teams led by Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal before this summer’s World Cup in North America.
But the security of the game was put into serious doubt when Iran intensified its attacks on neighboring countries in retaliation to the aerial attacks by United States and Israel that are now in their third week.
“After much discussion between UEFA and the organizing authorities in Qatar, it is announced today that due to the current political situation in the region, the Finalissima between UEFA EURO 2024 winners Spain and CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 champions Argentina cannot be played as hoped in Qatar on 27 March,” UEFA said in a statement.
Argentina and Spain were to play at Lusail Stadium, which staged the epic 2022 World Cup final. Argentina won a penalty shootout against France after Messi scored twice and Kylian Mbappé got a hat trick in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Other venues had reportedly been considered as alternatives to Doha, including Spain's capital. UEFA, however, said all other feasible alternatives it explored “ultimately proved unacceptable to the Argentinian Football Association.”
“The first option was to stage the match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on the original date with a 50:50 split of supporters in the stadium,” UEFA said. “This would have provided a world-class setting, befitting of such a prestigious event, but Argentina refused."
The option of staging the event over two legs — one in Madrid on March 27, the other in Buenos Aires before the Euros and Copa America in 2028 — was also rejected. Argentina had proposed to play the match later this year after the World Cup but Spain had no available dates.
South American soccer body Conmebol said in a statement on Sunday that Argentina’s soccer federation (AFA) received an offer from UEFA to play the match in Italy on March 27, but the defending World Cup and Copa America champions countered that the game take place on March 31.
“Regrettably, UEFA said the match taking place on the 31st – only four days after their original offer – was not possible, and so the Finalissima was cancelled,” the South American confederation said. “CONMEBOL and AFA regret deeply that, despite all the efforts and the manifested interest in playing the match in a neutral ground since the first moment, it was not possible.”
Argentina won the inaugural edition of the Finalissima in 2022 with a 3-0 victory over Italy at Wembley Stadium in London.
The violence in the Middle East, where Iran is hitting the Gulf Arab states with drone and missile attacks, has stranded travelers, upset economic markets and sent oil prices soaring.
It has also impacted the world of international sport beyond the Finalissima. Formula 1’s races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia scheduled for April have been called off due to the war, while President Donald Trump has suggested that Iran not participate in this summer's World Cup that is co-hosted by the U.S.
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor at spring training last month after undergoing left hand surgery.
PORT ST. LUCIE — The final piece of the Mets lineup is healthy enough to play.
Francisco Lindor was penciled into the team’s lineup for Sunday’s game against the Blue Jays at Clover Park, giving the All-Star shortstop his first Grapefruit League start of the season.
Lindor has spent the last month rehabbing from left hamate bone surgery and had just progressed to batting against live pitching in recent days.
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor at spring training last month after undergoing left hand surgery. Corey Sipkin for NY Post
“He went through his progression and we’re getting to a point now where it’s time for him to start playing with us,” manager Carlos Mendoza said.
Sunday’s plan was for Lindor to play four innings and receive two at-bats. He will likely have Monday off and then resume Grapefruit League action on Tuesday. The Mets have spring training games running through next weekend, ahead of the March 26 opener against the Pirates at Citi Field.
Mendoza said in the aftermath of the surgery there wasn’t a firm timetable for Lindor to begin playing games.
“But we saw he was progressing, not only defensively but offensively, with the way he was swinging the bat in the cages, transitioning to the field, getting live at-bats,” Mendoza said.
Lindor became the second starting position player to begin exhibition games this week: Luis Robert Jr. debuted in the Grapefruit League on Thursday after the Mets slow played his spring to ensure his legs were strengthened.
There are all kinds of 2026 baseball season predictions out and about, from those determined by complex computer algorithms, or made by the bookies whose money is on the line, or tossed out by fans of one team or another.
However, the one you are about to read has much more expertise applied than any of those others. Not only does it go point-by-point, but, in keeping with what math teachers always want we show our work.
Trust me on this.
THE PREMISE We will begin where we left off in 2025, with 60 wins. Depending on how you wish to look at it, that was either a wonderful 19 more victories than in 2024, or a not-so-hot one victory fewer than the dismal 2023 season. Either way, it’s the point from which we apply precise mathematical analysis, sector by sector.
AS THINGS STAND
Catchers Catching was obviously a bright spot last season, with Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero and Korey Lee combining for 3.4 bWAR. There’s no particular reason their hitting will be much different this year, Quero’s hot spring and Teel’s cold one and hamstring strain notwithstanding. They are all young guys, thrust up to the majors too quickly on the defensive side, so there’s room for improvement there.
Add one win for improved D. Now we’re at 61 wins.
