UConn defeats S. Carolina for record 12th NCAA women’s basketball title

The UConn Huskies defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks in a dominant 82-59 win at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday for a record 12th college women’s basketball championship. The Huskies are now the first Division I
Philadelphia 76ers Tyrese Maxey to miss remainder of season with finger tendon injury

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a finger tendon injury. Maxey’s agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, confirmed the news to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who posted on
FIFA announces that USA will host 2031 Women’s World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Thursday at the UEFA Congress in Belgrade that the United States will host the 2031 Women’s World Cup. The USA was the lone bidder for the tournament; they previously hosted the 1999
Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to take full ownership of Minnesota Timberwolves after dispute with Glen Taylor

Glen Taylor has agreed to a resolution with the Marc Lore-Alex Rodriguez group regarding their dispute over ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lore and Rodriguez are acquiring 100% ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx at
Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill agrees to 9-year, $135 million extension

Yahoo Sports’ Russell Dorsey confirmed Wednesday that San Diego Padres’ outfielder Jackson Merrill has agreed to a nine-year, $135 million extension with the team. The deal includes a $30 million club option for a 10th season and
NBA suspends 5 players after Pistons-Timberwolves fight

The NBA announced on Tuesday that they have suspended five players for their roles in a scuffle during the second quarter of a game between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. The incident in question
Pitcher Garrett Crochet agrees to six-year, $170M extension with Boston Red Sox

Pitcher Garrett Crochet has agrees to a six-year, $170 million contract extension with the Boston Red Sox, per sources via ESPN. Crochet’s new deal will start in 2026 and runs through the 2031 season, including an opt-out
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin says he’s ‘comfortable’ with Mason Rudolph as starting QB

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Monday at the NFL owners meeting in Palm Beach, Fla. that the organization are “comfortable” with Mason Rudolph as their starting quarterback. Hamlin said (per ESPN): “Mason is not
Miami Dolphins ‘planning to move forward’ with WR Tyreek Hill

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that the team plans to “move forward” with wide receiver Tyreek Hill. According to the South Florid Sun Sentinel, during a meeting with reporters at the NFL’s annual owners
Villanova hires Marylands’ Kevin Willard as their new men’s basketball coach

ESPN’s Jeff Borzello reported on Sunday that Kevin Willard has been hired as Villanova’s new men’s basketball coach, and will leave Maryland after three seasons. Willard replaces Kyle Neptune, who was fired on March 15 after failing