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Huskers' Hoiberg shoulders personnel blunder

Coach Fred Hoiberg said a late-game blunder that left his team with only four players on the court before a critical three-point play in the final minute of Thursday night's loss to Iowa in the Sweet 16 was his fault.

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Illini defense gets tough to oust No. 2 Houston

Illinois held Houston to just 34% shooting in its lowest-scoring game of the season, as the Fighting Illini won 65-55 to advance to the Elite Eight.

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Tucker getting into groove as Dodgers win opener

Kyle Tucker padded the Dodgers' lead as Los Angeles drubbed the Diamondbacks to begin their three-peat quest.

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Capitals' Ovechkin notches 34th career hat trick

Alex Ovechkin had his 34th career hat trick in the Capitals' 7-4 win over the Mammoth on Thursday.

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🏈 NFL draft buzz: Simpson's pro day and more

How high could QB Ty Simpson get picked? Is Jeremiyah Love really a possibility for the Titans at No. 4?

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WNBA's CBA: 10 biggest wins from new agreement

The CBA permanently and positively changes the WNBA's landscape. These are the wins, biggest strides and areas of compromise.

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Why NBA insiders are all-in on the Spurs: 'Victor breaks all the rules'

San Antonio's title buzz is growing around the league. Plus, new intel on expansion and an East playoff race full of injury questions.

ESPN 3 months ago

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NBA playoff watch: Hawks look to remain red hot

Atlanta is up to fifth in the East. Plus, updated playoff projections and draft lottery standings.

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NHL Power Rankings: Each franchise's career playoff points leader

Alex Ovechkin tallies a hat trick as the Capitals beat the Mammoth (1:01) We're in the final weeks of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. Teams are battling for positioning and playoff spots. And while those teams prepare for what they hope are long playoff runs, some players…

ESPN 3 months ago

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NHL playoff watch: Projecting the Red Wings' postseason chances

Detroit is running out of time to climb back into a playoff spot. Plus, full postseason bracket projections.

ESPN 3 months ago

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France slams return of Olympic gender testing as 'a step backwards'

The International Olympic Committee's decision to reintroduce gender testing for the first time since 1999 is a "step backwards", French Sports Minister Marina Ferrari said on Friday. She said that genetic testing would unfairly rule out many...

France 24 3 months ago

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Donald Trump takes credit for transgender ban at LA's 2028 Olympics

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, March 27: We look at reactions in the Indian press after parliament approved a controversial law which critics say will curtail the rights of transgender people. The International Olympic Committee makes a landmark ruling to...

France 24 3 months ago

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How every Sweet 16 game was won Thursday -- and each winner's keys to Elite Eight

Arizona, Illinois, Iowa and Purdue are moving on. Here's how they advanced -- and how they can do it again.

ESPN 3 months ago

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Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning...

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