The New Orleans Saints released running back Jamaal Williams on Tuesday, reportedly clearing $1.59 million in salary cap space.

Carlos Alcaraz could run into Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals in his quest for a rare Indian Wells three-peat, while defending women's champion Iga Swiatek also faces a tough test. Djokovic beat Alcaraz to reach the Australian Open semifinals in January and is hoping he can become only the third man to claim 100 career singles titles when the main draw of the tournament kicks off Wednesday in the California desert.

The main draw of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells will get underway on Friday, March 7. Almost all the top seeds, including five-time winner Novak Djokovic, in the men's section are participating in the tournament, with Jannik Sinner being the only exception. It is the first Masters 1000 tournament of the year.

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz could play five-time tournament winner Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals of

Carlos Alcaraz has already made plenty of history in his career and is potentially set to make even more at Indian Wells across the fortnight. Should the 21-year-old triumph, he would join Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in being one of just three men to win three straight titles at the iconic Masters 1000 event.