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📅March 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
2026 World Baseball Classic pool games, George Russell's Australian GP win, NBA matchups, NHL updates, and college basketball tourney seeds dominate today's sports action.
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George Russell Wins 2026 Australian Grand Prix Season Opener

George Russell crossed the line first to claim victory at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, marking a strong start to the F1 season.Source 7 Charles Leclerc snatched the lead into Turn 1 at the start, while teammate Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari also performed strongly.Source 11 Oscar Piastri crashed on his way to the grid, ruling him out of his home race.Source 9

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2026 World Baseball Classic Pool Stage Heats Up Today

Multiple WBC pool games air today, including Australia vs. Japan at 6 a.m. on FS1 in Tokyo and Netherlands vs. Dominican Republic at noon on FOX in Miami.Source 1 Other matchups feature Colombia vs. Cuba, Panama vs. Canada, and Brazil vs. Mexico across various pools and locations.Source 1 South Korea faces Australia next on FS1.Source 1

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PGA Tour Final Rounds: Arnold Palmer Invitational and Puerto Rico Open

The PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational final round airs on NBC from Orlando, Florida, while the Puerto Rico Open concludes at Grand Reserve Golf Club.Source 1 PGA Tour Champions' James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame invitational final is taped for 7 p.m. on GOLF.Source 1 Key golf action highlights Sunday's sports TV schedule.Source 1

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NBA Games: Celtics at Cavaliers, Knicks at Lakers Highlight Slate

Boston faces Cleveland at 1 p.m. on ABC, followed by New York at LA Lakers at 3:30 p.m. on ABC.Source 1 Houston plays San Antonio at 8 p.m. on NBC and Peacock, with Charlotte at Phoenix at 10 p.m. on NBCSN.Source 1 NBA G-League's Maine at Osceola airs at 3 p.m. on NBATV.Source 1

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MLB Spring Training: Yankees vs. Mets, Giants vs. Cubs

New York Yankees take on New York Mets at 1 p.m. on MLBN from Port St. Lucie, Florida.Source 1 San Francisco faces Chicago Cubs at 4 p.m. on MLBN in Mesa, Arizona.Source 1 Early baseball action as teams gear up for the season.Source 1

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Perry Joins Tampa Bay Lightning in Stanley Cup Pursuit

Corey Perry has joined the Tampa Bay Lightning, eager to chase another Cup; coach Jon Cooper calls him a 'catalyst' who makes the team better.Source 3 Perry left the Kings despite a no-movement clause, choosing Tampa as the right fit.Source 3 Lightning head coach praises Perry's timeless impact without expecting heavy minutes.Source 3

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Toronto Maple Leafs Suffer Seventh Straight Loss Post-Olympics

The Maple Leafs lost their seventh straight (0-5-2) after the Olympic break, getting booed by fans in a quickly emptying rink.Source 3 Goaltender Anthony Stolarz acknowledges frustration with 18 games left, urging internal resolve.Source 3 Playoff hopes for a 10th straight trip are fading amid the skid.Source 3

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Creighton Men's Basketball Secures #5 Seed in BIG EAST Tourney

Creighton earned a #5 seed and bye, opening against #4 Seton Hall in quarterfinals on March 12 at 1:30 p.m.Source 8 Tournament starts Wednesday with first-round games like Butler vs. Providence.Source 8 Semifinals on FOX, final on March 14 at 5:30 p.m. Central.Source 8

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2026 March Madness Men's NCAA Tournament Schedule Announced

Selections on March 15, First Four March 17-18 in Dayton; regionals in Houston, San Jose, Chicago, D.C.; Final Four April 4-6 in Indianapolis.Source 2 Sites include Buffalo, Greenville, San Diego, St. Louis for early rounds.Source 2 Full bracket details set for the college basketball postseason.Source 2

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English FA Cup Fifth Round: Southampton at Fulham on ESPN2

Southampton visits Fulham in the English FA Cup fifth round at 7:30 a.m. on ESPN2.Source 1 Part of a packed soccer schedule on TV today.Source 1 Key knockout stage action in one of world's oldest cup competitions.Source 1

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PBA Tour U.S. Open Bowling Final on CW at 4 p.m.

The PBA Tour's U.S. Open final round airs at 4 p.m. on CW from Indianapolis.Source 1 Bowling fans have prime-time action on Sunday schedule.Source 1 Culmination of major professional bowling event.Source 1