Arjun Tendulkar, IPL cricketer and son of India great Sachin Tendulkar, is getting ready for his marriage with Saaniya Chandhok. Ahead of the main ceremony, which is expected to be held on March 5, the first visuals of the couple’s Mehendi ceremony went viral on Tuesday. Both the Tendulkar and Chandhok families got together for a lavish ceremony. Some reports claimed Yuvraj Singh and his wife Hazel also attended the ceremony.
Sachin recently invited top dignitaries like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and others for the wedding ceremony, which is expected to be held on March 5, 2026.
“Jab beta koi ladki ko ghar leke aata hai, introduce karne ke liye, then you know ke beta bada ho gaya hai (When a son brings a girl home to introduce her, then you know that the son has grown up). They look madly in love with each other. Arjun, I have to say I am extremely proud of you to have found someone so special who loves you as much as you love her,” said Sachin recently at a ceremony.
Arjun and Saaniya got engaged in August 2025. Arjun, who was recently traded from the Mumbai Indians to the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is a regular in the Indian domestic cricket circuit. Saaniya is a successful entrepreneur and comes from a prominent background. She is the granddaughter of well-known Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai and has reportedly been a close part of the Tendulkar inner circle for quite some time.
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Arjun has carved out a distinct path in domestic cricket, transitioning from his early days in Mumbai to becoming a vital bowling all-rounder for Goa. A tall left-arm fast bowler and a capable lower-order batsman, he made a sensational Ranji Trophy debut for Goa in 2022 by scoring a century, famously emulating his father’s feat of reaching three figures in his maiden first-class match.
While he has faced the inevitable pressure of carrying a legendary surname, he has shown glimpses of his potential during his IPL stint with the Mumbai Indians. He will be under the spotlight again as he dons the LSG jersey next season.
Match of the Day will bring you all the best of the action and talking points from the Premier League on BBC One on Wednesday 4 March at 22:40 GMT.
The BBC Sport website will feature highlights of every Premier League match during the 2025-26 season.
At weekends, these will be available on the BBC Sport app, website and iPlayer on Saturdays and Sundays – ordinarily from 20:00 GMT.
If there is an evening match, highlights from all matches that day will be available 30 minutes after the final game of the day finishes.
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Highlights of weeknight matches will be published at 22:30 GMT.
You can join Alex Scott and guests every week on Football Focus (Saturday, 11:30 GMT) for all the big talking points, reaction and interviews with players.
Don’t miss any of the goals as they go in on Final Score – starting on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Red Button from 14:45 GMT and BBC One at 16:30 GMT on Saturdays.
Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. (0) celebrates winning a NCAA basketball game between Tennessee and Alabama at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Feb. 28, 2026.
March Madness is right around the corner.
These are Deadspin’s top college basketball bets on Tuesday March 3.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Georgia Bulldogs
The Crimson Tide continue to go a bit overlooked because of some early-season losses. They don’t have any bad losses, though, and it’s clear they struggle against teams with high-level bigs. The only game that they lost against a team without a dominant frontcourt was Vanderbilt, but Devin McGlockton and AK Okereke combined for 20 points and 20 rebounds.
The Bulldogs have flashed this season, but they lack consistency. More importantly, Georgia doesn’t have the size to make Alabama struggle here.
Somto Cyril is a solid option, but he’s consistently in foul trouble, and he generally doesn’t play big minutes. If he’s off the floor, Georgia is entirely too small to take advantage of this matchup. Dylan James isn’t going to give this team the same problems as some of the other bigs they’ve faced.
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Ultimately, this game is going to be a track meet between two teams that focus on offense. The difference is that Alabama has more players they can consistently rely on, and I prefer their coaching by a wide margin.
We’re getting a great price here because it’s always difficult to win on the road in the SEC, but I’m backing the more talented team here.
Where to Bet: Alabama moneyline | -120 at BetMGM
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BYU vs. Cincinnati
This is one of the most interesting matchups on the slate. Cincinnati doesn’t have any room for error at this point if they want to make March Madness. They need to win their final two games and make a run in the tournament. BYU is firmly in the NCAA Tournament, but they’re playing for important seeding.