Infield Here’s where there’s a big position jump upward, with the addition of Munetaka Murakami at first. The professional prognosticators aren’t as crazy about the Japanese batting champion as you might think, hovering around the 2.0 WAR mark. But we’re fans, so we’ll say he earns a three-spot.
Second and third are apt to be the same meh mish-mash as 2025, so call that even. But Colson Montgomery will be around the whole season, barring injury, and he rated 3.3 bWAR in just 71 games last year. From a fan perspective, it’s tempting to think pitchers will learn nothing about him and double that, but the computers are apt to be more realistic and they all see him not even matching the 3.3. Using brilliant math analysis (and a tad bit of fandom), we split the difference and give him one added win.
That’s old-fashioned golf pants (plus-fours, get it?), so we’re at 65 wins.
Outfieldand DH Aye, here’s the rub.
Andrew Benintendi will be a year older and quite possibly even worse, but we’ll give him the benefit of the doubt and say he holds his own.
In center, Luis Robert Jr. is gone. He may have had two bad years in 2024 and 2025, but he was still better than whatever ends up taking his place. Minus one win.
In right, the brilliant minds of White Soxdom decided not to keep Mike Tauchman (1.9 bWAR), replacing him with Austin Hays (0.8 in about the same playing time). The algorithms don’t like Hays any better for 2026. Minus another one.
As for DH — same bunch as last year.
We now stand at 63 wins.
Pitching The relief pitching should have a major upgrade in Seranthony Domínguez, who is apparently destined to be the closer even though he seems to have bought completely into the myth of Magical Mystical Final Out Syndrome and has a career ninth-inning ERA a full run more than the seventh or eighth, and an absolutely massive difference last year of 2.00 in the seventh, 2.18 in the eighth, and 5.00 in the ninth. He also hasn’t had a bWAR better than 0.5 since 2022. But he has a nifty first name and the one-run-game record last year was abysmal, so we add two wins with him.
By far the best reliever last year was Mike Vasil (2.9 bWAR) and if he moves to the starting rotation or is lost for the season after his injury on March 14 that will be lost, but we can hope that doesn’t happen. Otherwise, bullpen types will go up or down as they are wont to do, so it’s a wash — except 2025’s second-best reliever, Steven Wilson (1.2 WAR) is gone, so we take away one win.
As for the rotation,, by far the best starter last year was Adrian Houser (3.0 WAR), who is gone, as is Martín Pérez (1.2 WAR, despite missing most of the season). Theoretically, the slack will be picked up by Anthony Kay, (who the Sox brain trust figures will be the 2026 version of 2024 Erick Fedde, back from Asia new and improved despite a dismal MLB career), and, well, Erick Fedde again. The pros see little benefit in either. Subtract two wins.
That’s a total of minus one, so we’re at 62 wins.
AS THINGS MAY BECOME It’s highly likely that some combination of Braden Montgomery, Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, Tanner McDougal, Sam Antonacci and others will be brought up to the majors during the season. If Montgomery is anything close to what he’s shown so far, he’ll be a big improvement in the outfield. Even if the pitchers have rookie struggles, they’ll improve the starting rotation. Antonacci should be a step up from whatever infielder gets injured or doesn’t perform.
Here we go big and add three wins due to the prospects trickling up to the South Side.
However, on the flip side, if Kay, Fedde, Hays (or even Murakami?) are any good, they’ll be gone by the trade deadline, because they aren’t contracted long enough to be around when the White Sox are actually competitive: one year for Fedde and Hays (who is theoretically just holding a spot for Braden), two for the others. Subtract two wins (more if Murakami goes, but we have to hope that doesn’t happen).
Now we’re at 63 wins.
NON-PLAYERS As Will Venable didn’t seem to have any of those “what the hell is he thinking” moments of his two predecessors and doesn’t have the morale-crushing stupidity of Pedro Grifol or arrogance of Tony La Russa, having a year of experience is bound to make him better. Add three wins.
Going the other way, the inexplicable decision to let pitching coach Ethan Katz go when he did such a fine job with so many young pitchers, converting two Rule 5 draft pickups and a waiver signing into good-to-excellent performers and keeping Fedde solid for the only stretch of his MLB career is going to hurt. Having a replacement who is just part of the pathetic KC-to-Chicago pipeline (the theory “we small-market teams have to stick together” in practice) makes matters worse — yes, Zach Bove joined the Royals in 2023 and their pitching improved during his tenure, but that had far less to do with coaching than with acquiring Michael Wacha, Seth Lugo, Cole Ragans and Michael Lorenzen. Subtract three wins.
We stay at 63 wins.
