The No. 2 seed Alabama Crimson Tide are headed to the Sweet 16 for the third straight year and the fourth time in five seasons after beating No. 7 Saint Mary’s, 80-66, in the East Region of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
It’s safe to say that Alabama (27-8) fans and players weren’t sweating it out as much as in the Crimson Tide’s 90-81 win over Robert Morris in the first round of the tournament on Friday. Alabama found themselves down by one point at 65-54 with under seven minutes to play against Robert Morris.

TGL winds down its inaugural season this week and the question on everyone’s mind – Will Tiger Woods show up?
Woods did not attend last week’s TGL semifinals – when New York Golf Club and Atlanta Drive Golf Club advanced to the best-of-three finals – after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles on March 11. Woods’ Jupiter Links team did not qualify for the postseason, but it seems logical that he would attend the playoffs as the man who helped bring TGL to life along with Rory McIlroy.

The women’s college hockey game between Wisconsin and Ohio State ended in chaos Sunday night.
The Badgers are the greatest women’s hockey program in America and entered the national title game with seven championship banners already hanging.
The Buckeyes entered the game with two national titles (2022 and 2024), and the two teams gave fans a game that will be remembered for a very long time.
Wisconsin star Kirsten Simms drilled a goal with 18.9 seconds left in regulation to tie the game 3-3 and force overtime, and she was just getting started.

Things got messy in Miami — Jimmy Butler never hesitates to burn a bridge on his way out of town. From the moment Heat decision-maker Pat Riley said after last season that he was not going to give Jimmy Butler the max extension he wanted, we all knew what was coming. Butler eventually demanded a trade, was suspended multiple times by the team, and it was all a massive distraction from which the Heat have never recovered (Miami had lost nine straight before Sunday’s win against tanking Charlotte).

Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts.
This week’s panel of Brian “Goze” Garcia, Mike Bohn and Danny Segura will join host “Gorgeous” George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate the following topics:

Sean Brady made a big statement Saturday, going into enemy territory and submitting former UFC champion Leon Edwards. It was a big win for Brady, who’s now knocking on the door of a title shot.

Oregon is among the states that allow males to compete in girls’ and women’s sports, so long as the athlete identifies as a girl or woman. Lilian Hammond, a female high school track athlete in the state who has been outspoken about trans athletes, talked to OutKick exclusively about the unfairness associated with allowing males in girls’ sports.

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We have the ultimate city guide to San Francisco, the home of the West Region NCAA tournament games
I was born and raised in the Bay Area, living in SF proper for over 7 years now. By now, I have more food recs and takes than I have brain cells. I’ve been to many, many places that constantly show up on social media or review sites, and here’s my list of places that are actually worth it.

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Let’s rank the 16 teams still standing in the 2025 men’s NCAA tournament by their national championship chances.
The 2025 men’s NCAA tournament will certainly not go down in history for upsets and Cinderellas. The favorites held serve during the opening weekend of March Madness, setting up some high-powered matchups in the Sweet 16 and beyond.
All four No. 1 seeds are still dancing. Houston survived a late comeback bid by Gonzaga, while Florida needed star guard Walter Clayton Jr. to bail them out late against UConn in the round of 32.

LSU women’s basketball’s path to the Final Four may involve a rematch with an SEC foe.
No. 5 seed Ole Miss upset No. 4 Baylor in a second-round matchup, putting the Rebels in the Sweet Sixteen. Both teams are below the No. 3-seeded Tigers in the Spokane 1 Regional of the NCAA Tournament.
After being down at the half, Ole Miss outscored the Bears in each of the final two quarters to seal the win. The result also means LSU head coach Kim Mulkey will need to wait a bit longer to face her former school.

Ole Miss didn’t necessarily need any bulletin board material as a six-seed in the NCAA Tournament, but the Rebels and head coach Chris Beard will take it where they can get it.
Just minutes after the NCAA Tournament bracket was released, CBS college basketball analyst Tim Doyle labeled Ole Miss a “fraud” and predicted that the Rebels would lose their first-round matchup against either North Carolina or San Diego State. 
“Ole Miss gets a lot of love because they played in a great conference. They had a lot of opportunities. Eyeball test.

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Recapping some winners from the Chinese Grand Prix, and some who have some work to do before Japan
For the better part of three years, Zak Brown has been telling anyone who would listen that Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri comprise the best driver pairing on the Formula 1 grid.
The smile on the McLaren CEO’s face as he posed with the pair for photographs following the Chinese Grand Prix showed just how much Brown believes in the duo.

