For most golfers, selecting a new driver shaft comes down to two numbers: the weight in grams and the flex (S, R or X). However, there is a third, often misunderstood metric that dictates whether your ball finds the fairway or the deep rough: torque. So today, we’ll chat a bit about the Diamana Gen 6 lineup from Mitsubishi and what they have done to re-think torque for the modern golf swing — and how they can match up to your swing profile.
While “flex” describes how much a shaft bends toward or away from the target during the course of the golf swing, torque measures how much the shaft resists twisting around its center. Measured in degrees, torque is the “steering rack” of your golf club. If you’ve ever felt like your swing was on plane but the club head was “wobbly” or unreasonably open at impact, you’ve experienced the effects of a poorly matched torque profile.
What exactly is torque?
In technical terms, torque is the measurement of a shaft’s angular displacement under a standard load. If a shaft has a 3.0° torque rating, it twists less than a shaft with a 5.0° rating.
High-speed players with aggressive transition moves put immense stress on the shaft. If the torque is too high for their speed, the clubhead will lag, the face will stay open and the result is usually a high, weak slice. Conversely, a player with a smooth, deliberate tempo might find a low-torque shaft feels “boardy” or “dead,” making it difficult to square the face and leading to a loss of feel, but also a significant loss in performance.
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Mitsubishi Golf’s 3 Diamana Gen 6 profiles.
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The Mitsubishi secret: 46-ton carbon fiber
The challenge for engineers has always been lowering torque without adding excessive weight or making the shaft feel too stiff. Mitsubishi solved this in the Diamana Gen 6 by utilizing 46-ton high-modulus carbon fiber in the angle plies.
By strategically layering these high-strength fibers at specific angles, they can “lock” the shaft against twisting while maintaining the smooth, elastic feel that has made Diamana a staple on major tours for two decades.
Weight has a direct impact on torque. Heavier weight in the same profile and flex is going to have a lower torque value and stiffer performance.
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Matching the lineup to your swing
The 6th Gen Diamana family — consisting of the WB, BB, and RB — offers three distinct ways to handle torque based on your specific swing profile.
1. The Diamana WB (White Board) The Diamana WB is the ultimate “anti-twist” weapon. Designed for the “hitter” rather than the “swinger,” it features the lowest torque in the lineup. If you have a high swing speed and a violent transition, the WB stays stable, ensuring the face doesn’t rotate prematurely. It produces a low launch and low spin profile for maximum control.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana WB Wood Shaft
The board is back. After a few years away, the vintage surfboard always associated with Diamana™ makes its return with Diamana WB. Built on an extraordinarily popular and tour-proven platform, WB brings classic low-low performance and the legendary stability and control you’ve come to expect after two decades.
The first in the 6th Generation Diamana™ family, WB is designed with all the traditional branding that made Diamana™ so beloved, including flowers in the handle section, a surfboard behind the Diamana logo, and return to the original 53/63/73/83 weight class designations. But rest assured, the only thing throwback about Diamana™ WB is its appearance. Indeed, super high-modulus 80-ton Dialead Pitch Fiber is used in the butt section to deliver maximum stability and increased energy transfer and high modulus 46-ton fiber is used in the shaft’s angle plies to reduce torque without increasing weight for improved control and stability. Carbon fiber orientation at the tip section is optimized to further lower torque.
The classic feel of this Diamana™ profile is achieved through the use of our proprietary Xlink Tech™ Resin System and MR70 technologies. Our Xlink Tech™ Resin System increases the strength and durability of the shaft while driving carbon fiber volume up for better feel. Feel and strength is further increased through the use of our aerospace-grade MR70 fiber – our strongest fiber to date.
2. The Diamana BB (Blue Board) The Diamana BB is the centerpiece of the lineup. It offers a mid-torque profile that provides that signature “smooth” feel. By utilizing an 80-ton dialead pitch fiber in the butt section, Mitsubishi ensures that even though the shaft feels active and responsive, it remains stable through the hitting zone. This is for the golfer looking for a classic mid-launch, mid-spin flight.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana BB Wood Shaft
The Diamana BB (Blue Board) is the second profile in the latest generation of Diamana shafts. It features the traditional branding that made Diamana popular, including a return to the original 53/63/73/83 weight class designations. This shaft incorporates advanced engineering and material innovation, making it a top choice on tour.