A LITTLE HELP FROM OTHERS The attempt by some other members of the AL Central to bring the division back to its traditional position as the laughingstock of baseball is apt to be helpful. Particular thanks should go to the Guardians and Twins, who decided not to try any more.
It’s too bad you don’t get 76 games within your division these days, but you do still get 52. Last year the Sox were 18-34 within the division, a 56-win season pace that was even worse than reality. That’s not going to happen again.
Versus Detroit, the Sox went 5-8, so look for no improvement there unless the Tigers again tend to hold back their best pitchers to face better opponents. In fact, that record may end up a game worse. Minnesota will be giving the White Sox a good crack at fourth place in 2026, but the Sox went 8-5 against the Twins last year, so that may happen again.
Chicago went 3-10 against Kansas City, and an improvement of two games seems reasonable. And the 2-11 recorded versus the Guardians is bound to improve another three games.
That would take us to 67 wins, but the rest of the majors are bound to improve a little given the failure to do so by Cleveland and Minnesota, so subtract a win there.
WHICH MEANS … The White Sox will end the 2026 season with a 66-96 record.
That’s smack dab in the middle of what the bookies say. They must use my system.
The Montreal Canadiens are right back in action tonight against another California-based team as they welcome the Anaheim Ducks to the Bell Centre.
Both clubs have struggled to put the puck in the net over the past week, and I’m predicting a low-scoring affair in my Ducks vs. Canadiens predictions and NHL picks for Sunday, March 15.
Ducks vs Canadiens prediction
Ducks vs Canadiens best bet: Under 6.5 (+110)
The Montreal Canadiens have boasted one of the NHL’s strongest offenses this season, ranking second in goals per game (3.51), while the Anaheim Ducks have also had a respectable attack.
However, both clubs have struggled to put up much offense this week. Montreal is averaging just 2.67 gpg over its last three outings, while Anaheim has scored 2.00 gpg over its last four.
The Habs have cashed the Under in three straight, while the Ducks have done so in three of their last four.
Both teams will also have tired legs in the second half of a back-to-back.
Ducks vs Canadiens same-game parlay
The Canadiens have been hot at home, winning 10 of their last 14 games at Bell Centre, while the Ducks have struggled on the road with just one victory in their last five as the visitors.
This marks the fourth road game for Anaheim, so the tank is running on fumes.
The Under is 4-2 in the last six meetings. Find more NHL betting trends for Ducks vs. Canadiens.
How to watch Ducks vs Canadiens
Location
Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
Date
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Puck drop
7:00 p.m. ET
TV
KCOP-13, TSN2
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Once again, the Western Conference race to the postseason is going to be a tight one, and the Kings are in the thick of it.
Entering just near the end of the regular season with a few weeks left, little separates seeds three through six, meaning nearly anything is possible for the Kings. By the start of the playoffs, the Kings will either be home for the entire summer or could be staring at a potential playoff berth.
Now, after suffering a disappointing loss yesterday to the New Jersey Devils, the Kings fell from the fourth seed in the Pacific Division to the sixth seed just like that, with a loss.
The difference in their standings could be the smallest of tiebreakers.
With head-to-head being the first decider, let’s take a look at the tiebreaker situation between the Kings and all teams they are currently competing with for a playoff spot.
Seattle Kraken
With only one game remaining between the two, the Kraken already own the tiebreaker over the Kings as they've won all three meetings this season.
The Kings and Kraken will play one more game this season on April 13, but it won't mean much for Los Angeles, which has already lost the tiebreaker.
Both teams are currently tied for the fifth seed in their division with 69 points, so that could later come back to haunt the Kings for not playing well against Seattle this season.
The Sharks are another team that owns the tiebreaker over the Kings. San Jose completed the season series sweep, winning all three contests very early in the season.
San Jose, like Seattle, is neck and neck with the Kings, so both teams could end up spoiling LA's playoff chances by owning the tiebreaker.
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings have split their first two meeting this season, with the Oilers dominating the road game in Crypto.com Arena, winning 8-1. The Kings won the first meeting back in January and will meet one more time on April 11 for a chance to gain the advantage over their Western Conference foe.
The Oilers have been struggling as of late, currently on a two-game losing streak and having lost four of their last seven games, leaving them just four points ahead of the Kings. That deciding game in the last week of the season could be a critical one.
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim, currently the second seed in the Pacific Division, just one point behind the Vegas Golden Knights for the top spot, won the season series 3-1 against Los Angeles. The Ducks are only six points ahead of the six-seed Kings, so it's possible for Los Angeles to climb up, but considering the lead and tiebreaker that the Ducks have on the Kings, it's only likely if the Ducks continue losing. But that remains unlikely, with Anaheim having one of the easiest remaining schedules.
