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Illinois rues misses after another Final Four loss

April 5, 2026 - 11:58am
Illinois added another hard-luck loss in the Final Four, as an uncharacteristic performance from its offense sunk its hopes vs. UConn.

Sources: Lakers' Reaves (oblique) out 4-6 weeks

April 5, 2026 - 11:58am
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury and will be out for the remainder of the regular season.

Women's NCAA championship game predictions: South Carolina or UCLA -- and what will decide the title?

April 5, 2026 - 11:55am
Dawn Staley's Gamecocks seek their third title in five seasons. UCLA is chasing its first NCAA championship.

Transfer rumors, news: Fernandes to urge Man United to sign Portugal teammate

April 5, 2026 - 8:14am
Bruno Fernandes has outlined one player he believes should be among Manchester United's midfield targets this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Messi scores as Miami opens long-awaited stadium

April 5, 2026 - 1:46am
Lionel Messi needed just 10 minutes to score Inter Miami's first goal in their long-awaited new stadium as his team played to an entertaining 2-2 draw with visiting Austin FC on Saturday.

UCLA in 'job's not done' mode after '25 letdown

April 5, 2026 - 12:00am
With last year's Final Four loss under its belt, UCLA is approaching Sunday's national title game against South Carolina with a much more focused and "businesslike" mindset.

Wilder beats Chisora on points in bruising brawl

April 5, 2026 - 12:00am
Deontay Wilder beat Derek Chisora in a scrappy but entertaining brawl Saturday to put himself back in the conversation for bigger fights at heavyweight.

Arsenal in 'difficult period' with shock FA Cup loss

April 4, 2026 - 8:24pm
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged his team is going through its first tough period of the season after being stunned by second-tier Southampton in the FA Cup.

Ex-ref Crawford: Challenges hold refs accountable

April 4, 2026 - 8:24pm
Joey Crawford, a member of the 2026 Hall of Fame class, advocated for the use of challenge systems in sports, saying they hold officials accountable.

UVA fires Agugua-Hamilton despite Sweet 16 run

April 4, 2026 - 8:24pm
Virginia fired women's basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton on Saturday despite the team's run to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2000.

Parker calls HOF enshrinement 'truly special'

April 4, 2026 - 8:24pm
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's team will enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, joined by Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni, Joey Crawford, Doc Rivers and Mark Few.

Southampton stun Arsenal to reach FA Cup semis

April 4, 2026 - 7:08pm
Super substitute Shea Charles fired Southampton to Wembley as Tonda Eckert's Championship side stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal in a famous FA Cup quarterfinal victory.

Walker used Donald comparison to hit next level

April 4, 2026 - 7:08pm
Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker instantly got the message when head coach Liam Coen used an Aaron Donald comparison during their end-of-season meeting.

Brewers' 'rally tortoise' replaces pocket pancakes

April 4, 2026 - 7:08pm
The Milwaukee Brewers have inherited a "rally tortoise" after manager Pat Murphy had his "pocket pancakes" banned by a local reporter.

Your men's Final Four guide: Illinois-UConn, Michigan-Arizona (with predictions!)

April 4, 2026 - 6:14pm
We run through every team's keys to advancing to the championship game -- and their potential fatal flaws.

Sabres clinch playoff berth, end record drought

April 4, 2026 - 5:45pm
The Sabres clinched their first playoff berth in 14 years on Saturday, ending an NHL-record 14 seasons of futility.

Abrahamson-Henderson out as Georgia coach

April 4, 2026 - 5:45pm
Georgia has mutually agreed to part ways with women's basketball coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson, the school announced.

ESPN experts predict Final Four winners, national champion

April 4, 2026 - 5:45pm
We surveyed 46 reporters and analysts, and there is one clear favorite to cut down the nets.

Welcome to Mullins Drive: How a small Indiana town is embracing its new March legend

April 4, 2026 - 5:01pm
The UConn freshman inked his name in Indiana basketball history. His hometown added it to street signs, too.

Tigers vet Verlander on 15-day IL with hip injury

April 4, 2026 - 4:59pm
Justin Verlander's season home debut with the Tigers was put on hold after the veteran was placed on the 15-day IL with hip inflammation.