Michigan wins NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship, beating UConn 69-63
No. 1 seed Michigan has defeated No. 2 seed UConn 69-63 to capture the 2026 NCAA Men’s National Basketball championship.
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Alabama athletic director calls for end to SEC Championship Game
Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne is calling for an end to the Southeastern Conference championship football game, saying it’s run its course, especially with an expanded playoff likely in the future.
Kirk Cousins and Raiders agree to a deal as veteran is expected to help Fernando Mendoza transition
Kirk Cousins has agreed to a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. His agent announced the agreement on Thursday morning. Cousins gives them a veteran quarterback to help ease the expected selection of Fernando Mendoza with the top draft pick.
Falcons hire assistant general manager Jeff Scott from Eagles to join revamped front office
The Atlanta Falcons have hired Jeff Scott from the Philadelphia Eagles as assistant general manager. The Falcons reworked their leadership team in the offseason, hiring Ian Cunningham as general manager, Matt Ryan as president of football and Kevin Stefanski as coach.
Chris Sale shakes off illness and turns in another dominant start for the Braves
There have been plenty of doubts about the Braves’ starting rotation. No such worries for the top guy. Shaking off an illness that hampered his velocity, Sale allowed only one base runner in six innings of another dominant start to lead Atlanta past the Athletics 5-1.
Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captain’s job and seeks treatment out of country
Tiger Woods has formally turned down the Ryder Cup captaincy as he steps away from golf activities. And a Florida judge approved his motion to leave the country to seek treatment. These developments come a day after Woods entered a not guilty plea to suspicion of driving under the influence.
Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI after rollover crash, sheriff says
Authorities say Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene of a car crash in which he struck another vehicle and rolled his Land Rover. Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI after the crash.
Mississippi Supreme Court panel rejects NCAA appeal, boosting Trinidad Chambliss’ Ole Miss hopes
A three-judge panel of the Mississippi Supreme Court denied the NCAA’s appeal on Friday, increasing the chances Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss will play next season. It’s not the final decision of the state’s Supreme Court, and the NCAA could file a motion for another hearing.
Alabama routs Texas Tech 90-65 to reach Sweet 16 for 4th straight season
Alabama advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 12th time, fifth under Oats.
Labaron Philon scores 29 points as Alabama defeats Hofstra 90-70 in NCAA Tournament
With the win, fourth-seeded Alabama advances to a second-round matchup against fifth-seeded Texas Tech.