Utah Mammoth
Utah is the only top team in the Western Conference against whom the Kings have a good position right now, leading the tiebreaker 1-0, with their last matchup coming in December. The Mammoth, who are in the Central Division, are in a good position with 74 points, but have lost four straight games, and LA can overtake them with just five points separating them.
The pair of teams will split two games at the end of March in Utah and Los Angeles, rounding out their final two games of the season. The Kings will just need to win one of two contests to own the tiebreaker.
Nashville Predators
Nashville, in the hunt for a playoff spot, is two points behind the Kings and three points behind the Sharks for the final playoff spot. The Predators won the first matchup very early in the season back in October in a shootout, and Nashville will fly to LA for a pair of games in April.
Nashville is still very much alive in the playoff hunt, with the seedings changing every day in the Western Conference. Those two games at Crypto.com Arena will be critical for the Kings, needing to win both contests to own the tiebreaker.
Overall, LA is in some tough spots, having already lost the tiebreaker to Seattle, San Jose, and Anaheim. Also, have tough games coming up where they will need to capitalize against Utah, Nashville, and Edmonton to take sole possession of the tiebreaker.
In short, they're playing with desperation every night. This late into the season, that’s giving them something to use in their games if they want to make a run at the playoffs and control their own destiny.
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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 11: James Wood #29 of the Washington Nationals at bat during a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on March 11, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images
For the most part, I have liked what I have seen from the Nats during Spring Training. The pitching has been good and the vibes seem to be high. However, the Nationals offense has left a lot to be desired this spring, especially from the big guns.
While the games do not count, it would be nice to see some of the Nats star hitters heat up as we get closer to Opening Day. It has been a pretty brutal spring for guys like CJ Abrams, James Wood and Dylan Crews. All three of them are below the Mendoza line for the spring, and they are not alone. The Nats are hitting just .192 as a team this spring.
The Nats .606 spring OPS is the worst in the league, which is obviously not what you would like to see. So far, the pitching staff has picked up the slack, but I want to see the offense explode one of these games. The offense was supposed to be the best part of the team heading into spring, but it has not looked that way so far.
Of course, the script could totally flip by the time the real season starts, but I think you can take something from this. I would not be surprised if the pitching staff sees quick improvement this season, while the hitting is more of a work in progress. It is easier to teach a new pitch or alter a pitcher’s usage than it is to tweak a hitter’s mechanics.
We are seeing some of those growing pains this spring. Matt Borgschulte has a different philosophy to Darnell Coles, and that might come with an adjustment period for some hitters. It would not be surprising if the Nats struck out more than they did last year. Hopefully that can come with more power and patience though.
One player I would love to see get going is James Wood. As we all know, he was not the same hitter after the All-Star break. The strikeout rate exploded and his confidence dropped. So far this spring, Wood has looked like the second half version of himself. We have not even seen as much hard contact as you would expect from him.
I am no hitting guru, but when I compare his swing from early last year to this year, I think his leg kick has gotten a bit out of control. Last Spring Training, he had a medium sized leg kick and was able to control his long levers. Right now when I watch him, it seems like he is a bit out of control due to that leg kick getting higher. Here is a video of what his swing looked like last spring.
This somehow left the yard off of James Wood's bat the other way. 111 MPH at 16 degrees…I'd venture to say pulling the ball is much less important for a guy like him. pic.twitter.com/saLaI8aXUW
While CJ Abrams has not been very productive this spring, I am not very worried about him. His at bats look good, and he is clearly working on being patient. Abrams is also getting a bit unlucky. He crushed a ball over 400 feet the other day, but it was right at the fence in the deepest part of the park. I would not be surprised if he quickly flips the switch in the regular season. He has been a fast starter these past couple years.
Dylan Crews has been another hitter that has struggled, but he has shown more signs of life lately. In his last game against the Mets, he hit the ball hard in all three of his at bats. He had one hit, a sac fly and a hard hit out. Blake Butera was very happy about that, saying Crews’ swings were “the biggest positive of the night in my mind”.
Dylan Crews has had three of his better swings of the spring tonight. One hit, one sac fly and one hard hit out
Getting Dylan Crews going would be a huge plus for the Nats. He has yet to hit the heights expected of him when he was taken second overall in 2023. However, when you watch him on the right night, you can see his talent. It is all about consistency and finding a swing that works for him.