The Bearcats feature an outstanding defense, and I don’t trust BYU’s shooters. Day Day Thomas is an elite on-ball defender, and he should help neutralize Robert Wright in this matchup. Without Richie Saunders, they don’t have the shooters to consistently find points in this matchup.
On the other side, Cincinnati’s found a new way to play offense. They’re playing through Moustapha Thiam, who’s been outstanding in recent games. They’ve also been running plenty of sets with Baba Miller and Thiam as the pick-and-roll options together.
AJ Dybantsa is the type of player who can keep a team in any game. He’s taking on a massive role without Saunders, but Cincinnati has multiple bodies they can throw at him.
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Although I prefer the high-end stars of BYU, it’s going to be tough without Saunders. Cincinnati has solid depth with several players who can make key shots while they play through their bigs.
I’m backing the home team that needs the win over a road team that wants it.
Where to Bet: Cincinnati moneyline | -130 at DraftKings Sportsbook
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Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason (27) powers forward with a carry during the second half on Sep 8, 2025, at Soldier Field in Chicago. Mason battles Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard III (31) as Minnesota leans on its ground game to gain critical yardage in the division matchup. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images.
On Sunday, the first reports of an impending divorce between the Vikings and veterans Aaron Jones and Javon Hargrave forewarned Skol Nation of the incoming roster shakeup needed to get under the salary cap.
Jones’ expected departure will leave the Vikings a runner short in the backfield, with only Jordan Mason under contract for the upcoming season, and no developmental player waiting for his chance.
Of course, interim GM Rob Brzezinski could acquire a back in the Draft or in free agency, but until the front office makes that move, the running game is Mason’s show.
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Mason arrived in the Twin Cities last offseason in exchange for a 6th-round Draft pick. In his first season in purple, Mason tabulated 758 rushing yards and 51 as a pass-catcher. He’s not known for his receiving ability, but as a bruiser in the ground game. The back found the endzone six times, leading the Vikings in touchdowns.
Dec 7, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason (27) rushes the ball against the Washington Commanders during the second half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
His most productive stretch came without Jones in the lineup, who missed a total of five games last season. Five of his six strongest yardage outputs transpired without Jones stealing his carries. The duo was built to form a one-two punch and it’s fair to expect the Vikings to do the same this offseason by signing or drafting another ball carrier.
Still, handing Mason a bigger role might not be the worst idea. Even behind Minnesota’s subpar offensive line and despite getting minimal help from the passing game, Mason secured 4.8 yards per carry. His downhill running style has been a nice change of pace for the Vikings’ running game.
Last offseason, head coach Kevin O’Connell said about his new weapon, “We really felt what we were looking for was right before our very eyes. You know, a heavy slash runner, tough to tackle, gets in space and has burst and explosion to finish runs. And also a guy that probably doesn’t get enough credit in his pass protection and just every-down versatility.”
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Pass protection remains an area of inconsistency, but O’Connell’s assessment of his physical running style proved accurate.
Dec 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason (27) runs during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
Among 49 RBs with at least 100 carries, Mason ranked 6th in success rate and 3rd in explosive rush percentage. He also generated the 6th-most yards over expected per rush.
All of that came after a season in which Mason was the lead back for half the season in San Francisco. Due to Christian McCaffrey’s injury, he was asked to be a key piece of Kyle Shanahan’s offense, and he displayed comparably strong efficiency numbers.
What stands out most about Mason’s profile is sustainability. His efficiency wasn’t built on gadget plays or broken coverages. He consistently generated positive yardage between the tackles and forced defenders to bring extra help. That kind of production tends to translate year over year.
Of course, workload is the final unknown. Mason has never handled a full 17-game lead-back assignment in Minnesota. Durability and consistency over a larger sample size remain untested variables. But based on last season’s production, the opportunity — at least temporarily — appears earned rather than gifted.
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Though he has never entered a season as a lead back, this year could be different for Mason. The running back Draft class only features one bona-fide star rusher in Jeremiyah Love and the Vikings likely aren’t in reach to grab him in the 1st round.
Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs the ball during the second quarter against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Free agency is a different story. Though Breece Hall isn’t expected to become a free agent, the class is still loaded with talent, headlined by Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker or 2021 1st-rounder Travis Etienne.
