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As the college basketball regular season enters its final sprint, the shadow of conference tournaments looms large, threatening to shatter or solidify bracket dreams in equal measure. But while we catch our collective breath before the madness truly begins, the rest of the sports world is refusing to stay quiet.

Today, we’re shifting our focus away from the court to catch up on the latest ripple effects in the NFL and MLB. We also turn our attention to Orlando, where the Arnold Palmer Invitational officially kicks off golf’s most grueling and prestigious stretch of the calendar. This week serves as the final proving ground before we head into the Players Championship and the rapidly approaching gauntlet of the year’s majors.

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The Arnold Palmer Invitational Preview⛳

It’s Scottie’s world, and everyone else is just playing through it. 

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Scottie Scheffler enters the Arnold Palmer Invitational as a heavy favorite (+340) as he seeks his third title at Bay Hill. If he wins, he joins elite company as the second player ever to win the event three times (the other being Tiger Woods). However, the world number one isn't the only story worth following this weekend.

The field is essentially walking into a mid-March U.S. Open preview, as Bay Hill remains one of the most punishing and uncompromising tracks on the PGA Tour. Fans should prepare for high scores and plenty of visible golfer frustration as the course tests every facet of their mental game. The only saving grace for the players in Orlando is the forecast: They can expect pristine, sunny conditions throughout the weekend, meaning they won't have to battle the elements — just the brutal layout of the course itself.

Odds

S. Scheffler (+340), R. McIlroy (+980), T. Fleetwood (+1800), X. Schauffele (+2050), M. Fitzpatrick (+2200), C. Morikawa (+2700), S. Woo Kim (+2900) | Full list of odds 

Tee Times — Featured Groups (Round 1)

9:55 AM: C. Morikawa, J. Rose

10:05 AM: X. Schauffele, S. Lowry

10:20 AM: S. Scheffler, R. Henley

1:00 PM: N. Echavarria, L. Aberg

1:20 PM: J. Thomas, H. Matsuyama

1:30 PM: R. McIlroy, V. Hovland

Round 1 Tee Times 

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Spring Cleaning🧹

NFL🏈

Patriots to release WR Stefon Diggs after one season

The New England Patriots have officially informed wide receiver Stefon Diggs that he will be released at the start of the new league year on March 11. Despite a productive 1,000-yard season that helped lead the Patriots to a Super Bowl appearance, the decision appears to be a cold-blooded financial calculation: Releasing Diggs now allows the team to avoid a $6 million roster bonus and clears nearly $17 million in cap space. 

Beyond the payroll, the move also distances the organization from Diggs' ongoing legal battle involving a dispute with his personal chef, though he has maintained his innocence. His departure leaves a significant veteran void in the receiving corps for young quarterback Drake Maye, forcing the Patriots to look toward the free agency for a viable replacement.

Arizona Cardinals set to release QB Kyler Murray after 7 seasons

The Cardinals have informed Kyler Murray he will be released next week. After seven years in Arizona, the former No. 1 pick will get the opportunity to play in a new city for the first time in his professional career. 

While Murray struggled with injuries and consistency in 2025, he enters a market where he is arguably the most intriguing quarterback available. Most of the buzz currently links him to Minnesota, where the Vikings are searching for stability following a turbulent season with rookie J.J. McCarthy. For Vikings fans, a potential Murray signing represents a high-stakes gamble: He offers a ceiling McCarthy hasn't reached, but his injury history could just as easily extend their recent quarterback nightmares.

MLB⚾

Braves' Jurickson Profar hit with 162-game suspension after second positive PED test in last year

The Braves will miss DH Jurickson Profar for the entire 2026 season. Profar tested positive for PEDs for the second time this year and is facing a 162-game suspension. After his first positive test in 2025, he was suspended 80 games and eliminated for the postseason. Now, the Braves face a massive hit to their 2026 campaign before the first pitch of opening day.

Profar was found using human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone that can stimulate testosterone production, which is in violation of the MLB’s Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. He will also lose his $15 million salary for the 2026 season.