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Hofstra secured its first NCAA tournament bid in 25 years by defeating Monmouth 75-69 in the Coastal Athletic Association tournament championship, led by player Claxton. Meanwhile, Arizona bolstered its recruiting class with commitment from Caleb Holt, the No. 4 prospect in the 2026 SC Next, who becomes Tommy Lloyd's highest-ranked recruit since taking over in Tucson. In other college basketball news, Utah Valley resolved its financial dispute with the Western Athletic Conference over a $1 million exit fee, clearing the Wolverines for participation in the league's tournaments. Duke, however, suffered a setback as starting guard Caleb Foster was sidelined indefinitely with a fractured right foot. The NCAA also announced enhanced betting monitoring for tournament officials using a technology called Prohi Bet in basketball, baseball, and softball competitions.
Golf
At this week's Players Championship, all eyes are on Scottie Scheffler as he attempts a third title, while Brooks Koepka seeks consistency in his game during his return to the PGA Tour. Koepka, making just his fourth start since returning, acknowledged that his game needs "more consistency" at Sawgrass. Fellow competitor Matt Fitzpatrick believes that triumphing at this event "is not the same as winning a major but it's the next best thing" as the tournament approaches. The course setup and potential sleeper picks remain hot topics among analysts, with several players positioned to make a run at the prestigious title.
Six Nations Rugby
England head coach Steve Borthwick has acknowledged that the pressure of representing his country has "weighed heavy" on some players during the team's disappointing Six Nations campaign. In contrast, Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright is set to face Italy in their Six Nations finale despite an early exit against Ireland. Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit expressed confidence that his team will give fans plenty to cheer about in Cardiff. Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend faces the most significant team selection of his reign before Saturday's Six Nations trip to Dublin, while Ireland's assistant coach Andrew Goodman noted an "edge" to the build-up as his team prepares for a Triple Crown shootout against Scotland.
Winter Paralympics
Brazil achieved historic success at the Winter Paralympics as Cristian Westemaier Ribera became the country's first ever Winter Paralympic medallist, finishing second in the Para-cross-country skiing men's seated sprint. Great Britain also celebrated its first medal at the Milan-Cortina Games when Neil Simpson and his guide Rob Poth claimed silver in the alpine combined. However, Great Britain's wheelchair curling team