Dusty May Leads Michigan into NCAA Title Game

 

Indianapolis — Michigan coach Dusty May led his Wolverines to the NCAA national title game on Monday, April 6, after winning a semifinal in Indianapolis; May addressed critics and affirmed his commitment to the program during interviews on Sunday and in the days before the final. The title game drew crossover...

U.S. Local Gas Prices Rise Amid Supply Concerns

 

United States: Regional reports show mixed weekly pump movements this week as Toledo, Columbus, Green Bay, Tampa and Peoria recorded changes in retail gasoline; GasBuddy surveys placed the national average at $4.06 per gallon on Sunday while local averages ranged roughly from $3.68 to $4.26. Analysts and agencies reacted this week,...

U.S., Iran Hold Mediated Talks Amid Escalation Threats

 

Washington — The United States and Iran engaged in indirect, mediator-led talks on April 6–7 to explore a potential 45-day ceasefire, with Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey relaying messages between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to officials and news reports. Washington — President Donald Trump issued...

Trump Gives Iran Final Deadline To Reopen Strait

 

United States — President Donald Trump on Monday set a final deadline of 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of possible strikes on power plants, bridges and other infrastructure if Tehran does not comply, the White House and media reports said. Diplomatic...

Flagg’s weekend flips Rookie of the Year odds decisively

 

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg scored 45 points Sunday and followed a 51-point performance Friday, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 134-128 win over the Los Angeles Lakers and ending a 14-game home losing streak; DraftKings moved Flagg into the lead for Rookie of the Year. The immediate effects included DraftKings shifting...

UCLA Overwhelms South Carolina to Win National Title

 

Phoenix. On Sunday, UCLA defeated South Carolina 79-51 in the 2026 NCAA women's national championship at the Mortgage Matchup Center, never relinquishing the lead; UCLA held a 61-32 advantage entering the fourth quarter and Cori Close earned her first NCAA-era title. The Bruins' victory delivered program milestone and recruiting momentum this...

Spaun seals one-shot Texas Open victory ahead of Masters

 

San Antonio — J.J. Spaun closed with a five-under 67 on Sunday at the Valero Texas Open, eagling the par-4 17th and finishing 17-under to win by one shot on April 6 as play resumed after weather suspensions. The victory, Spaun's third PGA Tour title and his first since the U.S....

Lakers lose without Doncic, Reaves as Flagg shines

 

DALLAS — The Los Angeles Lakers lost 134-128 to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night after Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were sidelined; Cooper Flagg scored 45 points while LeBron James led the Lakers with 30 points and 15 assists at American Airlines Center. The diagnoses of Grade 2 strains for...

Curry returns off bench; Rockets win 117-116

 

SAN FRANCISCO: Stephen Curry returned from a two-plus-month absence with a right knee issue and came off the bench Sunday night, playing about 26 minutes and scoring 29 points as the Golden State Warriors hosted the Houston Rockets at Chase Center. The Rockets secured a 117-116 victory when Alperen Şengün converted...

Mediators Push 45-Day Iran Ceasefire As Deadline Looms

 

Washington: U.S., Iranian and regional mediators held indirect talks on April 6 to discuss a possible 45-day ceasefire, Axios reported, with negotiators pressing Tehran ahead of a U.S. deadline and describing the next 48 hours as a last window to avoid further escalation. The talks this week followed intense overnight contacts...