So how worried am I about the Nats offense? On a scale of 1-10, I am at about a 4 right now. James Wood not looking like himself again after his second half is a bit disappointing. It also really feels like there will be growing pains for this offense. The one bright spot has been Brady House, who has been destroying baseballs. Hopefully he can keep that up and some of the quieter Nats hitters can get going.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 13: Aaron Judge #99 of Team United States celebrates in the dugout after the 5-3 victory against Team Canada at Daikin Park on March 13, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images
It’s Sunday once more, and you know what that means — it’s time for our weekly social media roundup! This week has been a whirlwind of baseball, filled with spring training games and, of course, the World Baseball Classic. How have the Yankees been spending their time off the diamond? Let’s find out!
The WBC Continues
As expected, the World Baseball Classic has remained the biggest news in the baseball world, and thus has dominated social media.
While it’s not Yankees-related, I also want to highlight Ondřej Satoria, “the Electrician,” who struck out Shohei Ohtani in the 2023 World Baseball Classic and who ended his baseball career this week with 4.2 shutout innings against Samurai Japan in Czechia’s final game of the WBC.
Former Yankees Hall of Fame pitcher CC Sabathia spent last weekend watching his son play ball at the University of Houston; also with him were Ken Griffey Jr. and former Yankees bullpen coach Mike Harkey.
Alex Rodriguez took to Instagram to show how he would build a Major League Baseball team on a budget. While I won’t get into his full analysis here, the fact that he has Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger on the team should be an encouraging sign for Yankees fans (he also has Aaron Judge, of course, but that’s kind of a no-brainer, and in fact the entire linchpin of the team he constructed).
Both the Yankees as an organization and Derek Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation celebrated major milestones this week, with the former receiving the 2025 Allan H. Selig Award from Major League Baseball, and the latter turned 30.
This busy week saw the Yankees social media team post a number of Questions of the Day. We got some restaurant recommendations, learned who everyone’s favorite princess was (I am personally annoyed at all those who said Elsa, Frozen is sooo overrated, and quite a few guys smoothly named their wives/daughters), and found out what obscure topics the players can give presentations on.
Two teams that are trying to chase the final Wild Card spot in the West collide this afternoon, when the St Louis Blues visit the Winnipeg Jets.
Both teams start the day five points back of the L.A. Kings, with three other teams between them and that spot.
After Winnipeg’s impressive win over the NHL-best Avalanche on Saturday, my Blues vs. Jets predictions and NHL picks have the home team carrying the momentum in a back-to-back.
Blues vs Jets prediction
Blues vs Jets best bet: Jets moneyline (-120)
The St. Louis Blues have been rolling since the NHL resumed after the Olympics, going 7-1-1 in their last nine. They sport the best GAA in the league in that stretch at 1.78.
The Winnipeg Jets have been good as well since coming back from the break, with a 5-2-2 record, punctuated Saturday with a nice 3-1 win at home against Colorado.
They’re well equipped to handle the mileage of a back-to-back: they're 4-2 in such a scenario this season, averaging better than 4.0 goals per game.
The Jets have also won two of the last three meetings.
Blues vs Jets same-game parlay
Mark Scheifele has picked up points in five of his last six games, including three goals. He’s also scored two goals in each of the Jets' last three games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Kyle Connor has been hard to stop against St. Louis. He picked up two assists last game over the Blues in a 3-1 win, giving him points in 12 of the last 15 head-to-head matchups.
Blues vs Jets SGP
Jets moneyline
Mark Scheifele anytime goalscorer
Kyle Connor Over 0.5 assists
Blues vs Jets odds
Moneyline: Blues +100 | Jets -120
Puck Line: Blues +1.5 (-245) | Jets -1.5 (+215)
Over/Under: Over 5.5 | Under 5.5
Blues vs Jets trend
The Jets are 4-2 ATS in their last six home games. Find more NHL betting trends for Blues vs. Jets.
How to watch Blues vs Jets
Location
Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Date
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Puck drop
3:00 p.m. ET
TV
FDSN-Midwest, TSN3
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The Vegas Golden Knights are bringing a festive twist to T-Mobile Arena this St. Patrick’s Day, unveiling plans for their second annual Go Green Knight celebration on Tuesday, March 17, when they host the Buffalo Sabres. The event, presented by Zoox, combines hockey, sustainability, and Irish-themed fan experiences in one lively package.
Fans attending the game can immerse themselves in a St. Patrick’s Day-inspired atmosphere, with complimentary gold and green hair tinsel and gold face gems available pregame on Toshiba Plaza. All attendees will also receive foam mini hockey sticks courtesy of Zoox, while traditional Irish dance performances on the concourse will kick off the pregame festivities.