Players such as Rico Dowdle, Kenneth Gainwell, Tyler Allgeier, or JK Dobbins could be committee backs next to Mason.
Minnesota is almost certain to add competition before Week 1. But as the roster currently stands, Jordan Mason is the clear frontrunner to handle lead-back duties. Whether that role lasts through the summer or into the regular season will depend on what the Vikings do next.
Oct 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A fan in the third quarter in a game between the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
For a little while, the idea of making a move for quarterback Mac Jones was among the top Vikings rumors. Soon enough, reality is going to arrive, allowing everyone to learn about how robust the interest is in the backup passer over in San Francisco.
On The Athletic, Matt Barrows and Vic Tafur suggest that Minnesota may opt for a cheaper option.
“The Minnesota Vikings were supposedly very interested,” the authors explain, “and there were a few teams that also needed someone like Jones, who won five games for the 49ers off the bench last season and is still only 27 years old. But a lot of those openings, it turns out, weren’t so open.”
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Not too long afterwards, the quarterbacks who get linked to the Vikings are Anthony Richardson, Kyler Murray, Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins, and Tua Tagovailoa. Minnesota, evidently, will be keen to explore those who can be acquired without losing picks rather than pulling off a pricey trade.
Vikings Rumor: Mac Jones as a Purple Passer (Possibly)
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk makes note of the news, as well.
Florio writes: “With plenty of free-agent options currently available — and with more coming as cuts are made — quarterback-needy teams are far more likely to consider players who could be acquired without losing a draft pick […] Jones is due to make only $3.25 million in 2026. If someone trades for him with the idea of making him the starter or a competitor for the job, he may want a raise. That adds another wrinkle to the situation.”
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Florio is exactly right. Employing a passer for cheap sounds great, but would Mac Jones still be cheap if he got picked up by the Vikings? If not, then that’s an important factor to consider.
Nov 2, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (10) warms up prior to a game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
To be sure, there’s much that remains to be determined.
Consider, for instance, the basic update about Minnesota looking to move on from DT Javon Hargrave and RB Aaron Jones. Cutting these well-paid veterans is going to happen…unless there’s a trade. The thinking is that Minnesota will hold onto these players to see if they can pry away a pick (or two) once NFL teams strike out on attracting free agent talent in the early moments of free agency.
See the overlap in the rationale? Teams aren’t going to jump at Hargrave and Jones right now because there are cheaper options. If, however, other teams land the coveted talent, then maybe there’s a front office willing to lessen the coffers a touch to bring one of these players to town.
Likewise, San Francisco could be experiencing the calm before the storm. NFL free agency is bound to lead to some teams failing to sign the desired passer(s). The pivot could therefore be to pickup the phone to see about prying away Mr. Jones.
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The Vikings need a competent veteran quarterback. Prior to getting fired, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah talked about the quarterback issue. Kevin O’Connell and Rob Brzezinski have since echoed a similar sentiment, talking openly about the apparent need to shore up the QB spot.
Sep 14, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (10) passes against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
What’s also needed in Minnesota (urgently) is to crush the draft. Trading away a pick for a passer thus looks like a “stealing from Peter to pay for Paul” situation. Much preferable would be filling the QB need without losing draft picks.
Indeed, shipping out a precious pick — or, quite possibly, a talented receiver — is a tough pill to swallow. Not impossible, but not the first choice.
Already, the NFL is seeing trades take place. The Vikings appear likely to get into the action before too long, but the Mac Jones rumor may end up being much ado about nothing.
Akwa United FC midfielder Paulinus Okon has promised to give even more as the Promise Keepers push for promotion back to the Nigeria Premier Football League.
Okon made the pledge after a man-of-the-match winning performance, scoring twice in Akwa United’s 2-0 victory over First Bank in a Nigeria National League matchday 12 fixture at the Uyo Township Stadium on Sunday, March 1.
Speaking after the game, the University of Uyo First Class graduate of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering expressed his delight at seeing his hard work pay off.
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“I feel grateful. The hard work, the mentality, the efforts, today you can see the result. It has paid off,” Paulinus Okon said.
The midfielder also praised head coach Paul Offor for helping him improve his game since joining the club.
