How UConn prepared to chase its third title in four years - ESPN
Editor's note: This story first ran on March 4, before the 2026 men's NCAA tournament field was set. Silas Demary Jr. has also since suffered a high ankle sprain.
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England suffer defeat to Japan in final game before naming World Cup squad
England’s final match on home soil before the World Cup ended in a first ever defeat to Asian opposition as Thomas Tuchel’s side stumbled to a somewhat concerning 1-0 loss to Japan.
Iraq qualify for World Cup with win over Bolivia
MONTERREY, Mexico, March 31 : Iraq grabbed the last available place at the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in their inter-confederation playoff on Tuesday, sealing their return to the finals after a 40-year absence.
Tuanzebe shines for DR Congo as they qualify for World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, April 1 : Former England under-21 international Axel Tuanzebe basked in the adulation of one of Africa’s largest nations on Tuesday after his goal in extra time against Jamaica put the Democratic Republic of Congo into the World Cup.
Mexico draw 1-1 with Belgium in Chicago ahead of World Cup
March 31 : Mexico and Belgium played out a 1-1 draw in a friendly at Soldier Field on Tuesday, capping off their final warm-up matches before finalising their 26-man World Cup squads.
Bucknor in spotlight again after missed call in Brewers-Rays - ESPN
MILWAUKEE — Umpire C.B. Bucknor's tough start to the season continues.
Brazil score twice late on to beat Croatia 3-1 in World Cup tune-up
March 31 : Brazil beat Croatia 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up in Orlando on Tuesday, with Igor Thiago converting a late penalty and Gabriel Martinelli adding a stoppage-time goal to seal the win.
DR Congo score extra time winner to qualify for the World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 31 : The Democratic Republic of Congo grabbed the second-last available berth at the World Cup finals by beating Jamaica 1-0 in their inter-confederation playoff on Tuesday with Axel Tuanzebe netting an extra-time winner to see them return to the finals after a 52-year wait.