Victor Osimhen was on target as Galatasaray defeated İstanbul Başakşehir 3–0 in their Turkish Süper Lig match on Saturday.
The Nigerian striker continued his impressive scoring run, helping Galatasaray secure a comfortable home victory and strengthen their position in the league title race.
After a quiet first half, the home side took control of the match after the break. Wilfried Singo opened the scoring in the 57th minute after sustained pressure on the Başakşehir defence.
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Nine minutes later, Osimhen doubled Galatasaray’s lead with a well-taken finish, putting the game firmly in favour of the hosts.
Galatasaray remained in control and added a third goal in the 84th minute through Renato Nhaga to seal the convincing victory.
The result keeps Galatasaray in a strong position in the race for the Süper Lig title as the season moves closer to its final stage.
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Osimhen and his teammates will now turn their attention to the UEFA Champions League, where they face Liverpool in the second leg of their tie on Wednesday. ⚽
Manchester United return to Premier League action this afternoon when Aston Villa travel to Old Trafford
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Manchester United welcome Aston Villa to Old Trafford this afternoon as they look to cement their place in the top four. The Reds last played 11 days ago but only Mason Mount is back with the squad after suffering a knock at the start of February.
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Lisandro Martinez’s recovery from a calf injury is taking longer to heal than expected. Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu remain long-term absentees with back and hamstring issues respectively. Noussair Mazraoui was injured in the defeat to Newcastle but trained this week with his teammates at Carrington.
Here are the United teams our writers think Michael Carrick should select against Villa.
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Carrick isn’t flush with options at the moment, with two of his best central defenders still injured, and although Mount is back in training, this is going to be too soon for a start, and it’s hard to see how he gets in the side anyway.
I would stick with Mazraoui ahead of Diogo Dalot at right-back at the moment. That change was made at Newcastle and it feels like it’s worth seeing the Moroccan in a few games now in that position.
The midfield picks itself, but I would change things up in the front three. Amad has been bright off the bench and as a left-footer, I would try him on the left to try and stretch the pitch and offer some more width. Carrick believes he can play there and he could have a similar impact to Dorgu. Matheus Cunha can drop to the bench.
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Mazraoui may have returned to training this week but I would be hesitant to start him ahead of Dalot. It could be safer not to risk the Morocco international considering his injury at Newcastle.
The midfield three have cemented their places in the team and should remain unchanged. Amad will be desperate to return to the starting line-up but I am unsure of his suitability on the left.
Dorgu would be a perfect addition on that side but his injury ruins that plan. As such, Cunha probably has to keep his place.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd ODI LIVE Updates: Pakistan have won the toss and opted to bowl against Bangladesh in the third and final ODI in Dhaka on Sunday. The series is tied at 1-1 heading into the final ODI, meaning the winner of today’s match will clinch series victory. However, rain is on the cards later in the day. Pakistan, led by Shaheen Afridi, bounced back with a big victory in the second ODI after suffering a heavy defeat in the first game. 20-year-old all-rounder Maaz Sadaqat was the star of the show in their win. Mehidy Hasan Miraz-led Bangladesh made headlines after their controversial run out in the previous match, but will be relying on pacer Nahid Rana among others to fire them to a win again. (Live Scorecard)
McMann was playing his first game in a Kraken jersey after Seattle acquired him from the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the NHL trade deadline on March 6.
His linemates also recorded three-point nights, with Matty Beniers recording a goal and two assists and Jordan Eberle contributing three helpers.
Jared McCann and Jamie Oleksiak also scored for the Kraken (30-26-9), while Brandon Montour notched two assists and Philipp Grubauer stopped 32 of the 34 shots he faced.
Evander Kane got the Canucks (20-38-8) midway through the first period and Marco Rossi doubled the team’s total with a goal 19:40 into the third. Nikita Tolopilo made 28 saves in the Vancouver net.
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The result snapped a four-game losing skid for the Kraken, who moved within a single point of the Western Conference’s second wild-card playoff spot.