Key Features:
Maximum Energy Transfer: Utilizes super high-modulus 80-Ton Dialead Pitch Fiber in the butt section.
Greater Stability: Employs high modulus 46-ton fiber in the shaft’s angle plies to lower torque.
Enhanced Feel and Durability: Mitsubishi’s proprietary Xlink Tech system increases the overall strength and durability of the shaft while enhancing carbon fiber volume for a superior feel.
3. The Diamana RB (Red Board) The Diamana RB is designed for players who need a bit more help getting the ball in the air. While it has a more active tip section to increase launch, the torque is still strictly controlled by the 46-ton fiber. This allows for a high-launch profile without the “loose” feeling often associated with draw-biased or high-launch shafts. A first for the Diamana brand; a lower torque profile for early release golfers.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana RB Wood Shaft
Diamana™ RB (Red Board) – the third profile in the most recent generation – is designed with all the traditional branding that made Diamana so beloved – including a return to the original 53/63/73/83 weight class designations – and all the engineering prowess and material innovation that made the brand dominant on tour.
Offering a slightly higher launch angle than BB, Diamana™ RB was engineered to promote ease of launch while also maintaining control down field. Diamana RB is a classic “Red Board” profile — not available since the 2nd Generation of Diamana — that features an active tip section while still retaining the same material technology package and low-torque control characteristics as its lower launching counterparts.
Choosing the right torque isn’t about finding the “best” number; it’s about finding the number that matches your tempo. A shaft that twists the right amount for your swing allows you to release the club with total confidence. Keep in mind that weight and flex will also affect torque. Within the same profile a heavier shaft or a stiffer flex will have a lower torque rating.
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As always, the best place to find the right driver shaft for you is to visit your local Authorized Mitsubishi Dealer, like your localTrue Spec Golf.
The 2026 Valspar Championship continues on Saturday, March 21, with the third round at Innisbrook’s Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Fla. You can find full Valspar Championship tee times for Saturday’s third round at the bottom of this post.
Featured tee time for Round 3
Featured tee time? There are a few contenders for the honor.
There’s your last group, of course. At 1:55 p.m. ET leader Sungjae Im and David Lipsky go off. And they follow Doug Ghim and Chandler Blanchet, who start at 1:45.
But the nod here might have to go to the 1:15 grouping. There’ll you find Brandt Snedeker, who’s five back of the lead, and Gary Woodland, who’s four off the pace. They’re a couple of vets. They’re a couple of good stories.
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We’ll start with Sneds. He’s this year’s U.S. Presidents Cup team captain and a nine-time PGA Tour winner — but is titleless since 2018. Injuries have slowed him. But he’s back. A strong showing this week would be encouraging.
“It’s nice to show my son and kids I can still do this every once in a while,” the 45-year-old said. “But that being said, good golf after two rounds is a whole different thing than good golf after four. So we got two more rounds to go prove it, so I’m looking forward to the challenge.”
Then there’s Woodland. He’s another one of pro golf’s good guys, and he’s the 2019 U.S. Open winner. But a lesion on his brain required surgery, and last week, he revealed he was battling PTSD because of what he’s endured.
His golf form this week, though, has him thrilled.
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“It’s been coming,” Woodland said. “I’ve been hitting it nice on the range, our practice sessions have been really good. I just haven’t translated it to the golf course.”
You can watch Saturday’s third round of the 2026 Valspar Championship from 1-3 p.m. ET on Golf Channel, then from 3-6 p.m. ET on NBC. PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will provide exclusive early streaming coverage starting at 7:30 a.m. ET Saturday, in addition to featured group and featured hole coverage.
Check out the complete Round 3 tee times and groupings for the Valspar Championship.
Kalle Sauerland was far from impressed with what he saw following Michael Conlan‘s defeat to Kevin Walsh.
