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Michigan hockey may be the No. 1 team in the nation in the USCHO and NPI rankings, but they fell short of a regular-season title and don't have the clearest path to a Big Ten Tournament win.But three wins can help the Wolverines solidify their status as the best in the nation, even if they're No. 2 in the Big Ten as of now.The Wolverines (26-7-1) face Notre Dame in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Big Ten Hockey Tournament on Wednesday, March 11, at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor. The game is set to start at 7 p.m. ET and will not be televised on a traditional channel, but streamed exclusively on BIG+.Michigan finished with the most overall wins (26) and most conference wins (17) in the Big Ten, but finished second to Michigan State in points, relegating them to the No. 2 seed. As a result, the two-time defending-champion Spartans got a bye and head right into the semifinals, while the Wolverines play last-place Notre Dame to kick off the tournament.Since the tournament reseeds winners for the semifinal round, it is not clear who Michigan will play if it wins. However, with the Spartans holding the No. 1 seed, a rematch between the top two teams in the conference can only happen in the final game, which will take place on Saturday, March 21.Here's what you need to know as Michigan hockey begins its quest for a Big Ten tournament title.Michigan hockey vs Notre Dame, Big Ten tournament timeDate: Wednesday, March 11.Time: 7 p.m. ET.Location: Yost Ice Arena, Ann Arbor.Michigan hockey vs Notre Dame, Big Ten tournament channelTime: 7 p.m. ET.Channel: N/A.Streaming: BIG+.Wednesday's game against Notre Dame will not be on a traditional television channel, but can be streamed on the BIG+ app.Big Ten hockey conference tournament bracketThe Big Ten hockey conference tournament uses athree-round, single-elimination bracketthat involves all seven conference teams, with the top seed earning a first-round bye. The remaining six teams then play a knockout round with the winners advancing to the semifinals.Big Ten hockey 2026 standingsMichigan State (51 points).Michigan (49 points).Penn State (41 points).Wisconsin (39 points).Ohio State (29 points).Minnesota (27 points).Notre Dame (16 points).Big Ten Tournament hockey 2026 quarterfinals schedule: March 11No. 7 Notre Dame at No. 2 Michigan, 7 p.m. ET (BIG+).No. 6 Minnesota at No. 3 Penn State, 7 p.m. ET (BIG+).No. 5 Ohio State at No. 4 Wisconsin, 8 p.m. ET (BIG+).Big Ten Tournament hockey 2026 semifinals schedule: March 14Lowest remaining seed at No. 1 Michigan State, time TBD (Big Ten Network).Second-lowest remaining seed at second-highest remaining seed, time TBD (Big Ten Network).Big Ten Tournament hockey 2026 semifinals schedule: March 21Lowest remaining seed at highest remaining seed, time TBD (Big Ten Network).Needto catch up on the news during your lunch break?Sign up for our Sports Briefing newsletterto get daily summaries of Detroit sports!You can reach Christian at cromo@freepress.com.This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan hockey time, channel in Big Ten tournament vs Notre Dame

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US President Donald Trump has assured Fifa that Iran is "welcome" to compete at this summers World Cup, according to Gianni Infantino.Iran's participation in this summer's tournament remains in serious doubt following joint American and Israeli military strikes against the country, which began on February 28.The bombardment has prompted retaliation from Tehran amid escalating regional turmoil, with neighbouring Middle East nations drawn into the conflict.Earlier this month, Mr Trump said he really didnt care whether Iran played at the World Cup in the summer.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayHowever, the US President has now changed his stance and is supportive of the team's involvement, according to Fifa president Infantino.After a meeting between the two men, Infantino wrote on social media: "This evening, I met with the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump to discuss the status of preparations for the upcoming Fifa World Cup, and the growing excitement as we are set to kick off in just 93 days.We also spoke about the current situation in Iran, and the fact that the Iranian team has qualified to participate in the Fifa World Cup 2026. "During the discussions, President Trump reiterated that the Iranian team is, of course, welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States."He added: "We all need an event like the Fifa World Cup to bring people together now more than ever, and I sincerely thank the President of the United States for his support, as it shows once again that Football Unites the World."Iran is due to play all three of their group G games in the US, facing Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand.The US has been drawn into Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, and the winner of the Play-off Path C, to be determined between Turkey, Romania, Slovakia, or Kosovo.If both teams were to finish second in their respective groups, they would face each other in the round of 32 on June 3 in Dallas.LATEST SPORT NEWSEngland star Kyle Walker retires from international football months before World Cup gets underwayWith 100 days until England's World Cup opener, Tuchel needs six unlikely starsFifa urged to move World Cup play-off tie as players trapped in Middle East amid conflictFurther complications arise from a travel ban introduced by President Trump, which has cast doubt over whether Iranian supporters can enter the country to watch their team.Fifa general secretary Mattias Grafstrom confirmed the governing body would monitor developments closely.The 2026 World Cup introduces a new 48-team format, expanding from the traditional 32-team structure used since 1998.Instead of eight groups of four, the tournament will now feature 12 groups of four teams.The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, will advance to a much larger Round of 32.This replaces the old system, which moved straight into a Round of 16.As a result, the competition grows from 64 to 104 matches, making it the biggest World Cup ever.Supporters have already begun arranging their transatlantic travel plans, with tickets currently on sale.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Aleksandr Suranovas, charged with carrying out an act of terrorism for Russia, speaks to the BBC.