Coach Paul Offor and Paulinus Okon
“I want to thank Coach Paul Offor for continuously pushing me. I was not like this when I came to Akwa United, but he has been telling me to do more and today it’s showing.”
On the team’s ambition to return to the NPFL, Paulinus Okon made his target clear.
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“I want to put in all the effort to ensure this team returns to the NPFL,” he stated.
Despite playing as a midfielder, Okon is now Akwa United’s leading scorer this season with four goals. He opened his account against First Bank in Lagos in December, added another goal against Stormers in January, and grabbed a brace again against First Bank on Sunday.
“I want to score as many goals as possible to ensure this team succeeds. I am ready to do whatever is legitimate. The effort in training and off it, I want to put in more to ensure Akwa United returns to the NPFL,” he added.
Paulinus Okon also spoke about how he combined football with his studies to graduate with a First Class degree.
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“Nothing on earth is impossible as long as you put your mind to it. What you need to do is to tell the universe, this is what I want to achieve. Before gaining admission into the university, I was in an academy and I said I wanted to succeed in football and also in my education. Thanks be to God that I graduated with a First Class degree and today I am growing in my football career.”
It was also a special afternoon for Paulinus Okon off the pitch, as his mother and siblings watched him from the stands. After he was presented with the Ibom Air/Akwa United Man-of-the-Match award, his family joined him on the pitch to celebrate the memorable performance.
Paulinus Okon and Family
Akwa United’s win extended their lead at the top of the NNL Conference B standings to four points.
The Promise Keepers will next travel to face Osun United in a matchday 13 fixture this weekend as they continue their push for promotion back to the NPFL.
Tommy Freeman is the sole survivor from the backline that started against Ireland in round three, though moves to outside centre to partner Six Nations debutant Seb Atkinson after injury to Ollie Lawrence. Veteran Elliot Daly is stationed at full-back, Tom Roebuck returns on the right wing and Cadan Murley is a surprise inclusion on the left.
There are changes up front, too: Jamie George takes the place of Luke Cowan-Dickie at hooker; Alex Coles replaces Ollie Chessum, who missed training on Monday; and Guy Pepper returns to a reshuffled back row.
Ben Earl will win his 50th cap at No 8, with Tom Curry stationed on the openside. It is the most changes England have ever made in the Six Nations since the addition of Italy; only Maro Itoje, Ellis Genge and Joe Heyes are retained in the same starting shirts from the Ireland defeat.
“We’re expecting a big test in Rome and it’s one the players are really looking forward to,” said Borthwick.
“We know the challenge Italy will bring at the Stadio Olimpico, and we’ve selected a team we believe will deliver the level of performance we’re striving for.”
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England have never lost to Italy in 32 previous meetings between the two sides dating back to 1991. The Azzuri are a growing Six Nations force, though, beating Scotland and pushing Ireland close already in this campaign.
The hosts were beaten by just three points when Borthwick’s side last visited the Stadio Olimpico in 2024.
England XV to face Italy (Saturday 7 March, 4.40pm GMT): 1 Ellis Genge, 2 Jamie George, 3 Joe Heyes; 4 Maro Itoje (capt.), 5 Alex Coles; 6 Guy Pepper, 7 Tom Curry, 8 Ben Earl; 9 Ben Spencer, 10 Fin Smith; 11 Cadan Murley, 12 Seb Atkinson, 13 Tommy Freeman, 14 Tom Roebuck; 15 Elliot Daly.
Replacements: 16 Luke Cowan-Dickie, 17 Bevan Rodd, 18 Trevor Davison, 19 Ollie Chessum, 20 Sam Underhill, 21 Henry Pollock; 22 Jack van Poortvliet, 23 Marcus Smith.
MJF has a huge challenge in front of him in the form of Hangman Page at AEW Revolution. Therefore, The Salt of the Earth is certainly not in a good mood as of late, and when someone mocks him at such a point, he tends to fire back. That’s what happened recently on social media, which led Maxwell Jacob Friedman to taunt a former WWE champion following the latter’s recent reference to him.
Recently, former WWE star Andrade posted a heated message on X for his Dynamite opponent, Bandido. In the message, the former United States Champion mentioned MJF, calling himself to be better than him. It was a direct shot at Max’s match with the ROH World Champion in January. That comment sparked anger in the AEW World Champion, who went on to hit back at Andrade.
