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Top Sports Headlines – March 5, 2026
Curated from 64 sources across 1 leagues in the last 24 hours.
Last updated Mar 05, 2026 • 2:31 AM UTC
Top headlines
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A's GM says team is open to reunion with NFL free agent Kyler Murray, 8 years after drafting him in top 10
The A's still retain the rights of the soon-to-be-former Cardinals QB.
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Max Holloway reveals who he wants wrapping BMF title around him at UFC 326
Every BMF title fight in UFC history has had a guest wrap the belt around the winner.
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2026 NEC Men’s Tournament: Schedule, Bracket, Recent History, TV/Streaming Info
The NEC champ is likely headed to Dayton yet again. But there’s the potential of bonus basketball before then!
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Wallace, Jackson help Illinois women beat Wisconsin 82-70 at Big Ten Tournament
Berry Wallace scored 22 points, Destiny Jackson added 21, and No. 10 seed Illinois beat 15th-seeded Wisconsin 82-70 on Wednesday in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament.
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Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament: ASU defeats Arizona for 3rd time in 2025-26
It was another tight game, but the result was the same for the Wildcats
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Ciezki scores 22, Indiana women rally from 20-point deficit, beat Nebraska at Big Ten tourney
Shay Ciezki had 22 points and seven assists, Nevaeh Caffey scored nine of her 13 in the fourth quarter, and No. 13 seed Indiana overcame a 20-point deficit to beat Nebraska 72-69 on Wednesday in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament.
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The Packers are interested in linebackers in free agency
There’s no clear an obvious choice of who would replace Quay Walker, if the Packers decided to target the position
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‘Secretive’ UFC White House card is ‘done,’ Dana White to unveil lineup ahead of UFC 326
The historic UFC White House card will be revealed very soon. While UFC 326 takes place this weekend (Sat., March 7, 2026) in Las Vegas, headlined by Max Holloway defending his BMF title against Charles Oliveira, the spotlight may quickly shift elsewhere. That’s because UFC CEO Dana White says the promotion’s historic White House card […]
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Girls basketball: Fairmont's Kaylah Thornton named Ohio Ms. Basketball award finalist
Mar. 4—Fairmont senior guard Kaylah Thornton is one of seven finalists for the 2026 Ohio Ms. basketball award. The candidates are chosen by a panel of Ohio Prep Sports Media Association members. Thornton was the Southwest District Division I Player of the Year as named by the OPSMA, the Greater Western Ohio Conference Player of the Year, and is a four-time First Team All-GWOC selection. She ...
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Sentnor scores lone goal as USWNT tops Canada
Ally Sentnor scored in the 55th minute as the United States beat Canada 1-0 on Wednesday in the SheBelieves Cup tournament.
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Franco Colapinto responds to intense Flavio Briatore meeting shown in "Drive to Survive"
Franco Colapinto played down a tense "Drive to Survive" moment with Flavio Briatore, insisting the Alpine boss has been helpful
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USC Basketball Star’s Dismissal Due to Accumulation of ‘Bad Days’
USC star Chad Baker-Mazara was dismissed weeks before the start of the NCAA Tournament in a shocking development.
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York boys hockey wins Class B South title. What's next for Wildcats?
"We are thrilled and grateful to be playing for a championship on Saturday," York boys hockey coach Pete Douris after 4-2 Class B South final win.
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Social media reacts to Texas A&M's SEC Tournament loss to Auburn
Here are the social media reactions from Texas A&M's first-round loss to Auburn in the SEC Tournament.
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Mark Pope gives encouraging update on Kam Williams and Jayden Quaintance
Both players continue to make progress, but they’re not practicing quite yet.
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What's next for the Patriots at receiver? Will Stefon Diggs find a home in free agency?
The Patriots will release Diggs after one season, saving cap space and putting the WR position back in question.
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Clemson baseball run-rules Michigan State in a dominant showing
Erik Bakich and the Clemson baseball team have been red hot this season and that continued with a big win over Michigan State.
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Red Bank Regional knocks out higher-seeded Neptune in girls basketball states
Riley Wheeler and Synai Blychanton scored 11 points apiece in Red Bank Regional's 42-24 victory over host Neptune March 4 in the state tournament.
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Broncos legend continues to ask for comeback and team should make it happen
The Denver Broncos need to give Von Miller what he's asking for.
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No. 4 Wossman defeats No. 1 Sterlington in D-II nonselect semifinals
The four-time defending state champion and No. 4-ranked Wossman Lady Wildcats are heading back to the title game after defeating No. 1 Sterlington.
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Novak Djokovic speculates on what a Serena Williams tennis comeback will look like
At Indian Wells, Novak Djokovic was asked how he thinks Serena Williams will return to professional tennis. By now, everyone believes her return is imminent since she is now officially eligible as of February 22. MORE: Elena Rybakina manages awkward…
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Ally Sentnor strike helps US top Canada, extending dominant defensive record
The US women’s national team notched a seventh consecutive clean sheet, narrowly beating rival Canada 1-0 in the second game of the SheBelieves Cup. Ally Sentnor notched her seventh international goal early in the second half, capitalizing on a corner kick to swing the result in the hosts’ favor. Canada are now winless in their last six matchups against the USWNT, though their last win was the most consequential result of all: the 2021 Olympic semi-final.
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Judge rules against Deion Sanders' son Shilo in bankruptcy lawsuit, will go to trial
The judge in the bankruptcy case of Deion Sanders' son Shilo rejected his request to dismiss a complaint filed against him by the bankruptcy trustee
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Bay FC signs Argentine captain Aldana Cometti
The FC Fleury defender and Argentine international Aldana Cometti has signed with Bay FC through 2027.