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Iran's Football Federation Questions 2026 World Cup Participation After US-Israel Strikes
Iran's football federation president Mehdi Taj expressed doubt about participating in the 2026 World Cup hosted in the US, citing recent US-assisted Israeli strikes on the country. Iran is drawn in Group G, facing New Zealand at SoFi Stadium on June 15, but a 40-day mourning period for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei halts preparations.
FIFA is monitoring the situation as tensions escalate.
Extensive Sports on TV Schedule for Monday, March 2
A full slate of sports broadcasts includes MLB spring training games like Atlanta vs. Detroit at 1 p.m. on ESPN and Boston vs. Toronto on MLBN. NBA features Boston at Milwaukee on NBATV at 7:30 p.m. and Clippers at Golden State on NBCSN/Peacock at 10 p.m.
NHL has Detroit at Nashville at 2 p.m. and Columbus at N.Y. Rangers at 7 p.m. on NHLN.
Unrivaled Basketball Playoffs Semifinals Air Tonight
Unrivaled Basketball playoffs feature Phantom vs. Vinyl semifinal at 7:30 p.m. on TNT/TruTV in Miami. Followed by Breeze vs. Mist at 8:45 p.m. on the same networks.
These high-stakes games highlight the league's postseason action.
CONCACAF U-20 Championship Qualifiers Underway on FS2
Multiple Group E and F matches air today, starting with Sint Maarten vs. Trinidad & Tobago at 11:50 a.m. Bermuda vs. Costa Rica at 2:50 p.m., U.S. Virgin Islands vs. Nicaragua at 4:50 p.m., and Aruba vs. Canada at 7:50 p.m. conclude the slate.
These qualifiers determine advancement in the regional youth tournament.
MLB Spring Training Heats Up with Key Matchups
Atlanta faces Detroit in Lakeland, Fla., at 1 p.m. on ESPN, while Boston plays Toronto in Dunedin, Fla., on MLBN. Athletics vs. San Diego follows at 3 p.m. on MLBN in Peoria, Ariz.
These early games signal the start of MLB preseason.
NHL Action: Red Wings Visit Predators, Blue Jackets at Rangers
Detroit Red Wings take on Nashville Predators at 2 p.m. on NHLN. Columbus Blue Jackets face New York Rangers at 7 p.m. on NHLN.
These matchups add to the busy hockey schedule.
Washington Wizards Host Houston Rockets Tonight
Capital One Arena hosts Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets at 7 p.m. on March 2. This NBA matchup is part of a packed week including Capitals games.
Fans can expect intense Eastern Conference action.
New York Rangers Host Columbus Blue Jackets at MSG
Madison Square Garden hosts New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets on March 2 at 7 p.m. Additional Rangers games scheduled against Toronto on March 5 and others.
This continues MSG's strong hockey lineup.
BIG EAST Men's Basketball Tournament Looms at MSG
The 44th BIG EAST Tournament returns to Madison Square Garden from March 11-14. Sessions start March 11 at 4 p.m. ET, with championship on March 14 at 6:30 p.m.
College basketball fans anticipate bracket battles.
Women's College Golf: Darius Rucker Intercollegiate Begins
First round of the women's Darius Rucker Intercollegiate tees off at 2:30 p.m. at Long Cove Club, Hilton Head, S.C. This collegiate event highlights top golf talent.
Coverage available on Golf Channel.
TGL Golf: Los Angeles vs. New York on ESPN2
Tech-infused TGL league features Los Angeles Golf Club vs. New York Golf Club at 7 p.m. on ESPN2. This innovative format draws major attention.
Expect high-tech golf showdown.