Conlan suffered a split decision loss to Walsh at the SSE Arena in Belfast, despite many onlookers – notably the broadcast team of Tony Bellew, Carl Frampton and Barry Jones – believing that the Irishman had done enough to win the bout.
It was an uneventful contest which saw neither boxer get into a rhythm, but despite one judge scoring it 97-93 in Conlan’s favour, the other two judges scored it 96-94 to Walsh to hand the American a controversial upset win.
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The fight headlined the first MFPro event, and promoter Sauerland spoke on the DAZN broadcast following the verdict, saying that he was ’embarrassed’ for the sport after Conlan didn’t get his hand raised.
“It’s times like this when you promote an event and you don’t know what to say. I’m embarrassed for the sport of boxing. I got in the ring and Mick said ‘how many rounds you reckon?’ I didn’t even count after round six, seven.
“Mick maybe gave up the first two, you could maybe give Walsh two more rounds in the entire fight, that’s me being kind. What on earth. It was a cagey fight yes, but it’s just incredible.
“It baffles me what on earth they’re watching. The swing of it between the one judge and the others. I’m lost for words. It’s embarrassing.”
Sauerland also confirmed that there is a rematch clause, but he sees no reason to activate it.
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“You look at Conlan – he’s gone through a camp, he’s preparing for a world title shot, and you get two blind people scoring the fight. That’s all you can say. You cannot make it up.
“I don’t blame him for being [upset]. We’ve got a rematch option but quite [frankly] I don’t want to see the fight again. It was a very clear decision – what’s the rematch for?”
The Guinea Football Federation has called on the Confederation of African Football to reopen the final outcome of the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations, pointing to Morocco’s brief walkout during their decisive clash and a recent ruling involving Senegal.
Guinea’s demand comes after CAF controversially reversed the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, stripping Senegal national football team of the title despite their victory on the pitch. In that decision, CAF sanctioned Senegal for a walkout and awarded the trophy to hosts Morocco national football team 58 days after the tournament.
Reacting to the development, Guinea argued that the same disciplinary standards should be applied to past competitions. The federation specifically cited the decisive 1976 encounter between Guinea national football team and Morocco, played under a four-team round-robin format.
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In that match, Guinea took the lead in the 33rd minute through Chérif Souleymane, putting them on course for the title, as Morocco only needed a draw. However, Moroccan players briefly left the pitch in protest over a refereeing decision before returning to continue the game.
Late in the match, Ahmed Makrouh scored an equaliser in the 86th minute to secure a 1-1 draw, a result that handed Morocco the title with five points, while Guinea finished second.
Guinea now insists that the incident should be reassessed using the same principles applied in the 2025 ruling. In a strong statement, the federation declared: “Give us back our 1976 AFCON trophy,” adding that sanctions should apply in any case where a team leaves the pitch during play, regardless of when it occurred.
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The recent CAF decision to award Morocco a 3-0 win following Senegal’s walkout has reignited debate around historical fairness in African football. However, sports legal experts have pointed out that key regulations, including Article 84, were not in place in 1976 and are rarely enforced retrospectively.
CAF is yet to issue an official response to Guinea’s request, but observers believe the appeal could test the governing body’s readiness to revisit long-standing decisions in African football history.
Transgender golfer Hailey Davidson has sued the LPGA and USGA for its policies that prohibit biological males who underwent male puberty from competing in women’s competition.
The LPGA said in a statement it was aware of the lawsuit and would “let that process play out on the proper forum.”
“The LPGA’s gender policy was developed through a thoughtful, expert-informed process and is grounded in protecting the competitive integrity of elite women’s golf,” the statement said.
The USGA and LPGA changed gender policies for events in 2025 and beyond, declaring that players must be assigned female at birth or have transitioned to female before going through male puberty to be eligible to compete.
The 33-year-old Davidson didn’t transition until after puberty. Davidson competed in a U.S. Open qualifier and LPGA Qualifying School under a different policy in 2024, falling short in both efforts.
Davidson claimed in the lawsuit that the new policy effectively bans transgender women from competing in USGA women’s events or the LPGA because many states prevent children from taking hormones or blocking puberty.