Adding to the celebratory spirit, LEVY Restaurants will offer specialty concessions throughout the arena. Selections include Green Beer ($12.50), the citrus-forward “Orange You Lucky” cocktail ($23.50), and Jumbo Corned Beef Sausage ($30.00). Fans who purchase tickets through the Hat Tricks & Hops Special Ticket Package will receive their first green draft beer or soda for free, with a limited number of these packages still available.
In addition to the themed celebrations, the Golden Knights are highlighting their commitment to sustainability through the Knight SHIELD Project, located on the concourse outside Sections 9 and 10. Launched in 2024, the initiative focuses on six pillars—Sustainability, Healthy Air Quality, Improve & Inspire, Energy & Water Efficiency, Landscape Protection, and Decrease Waste Generation. The program has already earned industry recognition as a 2025 GOAL Sustainability Starter, capturing five GOAL Medals for accomplishments including promoting alternative transportation, supporting community initiatives, preserving off-site habitats, engaging digital audiences, and providing accessible hydration.
The team’s community efforts extend beyond the rink. In partnership with Garden Farms of Nevada, the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation will host a farmers’ market at Lee’s Family Forum on March 28. The market will feature produce grown by 17 local schools as part of ongoing sustainability programs, highlighting the importance of community gardening and access to fresh, locally grown food for underserved populations.
For fans interested in memorabilia, specialty St. Patrick’s Day jerseys signed by players will be auctioned online starting at 5:45 p.m. PT on March 17, concluding at 9 p.m. PT the same night. In-person viewing will be available at Sections 11 and 12 on the concourse, with a portion of proceeds supporting the March 28 farmers’ market and Garden Farms initiatives.
Merchandise for the event is also available at The Arsenal at City National Arena and The Armory at T-Mobile Arena, featuring hoodies, hats, pucks, t-shirts, decals, and drinkware for fans seeking to commemorate the occasion.
Specialty Concession Locations:
Green Beer: Jameson, Bud Light Lounge, GHOST Energy Lounge, Bruhaus 9 & 12, and 1997 “Tito’s” Bar
“Orange You Lucky” Cocktail: Jameson, Bud Light Lounge, GHOST Energy Lounge, Bruhaus 9 & 12, and 1997 “Tito’s” Bar
Jumbo Corned Beef Sausage: Silver State Sandwiches
Founded in 2017, the Vegas Golden Knights quickly became one of the NHL’s most successful expansion franchises, claiming the Stanley Cup in 2022-23. Owned by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC, the team has cultivated a reputation for both on-ice success and community engagement.
For further details on tickets, concessions, and event activities, fans can visit vegasgoldenknights.com and follow the team on social media platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.
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This ain’t the Brooklyn Nets.
The Portland Trail Blazers come to Philly Sunday a young and hungry team firmly in the Play-In picture of the loaded Western Conference. The Sixers, still decimated by injuries and one suspension, will have their work cut out for them.
On Saturday, the VJ Edgecombe-led Sixers built a 28-point lead against the tanking Nets. Brooklyn then made a fourth-quarter push to briefly take a one-point lead. Luckily, Quentin Grimes and company did just enough in the final minutes to secure the win, which keeps them tied with the Atlanta Hawks — who own the tiebreaker — for eighth in the East. They’re 1.5 games back of the sixth seed and final guaranteed playoff spot.
No true reinforcements are on the way. Joel Embiid (oblique), Tyrese Maxey (pinky), Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow) and Paul George (suspension) remain out of the lineup. The team doesn’t have an injury report out yet, so we’ll have to see the statuses of Andre Drummond (back) and Jabari Walker (illness), who missed Saturday’s game — and also see if any surprises pop up.
Portland comes into this one relatively healthy. Young guard Shaedon Sharpe is out with a stress reaction in his right fibula. Veteran guard Damian Lillard will miss the entire 2025-26 season — sans the three-point contest — while recovering from an Achilles injury. Big man Robert Williams III is questionable with a left knee injury recovery designation.
The Trail Blazers aren’t a juggernaut by any stretch. They’re a bottom-10 team offensively and middle of the pack in defensive rating. They do have talented and capable players, though. Offensively, they’re led by All-Star forward Deni Avdija, who is a mismatch problem for most teams, but their scoring as a team is fairly balanced. Defensively, they have one of the toughest backcourts in the NBA with Toumani Camara and old friend Jrue Holiday, plus massive big man Donovan Clingan protecting the rim and crashing the glass.
This should be as stiff a test as Edgecombe will see as the team’s lead ball-handler. Nick Nurse said postgame Saturday that he’s still looking for the rookie to be more aggressive while the team is missing its top offensive threats. This isn’t the easiest matchup to get that done.
