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usmagazine.comCarson Beck Undrafted in First Round of 2026 NFL Draft
Miami quarterback Carson Beck remains available after the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Two other quarterbacks were selected ahead of him, including Indiana's Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall. Beck, who led Miami to the national championship game in 2025, is expected to be…
Djosiahr / Wikimedia (CC0)Michigan Basketball Coach Dusty May Agrees to Contract Extension
University of Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May has agreed to a contract extension, according to athletic director Warde Manuel. The agreement follows May's first season leading the team to the national championship game. This extension secures May's position with the pro…
espn.comUCLA's Six Seniors Positioned for Potential WNBA Draft Selections
UCLA's women's basketball team featured six seniors who accounted for all points scored during the Final Four. The team reached the national championship game but lost to South Carolina. Reports indicate interest in these players for the upcoming WNBA draft.
espn.comWisconsin Defeats North Dakota 2-1 to Advance to Frozen Four Championship Game
The University of Wisconsin men's hockey team defeated the University of North Dakota 2-1 on Thursday in the Frozen Four semifinals. This victory advances Wisconsin to the championship game for the first time since 2010. The game took place as part of the NCAA Division I men's ic…
Usa Today2026 NCAA Frozen Four Semifinals Feature Michigan vs Denver and North Dakota vs Wisconsin in Las Vegas
The 2026 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship semifinals occur on April 9 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Michigan faces Denver at 8:30 p.m. ET, while North Dakota plays Wisconsin at 5 p.m. ET, both broadcast on ESPN2. Winners advance to the national championship game.
Dannel Malloy / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)No. 2 UConn Faces No. 1 Michigan in Men's NCAA Championship Game
The men's NCAA basketball championship game features No. 2 seed UConn against No. 1 seed Michigan. The matchup determines the national champion for the 2023-24 season. Coverage includes team histories and recent performances leading to the final.
Dannel Malloy / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)UConn Faces Michigan in Men's NCAA Basketball National Championship
The University of Connecticut men's basketball team meets the University of Michigan in the NCAA national championship game on Monday night in Indianapolis. UConn seeks a third title in four years, while Michigan aims to claim its first since 1989. The matchup tips off at 8:50 p.…
David Reber / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Michigan and Connecticut to Compete in NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Game
The University of Michigan and the University of Connecticut will play in the final of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. The game is scheduled for tonight. This matchup determines the national champion for the 2023-2024 season.
NewsweekNCAA Men's Basketball Championship Game Set for Late Evening Start on April 6, 2026
The 2026 NCAA men's basketball national championship game between the No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines and No. 2 seed UConn Huskies is scheduled for April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Tipoff is set for 8:50 p.m. ET, prompting complaints from viewers on the East Coast abo…
espn.comMary Washington Wins First Division III Men's Basketball Title with Buzzer-Beater Victory over Emory
The University of Mary Washington defeated Emory University 75-73 in the NCAA Division III men's basketball championship game on Sunday in Indianapolis. Colin Mitchell scored the game-winning putback at the buzzer. This marks Mary Washington's first national title in the sport.
NewsweekUCLA Defeats South Carolina 79-51 to Win First Women's NCAA Championship
UCLA won its first NCAA women's basketball national title by defeating South Carolina 79-51 in the championship game on April 5, 2026, at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. The loss marked the second consecutive year South Carolina suffered a 25-point or larger defeat in the…
Usa TodayMichigan Men's Basketball Coach Dusty May to Remain with Wolverines Amid North Carolina Search Reports
Dusty May will continue as head coach of the University of Michigan men's basketball team, according to athletic director Warde Manuel. Reports indicated May was a top candidate for the University of North Carolina position but had informed Michigan of his intent to stay. The Wol…
Photo: Oberon Copeland @veryinformed.com / UnsplashUCLA Wins 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship Over South Carolina
The UCLA Bruins defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 79-51 in the 2026 NCAA women's basketball championship game in Phoenix. This victory marked UCLA's first national title in the program's history. Commemorative merchandise, including framed page prints starting at $70, is avai…
The Boston GlobeUCLA Defeats South Carolina 79-51 to Win First NCAA Women's Basketball Championship
UCLA claimed its first NCAA women's basketball title with a 79-51 victory over South Carolina in the championship game on Sunday in Phoenix. Gabriela Jaquez led the Bruins with 21 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. The win marks UCLA's first championship since 1978 and ends So…
EspnUCLA Wins First NCAA Women's Basketball Title with 79-51 Victory Over South Carolina
UCLA defeated South Carolina 79-51 in the NCAA women's basketball championship game on Sunday in Phoenix. The win marked the program's first national title after 48 years. Key contributions came from seniors, including transfers, under coach Cori Close.
NewsweekUConn Coach Dan Hurley Addresses UNC Job Rumors Ahead of National Championship Game
Dan Hurley, head coach of the UConn Huskies, stated he plans to remain with UConn amid rumors linking him to the University of North Carolina head coaching position. The comments came during an interview one day before UConn's national championship game on Monday night. Hurley re…
Group29 / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)UCLA Women's Basketball Team Features Six Graduating Seniors Ahead of National Championship
The UCLA women's basketball team includes six graduating seniors as it prepares for the national championship game. Guard Kiki Rice discussed the significance of reaching this stage for the group. This follows the team's appearance in the Final Four last season, where it did not…
Bill Ingalls / Wikimedia (Public domain)Women's NCAA Final Four Semifinals Feature Defensive Battles and Shooting Struggles
The women's NCAA basketball Final Four semifinals on Friday night involved UConn, UCLA, South Carolina and Texas. The games were marked by low scoring, high turnovers and missed shots. UConn advanced to the championship game against South Carolina after defeating UCLA 76-59.
Fox NewsCandace Parker Comments on Auriemma-Staley Confrontation After Women's Final Four Game
WNBA star Candace Parker addressed a postgame confrontation between UConn coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley following their Final Four matchup on April 5, 2024. Auriemma apologized for his actions, while Staley focused on her team's upcoming championship ga…
Fox NewsUConn Coach Dan Hurley Faces Boos from Crowd After Final Four Victory Over Illinois
UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley and his team advanced to the national championship with a win over Illinois in the Final Four on Saturday in Indianapolis. During Hurley's postgame interview, the crowd booed him as he approached the microphone following a headbutt with fre…
Liam Enea / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)UConn to Face Michigan in 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship
The University of Connecticut will play the University of Michigan in the national championship game of the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament on Monday night in Indianapolis. This matchup pits two top-seeded teams after Michigan advanced to the final for the first time since 2018. The w…
EspnUCLA Prepares for NCAA Women's Basketball Championship Game Against South Carolina
UCLA is set to face South Carolina in the NCAA women's basketball national championship game on Sunday in Phoenix, marking the Bruins' first appearance in a title game. The team advanced after a 51-44 semifinal win over Texas, drawing on experience from last year's Final Four los…
espn.comUConn Faces Illinois in Men's NCAA Tournament Final Four Semifinal
The University of Connecticut men's basketball team plays the University of Illinois in the NCAA Tournament Final Four semifinal on Saturday. The winner advances to the national championship game against the victor of the Auburn-Alabama matchup. This game marks the start of the F…
Fox NewsNew York Jets Now Have Longest Playoff Drought in Major North American Sports
The New York Jets hold the longest active playoff drought in major North American professional sports following the Buffalo Sabres' playoff clinch after 14 seasons. The Jets last reached the playoffs in 2010, losing in the AFC Championship Game. The team finished the recent seaso…