Athletic

• Germany has announced its World Cup squad, highlighted by the surprise return of 40-year-old veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer from retirement. • The roster includes key players such as Joshua Kimmich and Florian Wirtz, while Kai Havertz has been selected and Serge Gnabry and Chris Fuhrich have been left out. • The team's success is expected to hinge on critical tactical decisions, specifically regarding the positioning of Joshua Kimmich, who is likely to start at full-back following a record Bundesliga season with Bayern Munich.

• The Athletic is tracking and listing the official 48-team rosters for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. • The publication is providing detailed squad breakdowns, including specific player lists such as the defenders for Côte d'Ivoire, featuring athletes like Evan Ndicka and Odilon Kossounou. • This comprehensive tracking serves as a primary resource for fans and analysts to monitor team selections and player eligibility as nations finalize their lineups.

• Jacob Wilson’s two-run single in the eighth inning lifted the Oakland Athletics to a 2-1 victory over the Texas Rangers, snapping a seven-game losing streak. • The win came on Wednesday night in a tight contest where pitching dominated early. • This victory boosts Oakland's momentum in the AL West race amid a challenging season.

• The Athletic and New York Times launched an internal investigation into NFL reporter Dianna Russini after photos surfaced of her with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at a Sedona, Arizona resort this week. • Photos showed the pair together, prompting questions about journalistic ethics; Russini stated they were part of a group of six friends and that interactions with sources off-site are common. • Executive editor Steven Ginsberg called initial images misleading, but new details from Page Six raised further concerns, leading to review of her coverage.

South Florida Bulls progressed in the American Athletic Tournament semifinals by defeating TBD on March 14 in Birmingham, Ala., broadcast on ESPN2 at 3 p.m. This upset victory boosts USF's NCAA Tournament resume with a key conference win. The semifinals showcase rising mid-major contenders. USF now eyes the championship for an automatic bid.

South Florida stunned a top-seeded opponent 74-71 in the American Athletic Tournament semifinals on Saturday afternoon in Birmingham, Alabama, led by Kobe Dozier's 25 points. The Bulls advanced with key defensive stops in the final minute, setting up a championship clash on Sunday. This marks USF's first AAC final appearance since 2018, enhancing their NCAA bubble status amid 22 wins this season. Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim said, 'Our resilience defined us today.'