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Chad Brown-trained horse Iron Honor heads into the 2026 Preakness Stakes as the current favorite. However, one racing insider believes there are two other legitimate contenders to win Saturday’s race.

The second leg of this year’s Triple Crown comes this weekend with the 151st edition of the Preakness Stakes. This year differs from recent editions as only three Kentucky Derby competitors will be at Laurel Park on Saturday, and none of them are race winner Golden Tempo.

Before Saturday’s race, Iron Honor, a horse trained by two-time Preakness winner Chad Brown, is the favorite. And according to racing insider Byron King, we may be getting the best version of the three-year-old colt yet.

“[Iron Honor] “It is projected as a slight 9-2 favorite due to the success of trainer Chad Brown, who has won this race twice before with new horses, excluding the Kentucky Derby,” King reported. player. “Iron Honor is racing with his “blinkers off”, which usually helps the horse settle and relax, and many believe he will run much better than his seventh-place finish in the Wood Memorial.

“…I quite like Iron Honor. Especially with the “blinker off” angle, which shows the horse is more experienced.”

Other horses to watch in the 2026 Preakness Stakes, including The Hell We Did

For bettors, this is useful information, but they also want to know about horses with long odds that can yield big returns on wins, places, and show stakes. King suggests that some of the Preakness competitors offer upside, especially if they are locally bred in Maryland.

“You have a lot of horses in the 5-1 to 15-1 range where you can make a case for them,” King said. “Some of the tried and true methods of picking a Derby winner are not in place this year. The home track edge may also be greater because the race is at Laurel Park instead of Pimlico this year.”

Racing Insider believes that a local contender, the Brittany Russell-trained colt Taj Mahal, is a contender for good reason. However, he has concerns about how he will be able to handle a more talented field.

“Taj Mahal is based in Maryland, so he has the ‘home track edge,'” says King. “He has shown early speed in previous long-distance races, but in this field he faces too much speed and gets pulled into the inside post position. I would be surprised if he wins, as it is a big step up from beating the Laurel Stakes horses to winning the Preakness.”

When it comes to sleeper picks in this year’s stakes, the name king tops is the Todd Fincher-trained colt The Hell We Did.

King said, “I also like a horse named The Hell We Did. He finished second in the Lexington Stakes and has great pedigree as a half-brother to Saudi Cup winner Senor Buscador.”

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On Saturday night, top 10 UFC featherweights Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal moved closer to a title opportunity in 2026 when they faced off in the main event of the promotion’s latest Fight Night card inside the UFC Apex.

Just like he did when he became champion at 135 pounds, Sterling used his excellent wrestling to win the first two rounds and earn a unanimous decision victory over the red-hot Jalal. Following their bout on Saturday, let’s take a look at where they now land in our updated UFC featherweight rankings.

10. Arnold Allen (20-4)

A few years ago, England’s Arnold Allen was being touted as a future title contender after winning 10 consecutive titles early in his UFC career. However, he then began facing the division’s top players and saw what appeared to be the end of the water at featherweight, as he lost two in a row.

However, he did win against Giga Chikadze in 2024. Unfortunately, he was sidelined for a year and a half before returning for a tough test at UFC 324 against Jean Silva. Despite his best efforts in a great battle, he failed against the Brazilian. Fell for the third time in his last four matches.

9. Yousuf Jalal (18-6-1)

After going winless four-straight, Youssef Zalal was fired from the UFC four years ago and had to fight his way back into the company. He did so and entered UFC 320 on an impressive seven-fight winning streak. In his tough scrap on the main card of the PPV, he dominated and scored a first-round submission victory over top-10 veteran, Josh Emmett.

The big win brought him into the limelight for the first time when he defeated former bantamweight king Aljamain Sterling. Unfortunately, the future Hall of Famer was able to outwit him. Their winning streak ended at eight straight.

8. Steve Garcia (19-5)

After losing two of his first three starts inside the Octagon and coming on the verge of retirement, veteran Steve Garcia has caught fire over the past four years. In that time, he has won seven in a row, with all but one of those victories coming by decision.