When the USGA denied Davidson entry into the qualifier, Davidson claimed the Hackensack Golf Club violated the law by saying the USGA controlled all decisions regarding eligibility. Davidson began hormone treatments in Davidson’s early 20s in 2015 and in 2021 underwent gender-affirming surgery, which was required under the LPGA’s previous gender policy.
Davidson also filed a lawsuit against the women’s golf tour NXXT in December after it changed its policies to prevent biological males from competing against females.
NXXT and its attorneys from America First Legal filed its motion to dismiss in February, and believe the suit will be thrown out.
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“We are asking the courts to dismiss the claims, and we’re addressing the matter,” NXXT Golf CEO Stuart McKinnon told Fox News Digital.
“This was about simply protecting women’s sports. So the goal was really clarity and competitive integrity, and, as a professional tour, we believe it was our responsibility to define those categories.”
NXXT was one of the first women’s tours that stepped up to make a policy change. The LPGA then changed its own policy to bring about more restrictions to protect the women’s category in December 2024.
Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens. Jackson’s reporting has been cited in federal government actions related to the enforcement of Title IX, and in legacy media outlets including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Associated Press and ESPN.com.
It’s about that time. The 2026 NCAA Tournament is through its first two days, and the bracket is sure to deliver some bangers across the first and second rounds of competition over the next four days. The field of 68 teams has already shrunken to 64 as the roller coaster continues with 16 more teams set to be eliminated by the time Thursday’s action concludes.
As the home of March Madness, CBS Sports will track every game and score, keeping you apprised of notable developments in our continuously updating live NCAA Tournament bracket with matchup analysis for every game. Sometimes, though, you want to visualize the entire bracket in a schedule format, which is precisely why we are here — so you can follow not just your team but those it may compete against on its journey to the Final Four.
Don’t forget to follow along with your printable bracket as first-round games begin Thursday. A stellar 8-9 matchup of the tournament kicks off the madness as (8) Ohio State meets (9) TCU in the opening first-round showdown. There’s a bevy of top-tier teams and showdowns set across the 12 hours that games are played Thursday, and prognosticators believe a few notable upsets are in store.
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Below you will find a March Madness schedule that features viewing information for each game on the slate broken down by region. It will be updated with scores, analysis and much more — all the way through the national championship.
2026 NCAA Tournament bracket, scores
All times Eastern
East
FIRST ROUND
Thursday — Greenville
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Thursday — Buffalo
Friday — San Diego
Friday — Philadelphia
SECOND ROUND
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Saturday — Greenville
(1) Duke vs. (9) TCU | 5:15 p.m. | CBS
Saturday — Buffalo
(3) Michigan State vs. (6) Louisville | 2:45 p.m. | CBS
Sunday — San Diego
(5) St. John’s vs. (4) Kansas/(13) Cal Baptist
Sunday — Philadelphia
(7) UCLA vs. (2) UConn/(15) Furman
West
FIRST FOUR
Tuesday — Dayton
FIRST ROUND
Thursday — Portland
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Friday — San Diego
Friday — St. Louis
SECOND ROUND
Saturday — Portland
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(3) Gonzaga (11) Texas | 7:10 p.m. | TBS
(4) Arkansas vs. (12) High Point | 9:45 p.m. | TBS
Sunday — San Diego
(1) Arizona vs. (9) Utah State
Sunday — St. Louis
(2) Purdue vs. (7) Miami (FL)/(10) Missouri
Midwest
FIRST FOUR
Tuesday — Dayton
Wednesday — Dayton
FIRST ROUND
Thursday — Buffalo
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Friday — St. Louis
Friday — Tampa
Friday — Philadelphia
SECOND ROUND
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Saturday — Buffalo
(1) Michigan vs. (9) Saint Louis | 12:10 p.m. | CBS
Sunday — St. Louis
(2) Iowa State vs. (7) Kentucky
Sunday — Tampa
(4) Alabama vs. (5) Texas Tech
Sunday — Philadelphia
(3) Virginia vs. (6) Tennessee
South
FIRST FOUR
Wednesday — Dayton
FIRST ROUND
Thursday — Oklahoma City
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Thursday — Greenville
Thursday — Oklahoma City
Friday — Tampa
SECOND ROUND
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Saturday — Greenville
(3) Illinois vs. (11) VCU | 7:50 p.m. | CBS
Saturday — Oklahoma City
(2) Houston vs. (10) Texas A&M | 6:10 p.m. | TNT
(4) Nebraska vs. (5) Vanderbilt | 8:45 p.m. | TNT
Sunday — Tampa
(1) Florida/(16) Prairie View vs. (8) Iowa
2026 NCAA Tournament schedule
Sweet 16
Thursday, March 26 — 7:10 p.m. start (CBS, TBS) Toyota Center (Houston), SAP Center (San Jose)
Friday, March 27 — 7:10 p.m. start (CBS, TBS) United Center (Chicago), Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.)
