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Geno Auriemma slams NCAA two‑site tournament format
UConn coach Geno Auriemma blasted the NCAA’s two‑site regional format, citing limited practice time, new equipment, and low shooting percentages, while other coaches, players, and the UConn AD echoed
Adesanya vs. Pyfer on March 28 UFC Night, Paramount+
UFC Fight Night pits three‑time champion Israel Adesanya against rising contender Joe Pyfer on March 28 in Seattle, streaming live on Paramount+ at no extra cost, while both fighters chase pivotal car
Adesanya vs. Pyfer Fight Night Set for Seattle
UFC Fight Night headlined by Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer will air Saturday from Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, with Adesanya favored at -139 and extensive betting analysis from SportsLine’s Kyle Ma
Kirsty Muir Wins Slopestyle & Park Pipe World Cup
British skier Kirsty Muir made history by clinching the slopestyle Crystal Globe and the overall park‑and‑pipe World Cup, becoming the first UK woman to capture both titles in a single season.
Luka Doncic Gets 16th Tech, Faces One‑Game Ban
Luka Doncic was assessed his 16th technical foul in the Lakers’ 116‑99 victory over the Nets, putting him at risk of a one‑game suspension that could cost roughly $264,000 as the team continues its ho
Diaz Earns First Dodgers Save With Live Trumpet Welcome
Edwin Diaz closed out a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks for his first save as a Dodger, and a live trumpeter greeted him with his iconic 'Narco' entrance music as he jogged in from the bullpen o
Tom Izzo Rules Out Retirement After Sweet 16 Loss
After a 67‑63 Sweet 16 defeat, Michigan State’s 71‑year‑old coach Tom Izzo flat‑out denies retirement rumors, reaffirms his championship ambition, and outlines immediate roster decisions for the next
Tiger Woods arrested for DUI after Florida crash
Tiger Woods, the 15‑time major champion, was arrested on suspicion of DUI after his Land Rover flipped in a high‑speed crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, with no injuries reported and a breathalyzer te
Malinin wins third straight world figure skating title
Ilia Malinin reclaimed his throne at the World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, winning a third consecutive men's title six weeks after a disastrous Olympic free skate knocked him off the podiu
Ashwin Joins San Francisco Unicorns in MLC
Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India's most decorated cricketers, is joining the San Francisco Unicorns for Major League Cricket's upcoming season, becoming the first former Indian international in the U
Model predicts 2026 Masters odds, Scheffler top favorite
A SportsLine‑built simulation model, which has correctly predicted 16 majors, releases its 2026 Masters odds, naming Scottie Scheffler as the top favorite and highlighting strong recent form for sever
Semenya mounts class action against IOC sex testing
Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya is rallying fellow athletes for a class action lawsuit against the International Olympic Committee's new sex testing rules, which will restrict the women's categ
Bulls defeat Munster 34-31 in URC thriller
The Bulls edged out Munster 34‑31 at Loftus Versfeld, delivering a nine‑try URC thriller despite a sin‑bin, while Munster earned two losing bonus points that keep their playoff hopes alive.
76ers vs Hornets: Key NBA Playoff Seeding Matchup
The NBA playoff picture is heating up with critical seeding matchups, most notably the Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets clashing for a guaranteed playoff spot. While the Detroit Pistons mainta
Adesanya vs Pyfer odds, picks, time
UFC Fight Night features a pivotal middleweight clash between fourth-ranked Israel Adesanya and 14th-ranked Joe Pyfer, with Adesanya (-142) looking to break a three-fight losing streak against the sur
Mary Rand, First Woman Olympic Gold Medalist Dies
British athletics legend Mary Rand, the first British woman to win Olympic gold in track and field and a three‑medal star of Tokyo 1964, has died at 86, leaving a lasting legacy for women in sport.
Tiger Woods Arrested Again, Faces DUI After Rollover
Tiger Woods was arrested Friday after his Range Rover flipped on Jupiter Island, facing DUI and other charges in his third driving-related incident — a fresh blow to his legacy just weeks before the M
Verstappen, Drivers Slam F1's New Engine Rules
Max Verstappen qualified a lowly 11th at Suzuka and led a public chorus of F1 drivers criticizing the sport's new 50-50 hybrid engine rules, prompting the FIA to pledge a qualifying-rules review befor
1970 Watney Cup Hosts First Official Penalty Shootout
The first official football penalty shootout, introduced after a 1969 Israeli proposal and adopted by IFAB in June 1970, unfolded on 5 August 1970 at Hull’s Watney Cup, producing the sport’s inaugural
Dodgers Award First Back‑to‑Back World Series Rings
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their historic back‑to‑back World Series win by handing out elaborate championship rings in a pregame ceremony, a first in franchise history that highlighted player
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