Qualify

• CommBank Junior Matildas beat Vietnam 2-0 in the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals, securing their first-ever qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2026. • The historic win advances Australia to the semifinals against Japan on May 14. • This milestone marks a breakthrough for Australian women's youth football on the global stage.

• Australia's CommBank Joeys secured qualification for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 with a 4-0 victory over India at the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026. • India's subsequent loss to Uzbekistan overnight confirmed Australia's advancement under coach Carl Veart. • This achievement marks a significant milestone for Australian youth football, earning a spot in the global tournament.

• Outfielder Trent Grisham has accepted the New York Yankees' qualifying offer, securing his spot on the roster. • The move provides stability to the Yankees' outfield amid roster adjustments and injuries. • Grisham's decision aligns with recent team transactions, including additions to the 40-man roster.

• CMU track and field athlete Megan Hodges set an NCAA Division II Championship provisional qualifying time in the 5,000-meter run at the Mavericks' home meet on April 2. • Augustine Hancock won the women's weight throw event as part of a strong performance by the CMU women's team. • The Mavericks posted nine new top-10 marks on the first day of competition at their home meet, demonstrating strong performance across multiple events.

The U.S. women's national basketball team plays Italy in FIBA World Cup Qualifying at 4:45 p.m. ET from San Juan, Puerto Rico, broadcast on TRUTV. This international matchup tests USA Basketball's depth ahead of future global competitions. It adds to Saturday's diverse sports slate including NWSL and NBA games. Qualifying success bolsters U.S. preparations for upcoming tournaments.