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Geno takes aim at NCAA tournament setup, prep
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma has questions about the NCAA's decisions on its tournament and seeks more input for coaches and players into tournament matters.[read more]

Hidalgo: ND won't be 'starstruck' by UConn again
Notre Dame said it is not the same team that got blown out by UConn earlier this season ahead of the rivals' first clash in the Elite Eight.[read more]

🏀 What's next for eliminated women's teams
After Sweet 16 losses, what are the portal priorities for the Tigers Gophers, Tar Heels and Commodores?[read more]

Izzo scoffs at retirement talk after Spartans' exit
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo sounded as if he wasn't even considering the possibility of retirement after Friday's Sweet 16 loss, saying, "Why? What the hell am I going to do?"[read more]

Injured Penguins Crosby, Malkin to sit vs. Stars
Penguins stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are day-to-day with injuries and will not play Saturday against the Stars, coach Dan Muse said.[read more]

Denver sets NWSL attendance record at Mile High
Denver Summit set the NWSL attendance record in their inaugural home game, bringing in a crowd of 63,004 against the Washington Spirit.[read more]

After Olympic pain, Malinin wins third world title
Six weeks after a disastrous skate knocked Olympic gold medal favorite Ilia Malinin off the podium, the "Quad God" reeled off one huge jump after another, and a backflip for good measure, to retain his world championship title for the third year running.[read more]

Olson leads Michigan past Louisville into Elite 8
Olivia Olson's 19-point outing helped No. 2 Michigan defeat Louisville 71-52 on Saturday and advance to the Elite Eight in the women's NCAA tournament.[read more]

USMNT routed by Belgium in blow to WCup prep
The USMNT suffered a setback in its preparations for the World Cup as Belgium ran rampant in the second half to emerge emphatic 5-2 winners at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday.[read more]

Ilia Malinin leaves Milan Cortina Olympics behind with world championship
After a disappointing performance in the 2026 Winter Olympics, Ilia Malinin looked every bit the best men's figure skater alive at the world championships in Prague.[read more]