SEATTLE — Jalen Lake slowly walked down the court with a stunned look in his eye.
An impossible-to-imagine cauldron of emotions must have been gurgling inside of him.
Lake was seconds from his name being etched into history as a March Madness legend.
His 3-pointer to take a final-seconds lead on No. 4 Maryland seemed certain to send the No. 12 Colorado State men’s basketball team to one of the most famous wins in CSU athletics history.

ROME (AP) — If Italy fails to qualify for the World Cup for a third consecutive time, an embarrassing goal might be remembered as contributing to another epic failure.
Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and the entire Azzurri defense were protesting to the referee when Joshua Kimmich played a short corner to Jamal Musiala, who scored into an empty net to give Germany a 2-0 lead over Italy in the Nations League quarterfinals in Dortmund.
Germany went ahead 3-0 by halftime before Italy fought back for a 3-3 draw but the home team still advanced 5-4 on aggregate Sunday.

Bayer Leverkusen waiting on Florian Wirtz to give green light over contract extension
kicker reports that Bayer Leverkusen are waiting on Florian Wirtz to give the green light on whether he signs a contract extension at the club. 
Only the final details of the extension need to be finalised once Wirtz has made his decision. The extension will see Wirtz’s contract valid until 2028 and he will be one of the highest-paid players at the BayArena.

Four-star offensive tackle recruit Zyon Guiles has committed to the South Carolina Gamecocks over Georgia, Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Florida State and Tennessee. Guiles is an elite recruit in the class of 2026.
According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, he is the No. 3 player in South Carolina and the No. 14 player at his position. The 6-foot-5, 280-pound offensive tackle is plays high school football for Carvers Bay High School.
Guiles is also ranked as the No. 157 overall player in the 2026 recruiting class.

Herve Renard’s Saudi Arabia will face Japan in World Cup qualifying in Saitama on Tuesday (-)
Coach Herve Renard said Saudi Arabia are in a “tough sprint” to reach the 2026 World Cup but he is not expecting any favours from already qualified Japan on Tuesday.
The Saudis are in third place in Group C in the third round of Asian qualifying and trail second-place Australia by a point with three games remaining.

Syracuse hosted a large group of recruits over the weekend as spring practice got underway.
Here’s what five recruits said of their trips to Central New York.

“I was at practice and meetings Tuesday through Saturday just getting a feel for it. It was awesome to be there for the first time as commit.”
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“The of my visit was great seeing the practice up close. It was a good experience.

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — A look at the winners and losers from Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

WINNERS

Kyle Larson — He won the Truck race Friday, nearly won the Xfinity race Saturday and then won the Cup race Sunday. Larson, who had a race-high 56 points, nearly became the second driver to sweep three races in a weekend in NASCAR history. Said Larson of Sunday’s win: “It wasn’t a typical Homestead for me. I was never able to get the lead until it really mattered, where typically I lead all the laps that don’t matter except for the last one.

A vocal part of the New Orleans Saints fanbase is ready for the team to draft a new quarterback, preferably one who loves the team, and the city, and who wants to be here. Word on the pro day circuit is that they love Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward, the presumptive first overall pick in this year’s draft. And Ward appears to love them back.

Inter Milan President Confirms – Serie A-Winning Head Coach Contract Extension ‘Just A Formality’
Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta confirmed the club’s unwavering stance on treble-chasing coach Simone Inzaghi.
Speaking to Radio Anch’io Sport via FCInterNews, he admitted the 48-year-old’s contract renewal is only a formality.
As one of the best coaches in Europe, let alone Serie A, Simone Inzaghi has plenty of admirers across the continent.
However, the reigning Scudetto holders hold the ex-Lazio boss in high esteem and have no intention of letting him go.

Michael Olise breaks France’s unbelievable 17-year barren run
Expectations were high when Michael Olise (23) integrated the France set-up in September 2024 but until last night, those expectations were not met. That changed against Croatia as the Bayern Munich forward got a goal and assist, helping Les Bleus qualify for the final four of the UEFA Nations League and bringing an end to an unwanted record that lasted over 17 years.
It was Olise’s free-kick that allowed France to halve the deficit against Croatia, who took a 2-0 lead to the Stade de France.

President Donald Trump joked about bending the rules on a potential bracket for college basketball’s March Madness.
Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked Trump on Friday if he’d filled in a bracket for the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Basketball Tournaments.
“I didn’t, I should have,” replied Trump, who caught heat for not doing so during his first term.
Former President Barack Obama, his predecessor, routinely did.
“Have there been upsets? A couple, right?” the current president asked Doocy.