Canucks: Outshot the visitors 31-28 before taking back-to-back penalties late in the third but couldn’t get enough pucks past Grubauer. Kane came close on a power play midway through the final frame but his shot rang off the bottom of the crossbar. … Went 0-for-2 with the man advantage, recording a single shot on net.
Kraken: Quickly saw results from McMann trade. The 29-year-old forward buried his first of the night at the end of the first period and added his second early in the third. Seattle picked him up from the Leafs for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 draft and a conditional second-round selection in 2027. … Played in front of a friendly crowd that broke out into multiple “Let’s go Kraken!” chants across the game.
McMann’s first goal of the night came on a power play 19:10 into the game when he beat Tolopilo with a sharp-angle shot to give Seattle a 2-1 lead.
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Saturday marked just the third time since the Olympic break that the Kraken have scored more than two goals, a span of nine games.
Kraken: Host the Florida Panthers on Sunday.
Canucks: Continue an eight-game homestand Tuesday against the Florida Panthers.
The Los Angeles Lakers‘ dramatic 127-125 overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets, which Luka Dončić ended with a game-winning step-back jumper in the final second of the extra frame, was one of the best games of the season. It may also end up being one of the most important.
After jumping out to an early double-digit lead, the Lakers pushed their advantage to 17 in the second quarter and were cruising until the Nuggets embarked on a big comeback late in the third. Eventually, the Nuggets took the lead, which grew to eight late in the fourth. All of a sudden, it was the Lakers who needed a comeback. They completed one in miraculous fashion.
To force overtime, Austin Reaves pulled off one of the best intentional missed free-throw routines you’re ever going to see. The Nuggets, up by three, fouled Reaves with 5.2 seconds to play. Reaves made the first free throw, then threw the second one off the front of the rim. The ball ricocheted out to him on the right wing, and he put in a floater to send things to overtime.
“JJ told me to tell AR to miss right. So he missed left,” Dončić joked. “So it was a good play. That’s very hard to do.”
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There was sloppy play and several missed shots early in overtime, which ensured neither team could pull away. And after Nikola Jokić tied things up with 15 seconds to play, the Lakers had the ball with a chance to win.
Dončić obliged with one of his patented step-back jumpers. The Nuggets tried to double him, but they didn’t get their angles right, which gave Dončić the space to drive left toward the baseline. Spencer Jones recovered and made a spirited contest, but it was in vain. Dončić caught nothing but net for arguably his signature moment with the Lakers thus far.
“A lot of legends played here. They leave a lot behind with the Lakers,” Dončić said. “So obviously I did [envision this when I was traded here], obviously we’re still in the regular season, but that was a little bit of that feeling today for sure.”
Dončić finished with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists for his eighth triple-double of the season, helping the Lakers extend their winning streak to five games. They’ve won eight of their last nine games and climbed into third place in the Western Conference.
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Lakers gain critical tiebreaker over Nuggets
Numerous Western Conference seeding battles appear likely to come down to the final days of the season. Entering Saturday, Nos. 2-6 seeds all had 41 wins and were separated by half a game.
Here’s a look at the standings before the Lakers-Nuggets matchup:
And here’s a look at the standings after the Lakers’ win.
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Lakers
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Rockets
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Timberwolves
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The Lakers went from fourth to third and the Nuggets went from fifth to sixth, which shows how important each game is at this point in the crowded West. More importantly, though, the Lakers’ win gave them the season tiebreaker over the Nuggets (2-1, with no matchups between the teams remaining).
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If the Lakers and Nuggets end up with identical records at the end of the season — a very real possibility — the Lakers would get the higher seed. That could be the difference between earning the No. 3 seed and staying out of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder‘s side of the bracket. It could also be the difference between earning the No. 4 seed and earning homecourt advantage in the first round.
Dončić’s shot is one of the highlights of the season, and it may prove to be far more important than just that.
A lot has changed since Kerri Einarson’s team wore the Maple Leaf while playing at the 2021 world women’s curling championship in Calgary.
Karlee Burgess is now Einarson’s lead instead of Briane Harris. And Canada has been back on top of the podium at the event for the last two seasons thanks to Rachel Homan and her teammates.