Elite Eight
Saturday, March 28 — 6:09 p.m. start (TBS) Toyota Center (Houston), SAP Center (San Jose)
Sunday, March 29 — 2:15 p.m. start (CBS) United Center (Chicago), Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.)
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Final Four
Saturday, April 4 — 6:09 p.m. start (TBS) Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
National Championship
Monday, April 6 — 8:50 p.m. (TBS) Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
“You… are… toxic!”, Kit Wilson spat at Jelly Roll last Friday, as around 1m viewers watched WWE SmackDown live. You may know Jelly Roll – a US music star with 21m monthly Spotify listeners at the time of writing, and the latest in a long line of celebrities to cross the divide into professional wrestling. Pertinently, though, he is also the latest perceived offender in Wilson’s crusade on toxic masculinity.
Wilson is a layered personality. One moment, he’s all gyrating hips, flexed biceps, and sparkly, sleeveless jacket, while his Charli XCX-inspired theme music plays; the next, he’s accusing his WWE colleagues of embodying a problematic hyper-masculinity.
The 31-year-old from Buckinghamshire (real name Samuel Stoker) has emerged as a captivating character in recent months, with fans frequently crediting him as one of the most entertaining parts of SmackDown. And Wilson is keen to stress that he is playing a character, to which he brings a quintessentially British satire, yet woven within these satirical strands are important issues.
British WWE star Kit Wilson is calling out his ‘toxic’ colleagues (WWE)
While Wilson has been received by his fellow wrestlers as a kind of villain, his character would no doubt suggest he is a role model – the hero of the piece, perhaps, if such self-aggrandising was not an example of “TOXIC!!!” masculinity.
As we chat, though, he gets into the intricacies of his stance. “This is a TV show, it’s an exaggeration of who I am,” he tells The Independent over Zoom, seated by a window but leaning right up against the metaphorical fourth wall. “So, I do want to be a role model, but I’m not gonna be a martyr in saying: ‘You should follow everything I do.’
“However, I do want men to rise up together,” he continues, before adding three more “however”s: “Sometimes I’m gonna have beef with Jelly Roll, and I’m gonna talk some trash.”
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As he speaks, he’s sporting a pearl necklace, a short-sleeved blue shirt over a white vest, and his hair is slicked back into a ponytail. “Even with pearl necklaces,” he says, “you see a lot of hyper-masculine wrestlers wearing gold chains, and I think that can be attributed to bravado. A pearl necklace leans slightly more feminine, but I’m gonna do it in my own, powerful, masculine way.
“I hope it can send a message. If there’s a boy or girl in the audience who wants to wear a pearl necklace and express themself… If I have a small part in someone feeling okay with expressing themselves, that’s what I’m here for.”
Our conversation feels especially timely given this month’s release of Inside The Manosphere, a Louis Theroux documentary on Netflix, which also streams various WWE shows.
The documentary has sparked ubiquitous debate, opening the eyes of some viewers and confirming what others already knew: there are countless disillusioned, angry young men worldwide. Some of these males are being manipulated by opportunistic members of their own sex, who push the narrative that women are to blame for their struggles.
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Wilson brings a very British satire to his performances but addresses important topics all the while (WWE)
“I really enjoyed the documentary,” Wilson starts, “and it kind of rings true to something I’m diving into, when it comes to my character in the WWE. I talk a lot about toxic masculinity, and I have a lot of problems with my fellow roster members because they are…” – he suddenly emphasises the final word – “toxic!”
