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North Carolina has paused talks about a potential new arena while the program focuses on hiring its next head coach. The move comes after the school fired Hubert Davis.
Providence College forward Duncan Powell was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of domestic disorderly conduct, according to police records in Cranston, Rhode Island. Powell recently completed his senior season with the Friars.
Boston secured its 50th win of the season to officially lock in a return to the playoffs. Jaylen Brown used the milestone to push back on the idea that this was supposed to be a “gap” year for the Celtics.
Toronto ripped off a 31-0 run in the first half and never looked back, rolling past Orlando 139-87 on Sunday. The stretch was the longest unanswered run in the play-by-play era.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer pointed to the full body of work after a one-point loss to UConn. The Blue Devils fell 73-72 after a late turnover set up the game-winning 3-pointer.
The Men’s Final Four in Indianapolis is set to feature Arizona vs. Michigan and UConn vs. Illinois in the national semifinals. Here’s a concise early look at the matchups as the teams prepare for a spot in the national title game.
UConn advanced to the Final Four after Braylon Mullins drilled a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining to eliminate No. 1 overall seed Duke. The last-gasp shot sealed a dramatic NCAA tournament win for the Huskies.
Yaxel Lendeborg poured in 27 points and Elliot Cadeau handed out 10 assists as Michigan overwhelmed Tennessee 95-62 on Sunday. The win sends the Wolverines to their first Final Four since 2018.
Knicks guard Miles McBride was activated Sunday, marking his first availability since undergoing hernia surgery in February. New York welcomed the reserve guard back for its matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider said he received a handwritten letter from NBA coach Steve Kerr offering reassurance after Schneider’s World Series Game 7 disappointment. The message focused on how to process the sting of a season-ending loss at the sport’s biggest stage.
Sunday’s Elite Eight slate features UConn vs. Duke and Michigan vs. Tennessee. A national college basketball panel aligned on one matchup while remaining divided on the other.
Tyrese Maxey’s return helped Philadelphia field its top trio at full strength for the first time in months. Joel Embiid, Paul George and Maxey combined to halt a red-hot Charlotte team and secure a critical road win.
Vanderbilt has extended coach Mark Byington’s contract following a landmark beginning to his tenure. Byington is the first coach in program history to win 20 or more games in each of his first two seasons.
No. 1 seed Arizona is headed back to the Final Four for the first time since 2001 after a 76-64 win over No. 2 Purdue. The Wildcats advanced with a decisive victory in their latest postseason test.
Keaton Wagler poured in 25 points as Illinois defeated Iowa on Saturday. The win sends the program to the Final Four for the first time in 21 years.
Sunday’s Elite Eight showdown between Duke and UConn will feature two point guards coming back sooner than expected. Duke’s Caleb Foster and UConn’s Silas Demary Jr. are returning after rehabbing injuries.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said he feels “empathy” for Hubert Davis after North Carolina dismissed its head coach. Scheyer addressed the move involving his program’s longtime rival while speaking publicly this week.
Sunday’s slate features two Elite Eight matchups: UConn vs. Duke and Tennessee vs. Michigan. Here’s a betting-focused look at both games and the key angles sportsbooks are pricing in.
Troy is expected to hire NC State assistant Adam Howard as its next head men’s basketball coach, according to multiple reports. Howard would take over the Trojans program after serving on the Wolfpack staff.
Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Monday’s matchup against the Washington Wizards after being assessed his 16th technical foul Friday. The suspension is tied directly to the league’s technical-foul threshold.
Milwaukee’s season ended officially with a lopsided defeat against San Antonio. The loss also brought the Bucks’ second-longest active playoff streak to a close.
Ben McCollum and Bennett Stirtz have now won NCAA tournament games in four straight years. This season marks their deepest run to date, with Iowa reaching the Elite Eight.
Saturday’s Elite Eight slate features two matchups with Final Four stakes: Illinois vs. Iowa and Arizona vs. Purdue. ESPN’s college basketball panel has aligned on which teams it expects to move on.
Arizona enters the remaining field as the betting favorite to win the men’s college basketball national championship. Duke’s odds have improved, lifting the Blue Devils to second in the title market as updated prices outline each team’s path to advance and win it all.
The 2026 NCAA tournament has narrowed to eight teams, and the regional finals have largely followed the script. The one notable exception: No. 9 seed Iowa remains in the mix as the field gets ranked again.
After Michigan State’s Sweet 16 exit on Friday, Tom Izzo brushed aside questions about retirement. The longtime Spartans coach made it clear he isn’t entertaining the idea.
Alabama’s NCAA tournament run came to a close Friday night with a Sweet 16 defeat to Michigan. Forward Aiden Sherrell described the year as a season that included “some complicated things.”
Yaxel Lendeborg delivered a complete performance Friday night, powering Michigan past Alabama 90-77. His 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists helped send the Wolverines into the Elite Eight.
Tarris Reed Jr. scored 20 points and Alex Karaban added 17 as second-seeded UConn held off third-seeded Michigan State 67-63 in Friday night’s Sweet 16. The pair delivered key free throws in the final minute to help seal the win under pressure.
Champaign officials announced an emergency order that will limit alcohol sales on the University of Illinois campus Saturday night. The measure comes ahead of Illinois’ game against Iowa, with a Final Four berth at stake.