Three of his last four wins were first-round knockouts. He has violently earned his spot in the top 10 of our latest UFC featherweight rankings.

7. Yair Rodriguez (20-5)

After a period in which he struggled with injuries and some tough defeats, there were doubts whether Yair Rodríguez would ever reach his potential. He put all the uncertainties to rest with massive wins over Brian Ortega and Josh Emmett. The latter made him the new interim champion. However, his reign was short-lived as Alexander Volkanovski took back the undisputed spot at UFC 290.

He then suffered another decisive defeat in his home country to Brian Ortega in February. He will need to enter UFC 314 in a must-win situation if he ever wants to fight for UFC gold again. In a big fight welcoming Patricio Pitbull to the UFC, “El Pantera” scored a dominant win to get his name back into the championship conversation.

6. Aljamain Sterling (26-5)

After a stellar performance at bantamweight that should earn him a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame, Aljamain Sterling makes the jump to featherweight in 2024. While he split his first two at 145 pounds, his only loss came against the division’s top contender Movsar Evloev.

Since that loss, he has reeled off two consecutive wins, including an April main event victory over one of the division’s most popular fighters, Youssef Zalal.

5. Jean Silva (17-3)

If there was any doubt about how good Jean Silva was, he sent a huge message to the division by shutting down Bryce Mitchell’s grappling and stomping him on the feet at UFC 314. Unfortunately, despite seeing good points in his follow-up against Diego Lopes in September, he suffered a TKO loss, ending a 13-fight winning streak.

But he proved he remains a rising contender ranked 145 in January this year when he bounced back with a hard-fought victory at UFC 324 against another ranked fighter, Arnold Allen. The win gets them back on track and in the 2026 contender mix.

4. Leron Murphy (17-1-1)

England’s Leron Murphy has quietly become one of the best 145-pound fighters in the world. “The Miracle” had won nine in a row inside the Octagon, setting himself up for a title fight in his next bout with his victory at UFC 319.

However, instead, they were given the unsolved puzzle that is Movsar Evloev in March. Unfortunately, he was the victim of Russia’s latest decision loss. Murphy is still one of the best featherweights in the world, but a title shot in 2026 is no longer a possibility.

3. Diego Lopez (27-8)

After making his UFC debut in a very tough short-notice clash with Movsar Avloev, Diego Lopes has put in an impressive performance inside the Octagon. He is 6-3 in the UFC and has suffered setbacks in elite competition. However, in that time, he has picked up some big wins, including wins over Brian Ortega and Gene Silva.

In January, he got a second – perhaps unfair – chance at the title. And just like his opportunity in April 2025, he was outmatched and outmatched by division veteran Alexander Volkanovski. Still, the 31-year-old remains one of the must-watch fighters in the division.

2. Movser Avloev (20-0) – Top Contender

Since entering the UFC in 2019, former M1 star Movser Evloev has been a problem featherweight fighters can’t solve. Entering 2026, the Russian was 9-0 inside the Octagon and has wins over top talents like Diego Lopes, Aljamain Sterling and Arnold Allen.

Evalov extended his undefeated streak in March when he scored his biggest win against Leron Murphy in his enemy’s home country. Although he is not an exciting fighter, he has done more than enough to become Volkanovski’s No. 1 contender.

1. Alexander Volkanovski (28-4) – Champion

Alexander Volkanovski has solidified his place as the best featherweight of all time. However, a move up in weight for a second title shot and the rise of Ilya Topuria led to “The Great” suffering three consecutive losses and speculation that his best days were behind him.

However, he has bounced back from those setbacks to establish his dominance at 145 pounds with back-to-back wins over Diego Lopes. Most recently appearing in front of his countrymen at UFC 325. Although he did not get the finish, he once again proved that he is a cut above the Brazilian native.

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The 2026 edition of the men’s NCAA Tournament, aka March Madness, is underway! If you’re planning to watch matchups from the biggest and best tournament in American sports today, below you can check out Saturday’s games, upcoming events and other important details on March Madness, including how to watch.