President Donald Trump joked about bending the rules on a potential bracket for college basketball’s March Madness.
Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked Trump on Friday if he’d filled in a bracket for the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Basketball Tournaments.
“I didn’t, I should have,” replied Trump, who caught heat for not doing so during his first term.
Former President Barack Obama, his predecessor, routinely did.
“Have there been upsets? A couple, right?” the current president asked Doocy.

The Washington Commanders understood they had to improve the offensive line in front of superstar quarterback Jayden Daniels this offseason. General manager Adam Peters made one big move, acquiring five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil from the Houston Texans. The move allowed Washington to move last year’s starter, Brandon Coleman, to right tackle, improving two positions with one move.
While Washington’s starting lineup appears set, the Commanders aren’t done looking for help in the trenches.

The Atlanta Braves traded right-hander Ian Anderson to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for left-hander José Suárez on Sunday.
Anderson, who hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2022, had been fighting for a spot back in the Braves rotation. He missed all of 2023 season after having Tommy John surgery and only pitched in the minors last year.
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During spring training, Anderson compiled a 2.65 ERA over four starts.
The Braves selected Anderson with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft.

“For me, faith comes first. It comes before football.”
As Ramadan draws to a close, Bournemouth’s Dango Ouattara is clear where his priorities lie.
The forward from Burkina Faso is a devout Muslim who prays five times a day, as well as before and after each game he plays, saying it helps him to “stay humble”.
“It allows us to refocus on ourselves, to see what we’ve done well and what we haven’t been able to do well,” the 23-year-old tells BBC Sport Africa when we meet at his local mosque in Poole.

Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs visited the Patriots last week, and although he left without a contract, he also reportedly left a favorable impression about how he’s coming along in his recovery from a torn ACL.
Diggs is running full speed, getting more comfortable cutting and changing direction, and ahead of schedule in rehabbing from surgery, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.
It was just under five months ago that Diggs tore his ACL while playing for the Texans in a Week Eight game against the Colts.

NANJING, China (AP) — Tattoos depicting warriors, superheroes, lions and the Olympic rings were among the motivational motifs inked onto some of the athletes competing at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, over the weekend.
For Brazilian sprinter Matheus Lima, the Olympic rings stood out on his right shoulder under the image of a big cat with a full mane when he raced on Friday.

Incarnate Word Cardinals (18-16, 10-12 Southland) vs. Jacksonville Dolphins (19-13, 13-7 ASUN)
Daytona Beach, Florida; Monday, 12 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Jacksonville takes on Incarnate Word in the College Basketball Invitational.
The Dolphins are 13-7 against ASUN opponents and 6-6 in non-conference play. Jacksonville is 0-2 in one-possession games.
The Cardinals’ record in Southland action is 10-12. Incarnate Word is fifth in the Southland with 10.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Jayden Williams averaging 2.3.
Jacksonville’s average of 7.

Army Black Knights (17-15, 10-9 Patriot League) vs. Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (18-14, 13-6 ASUN)
Daytona Beach, Florida; Monday, 2:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: FGCU and Army play in the College Basketball Invitational.
The Eagles are 13-6 against ASUN opponents and 5-8 in non-conference play. FGCU is second in the ASUN in team defense, giving up 69.8 points while holding opponents to 42.8% shooting.
The Black Knights are 10-9 in Patriot League play. Army is 5-3 in one-possession games.
FGCU is shooting 47.1% from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points higher than the 45.

Queens Royals (20-14, 12-8 ASUN) vs. Cleveland State Vikings (21-12, 15-7 Horizon League)
Daytona Beach, Florida; Monday, 5 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland State takes on Queens in the College Basketball Invitational.
The Vikings have gone 15-7 against Horizon League teams, with a 6-5 record in non-conference play. Cleveland State averages 72.8 points while outscoring opponents by 6.8 points per game.
The Royals are 12-8 against ASUN teams. Queens leads the ASUN scoring 11.8 fast break points per game.
Cleveland State’s average of 6.5 made 3-pointers per game is 1.

Real Madrid standout misses training with national team ahead of Argentina clash
According to a report from MARCA, it has come to light that Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. was notably absent from Brazil’s team training ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifying match against Argentina. 
With the high-stakes encounter set to take place on Tuesday, Brazil held their first of three scheduled training sessions on Saturday. However, the forward did not participate in team drills alongside his teammates.
During the portion of training open to the media, Vinicius Jr.

