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Nashville, Kentucky advanced in the SEC Tournament this week after consecutive victories, beating LSU 87-82 in the opening round Wednesday and defeating Missouri 78-72 in the second round Thursday to reach the quarterfinals. Kam Williams returned to Kentucky's rotation after surgery, and Coach Mark Pope praised team adjustments during the week, and Otega Oweh led scoring against LSU. Kentucky will face top-seeded Florida in Friday's quarterfinals after earning back-to-back wins at Bridgestone Arena. The Wildcats' back-to-back games raised questions about fatigue versus momentum as analysts and staff publicly assessed matchups and odds. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Salt Lake City — The New York Knicks rallied to defeat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday, snapping a two-game losing streak after trailing by 18 points. Jalen Brunson scored 28 with eight assists; Jordan Clarkson had 27 off the bench. New York made 17 three-pointers and shot 52 percent; Brice Sensabaugh scored 29 for Utah, and Keyonte George left with a hamstring injury. The Knicks cut turnovers and fast-break points in the second half to secure victory. Desmond Bane scored 35 as Orlando beat Cleveland 128-122. The win advanced the Knicks' record. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Nashville Tennessee advanced past Auburn in the SEC Tournament second round, moving the No. 5-seed Volunteers into a quarterfinal matchup with Vanderbilt on March 13. Nate Ament returned from an ankle injury and led a late 20-0 run, finishing with 27 points, eight rebounds, four assists, three blocks and a steal. Auburn had defeated Mississippi State in the tournament opener before losing to Tennessee. On March 11, ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi projected Tennessee as a No. 5 seed for the NCAA Tournament. SEC Tournament results will inform Selection Sunday on March 15. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Ole Miss defeated Texas 76-66 Wednesday in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament, advancing while ending the Longhorns' run. Malik Dia scored 23 points and the Rebels forced 13 turnovers, producing a 50-18 advantage in the paint and a decisive 24-5 bench scoring edge. Texas' Dailyn Swain posted 22 points and 12 rebounds but the Longhorns could not overcome turnovers and foul trouble. The result leaves Texas' NCAA Tournament prospects uncertain and keeps Ole Miss' season alive. Game details, quotes and statistics were reported across six news outlets. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington — U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday opened investigations under Section 301 into alleged excess industrial capacity and forced-labour links in 16 economies, including China, the European Union, India and Japan. The probe will examine policies that USTR officials say create production capacity disconnected from market demand and could lead to tariffs or other measures by summer. Investigations cover major partners and smaller exporters such as Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Switzerland and Norway. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling last month that removed prior tariff authorities. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Philadelphia — The Flyers rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with Travis Konecny and Trevor Zegras scoring in the second period and Jamie Drysdale and Owen Tippett adding third-period goals in front of 19,053 fans this NHL season. Goaltender Sam Ersson made key saves in his start, and Washington opened with a Ryan Leonard power-play goal off an Alex Ovechkin assist. The victory left Philadelphia and Washington tied at 71 points in the Eastern Conference, seven points behind Boston for the final wild-card berth. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington. The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill this week that aims to expand supply, curb large institutional ownership of single-family homes, and ease regulatory barriers. Senators approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act 89-10 on March 12, advancing measures to limit investor holdings and incentivize construction. The bill would require large investors to divest certain homes or sell after defined periods, set definitions for institutional ownership, and create grants to support affordable housing production. The measure now heads to the House for further consideration, highlighting both support and industry concerns. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Sacramento, California, Federal and state officials this week responded after the FBI circulated a bulletin reporting that intelligence acquired in early February 2026 suggested Iran allegedly aspired to launch unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel off the U.S. West Coast, potentially targeting unspecified locations in California. The warning, distributed to local law enforcement at the end of February, contained no confirmed timing, method, or perpetrators. Governor Gavin Newsom said Wednesday there was no imminent threat and emphasized preparedness; President Trump said he was not worried. Summary uses official statements and alerts. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a two-year contract worth $88 million over two seasons, up to $100 million with incentives, the team and reports said on Thursday. Jones, who joined the Colts on a one-year deal in March 2025, started the season with a productive 10-game stretch before suffering a torn right Achilles on December 7. Team officials and Jones said he is rehabbing and targeting the 2026 regular-season opener. The contract includes $50 million guaranteed and $12 million in potential incentives. Multiple outlets confirmed the contract terms. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Portage, Michigan: Stryker said Wednesday that a cyberattack disrupted its Microsoft environment, affecting laptops and networked systems and prompting companywide continuity measures. Officials said they have no indication of ransomware or malware and that the incident appears contained as teams investigate impact. Employees reported receiving company alerts about the outage. A group calling itself Handala claimed responsibility, saying it exfiltrated 50 terabytes of data and framed the operation as retaliation; outlets reported the group's logo appeared on login pages. Cybersecurity firms and journalists are monitoring; Stryker continues communications with customers and partners. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.