Indianapolis. UConn freshman Braylon Mullins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 52 seconds remaining to secure a 71-62 Final Four win over Illinois on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium, sending the Huskies to the national title game; Mullins finished with 15 points in the victory. The victory preserved UConn's run to a...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Garrett Mitchell drove in five runs with a two-run double and a three-run homer to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-2 win in the opener of Saturday's doubleheader, with Chad Patrick tossing five scoreless innings and Trevor Megill closing the game. On Saturday night the Kansas...
Phoenix — In Friday's Final Four semifinal, South Carolina defeated UConn 62-48, and UConn coach Geno Auriemma engaged in a heated postgame exchange with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, approaching her about a handshake as assistants from both teams intervened and separated the coaches. Saturday, Auriemma issued a public apology via...
Indianapolis. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 on April 4, naming nine inductees including players, coaches, a referee and the 1996 U.S. women's national team; the announcement was made in Indianapolis ahead of the NCAA Final Four weekend. Springfield, Massachusetts will host enshrinement ceremonies on August...
PHOENIX — UCLA center Lauren Betts made a late block Friday that helped preserve a 51-44 win over Texas in the Women's Final Four semifinal, sending the Bruins to the NCAA championship; the game included 23 turnovers and low shooting from Texas star Madison Booker. WASHINGTON — In separate coverage this...
Pittsburgh — The Steelers remain without a firm answer from Aaron Rodgers about his 2026 playing status, with head coach Mike McCarthy saying on Tuesday that team communication leaves him "confident" but that the decision remains personal and unresolved. The lack of clarity has prompted external criticism and roster discussion this...
Indianapolis — UConn defeated Illinois 72-61 in the Final Four semifinal on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium, with coach Dan Hurley’s team securing a spot in the national championship game scheduled for Monday; the victory ended Illinois’ tournament run and advanced UConn to the title contest. The win extended Hurley’s recent...
Indianapolis. Auburn defeated Tulsa 92-86 in overtime on Sunday to capture the program’s first National Invitation Tournament championship, with Kevin Overton scoring 26 points and Tahaad Pettiford adding 24 and a late inbounding violation by Tulsa forcing overtime. The game was tied after regulation following Overton's baseline 3-pointer with eight...
Dallas — Cooper Flagg scored 51 points Friday night in Dallas as the Mavericks lost 138-127 to the Orlando Magic, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to record a 50-point game while his team extended its home losing streak. The loss left Dallas with a 24-53 record and a 14-game...
SAN FRANCISCO — New York Mets slugger Juan Soto left Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning with right calf tightness after singling off Tyler Mahle; Tyrone Taylor replaced him in left field and the Mets continued play without him. The Mets snapped a three-game skid...
