Chase Johnston’s first 2-pointer, no subs for Siena and more NCAA first-round men’s superlatives
What were the coolest, weirdest and most notable things to happen in the men’s NCAA tournament’s first round? We’ve got some of the best right here.
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OKC won’t make White House visit, cites ‘timing’
The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder will not visit the White House during their road trip to the nation’s capital this weekend.
LIU’s ‘fins up’ chant has turned a near-empty gym into March magic
A few college basketball fanatics were looking for a local team to root for in 2023. They landed on the LIU Sharks.
Serena Williams, Shaq, Tony Hawk among athletes joining viral ’90s throwback trend
Athletes who had their heydays or debuts in the 1990s got in on the popular meme, set to the Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris.”
2026 NCAA wrestling championships: Schedule, how to watch
It’s time for the 2026 NCAA wrestling championships! This year crowned the first women’s tournament champion. Check out how to watch now.
UCLA’s Close hails Betts’s mental health ‘courage’
A day after UCLA’s Lauren Betts opened up about her mental health journey, head coach Cori Close said she couldn’t be “more impressed and inspired” by Betts’ “courageous vulnerability.”
Sources: 49ers pass on Williams option, eye deal
The Niners aren’t exercising the option bonus for Trent Williams but still hope to work out a deal.
Iowa State’s Jefferson sidelined with ankle injury
All-American forward Joshua Jefferson had to be helped from the floor after hurting his left ankle in the opening minutes of No. 2 seed Iowa State’s first-round NCAA tournament game against No. 15 seed Tennessee State.
Draft daze: Pittsburgh schools go remote for NFL
Pittsburgh Public Schools will operate remotely April 22-24 as the city prepares for and hosts the NFL draft.
Family of Miller Gardner files wrongful death suit
The family of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Costa Rican resort where their 14-year-old son Miller was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning last year.