News· Democratic candidates in Illinois’ Senate primary are centering their campaigns on opposition to ICE, with ads and messaging focusing heavily on the issue ahead of the March 17 vote, NBC News reports. The leading contenders have taken varying positions, ranging from reforming to abolishing the agency, as the race tests what resonates most with Democratic voters.
News· Kylian Mbappe is set to return for Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Manchester City, while Jude Bellingham will not feature despite traveling with the squad, BBC Sport reports. Real Madrid hold a 3-0 lead from the first leg as they head into the decisive match.
News· The 68-team field for the men's national college basketball tournament was unveiled Sunday, with Duke earning the top overall seed in the East Region after winning the ACC title, NBC Sports reports. Michigan, Florida, and Arizona also secured No. 1 seeds as teams prepare for the First Four games starting March 17 in Dayton, Ohio.
News· The United States and Venezuela will meet in the 2026 World Baseball Classic championship after both teams advanced with semifinal wins, ESPN reports. The matchup pits a deep U.S. roster seeking redemption against a surging Venezuela squad aiming to cap its tournament run with a title.
News· The 68-team field for the men’s national college basketball tournament will be announced at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, giving fans their first look at the full bracket, USA TODAY Reports. The reveal comes after most conference championship games wrapped up this weekend, allowing teams and fans to begin preparing for the opening round matchups.
News· The men's college basketball tournament's first round begins this week with 32 games across the field of 64 teams, setting the stage for the opening wave of potential upsets, CBS Sports reports. Analysts expect top contenders to advance but warn that unexpected results often emerge immediately once the bracket tips off.
News· Democrats may have new opportunities to compete for Senate seats in Alaska, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, and Montana as the 2026 midterms approach, according to a political analysis, The Hill Reports. The races could determine control of the chamber as the elections are framed as a referendum on the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term.