“Now, I don’t have a problem with masculinity and men in general,” he clarifies. “I think we should all rise up, but I do think there’s a certain problem that Louis highlighted massively. It could be due to a lack of education on the subject matter, naivety, maybe past trauma, but these men often enhance masculine personality traits.
“I don’t know if it was in this documentary or an article I read, but Louis said their projected strengths are just compensations for their weaknesses. I think he expertly showed that in the documentary. He interviews these guys, they have an answer for his initial question – it’s a very bravado-driven answer – but in classic Louis style, he leaves a pause and it creates an awkward bit of tension… and they often answer to relieve that tension. In that second answer, you get a much more honest, vulnerable answer.
“I view myself and the character I portray as very open to all aspects of personality – masculinity, femininity, vulnerability – and I think that openness makes us stronger as men. I think that’s true masculinity. The classic thing of ‘boys don’t cry’… You should cry; we should let these emotions out. These are healthy things. It’s like anger: I support anger, that’s a natural emotion; it’s aggression that I have a problem with.
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US music star Jelly Roll (right) hits Wilson’s signature pose – hip gyration included (WWE)
“These men are a negative influence, but I don’t think they realise it.” Perhaps they could take a few tips from Wilson when it comes to figuring out who they are.
He has built his in-ring character with a meticulous approach, and in honing a catchphrase (“TOXIC!”), pose and look, he has ticked key boxes that make for a memorable wrestler. He also had granular input into his theme music, which charted on iTunes earlier this year, sending WWE’s production team not only songs but specific production elements as references.
“I’m trying to make every single aspect as big as possible, but I’m only one half of the decision-making process,” Wilson explains. “The company’s got so much input as well, but I think you see how much of an effect it has when it all comes together.
“I’m still trying to create a massive entity,” he concludes. Either way, this entity is a layered one.
Netflix UK & Ireland subscribers can watch Raw, SmackDown, NXT and all WWE Premium Live events as part of their subscription, including WrestleMania live from Las Vegas on 18 and 19 April. Tickets for the WWE European Summer Tour are available now from wwe.com/events.
Mar 7, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; TCU Horned Frogs guard Olivia Miles (5) attempts to drive the ball past Kansas State Wildcats forward Nastja Claessens (4) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images
Olivia Miles assembled her sixth triple-double of the season and Taylor Bigby added a career-high 27 points to help No. 3 seed TCU coast to an 86-40 win over No. 14 seed UC San Diego during Sacramento 4 region first-round play in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Horned Frogs (30-5) will host No. 6 seed Washington in Sunday’s second round.
Miles (12 points, 16 rebounds, 14 assists) joined Oregon’s Sabrian Ionescu and Stanford’s Nicole Powell as the only Division I women to produce multiple triple-doubles in the NCAA Tournament.
Clara Silva (13 points, 11 boards) and Marta Suarez (11 points, 10 rebounds) added double-doubles for TCU, which doubled up UC San Diego (24-9) on the glass while shooting 49.2% from the floor and 50% from the perimeter.
Erin Condron (12 points) was the only UC San Diego player in double figures. The Tritons never led as they shot 22.7% from the floor (15 of 66) aand were held to 15 second-half points.
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No. 6 Washington 72, No. 11 South Dakota State
Avery Howell amassed 30 points and nine rebounds while canning seven 3-pointers as the Huskies snapped the Jackrabbits’ 10-game winning streak in Fort Worth, Texas.
Brynn McGaughy added 14 points for Washington while Sayvia Sellers handed out 10 assists and posted three of the Huskies’ 12 steals. Washington also owned a 40-25 margin on the glass and forced 18 turnovers that resulted in 16 points.
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Brooklyn Meyer scored 29 points on 13-of-20 shooting for South Dakota State (27-7), but she finished with three more field goals than the rest of her teammates combined. Emilee Fox contributed 14 points and made four of the five shots the Jackrabbits sank from the 3-point arc.