What is the NCAA Tournament schedule for today?

What channel is the March Madness game on?

If you plan to watch the NCAA Tournament game tonight, both matchups are on TBS and TruTV.

Can I watch March Madness on my phone?

Yes, you can watch March Madness games on mobile devices with the March Madness Live app. (For iPhone users).

How to watch March Madness without cable?

All March Madness games are also available on various streaming platforms. You can watch today’s matchup on YouTube TV, Paramount+, MAX, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV stream.

Which teams are in the final four?

The schools going to the Final Four are Arizona, Illinois, Michigan and UConn.

Upcoming NCAA Tournament Schedule

Who is the favorite to win the 2026 NCAA Tournament?

The popular picks to win the 2026 NCAA Tournament were Duke, Michigan and Arizona, a seed.

Who are the top NBA prospects in March Madness 2026?

The 2026 NBA Draft is projected to be one of the best in recent times, and several players who could be taken as early as Round 1 will be competing during March Madness. The top prospects who were on the hardwood for this year’s tournament were Duke’s Cam Boozer, BYU’s AJ DiBuntsa, Arkansas’ Darius Acuff Jr., Kansas’ Darrin Peterson and Houston’s Kingston Flemings.

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The 2026 edition of the men’s NCAA Tournament, aka March Madness, is underway! If you’re planning to watch matchups from the biggest and best tournament in American sports today, below you can check out Saturday’s games, upcoming events and other important details on March Madness, including who will compete this month and future NBA Lottery selections.

NCAA tournament schedule today

How to watch the 2026 Men’s NCAA Tournament

If you plan to watch NCAA Tournament games on television today, they will be available on the CBS Sports family of networks. They are CBS, TNT, TBS, TruTV. You can find the times, channels and matchups for today’s games above, or scroll down for tomorrow’s pairings.

Can I watch March Madness on my phone?

Yes, you can watch March Madness games on mobile devices with the March Madness Live app. (For iPhone users).

How to watch March Madness without cable?

All March Madness games can also be found on various streaming platforms. You can watch today’s matchup on YouTube TV, Paramount+, MAX, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV stream.

What time is the first game tomorrow?

The first game on Wednesday’s NCAA Tournament schedule begins at 12:15 p.m. ET/9:15 p.m. PT and features

Upcoming NCAA Tournament Schedule

Who is the favorite to win the 2026 NCAA Tournament?

The popular picks to win the 2026 NCAA Tournament this month are Duke, Michigan and Arizona.

Who are the top NBA prospects in March Madness 2026?

The 2026 NBA Draft is projected to be one of the best in recent times, and several players who could be taken as early as Round 1 will be competing during March Madness. Players you should keep an eye on are Duke’s Cam Boozer, BYU’s AJ DiBuntsa, Arkansas’ Darius Acuff Jr., Kansas’ Darrin Peterson and Houston’s Kingston Flemings.

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The 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic is now in the elimination round. If you’re planning to watch MLB’s World Cup of Baseball today, below you can check out Friday’s game, upcoming matchups on the World Baseball Classic schedule and other important details on this year’s WBC, including how to watch.

wbc program today

What channel is the World Baseball Classic on?

If you plan to watch the World Baseball Classic game in the United States today, e-matchups for the WBC can be found on FOX’s family of sports networks. they are channels fox, fs1, FS2, Fox Deportes (Spanish), pipe, fox sports app

Who advances to the WBC quarterfinals?

After four games of pool play, the teams that have advanced to the quarterfinals or elimination rounds of the World Baseball Classic are the United States, Korea, Dominican Republic, Canada, Puerto Rico, Italy, Venezuela, and Japan.

Upcoming WBC Events

When is the World Baseball Classic finals?

The 2026 WBC Finals take place Tuesday, March 17 at 8PM ET on FOX.

