Month: April 2025

The Florida Gators opened as a slim 1.5-point favorite over Houston heading into the men’s college basketball national championship. Florida opens as slim favorite over Houston

The Florida Gators opened as a slim 1.5-point favorite over Houston heading into the men’s college basketball national championship.

​The Florida Gators opened as a slim 1.5-point favorite over Houston heading into the men’s college basketball national championship.

Though the Houston Cougars trailed throughout most of the game, J’Wan Roberts and his team stormed past the Duke Blue Devils in the second half on Saturday night at the Alamodome, booking their trip to Monday’s national title game with a 70-67 victory. Comeback Cougars: Houston rallies, stuns Duke

Though the Houston Cougars trailed throughout most of the game, J’Wan Roberts and his team stormed past the Duke Blue Devils in the second half on Saturday night at the Alamodome, booking their trip to Monday’s national title game with a 70-67 victory.

​Though the Houston Cougars trailed throughout most of the game, J’Wan Roberts and his team stormed past the Duke Blue Devils in the second half on Saturday night at the Alamodome, booking their trip to Monday’s national title game with a 70-67 victory.

Auburn star big man Johni Broome was emotional following a second half that saw him score just three points as Auburn blew an eight-point lead. Emotional Broome on end of Auburn run: ‘It hurts’

Auburn star big man Johni Broome was emotional following a second half that saw him score just three points as Auburn blew an eight-point lead.

​Auburn star big man Johni Broome was emotional following a second half that saw him score just three points as Auburn blew an eight-point lead.

UConn beat South Carolina in February. Do the Huskies have the edge in Sunday’s title game? We predict the winner. Women’s NCAA title game predictions: Will UConn or South Carolina win rematch?

UConn beat South Carolina in February. Do the Huskies have the edge in Sunday’s title game? We predict the winner.

​UConn beat South Carolina in February. Do the Huskies have the edge in Sunday’s title game? We predict the winner.

Mike Krzyzewski’s emergence from the shadows is the ultimate sign that the program truly belongs to Scheyer. Duke’s baton now fully passed from Coach K to Jon Scheyer

Mike Krzyzewski’s emergence from the shadows is the ultimate sign that the program truly belongs to Scheyer.

​Mike Krzyzewski’s emergence from the shadows is the ultimate sign that the program truly belongs to Scheyer.

Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Terron Armstead, 33, announced his retirement on Saturday night at a party that he was hosting, ending his decorated 12-year NFL career in which he was named to the Pro Bowl five times. Dolphins OL Armstead, 33, announces retirement

Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Terron Armstead, 33, announced his retirement on Saturday night at a party that he was hosting, ending his decorated 12-year NFL career in which he was named to the Pro Bowl five times.

​Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Terron Armstead, 33, announced his retirement on Saturday night at a party that he was hosting, ending his decorated 12-year NFL career in which he was named to the Pro Bowl five times.

Walter Clayton Jr. pulls through for Florida again as Gators fend off Auburn late to make program’s first national title game since 2007. Florida star Clayton drops 34, closes out Auburn

Walter Clayton Jr. pulls through for Florida again as Gators fend off Auburn late to make program’s first national title game since 2007.

​Walter Clayton Jr. pulls through for Florida again as Gators fend off Auburn late to make program’s first national title game since 2007.

Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby and Dallas’ Evgenii Dadonov each scored three goals Saturday during the Penguins’ 5-3 victory over the host Stars at the American Airlines Center, a pivotal loss for the home team in its fight for the Central Division title. Crosby, Dadonov get dueling hat tricks in Dallas

Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby and Dallas’ Evgenii Dadonov each scored three goals Saturday during the Penguins’ 5-3 victory over the host Stars at the American Airlines Center, a pivotal loss for the home team in its fight for the Central Division title.

​Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby and Dallas’ Evgenii Dadonov each scored three goals Saturday during the Penguins’ 5-3 victory over the host Stars at the American Airlines Center, a pivotal loss for the home team in its fight for the Central Division title.

