SportsLine Newsletter Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton exited his start Friday with forearm discomfort, sparking concerns over a potential IL stint. The 24-year-old, 2025 NL Rookie of the Year runner-up, may undergo imaging this weekend as the team assesses the severity of the injury.

South Carolina and UCLA face off Sunday in Phoenix for the 2026 Women's Final Four championship. The Gamecocks, led by Dawn Staley, seek their third title in five years, while the Bruins aim to win their first NCAA-era crown.

With the 2026 NFL Draft just weeks away in Pittsburgh, a new five-round mock from Chad Reuter predicts four first-round trades and the early selection of two quarterbacks in the top 16. Wide receivers and edge rushers dominate the projections.