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The 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic is underway! If you’re planning to watch MLB’s World Cup of Baseball today, below you can check out Saturday’s game, upcoming matchups on the World Baseball Classic schedule and other important details on this year’s WBC, including where you can watch.

World Baseball Classic Game Today

Upcoming WBC Events

What are the pools for the 2026 WBC?

The various countries participating in the 2026 World Baseball Classic have been divided into four pools. You can take a look at those groups below.

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UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanaugh (February 28)

With the third consecutive edition of UFC Fight Night, the UFC will travel abroad for the second time this year.

Former two-time UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno makes his first appearance in 2026 when he takes on rising Lon’er Kavanagh. “The Assassin Baby” will aim to bounce back from a TKO loss against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 323 last December.

How to watch UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanaugh

• UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanaugh on February 28
• The event will take place at Arena CDMX, Mexico DF, Mexico
• The card begins at 8:00 PM EST
• UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanaugh will air live on Paramount+

UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanaugh card

Main Card (8 p.m. EST)

• Brandon Moreno vs. Lon’er Kavanagh
• marlon vera vs david martinez
• Daniel Zellhuber vs. King Green
• Edgar Chairez vs. Felipe Buenas
• Imanol Rodriguez vs. Kevin Borjas
• santiago luna vs angel pacheco

Preliminary Card (5 p.m. EST)

• Ryan Gandra vs. Jose Daniel Medina
• Elin Perez vs. Macy Chiasson
• Christian Quinones vs Chris Moutinho
• Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Javier Reyes
• Regina Tarin vs. Ernesta Carecate
• Erick Silva vs. Francis Marshall
• Damien Pinas vs. Wes Schultz

Upcoming Events

Take a look at the upcoming UFC schedule after this weekend’s card.

UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 (March 7)

The main event of UFC 326 will feature a 155-pound showdown as Max Holloway makes his second defense of the UFC “BMF” title against former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira. In his first defense of the title, “Blessed” defeated Dustin Poirier by unanimous decision at UFC 328 last July.

UFC 326: How to watch Holloway vs. Oliveira 2

• UFC 326 will go down on March 7
• The event will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
• The card begins at 9:00 PM EST
• UFC 326 will air live on Paramount+

UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira card

Main Card (9 p.m. EST)

• max holloway vs charles oliveira
• Caio Boralho vs. Rainer De Ridder
• Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr.
• Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson
• Gregory Rodriguez vs. Bruno Ferreira

Preliminary Card (7 p.m. EST)

• Cody Garbrandt vs Xiao Long
• Donte Johnson vs. Dusko Todorovic
• Ricky Turcios vs. Alberto Montes
• Cody Durden vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel

Quick Preliminary Card (5 p.m. EST)

• Sumudaerji vs. Jesus Aguilar
• josung yoo vs josung yoo gaston bolaños
• Luke Fernandez vs. Rodolfo Bellato

UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos (March 14)

The main event of UFC Fight Night will feature a matchup at flyweight, when Josh Emmett faces Kevin Vallejos. Since his UFC debut in 2025, “El Chino” has won three consecutive fights, as well as two stoppage victories. Experienced Emmett is going through a difficult phase at the moment and has faced four defeats in the last five matches.

How to watch UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos

• UFC Fight Night ends March 14
• The event will take place at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada
• The card begins at 8:00 PM EST
• UFC Fight Night will air live on Paramount+

UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos card

Main Card (8 p.m. EST)

• Josh Emmett vs. Kevin Ballejos
• Amanda Lemos vs. Gillian Robertson
• Ion Katelaba vs. Omar Sy
• Andre Fili vs. Jose Miguel Delgado
• Marwan Rahiki vs. Harry Hardwick
• Vitor Petrino vs. Steven Asplund

Preliminary Card (5 p.m. EST)

• Charles Johnson vs. Bruno Silva
• Bolaji Oki vs. Manoel Sousa
• Luan Lacerda vs. Hecher Sosa
• Bea Mesquita vs. Montez Rendon
• Elijah Smith vs. Suyoung Yoo
• pierra rodriguez vs sam hughes

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