But most importantly, this time in Calgary, there are fans to cheer Einarson and Team Canada on throughout the week.
In 2021, while the event was hosted at the the WinSport Event Centre, nobody was allowed into the building to watch due to COVID-19.
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The tournament wasn’t great for Einarson. She just barely made the playoffs with a 7-6 record and was eliminated in the qualification game. It was just the eighth time in 42 years Canada didn’t earn a medal. Einarson wore the Maple Leaf again in 2022 and 2023, winning bronze in both events.
However, in 2026, it already feels like Einarson has a very good chance for a different outcome.
With the packed stands cheering Einarson on during the opening day at the 47th edition of the tournament, Canada was able to pick up commanding wins over Sweden and the USA.
Canada’s experience pays dividends
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It’s hard to believe after watching Canada play on Saturday that Einarson and her teammates Val Sweeting, Shannon Birchard and Burgess didn’t play a legit game since the Scotties Tournament of Hearts final six weeks ago.
Now, obviously they practised a lot and even played two-on-two against each other during that time, but that’s not what helped them adapt right away to the ice and the environment of the women’s worlds.
The experience factor, something Einarson will have an advantage over a lot of teams this week, loomed large
In both her games on Saturday, she faced rookie skips.
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First, it was Sweden’s Isabella Wrana. After the Swedes jumped out to a 2-0 lead, the Canadians didn’t panic, but instead settled into the match and read what the ice was doing to really let the game come to them.
By the sixth end, Einarson and her team were able to apply pressure to Wrana, forcing a steal of two that gave Canada a 5-3 lead. From there Canada played great, situational curling, understanding the scoreboard to earn the 7-5 victory.
At least for Sweden, Wrana didn’t look helpless on the big stage.
That can’t be said in the second match for the U.S., unfortunately.
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After the rookie squadron of Americans led by skip Delaney Strouse didn’t play in the first draw, their first game had to be against a home team feeling good about themselves.
Einarson went to work and used her knowledge from the first game to make even better shots against the Americans.
Her best came in the fourth end. Because the ice was similar to the first draw, Einarson was able to trust what she was seeing and made a nice soft-weight hit through a tight port to score three and take a 4-1 lead. Einarson went on to win 11-3.
Get ready to learn new names this week
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Sweden’s Wrana and the U.S.’s Strouse weren’t the only skips making their debuts on Saturday. For nearly half the field, this is their first world championship.
There are six rookie skips in total. Scotland’s Fay Henderson, Norway’s Torild Bjornstad, Switzerland’s Xenia Schwaller and Australia’s Helen Williams, who is leading the country’s first-ever appearance at the women’s worlds, are the others.
All six lost their opening draw on Saturday, but Schwaller became the first rookie to win at the event with a 6-5 victory over China in the night draw.
For Wrana and Schwaller, playing against the other top teams in the world won’t be something new as they compete in the Grand Slam of Curling, but this stage will be different.
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In the other four cases, it will certainly be a big challenge, but it doesn’t mean they can’t pull off some crazy upsets.
Canada’s next game will be against China on Sunday at 4 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. MT.
Andrade El Idolo once again channeled his inner charm while interacting with a female fan at ringside on AEW Collision this week. The latter’s identity has now been revealed on social media.
Ever since he returned to action in All Elite Wrestling earlier this year, Andrade has been in the form of his life. With his sights set on the AEW Men’s World Title, he racked up a number of impressive singles victories, including wins against former champions Swerve Strickland and Kenny Omega. Last month at Grand Slam Australia, he faced Adam Page for a shot at MJF’s “Triple B” at Revolution 2026, but unfortunately came up short against The Hangman.
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El Idolo did end up on the pay-per-view card, however, as he answered Bandido’s challenge for a singles bout this Sunday. Ahead of that, on AEW Collision, the luchador battled Mascara Dorada one-on-one. Like he has been doing for a few weeks now, Andrade once again flirted and took a selfie with a female fan at ringside. The latter, a pro-wrestler named Simone Williams, has now taken to X/Twitter to share her photograph with the former WWE superstar.
“Collision looks wayyy hotter from this angle 😛 #[AllEliteWrestling]Collision,” said the caption.
