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Louisville outlasts Alabama, advances to Sweet 16
Elif Istanbulluoglu and Tajianna Roberts had 18 points apiece and third-seeded Louisville survived sixth-seeded Alabama for a 69-68 win to advance to the Sweet 16 from Regional 3 in Louisville on Monday.,Trailing by four, Alabama's Karly Weathers scored with 9.4 seconds left and Louisville's Imari B...
Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke sues NCAA for '26 eligibility
Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on Monday as he seeks an additional season of eligibility.,Heinecke, who participated in last month's NFL Scouting Combine after his waiver request and appeal were denied by the NCAA, is seeking an injunction before the NFL draft beg...
Boxer, 19, in medically induced coma after weekend knockout
Nineteen-year-old boxer Isis Sio was placed into a medically induced coma after a knockout loss to Jocelyn Camarillo on Saturday in San Bernardino, Calif., ProBoxTV announced after broadcasting the fight.,Sio, who entered with a 1-2 professional record, was knocked out by a series of punches 78 seco...
Report: Zinedine Zidane to take over as France coach this summer
French soccer icon Zinedine Zidane has agreed to take over his national team's head coaching duties following this summer's FIFA World Cup, ESPN reported Monday.,Zidane, 53, reportedly reached a verbal agreement with the Federation Francaise de Football to replace Didier Deschamps, who has held the ...
Bipartisan bill aims to ban sports on prediction markets
A bipartisan bill proposed on Monday seeks to block prediction markets from offering wagers on sporting events.,The legislation would restrict platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket and other entities registered with the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission from listing or making available any...
World No. 3 Iga Swiatek splits with coach after just 18 months
World No. 3 Iga Swiatek has parted ways with coach Wim Fissette following last week's abrupt second-round exit at the Miami Open.,The 24-year-old tennis star announced the split on social media Monday, ending their partnership after an 18-month tenure highlighted by her sixth Grand Slam title at Wim...
Braves RHP Spencer Strider (oblique) to start season on IL
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will begin the season on the injured list with an oblique strain, the team announced Monday.,Strider, 27, was scratched from Monday's scheduled spring training start against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, Fla. The former All-Star was 2-0 with a 3.24 ...
Greg McDermott retiring after 16 seasons at Creighton
Head coach Greg McDermott announced his retirement on Monday after 16 seasons leading the Creighton men's basketball team.,McDermott, 61, will coach the Bluejays through the postseason College Basketball Crown event before stepping down, at which point Alan Huss, who has seven seasons on McDermott's...
Blue Jays extend manager John Schneider, GM Ross Atkins
The Toronto Blue Jays rewarded their leadership for last year's World Series appearance by extending the contracts of manger John Schneider and general manager Ross Atkins on Monday.,Both were entering the final years of their contracts. Schneider is now on board through 2028 and Atkins through 2031...
Why Illinois Could Pull Off the Upset Against Houston in Sweet 16
Houston’s elite defense faces a major test against Illinois’ high-powered offense in this Sweet 16 matchup—can the Illini pull off the upset?...
March Madness History: Origins, Records, and Greatest Moments
Explore the full history of March Madness, from its 1939 origins to iconic moments, Cinderella runs, and unforgettable performances....
2026 NFL Mock Draft: First 12 Picks Predictions and Analysis
A full breakdown of the first 12 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders and key projections across the league....
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Title Hopes Could Hinge on Jarrett Allen’s Health
Jarrett Allen’s injury has exposed the Cavaliers’ inconsistency, but a healthy Cleveland roster could still emerge as a top contender in the East....
Mason Jones vs. Axel Sola Saved UFC London With Fight of the Night Performance
Mason Jones and Axel Sola delivered the lone highlight of UFC London, putting on a thrilling fight that stood out on an otherwise lackluster card....
Jazz's Ace Bailey, an 'incredible athlete,' focuses on defense ahead of game vs. Raptors
In an encouraging development for the rebuilding Utah Jazz, rookie Ace Bailey's defense quickly is catching up to his impressive offensive game.,Bailey will look to continue his growth when the Jazz face the Toronto Raptors on Monday night in Salt Lake City. ,Toronto (39-31) is in fifth place in the...
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka sails through third round at Miami Open
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka won 10 of the last 12 games in dispatching Caty McNally 6-4, 6-2 in one hour, 25 minutes in a third-round match on Sunday night at the Miami Open.,Sabalenka of Belarus, coming off the BNP Paribas Open championship at Indian Wells, Calif., is defending her title in Miami G...
OpTic Texas atop final standings at CDL Major 2 qualifying
OpTic Texas finished with the best record at 10-1, including a win on Sunday in the conclusion of Call of Duty League Stage 2 Major qualifying.,The 12 Call of Duty League teams were playing a full qualifying round robin to determine seeding for the second major of the season, to be held March 27-29 ...
Spacestation Gaming stay hot in Overwatch Champions Series
Spacestation Gaming recorded their second win in as many days by posting a 3-2 victory over Disguised on Sunday in the Overwatch Champions Series 2026 -- North America Stage 1.,The Overwatch 2 online competition, with a prize pool of $75,000, features six teams playing a regular season with a round-...
Tundra Esports, MOUZ unblemished to start ESL One Birmingham
Tundra Esports and MOUZ went undefeated in Group A on Sunday as ESL One Birmingham 2026 began play with 16 matches in the United Kingdom.,The $1 million tournament, featuring 16 teams in a Dota 2 competition, will award $750,000 in prize money and $250,000 in club rewards as well as 35,460 EPT point...
Team Falcons, Team Spirit advance in group stage at BLAST Open Spring
Team Falcons, FURIA, Team Spirit and The MongolZ each recorded wins on Sunday to stay alive in the BLAST Open Spring event in Copenhagen, Denmark and Rotterdam, Netherlands.,The Group A lower-bracket final on Monday is set between Team Falcons and FURIA, while Aurora Gaming and Natus Vincere previou...