Sports fans were rightfully frustrated by the 8:50 pm ET start time of the NCAA National Championship Game on Monday.
“I know we complain about it every year but WHY are we tipping a Final Four game at 8:49 pm?? It’s Saturday. Give us an afternoon game and an evening game,” asked Barstool’s Kayce Smith on X.
Yet while college basketball absorbs the brunt of the outrage over late starts, it is far from the lone offender. Championship-clinching games across major leagues routinely stretch deeper into the night than East Coast viewers would prefer.

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Bubba Watson offered up support for Tiger Woods following his recent car accident and subsequent DUI arrest, but the two-time Masters champion also gave a hilarious glimpse into their friendship as well.
While meeting with the media ahead of what will be his 18th appearance in the Masters, Watson was asked what he would say to Woods if he had the opportunity to talk to him, as it relates to his recent developments off the golf course.

Mar 7, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images | Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
The Kentucky Wildcats are set to be in the mix for Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman, who officially entered the transfer portal on Tuesday.
According to KSR’s Zack Geoghegan and SI’s Wyatt Huff, Kentucky is in the mix for the 6-9, 205-pound big man out of Washington, D.C. The soon-to-be junior has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Report: Liverpool to battle Chelsea in the race to sign £70m star
Liverpool Transfer News: Barcelona Star Emerges as Key Defensive Target

Liverpool’s summer recruitment strategy is beginning to take shape, with fresh reports suggesting a serious interest in Jules Kounde. As first reported by Caught Offside, the Reds are closely monitoring the Barcelona defender, signalling early intent to reinforce their back line ahead of a crucial transfer window.
Defensive Reinforcements Under Consideration

There is a growing sense that Liverpool’s defensive unit is due a refresh.

With Michigan’s 69-63 win over UConn in the national championship Monday night, fans of the UCLA Bruins are left wondering what could have been.
Sure, that UConn squad dominated the Bruins 73-57 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, but the team that toppled the Huskies heavily featured a former UCLA player.
UCLA coach Mick Cronin only played Spanish center Aday Mara 13 minutes per game last season, but he played 30 minutes — second most on his team — in the championship game.

It’s official – Luis Díaz has unlocked a new level for Bayern 🔓
Bayern Munich headed in at the break of their Champions League quarter-final first leg clash with Real Madrid with the upper hand thanks to Luis Díaz’s strike.

Much like the rest of Vincent Kompany’s side, the Colombia international has enjoyed a highly productive season and elevated it with his goal at the Bernabéu.
Díaz got the better of his one-time Liverpool teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold, now lining up for Los Blancos, before breaking the deadlock in Tuesday’s 41st minute.

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Fernando Mendoza won’t be in Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft
The presumptive No. 1 pick will stay home with family and friends in Miami when his name is called later this month, according to multiple reports
Mendoza previously shared with PEOPLE his feelings about the importance of family

Fernando Mendoza, the presumptive No. 1 pick of the upcoming NFL Draft, won’t be in Pittsburgh when his name is called, according to multiple reports.

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The NHL’s current playoff format has faced a lot of criticism this year, but I think the bigger problem is the point system.
Yeah, I’m far from the first person to bring this up, and it’s been talked about a lot, but apparently not enough.
Because we could see a team with less than 20 regulation wins 77 games into the season make the playoffs.
And that is just straight up wrong.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. — Last year at about this time, Rory McIlroy drove up Magnolia Lane toward the Augusta National clubhouse. He was meeting Justin Rose for a Tuesday evening dinner prior to the start of the 2025 Masters. 
During the week of the Masters, Tuesday night is also the traditional champions’ dinner, where only the men who have won a green jacket gather in the upstairs rooms of the Augusta National clubhouse. And as McIlroy pulled up to the roundabout in front of the clubhouse, he looked up and saw green jackets. So many green jackets.

Several SouthCoast girls lacrosse, tennis and track teams competed last week in the first full week of the spring sports season.
Each week during the regular season, we will highlight the top performances. 
Here’s your chance to vote for the top high school performance from SouthCoast girls athletes from the past week.
Editor’s note: Voting will end at 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 12.

GIRLS LACROSSE
Cece Levrault, Apponequet
In three games, Levrault had a combined 17 goals and 1 assist. 
Leah McGee, Apponequet
McGee had a combined 10 goals in three games.

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Real Madrid vs Bayern is a quarter-final that feels like a final: a combined 21 Champions League titles will take the field tonight at the Santiago Bernabéu.
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For Los Blancos, the Champions League is the main objective, especially after the defeat to Mallorca that left them 7 points off the top in LaLiga.

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Coming into the 2026 season, 90 wins seemed like a reasonable goal for the Boston Red Sox. After all, they won 89 games last year and seemingly improved their pitching staff and defense over the offseason. They could also expect to get a full season from Roman Anthony and perhaps continued improvement from other young stars.

The University of Michigan men’s basketball team will celebrate its national championship victory in Ann Arbor on Saturday.
The celebration is scheduled to start with a parade at 10 a.m. through the Ann Arbor campus, followed by an event at the Crisler Center, 333 E. Stadium Blvd., beginning at 1 p.m.
Reserved seats are $30 for the upper bowl and $75 for the lower bowl, according to the university’s Athletic Department, with the proceeds going to the Champions Circle, the fan engagement organization hosting the celebration. Student tickets are $20.

The 2026 NFL Draft is just around the corner.