Real Madrid shift focus to Zidane-approved Ligue 1 talent amid Zubimendi transfer uncertainty
Real Madrid are always on the lookout for young talents who can strengthen their squad while also fitting into the club’s long-term vision and their latest target, according to reports from SPORT, is Olympique Lyon’s Rayan Cherki. 
The 21-year-old French midfielder is seen as a strong alternative if the club fails to secure the signing of Martin Zubimendi in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Zubimendi has been on Real Madrid’s radar for a while.

Erin Cuthbert is known as the “aggressivity booster” on the Chelsea squad. She’s someone who sets the tone, drives standards and holds her team-mates to account.
When head coach Sonia Bompastor criticised her players’ lack of “desire” in their 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, it was Cuthbert who led the response four days later.

Fabrizio Romano declares ‘”it’s over” for two Chelsea players in brutal outgoing updates

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has declared that it’s over for two Chelsea players in some brutal outgoing updates this weekend.
Romano has been putting his latest info out on his YouTube channel yesterday and he has some big news to deliver on a number of Chelsea players.

Commander Peter Bruce
Commander Peter Bruce, who has died aged 83, was a naval engineer, accomplished skier and a highly successful racing yachtsman.
He represented Britain on seven occasions. He competed four times with the British Admiral’s Cup team: in 1979 he was in the top individual boat, and in the winning team in 1977 and 1981, while in 1992 he was the sighted skipper of one of the British team’s blind sailing crews, winning a gold medal. He also sailed twice in the Southern Cross series in Australia.

LOS ANGELES — Lauren Betts, UCLA’s All-America center, looked impervious while taking hits from swarming defenders and leading the Bruins past Richmond, 84-67, on Sunday night in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
What appeared to flummox Betts is what hit her at postgame press conference after she had 30 points and 14 rebounds while leading UCLA to the Sweet 16.
A reporter informed Betts of a tweet from Mychal Thompson, who won two NBA championship rings with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Los Angeles goalie Darcy Kuemper came out to center ice ready to fight his Boston Bruins counterpart Jeremy Swayman on Sunday night, Kings coach Jim Hiller was only thinking about all the bad things that could have happened.
Fortunately for Hiller, officials prevented Kuemper and Swayman from actually coming to blows late in the second period of the Kings’ 7-2 win over the Bruins.
“I mean, nobody wants to see that,” Hiller said before catching himself. “Well, I shouldn’t say that.

Raúl Jiménez scored his second goal on a penalty kick in second-half stoppage time as Mexico beat Panama 2-1 Sunday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, to win the Concacaf Nations League tournament for the first time.

After suffering two defeats in the Concacaf Nations League, United States manager Mauricio Pochettino insisted that his side still has enough time to turn things around before the 2026 World Cup.

Derik Queen banked in a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer to lift Maryland over Colorado State 72-71 and into the Sweet 16.

Proud of the way his team battled through a rugged SEC schedule this season, Ole Miss guard Matthew Murrell, after the Rebels secured a berth in the Sweet 16 on Sunday by defeating Iowa State, said his league was “one of the best conferences of all time.

To open their six-game road swing, the Golden State Warriors suffered a loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. During their loss to the Hawks, the Warriors were without their All-Star point guard Stephen Curry. Following a hard fall against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, Curry suffered a pelvic contusion, sidelining him for the first game of their six-game road trip.
After missing one game, Curry’s return could be looming. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Curry is joining the Warriors in Miami for their road trip.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder escaped with a 103-101 win over the LA Clippers on Sunday. It completed a season-series sweep of four victories.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled with 26 points on 7-of-29 shooting and eight assists. Alex Caruso helped with 14 points, six rebounds and five assists. He also had a game-winning stop in the final seconds. Aaron Wiggins scored 19 points off the bench.
Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard had 25 points on 10-of-20 shooting and 10 rebounds. James Harden was limited to 17 points on 4-of-14 shooting and eight assists. Ivica Zubac tallied 15 points and 11 rebounds.

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As valuable final seconds ticked away, Kawhi Leonard needed to hurry. He received the ball and went right. Hoping to create a driving lane against Alex Caruso, all he could muster was a deep contested mid-range jumper. As Cason Wallace came over to help, Leonard quickly shot a turnaround fadeaway jumper that clanked the rim.
The critical defensive stop sealed the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s 103-101 win over the LA Clippers. Battered and bruised without Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, OKC dusted off its shoulders and went on the road to beat a red-hot LA squad.

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