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Williams is an Australian indie wrestler who started her career in 2018, and competes in promotions like Women of Wrestling, Santino Bros. Wrestling, Future Stars of Wrestling and more.
Match results for this week’s AEW Collision
Just a day ahead of Revolution 2026, All Elite Wrestling set up shop in the San Jose Civic arena in San Jose, CA for the March 14 edition of Saturday Night Collision. The episode presented six action-packed matches, the results of which have been listed out below:
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Kevin Knight defeated El Clon
Mark Davis defeated Komander
The Triangle of Madness (Thekla, Julia Hart and Skye Blue) defeated Karisma, Tatevik and Viva Van
The Demand (Ricochet and GOA) defeated The Bang Bang Gang (Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn and Ace Austin)
Lena Kross defeated Mina Shirakawa
Andrade El Idolo defeated Mascara Dorada
Match card for this week’s Saturday Night Collision (Image via X @AEW)
It remains to be seen what Tony Khan and his team have planned for fans in LA at Revolution.
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The Pakistan cricket team’s T20 World Cup 2026 debacle has once again triggered calls for sweeping changes within the setup. This cycle of upheaval after ICC events is nothing new for Pakistan cricket, where shifts in the board, management, or playing personnel often follow disappointing campaigns. While head coach Mike Hesson remains in charge for now, his position appears increasingly precarious. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali, speaking on the Game Plan YouTube show, suggested that Hesson is not favoured by the advisors surrounding PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
“Mike Hesson is not in the good books. I am not talking about Mohsin Naqvi. I am talking about people who advise Naqvi. Hesson is not in their good books. The decision has to be taken by the chairman,” Basit remarked, hinting at possible friction behind the scenes.
The PCB recently strengthened its selection committee by including Misbah-ul-Haq and Sarfaraz Ahmed, both influential figures in Pakistan cricket. Basit Ali believes this development further undermines Hesson’s authority. “The winds that were blowing in favour of Mike Hesson have now changed. Misbah-ul-Haq and Sarfaraz Ahmed will never work under Mike Hesson. I am willing to give it in writing. Hesson can now forget that he will get to choose the 15 members of the squad,” he asserted.
Basit also questioned the rationale behind Hesson’s appointment, suggesting his selection was based largely on Pakistan Super League performances rather than international credentials. He emphasised that the upcoming third ODI against Bangladesh could prove decisive in determining Hesson’s future. “Why was he made the coach? You made him the coach based on his performance in the Pakistan Super League. Anyway, the third and final ODI against Bangladesh is very important for Hesson,” Basit added.
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With Pakistan cricket once again at a crossroads, the coming weeks may decide whether Hesson continues or whether yet another reshuffle takes place. The recurring instability highlights a deeper issue within Pakistan cricket: the lack of long-term planning and trust in leadership. As history has shown, the aftermath of ICC tournaments often becomes the stage for dramatic changes, and 2026 appears to be no different.
The Indian women’s hockey team lost 0-2 against the higher-ranked England to finish runners-up in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers but still managed to qualify for this year’s mega-event, here on Saturday.
World No. 6 England scored through a penalty corner conversion by Grace Balsdon in the 13th minute before doubling their lead through a field strike from Elizabeth Neal in the 43rd minute.
The Indians, ranked ninth in the world, tried their heart and soul throughout the entire 60 minutes but failed to break the resolute English defence.
Besides champions England, runner-up India and Scotland, who defeated Italy 1-0, qualified from this event for the World Cup.
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This edition of the World Cup will be jointly hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium from August 14 to 30 along side the men’s tournament.
India began the game on the front foot with Navneet Kaur helping her side earn a penalty corner within the opening two minutes.
However, her drag-flick from the resulting set piece was kept out by the England goalkeeper.
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The hosts showed great discipline, maintaining a solid defensive shape while also making inroads on the end of the field.
However, England grew into the game towards the end of the first quarter, earning a penalty corner with two minutes to go.
Balsdon made the most of that opportunity, finding the back of the net with her drag-flick and scoring her fifth goal from a penalty corner in this tournament to give England the lead.