“Yes, and it’s true, I hate hitting Mexicans, but this time is different! Do you know why I confronted you? Because people say @bandidowrestler was the best wrestler of 2025 and all that garbage. When my whole life in the business I’ve had great matches in every company, I’m in better shape than you. I’m better, I have more experience, I can handle all styles, and you know very well that I’m not MJF, and you know that I’m the best wrestler from the Laguna and the best Mexican wrestler today, and one of the best in the world. Reza por que tu sueño se cumpla!!” wrote Andrade.
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In response to this, Maxwell called out Andrade in the comment section of the post. The Salt of the Earth claimed that El Idolo secretly wishes to be like Maxwell.
“Bi*ch you wish you were me.” wrote MJF.
Check out the X post below:
Bi*ch you wish you were me
MJF reacts to Post Malone buying his action figure
Recently, a video has been going viral where popstar Post Malone was purchasing an MJF action figure. That clip made rounds all over social media, revealing that Malone could be a big Maxwell fan. The AEW World Champion did not waste any time reacting to this video with a big claim.
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Taking to X, Friedman called himself the greatest world champion in history. Therefore, he believes that his action figure is the only one that is worth buying in the world of pro-wrestling.
“The Greatest world champion in the sport today. The only action figure worth buying.” Posted Max.
Check out the X post below:
Well, with that said, only time will tell if Max will be able to retain his AEW World Title at Revolution later this month. Tony Khan has built a massive hype for this match, and fans have high expectations for it.
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Terence Crawford has cemented himself as a boxing great, drawing comparisons to the legendary Floyd Mayweather. As the only person to have fought both men, Canelo Alvarez sees one clear winner when asked how a meeting between Mayweather and Crawford in their primes would play out.
There, he was taught a lesson by the experienced technician, with a majority-decision verdict not telling the full story of what was really a ‘man against boy’ affair.
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Meanwhile, Alvarez was tasked with Crawford back in September, as ‘Bud’ successfully upset the odds to become the undisputed super-middleweight world champion with a famous decision win over the Mexican.
That triumph saw the Nebraska-born phenomenon become the second three-division undisputed ruler in boxing history and the first since Henry Armstrong in 1938 – a feat which the 38-year-old decided to retire off the back of, with his undefeated record in tact.
As a result, Mayweather and Crawford remain as two of the few multi-divisional world champions to have retired without a defeat to their name, but in a clip captured by Seconds Out, Canelo declare his belief that Crawford was the superior fighter.
“I think that Crawford is way better than Floyd Mayweather.”
NEW DELHI: Just days before their AFC Women’s Asian Cup opener against Vietnam in Perth, India’s women footballers found themselves dealing with an unexpected problem — ill-fitting kits and lack of proper training gear. In a rare and strongly worded letter to AIFF Deputy General Secretary M Satyanarayanan, all 26 players expressed frustration, saying the issue had hurt their morale at a crucial time.“Representing India on the international stage requires professional standards, including properly fitted and appropriate match and training apparel,” the letter said.The players revealed they had already faced problems during preparation due to inadequate clothing. “The arrival of incorrect match kits at this crucial stage has further affected morale and disrupted our focus in the final days leading up to the match.”Shockingly, the kits were reportedly too small, with sizes seemingly meant for Under-15 players and not fitting at least 80% of the squad. Even the coaching staff received incorrectly sized kits.“This tournament marks our return to a major continental competition after 23 years and is a significant moment for Indian women’s football. Unfortunately, on Matchday Minus 2… we discovered a serious issue. The kits supplied are not fit for purpose.”The letter, signed by eight senior players including captain Sweety Devi and Grace Dangmei but backed by the entire squad, demanded urgent action. “We urgently request: 1. Immediate provision of correctly sized match and training kits… 2. Confirmation that suitable replacements will be delivered before kickoff. 3. Clarification on the steps being taken to prevent such incidents in the future,” it further added.Despite the setback, the players added, “We remain fully committed to representing our country with pride and giving our best performance.”The AIFF later said new kits had been provided and cleared by AFC officials.
