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Kelvin Sampson painted his masterpiece in Duke’s Final Four collapse.
Duke’s coronation was all but written late in the second half against Houston in the 2025 men’s Final Four. The Blue Devils led by 14 points with just over eight minutes left, putting the program on the doorstep of the national championship game.
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Tennessee split a doubleheader Saturday to win a SEC series.
The No. 7 Lady Vols (32-8, 7-5 SEC) defeated No. 17 Mississippi State (31-10, 7-5 SEC), 8-0 in five innings, in game No. 2 of a doubleheader at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Junior Karlyn Pickens pitched a complete game, allowing one hit and one walk. She recorded four strikeouts, while totaling 79 pitches, including 51 strikes.
Taylor Pannell went 2-for-3. She hit a three-run home run. Pannell also recorded one stolen base for Tennessee, which scored four runs in the second inning.
Gabby Leach went 2-for-2.
The Washington Commanders are on the road looking for future franchise players in the 2025 NFL draft. Scouts, coaches, and front office personnel are attending All-Star events, the NFL combine, and pro days to get their eyes on the top prospects and even small school gems around the country.
Washington has made an effort to watch and meet with two under-the-radar defensive backs who could be draft steals.
Marcus Sheppard, CB, North Dakota State
Sheppard confirmed to me that he spoke to Washington Commanders scouts at his pro day after an impressive workout in front of several NFL teams.
The New Orleans Saints have met with a boatload of prospects throughout the offseason process, not specifically targeting any one position over the rest. With that said, they have seemingly met with quite a few players in the trenches, more specifically the interior offensive line, where they continue to look for long-term solutions at various positions. With Taliese Fuaga and Erik McCoy being the only truly high-level performers so far, they may look to shuffle things up in the coming years.
Some believe the Montreal Canadiens have one of the easiest schedules match-up-wise until the end of the season, but I disagree. For some reason, Martin St. Louis’s men tend to play down to the opposition. They did it in the first period of the game against the Boston Bruins, and Saturday night’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers started similarly.
TAMPA, Fla – MiLaysia Fulwiley was the best player on the floor in South Carolina’s Sweet 16 win over Maryland. Her ballhandling, speed and creativity at the rim made things impossible for Maryland Terrapins coach Brenda Frese to find a way to slow down.
But there was a point in the second half when South Carolina coach Dawn Staley had to pull her standout sophomore out of the game and talk to her. Staley didn’t like what she was seeing defensively from Fulwiley.
South Carolina was in a tight game, trailing at two different moments in the fourth quarter.
Photos from the week of March 30:
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Quack Attack’s Tyler Spears (9) heads down the rink during the adult roller hockey league at Rollers Roost Sports Arena in Pottsville, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR)
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Pine Grove sophomore Ian Brown (1) watches the fly ball into his glove as North Schuylkill hosts Pine Grove, Thursday, April 3, 2025. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR)
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Rain clouds pass over Saint John the Baptist Cemetery in Pottsville, Monday, March 31, 2025.
Real Madrid no longer see Ballon d’Or hopeful as untouchable within the squad
Vinicius Jr., once seen as an essential piece of Real Madrid’s future, is now facing growing scrutiny at the Santiago Bernabeu.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Brazilian forward no longer enjoys the untouchable status he once held at the club.
In a recent match against Valencia, the Bernabeu crowd voiced their frustration—not because of a missed penalty, but because of the player’s general attitude on the pitch.
The issue seems to go beyond statistics or isolated moments.
All Major Decisions Correct – Doveri Praised For Refereeing In Parma 2-2 Inter Milan Serie A Draw
Referee Daniele Doveri has won praise for getting the major decisions right in yesterday’s Serie A clash between Parma and Inter Milan.
Today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, argue that Inter’s second goal was rightly allowed, and there were no fouls in the penalty area.
Daniele Doveri was the referee in charge of yesterday’s Serie A match between Parma and Inter Milan.
There were a few decisions that the experienced official had to make.
Testing was held in Bahrain in February [Getty Images]
Formula 1 heads to Bahrain for the fourth race of the Formula 1 season from 11-13 April.
The first three races produced three different winners, with Lando Norris taking the season opener in Australia, his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri triumphing in China a week later and reigning world champion Max Verstappen securing victory in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Norris leads the drivers’ championship with 62 points but Verstappen’s win on Sunday means he is just one point behind.