Game Details
When: Sunday, March 15, 6:00 p.m. ET Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA Watch: NBC Sports Philadelphia Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic Follow:@LibertyBallers
The Golden State Warriors will be without a majority of their key players in today’s matchup at Madison Square Garden as the New York Knicks look for a third straight win.
With no size or depth in Golden State’s frontcourt, my Warriors vs. Knicks predictions and NBA picks expect a big game from Karl-Anthony Towns.
Warriors vs Knicks prediction
Warriors vs Knicks best bet: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 32.5 points + rebounds (-105)
The Golden State Warriors have allowed the 10th-most rebounds, 15th-most points in the paint, and sixth-most second-chance points this season.
An already undersized and undermanned defensive unit will be even more shorthanded tonight, as Golden State will be without most of its key defenders.
Karl-Anthony Towns has averaged 22.7 points and 12.8 rebounds across his last six games, going for 33+ points + rebounds four times in that span.
He posted a 17/20 line against the Warriors in his first meeting, and Towns will be able to exploit a lineup missing Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, and Draymond Green.
Warriors vs Knicks same-game parlay
The Warriors are playing the first leg of a back-to-back set, and they’re punting against the New York Knicks before playing the Wizards on Monday. The Knicks are 21-11 ATS at home, and the Warriors are 14-18 ATS on the road.
With so many key players out for Golden State, they’ll have a tough time putting points on the board. Seven of the team’s Top-8 scorers will be sidelined, accounting for 103.5 points per game on the bench.
This Knicks defense has allowed just 109.6 points per game at home, and the Warriors have averaged a pitiful 110.1 points across their last seven games. They’ve scored 101 points or fewer in three of them.
Warriors vs Knicks SGP
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 32.5 points + rebounds
Knicks -13
Warriors team total Under 102.5
Our "from downtown" SGP: Defense wins!
New York’s defense will be able to put the clamps on Golden State’s skeleton crew lineup, leading to ample blocks and steals.
Mitchell Robinson has recorded multiple blocks in 16 of 49 games, but he’s in a great position to reach that mark against the undersized Warriors.
OG Anunoby has recorded a block in more than half of his games, doing so in 30 of 54 appearances, including six of 13 since returning from the All-Star break.
Jalen Brunson doesn’t record a ton of steals. He’s averaging 0.7 on the season and has recorded one in just 29 of 63 appearances. He’s done so in six of his last seven games, however, and steals should be plentiful against Golden State’s third-stringers.
Mikal Bridges ranks ninth in total steals at 95, and he’s averaging 1.4 per game. The iron man has recorded at least one swipe in 47 of 68 games, and he’ll have no problem doing so against Golden State’s depleted roster.
Warriors vs Knicks SGP
Mitchell Robinson Over 1.5 blocks
OG Anunoby Over 0.5 blocks
Jalen Brunson Over 0.5 steals
Mikal Bridges Over 0.5 steals
Warriors vs Knicks odds
Spread: Warriors +13 | Knicks -13
Moneyline: Warriors +500 | Knicks -700
Over/Under: Over 216.5 | Under 216.5
Warriors vs Knicks betting trend to know
The Knicks have covered the spread in 32 of their last 50 home games for +13.3 units and 24% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends for Warriors vs. Knicks.
How to watch Warriors vs Knicks
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Date
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Tip-off
8:00 p.m. ET
TV
NBC
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The NHL has six games on tap today, with plenty of star power hitting the ice. My NHL player props focus on Kirill Kaprizov, Connor McDavid, and Brady Tkachuk.
I’ll break down all the details in my NHL picks for Sunday, March 15.
Best NHL player prop bets today
Player
Kaprizov anytime goalscorer
+105
McDavid Over 1.5 points
-130
Tkachuk Over 3.5 shots
-120
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Our best NHL player props for Sunday, March 15
Take a look at our best bets and expert analysis below.
Prop #1: Kirill Kaprizov anytime goalscorer
+105 at BET99
Kirill Kaprizov had his three-game goal streak snapped last night, but the Minnesota Wild star is poised to find the back of the net again today vs. the tanking Toronto Maple Leafs.
Toronto is allowing 3.46 goals per game — the worst mark in the NHL — along with 32.1 shots against per game, which ranks dead last.
Kaprizov has scored in 11 of his last 16 outings while averaging nearly four shots per game over that span. He’ll come out firing tonight and will bury one against a porous Toronto team.
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Where to watch: TNT
Prop #2: Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points
-130 at BET99
Connor McDavid continues to lead the league in points, and the Edmonton Oilers captain could be due for a big night on the score sheet against the Nashville Predators.
Nashville ranks tied for fifth-last in the NHL in goals allowed per game (3.40), giving up at least three goals in 18 of its last 20 contests.