The game was tied at 15 after the first quarter, but Washington took charge by outscoring the Jackrabbits 23-9 in the second. Howell, McGaughy and Yulia Grabovskaia each scored six points in that defining quarter.
Abi Burton’s try three minutes from time clinched Trailfinders’ 21-17 Premiership Women’s Rugby victory over Harlequins at the Stoop.
The visitors had gone in front through Tanya Kalounivale, but Harlequins hit back through Connie Powell before half-time.
Nicole Wythe then nudged them in front following the restart, but Brooke Bradley scored quickly for Trailfinders who soon found themselves with a player advantage as Wythe was given a yellow card for a series of penalties.
The home side managed to regain the lead thanks to Beth Wilcock, but could not keep Burton out late on from close range and another Niamh Gallagher conversion followed with her perfect record on the night proving crucial.
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Harlequins, who claimed a losing bonus point, have not won at home since late January and sit fifth in the PWR table, one place and one point below Friday’s victors.
The real video that caused Tama Tonga to be fined by WWE has now been revealed. The video came out soon after the report broke earlier in the day.
Tama Tonga’s video that caused him to be fined has been revealed
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Tama Tonga has been vlogging regularly on his TikTok and X account in recent weeks. The MFT star has been posting his day and what he has been doing behind the scenes as he prepares for another day in WWE. Given the existence of WWE Unreal, such behind the scenes footage along should not be grounds for any star to be punished or fined, but earlier today, news broke that thanks to his posting a video of a rehearsal, he had broken a long-standing rule.
The video has now emerged of the moment as well. Fans found the video that had shown the rehearsal, and it showed in-ring rehearsals before a WWE show as a lot of stars were present.
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In the video, Solo Sikoa and other stars could be seen seated outside the ring, while rehearsals went down inside as well. The video showed the practice sessions of the stars before the show.
Unfortunately, given that this is against the rules, Tonga is losing out on a “significant” amount of money, as he will pay a fine.
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Chayan held no Golden Slipper credentials three months prior.
Co-trainer Annabel Archibald even eyed a paddock spell for the filly, skipping any official trial.
That notion flipped after a basic jump-out, which revolutionised Chayan.
‘She had an unofficial jump-out at Christmas and I said to Eric Koh, her owner, “she will probably just have this jump out and go out” because mentally, she was a little bit hot,’ Archibald recalled.
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‘But she jumped out really well and really relaxed after that. She started mentally going the right way.
‘We sent her down to Melbourne and she had those couple of runs there, and I think that has held her in really good stead.’
Her Victorian efforts yielded second in the Blue Diamond Fillies’ Prelude (1100m) and a seventh placing from a poor draw in the Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) amid a hard run.
Resuming in Sydney, connections gambled on a Golden Slipper path race.
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Chayan powered to a three-length romp in the Reisling Stakes (1200m), clinching her Saturday slot, and from post 12, she’s the outright favourite for the Slipper.
The filly has aced all prep markers per Archibald, including a sharp trackwork hit-out on Tuesday.
‘I couldn’t be any happier with her. She started her campaign off in Melbourne and didn’t have much luck with the draws down there, but ran really well,’ she said.
‘It was pleasing to see her come up here and put it all together. All of the ratings guys said she ran really good time, and the figures were good, and that’s all we can ask for as a last start heading into this race.’
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Slipper campaigns are known to Archibald, who entered perfect Learning To Fly in 2023 at $6.50 in what she dubbed a ‘character-building’ tilt after a pre-straight stumble unseated Chad Schofield.
This time, Schofield rides rival Stretan Ruler for Phillip Stokes, fresh off a stirring Silver Slipper (1100m) win and eye-catching close for second in the front-runners’ Todman Stakes (1200m).
Schofield, on for recent starts, sees potential.
‘I just think he wants tempo,’ Schofield said.
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‘In the Silver Slipper, we got tempo. It was free-flowing, and he unlocked that devastating turn of foot.
‘The other day in the Todman, it was just a trot and canter and a dash home for three hundred metres. He was still really good, but if we get a solidly run 1200 metres, which the Slipper generally is, we will see the best of him. And I think the best of him is going to be hard to beat.’
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