Isn't it Sweet?

The Sweetest Crossover: Surviving the 16 and Starting the 162

Hey Team πŸ‘‹

It’s officially the sweetest crossover event of the year. While the March Madness field has dwindled to 16, the MLB is just stretching its legs for the 162-game marathon ahead. I caught a glimpse of the action at Spring Training last Sunday, and while the relaxed vibes are great, nothing beats the real thing. Between the high-tension hoops and the return of America’s Pastime, the sports schedule is officially jam-packed. Consider this your permission slip: The weekend starts today. Sorry, I don't make the rules. I just enjoy them.

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March Madness Sweet 16 Schedule

#2 Purdue vs. #11 Texas β€” Thursday, March 26 at 7:10 PM

#4 Nebraska vs. #9 Iowa β€” Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 PM

#1 Arizona vs. #4 Arkansas β€” Thursday, March 26 at 9:45 PM

#2 Houston vs. #3 Illinois β€” Thursday, March 26 at 10:05 PM

#1 Duke vs. #5 St. John’s β€” Friday, March 27 at 7:10 PM

#1 Michigan vs. #4 Alabama β€” Friday, March 27 at 7:35 PM

#2 UConn vs. #3 Michigan State β€” Friday, March 27 at 9:45 PM

#2 Iowa State vs. #6 Tennessee β€” Friday, March 27 at 10:10 PM

Sweet 16 Odds

#2 UConn vs. #3 Michigan State (CONN -1.5)

#4 Nebraska vs. #9 Iowa (NEB -1.5)

#2 Houston vs. #3 Illinois (HOU -2.5)

#2 Iowa State vs. #6 Tennessee (ISU -3.5)

#1 Duke vs. #5 St. John’s (DUKE -6.5)

#2 Purdue vs. #11 Texas (PUR -7.5)

#1 Arizona vs. #4 Arkansas (ARIZ -7.5)

#1 Michigan vs. #4 Alabama (MICH -8.5)

MLB Opening Day

Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets β€” 1:15 PM

Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee Brewers β€” 2:10 PM

Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs β€” 2:20 PM

Minnesota Twins at Baltimore Orioles β€” 3:05 PM

Boston Red Sox at Cincinnati Reds β€” 4:10 PM

Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros β€” 4:10 PM

Detroit Tigers at San Diego Padres β€” 4:10 PM

Tampa Bay Rays at St. Louis Cardinals β€” 4:15 PM

Texas Rangers at Philadelphia Phillies β€” 4:15 PM

Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers β€” 8:30 PM

Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners β€” 10:10 PM

Friday

New York Yankees at San Francisco Giants β€” 4:35 PM

Athletics at Toronto Blue Jays β€” 7:07 PM

Colorado Rockies at Miami Marlins β€” 7:10 PM

Kansas City Royals at Atlanta Braves β€” 7:15 PM

Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros β€” 8:15 PM

Detroit Tigers at San Diego Padres β€” 9:40 PM

Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners β€” 9:45 PM

Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers β€” 10:10 PM