McDavid has Over 1.5 points in six of his last nine outings, with multiple points in each of his previous two meetings vs. the Preds this season.
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Where to watch: FDSN North, Sportsnet West
Prop #3: Brady Tkachuk Over 3.5 shots
-120 at BET99
Brady Tkachuk is well known for his shooting prowess, and he has not disappointed this season, ranking second in the NHL in shots per game (3.87) behind only Nathan MacKinnon (4.48).
The Ottawa Senators captain has logged Over 3.5 shots in three of his last four games, as well as seven of his last 11 contests.
The San Jose Sharks are an exciting young team, but haven’t quite figured out their own zone yet, allowing 30.4 shots against per game — the second-most in the NHL.
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SAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 14: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates with Stephon Castle after a score in the second half at Frost Bank Center on March 14, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The San Antonio Spurs’ loss to the Charlotte Hornets earlier in the season may have been one of the most disappointing losses of the year… at least if you ask Victor Wembanyama.
After the Spurs’ 115-102 win over Charlotte on their home court, Wembanyama told the Amazon Prime crew that the loss to the Hornets was his “worst defensive game.” It was clear that this game was a chance to make amends. Wembanyama dominated in response.
The star big man had 32 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, and 4 blocks. The Hornets scored just 30 points in the paint because Wembanyama had it almost completely walled off. While not an official stat, Charlotte may have had the most “nopes” I’ve seen against the Spurs in the Wemby era, completely abandoning drives several times in the same possession. On the other end, there wasn’t a single Hornet who could slow down Wembanyama. He could get a basket just about any time he wanted.
This game, despite being a somewhat inconsequential Saturday matinee, shows a lot about Wembanyama and the Spurs’ overall mentality. They want to win, and when they don’t, they take it personally. It was clear from the jump that the team remembered the sting of the earlier loss to Charlotte. That’s the mentality of a team ready to compete. When they lose a playoff game (and rest assured, they will), they can either let it rattle them or get motivated to win the next one. Saturday’s win shows that Wembanyama and his teammates have a winning mentality.
Takeaways:
The French vanilla minutes on Saturday were great. Wembanyama’s playmaking really stood out as he hit Kornet several times on lobs. It’s not always a sustainable lineup, but in a game when Wembanyama’s perimeter game is seeing a lot of success, it makes sense to throw another big body in there to wall off the paint even more and punish teams on the glass. The Spurs out-rebounded the Hornets 54-39.
Stephon Castle has been great since the All-Star break. He almost had another triple-double with 15 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds. He guarded everyone on the Hornets as well, which is no small feat given all the screening they do for their shooters. After the game, Keldon Johnson said that Castle deserves first-team all-defense.
The Spurs shot 33% from deep, but dominated the paint. They outscored Charlotte 58-30 inside. We’ve already covered how Wembanyama walled off the paint, but offensively, the Spurs went right at Charlotte inside. Carter Bryant had a few good cuts for dunks, Keldon Johnson was physical inside, and De’Aaron Fox hit creative shots in the paint. The team is so much better when they are aggressively attacking the paint. We’ve seen a lot of that style of play over the course of the last two months.
Fox deserves a lot of credit for being the Spurs’ steadying hand. Whenever the Hornets would make a run, the veteran guard would be there to get San Antonio into a good offensive set or make something happen himself. Fox had 17 points on 6-16 shooting in the win.
Bryant missed another big-time dunk on Saturday. If my memory serves me right, that’s his second since the team threatened to shave his head. We may see bald Bryant before the end of the season.
GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 12: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers bats during the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Julia Jacome/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
Believe it or not, but today is the final Sunday for the Dodgers in Arizona this spring training. By this time next week, they’ll be back in Southern California for the exhibition Freeway Series against the Angels. Here’s a look at the schedule for the week ahead, which includes Cactus League action, one more split-squad day, the final three games of the World Baseball Classic, and prospects in the spring breakout game.
With Korea, Japan, and Puerto Rico eliminated Friday and Saturday, the Dodgers will get Hyeseong Kim, Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Edwin Díaz back in camp at some point this week.
Sunday, March 15
Dodgers vs. Rangers, 1:05 p.m. (SportsNet LA, AM 570) Dodgers at Cubs, 1:05 p.m. (Marquee Sports Network) WBC: United States vs. Dominican Republic, 5 p.m. (FS1)
Monday, March 16
Dodgers vs. Brewers, 1:05 p.m. (SportsNet LA, AM 570) WBC: Venezuela vs. Italy, 5 p.m. (FS1)
Kaprizov anytime goalscorer
McDavid Over 1.5 points
Tkachuk Over 3.5 shots