The second quarter began in a similar manner, with both the teams not giving much away in this engaging contest.
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With eight circle penetrations in the first half, India were asking questions to the England defence but didn’t really test the rival goalkeeper, allowing the visitors to hold onto their one-goal advantage at half time.
With the lead, England controlled the tempo of the game by neatly working the ball and maintaining possession.
India had a few opportunities to pile on the pressure, but the visitors stood firm at the back.
England eventually doubled their lead courtesy Neal (43rd). The midfielder was fortunate as her effort deflected off an Indian defender before finding its way past Bichu Devi, giving the visitors a 2-0 lead at the end of the third quarter.
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India continued to push forward in search of goals that would get them back into the game.
With the scoreline in their favour, England remained positive in their approach and ensured they don’t go into a shell to give the hosts an opportunity.
It was a free-flowing final quarter as India earned a penalty corner in the dying minutes. but they couldn’t find the back of the net.
Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has thrived during his spell at Barcelona
Manchester United are already planning for the transfer window as the Premier League season rumbles on. While Michael Carrick will be concentrating on his side’s crucial match against Aston Villa on Sunday, the recruitment team will be planning for the summer ahead.
Marcus Rashford’s future has been discussed throughout his fruitful loan spell at Barcelona. The England international has netted 10 goals and provided 13 assists for his new club, with the Catalan giants having the option to secure his move permanently for £26million.
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The 28-year-old has also expressed his desire to stay at Camp Nou but finalising a move to Barcelona is reportedly complex. Meanwhile, concerns have been raised about Bryan Mbeumo’s recent form.
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The United striker made an immediate impact after joining from Brentford but has faltered in recent matches. Here, MEN Sport looks at some of the headlines surrounding Old Trafford.
Board get Marcus Rashford message
United and Barcelona are claimed to have held multiple discussions about Rashford’s future, with the Spanish outfit seeking to renegotiate the agreed £26m fee. Barcelona’s financial difficulties are well-known, even if Rashford’s value has increased since his return to form.
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Talksport has reported that negotiations between the clubs have not progressed, with United unwilling to reduce their asking price or change the terms of the deal. Despite this impasse, manager Hansi Flick has made it clear to Barcelona’s board that keeping Rashford is a top priority.
The same report identifies Chelsea’s Pedro Neto and Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli as potential backup options should the club fail to secure Rashford’s services. However, as the transfer window looms, Flick appears to have made his preference known.
Bryan Mbeumo concerns
Mbeumo has come under scrutiny following recent performances, despite being United’s top scorer with 10 goals across all competitions. The 26-year-old last found the back of the net against Tottenham Hotspur on February 7.
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The ex-Brentford star has contributed three goals and two assists during Carrick’s eight-match tenure but lacklustre displays against Crystal Palace and Newcastle have drawn criticism. The Sun suggests that this dip in form could be attributed to fitness issues, given the two matches were only a few days apart.
Considering United’s early cup exits have resulted in a less congested fixture list, Mbeumo’s struggles could pose a more significant problem next season when the team are likely to be in European competition.
For now, the Cameroon international will be aiming to break his four-match goalless streak this weekend. United are currently level on points with Villa ahead of their clash at Old Trafford
Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package
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Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the 2025/26 season, saving £336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.
Sky shows at least 215 live Premier League games each season, an increase of up to 100, plus Formula 1, darts, golf and more.
Edidiong Ezekiel during his home bow for Enyimba FC
Enyimba International FC have announced that fans will enjoy free entry when the team hosts Plateau United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match on Sunday in Aba.
The match will take place at the Enyimba International Stadium and kick off at 4:00 pm on March 15, 2026.
The club decided to open the gates to supporters after playing their last three home matches behind closed doors due to disciplinary sanctions.
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The nine-time Nigerian champions are eager to reconnect with their fans as they continue their campaign in the NPFL this season.
Club officials have urged supporters to come out in large numbers to cheer the team and create a lively atmosphere at the stadium.
Enyimba, also known as the Aba Elephants, will hope that the return of their supporters will inspire them to secure a positive result against Plateau United.