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The most important golf tournament of the year is almost here. The 2026 Masters begins on Thursday and tee times were announced for the first two rounds at Augusta National. Obviously, all eyes are on reigning champion Rory McIlroy, two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler and two big-name LIV Golf players who many golf fans probably haven’t seen much of in 2026: 2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm and two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau.  
Fans will get a look at DeChambeau first, as he starts at 10:07 a.m. ET on Thursday morning.

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As the search for the next Dominican baseball phenom intensifies, the tragic death of a teenager is the latest symptom of a failing system.

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On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers reported to team facilities for the start of offseason activities. The Steelers’ offseason report day is today, April 7th. This is followed by a voluntary minicamp from April 20-22. Then, after a break, they will return to host OTAs over a period of five weeks on May 18, May 20-21, May 26, May 28-29, June 8-9, and June 11-12. Mandatory minicamp falls in the middle of that from June 2-4.
Here’s how the dates and workouts break down for this first round of minicamps.

The 2026 NCAA season just ended, and Michigan is celebrating a national title. However, attention has already shifted toward the 2026-27 college basketball season. Fans and analysts are now looking ahead to see which teams can contend.
Roster changes will play a huge role in shaping next season’s rankings. The transfer portal is opening soon, and many players will explore new options. At the same time, NBA draft decisions will impact several top programs. Because of this, predicting next season is not easy right now.

Devils coach Sheldon Keefe said that he will be evaluated after the season following Monday’s news that the team fired general manager Tom Fitzgerald.

Reacting to Fitzgerald’s firing after Tuesday’s morning skate, Keefe said he spoke with Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment CEO Tad Brown, who told him that ownership would decide his fate once New Jersey’s season concludes on April 13.

“I’ll be part of an evaluation process that’ll happen at the end of this season,” Keefe said.

Confirmed Arsenal team v Sporting Club – Rice starts

Arsenal travel to Lisbon to face Sporting Club in the Champions League quarterfinal, with Mikel Arteta naming his starting eleven for the crucial encounter.

Sporting head into the fixture full of confidence following their emphatic 5-0 victory over Bodo/Glimt in their previous Champions League outing. That result completed a remarkable turnaround after they had suffered a 3-0 defeat in the first leg, underlining their resilience and attacking quality.

Report: Liverpool make move to sign £55m midfielder
Liverpool Eye Mateus Fernandes as Midfield Plans Take Shape

Liverpool’s summer strategy appears to be quietly taking form, and one name is beginning to gather real momentum. According to a report credited to Caught Offside, the club have already taken early steps in exploring a move for Mateus Fernandes, a player whose rise has not gone unnoticed across the Premier League.

At 21, Fernandes represents both promise and projection.

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Peter Schrager leans on his intel after last week’s annual league meeting to project picks. Here’s where things stand right now in Round 1.

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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 19: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates after defeating Miami Hurricanes 27-21 in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images
While every NFL mock draft you read these days goes in very different directions, they all begin the same way.
With the Las Vegas Raiders drafting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first-overall selection.

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When I was a kid, my final hurrah before I went back to the drudgery of school was to plop in front of the TV on Sunday night to watch Fox’s lineup, which included stuff like The Simpsons, King of the Hill, and Malcolm in the Middle.
I was a company guy long before I was an actual company guy.
Oddly enough, all of those shows are still currently around in some form or another, with Malcolm in the Middle returning for a short revival on Hulu this Friday, called Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair.

The NFL is approaching the 2026 NFL Draft, and teams are conducting their final Top-30 visits while wrapping up their draft boards.
Rumors and speculation continue to swirl as April 23 draws closer. The Miami Dolphins have suddenly built a massive draft haul after executing multiple trades.
In free agency, they also signed quarterback Malik Willis to a significant contract. Despite that move, reports have suggested the Dolphins could still draft a quarterback as insurance in case things don’t go as planned with Willis.

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Oct 9, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Deontay Wilder (red/black trunks) and Tyson Fury (black/gold trunks) box during their WBC/Lineal heavyweight championship boxing match at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Here’s a recap of some of the big fights that took place over the weekend:
Wilder gets past Chisora, wants AJ next
In a bruising battle, former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder scored a split-decision victory over mainstay Derek Chisora at the O2 Arena in London.

As Will Wade builds his new staff after returning to LSU, he has officially added a former SEC coaching legend.
Longtime former Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury joined Wade’s staff as his associate head coach. The move was announced on Tuesday.
The coach of the Bulldogs from 1998-2012, the 66-year-old initially retired in 2012 before returning as an assistant at Texas A&M in 2014. He later served as the head coach at Western Kentucky from 2016-23 and was an assistant at Memphis from 2023-25.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy plays a practice shot at Augusta National ahead of the 90th Masters, where he is paired with Cameron Young and Mason Howell for the first two rounds (Andrew Redington)
Defending champion Rory McIlroy will tee off alongside third-ranked Cameron Young and US Amateur winner Mason Howell on Thursday in first-round tee times for the 90th Masters announced on Tuesday.
McIlroy, the world number two from Northern Ireland who completed a career Grand Slam last year with his first Masters title, starts in Thursday’s 15th group at 10:31 a.m. (1431 GMT).

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh government on Tuesday appointed former cricketer Tamim Iqbal as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), and dissolved the current board of directors of the country’s cricketing body.
The current president of BCB, Aminul Islam Bulbul, has been removed by the country’s National Sports Council (NSC), which formed an ad-hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs till fresh elections are held.
This development comes days after the BCB reached out to BCCI requesting the revival of bilateral ties.

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