News
Justin Thomas made his return to the PGA Tour today after recovering from back surgery. Thomas last played competitively at the Ryder Cup in September 2025, and eventually had back surgery to correct a nerve issue in November. Thomas had a rough first round back – he shot a 79 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Jedrick Wills, who sat out the 2025 NFL season in order to fully recover from a difficult knee injury, is scheduling visits with teams in advance of the beginning of the league year.
John Metchie, an upcoming restricted free agent, will be non-tendered by the New York Jets, and will hit free agency at the beginning of the league year.
The Green Bay Packers plan to restructure Xavier McKinney’s contract to free up cap space. The team will convert his $4.25 million 2026 salary into a signing bonus.
Preliminary rosters have been announced for this year’s MLB Spring Breakout, which is Major League Baseball’s annual prospects showcase. This year’s Spring Breakout will be held on March 19-22. Former Alabama players who have been named to Spring Breakout rosters include:
- Andrew Pinckney
- Ben Hess
- Jim Jarvis
- Dylan Smith
- Connor Prielipp
- Greg Farone
- Riley Quick
- Kade Snell
- Jonathan Stevens
- Antoine Jean
- Luke Holman
- Colby Shelton
Media Appearances
Links to press appearances from today:
Scenes and Highlights
Gimme the hot sauce, Young Bull 😤@CollinSexton02 | @CHSN_ pic.twitter.com/a3Hyd7FgoO
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 6, 2026
Clutch 3 from HERBO! pic.twitter.com/1IL9bLL6kr
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 6, 2026
Transactions
- Dylan Ray – optioned to the Reno Aces of the Pacific Coast League by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- Evan Sleight – signed by the Broxton Rox of the Frontier League.
Game Results
TENNIS
ITF Launceston 25K
Singles Rd of 16:
Enzo Aguiard lost to 1-seed Yu Hsiou Hsu 7-6 (7-3), 6-1.
ITF Torello 15K
Singles Rd of 16:
2-seed Filip Planinsek defeated James Connel 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.
ITF Monastir 15K
Doubles Quarterfinal:
Avi Shugar / C Lu defeated Filip Planinsek / Matic Dimic 4-6, 6-3, 1-0 (10-7).
GOLF
Arnold Palmer Invitational Rd 1:
Bud Cauley – 69, -3, T9.
Justin Thomas – 79, +7, T70.
Puerto Rico Open Rd 1:
Frankie Capan – 69, -3, T10.
Nick Dunlap – 73, +1, T74.
Davis Riley – 73, +1, T74.
Astara Chile Classic Rd 1:
Davis Shore – 66, -5, T7.
Wilson Furr – 70, -1, T58.
Charlie Nikitas – 73, +2, T117.
Robby Shelton – 76, +5, T149.
Blue Bay LPGA Rd 1:
Stephanie Meadow – 78, +6, T98.
Benedetta Moresco – 78, +6, T98.
Polly Mack – 80, +8, T103.
Atlantic Beach Classic Rd 1 (suspended):
Jiwon Jeon: +1 thru 16, T45.
Lakareber Abe – 74, +3, T64.
Sarah Edwards – 74, +3, T64.
Kenzie Wright – 77, +6, T99.
HPGT March Madness final:
Thomas Ponder – 66-68, -10, 2nd.
Jones Free – 68-70, -6, T11.
Andrew Hinson (a) – 73-67, -4, T18.
MLGT Lake County Open final:
Canon Claycomb – 73-67-70, -3, 32nd.
SWIMMING
TYR Pro Swim Series – Westmont
Women’s 50 Meter Back Prelims
Tesssa Giele – 28.41 seconds, 4th overall; advances to A Final.
Rhyan White – 28.46 seconds, 7th overall; advances to A Final.
Kalia Antoniou – 29.07 seconds, T-12th overall; advances to B Final.
TYR Pro Swim Series – Westmont
Women’s 50 Meter Back Finals
Tesssa Giele – 28.00 seconds, 4th.
Rhyan White – 28.52 seconds, 8th.
Kalia Antoniou – DNS.
TYR Pro Swim Series – Westmont
Women’s 100 Meter Freestyle Finals
Kalia Antoniou – 54.24 seconds, 5th.
TYR Pro Swim Series – Westmont
Men’s 100 Meter Freestyle Finals
Charlie Hawke – 50.05 seconds, 8th.
BASKETBALL
Miami Heat 126, Brooklyn Nets 110.
Noah Clowney – 34 minutes, 17 points (1-4 2pg, 5-8 3pg), 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 1 turnover, +0.
Grant Nelson – 2 minutes, 0 points (0-1 FG), -4.
Golden State Warriors 115, Houston Rockets 113 (F/OT).
JD Davison – inactive.
Chicago Bulls 105, Phoenix Suns 103.
Collin Sexton – 38 minutes, 30 points (9-12 2pg, 2-7 3pg, 6-8 FT), 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 1 foul, +11.
New Orleans Pelicans 133, Sacramento Kings 123.
Herbert Jones – 24 minutes, 12 points (2-3 2pg, 2-9 3pg, 2-2 FT), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, -6.
EuroLeague, Round 30
Valencia Basket 91, Zalgiris Kaunas 87.
Braxton Key – 15 minutes, 5 points (2-3 2pg, 0-2 3pg, 1-2 FT), 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 2 fouls.