Trinity Rodman took just five minutes to to make her mark on her long-awaited return to the United States women’s national team, opening the scoring in a 2-0 win over Brazil at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Saturday. Rodman scores in return as USWNT beats Brazil

Trinity Rodman took just five minutes to to make her mark on her long-awaited return to the United States women’s national team, opening the scoring in a 2-0 win over Brazil at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Saturday.

​Trinity Rodman took just five minutes to to make her mark on her long-awaited return to the United States women’s national team, opening the scoring in a 2-0 win over Brazil at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Saturday.

With the second-most wins of any active coach without a national championship, Sampson has his best chance yet. With 798 wins, Houston’s Kelvin Sampson is after his first title — but his legacy is cemented

With the second-most wins of any active coach without a national championship, Sampson has his best chance yet.

​With the second-most wins of any active coach without a national championship, Sampson has his best chance yet.

Recovering from the right elbow surgery he underwent Sept. 19, 2023, Shohei Ohtani threw a 26-pitch bullpen session on Saturday before the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies, another step toward his return to the pitching mound. Ohtani’s 26-pitch bullpen session a ‘positive’

Recovering from the right elbow surgery he underwent Sept. 19, 2023, Shohei Ohtani threw a 26-pitch bullpen session on Saturday before the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies, another step toward his return to the pitching mound.

​Recovering from the right elbow surgery he underwent Sept. 19, 2023, Shohei Ohtani threw a 26-pitch bullpen session on Saturday before the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies, another step toward his return to the pitching mound.

Duke’s Cooper Flagg is the winner of the 2025 Wooden Award, becoming just the fourth freshman in the award’s history to earn the award. Duke’s Flagg 4th freshman to win Wooden Award

Duke’s Cooper Flagg is the winner of the 2025 Wooden Award, becoming just the fourth freshman in the award’s history to earn the award.

​Duke’s Cooper Flagg is the winner of the 2025 Wooden Award, becoming just the fourth freshman in the award’s history to earn the award.

Pirates ace Paul Skenes, the National League Rookie of the Year, told reporters that Pittsburgh’s slow start needs to be attributed to the players, “the ones playing,” and not the club’s management, despite the latter being the target of the fans’ ire. Skenes: Pirates’ 2-6 start on players, not brass

Pirates ace Paul Skenes, the National League Rookie of the Year, told reporters that Pittsburgh’s slow start needs to be attributed to the players, “the ones playing,” and not the club’s management, despite the latter being the target of the fans’ ire.

​Pirates ace Paul Skenes, the National League Rookie of the Year, told reporters that Pittsburgh’s slow start needs to be attributed to the players, “the ones playing,” and not the club’s management, despite the latter being the target of the fans’ ire.

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma shoulders the blame and admits some “frustration” over the fact that his Huskies have not won an NCAA title since 2016. Auriemma takes blame for UConn’s title drought

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma shoulders the blame and admits some “frustration” over the fact that his Huskies have not won an NCAA title since 2016.

​UConn head coach Geno Auriemma shoulders the blame and admits some “frustration” over the fact that his Huskies have not won an NCAA title since 2016.

USC sophomore star JuJu Watkins became the third underclassman to win the Wooden Award, beating out UConn’s Paige Bueckers, UCLA’s Lauren Betts, Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo and Texas’ Madison Booker. USC’s Watkins adds to honors with Wooden Award

USC sophomore star JuJu Watkins became the third underclassman to win the Wooden Award, beating out UConn’s Paige Bueckers, UCLA’s Lauren Betts, Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo and Texas’ Madison Booker.

​USC sophomore star JuJu Watkins became the third underclassman to win the Wooden Award, beating out UConn’s Paige Bueckers, UCLA’s Lauren Betts, Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo and Texas’ Madison Booker.

Red Sox rookie Kristian Campbell called his new eight-year, $60 million deal a “life-changing opportunity” and something he “couldn’t pass up.” Red Sox’s Campbell: ‘Couldn’t pass up’ $60M deal

Red Sox rookie Kristian Campbell called his new eight-year, $60 million deal a “life-changing opportunity” and something he “couldn’t pass up.”

​Red Sox rookie Kristian Campbell called his new eight-year, $60 million deal a “life-changing opportunity” and something he “couldn’t pass up.”