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Drama abounds in NBA Play-In TournamentDrama abounds in NBA Play-In Tournament
Drama abounds in NBA Play-In Tournament
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Two games in, and the NBA Play-In Tournament is already doing what it does best — stirring up chaos. Official playoff berths are on the line, and the high-stakes hoopla has only just begun.
April 15, 2026
World No. 2 Rory McIlroy wins second consecutive MastersWorld No. 2 Rory McIlroy wins second consecutive Masters
World No. 2 Rory McIlroy wins second consecutive Masters
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World No. 2 Rory McIlroy has cemented his legacy among golf’s greats, winning his second consecutive Masters yesterday. McIlroy’s victory wasn’t straightforward, but was decidedly human — par for the course for the Northern Irishman — complete with both brilliant strokes and bonehead swings. Truly a tradition unlike any other.
April 13, 2026
WNBA free agency and the entry draft: An exercise in roster buildingWNBA free agency and the entry draft: An exercise in roster building
WNBA free agency and the entry draft: An exercise in roster building
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WNBA free agency has lived up to the hype, with a myriad of moves coming after the official signing period opened on Saturday. All that action has set the stage for tonight’s 7 p.m. ET three-round entry draft in NYC. Keep those notifications on — women’s basketball never sleeps.
April 13, 2026
The impact of the 65-game rule on the NBA MVP raceThe impact of the 65-game rule on the NBA MVP race
The impact of the 65-game rule on the NBA MVP race
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The NBA postseason picture is taking shape ahead of the regular-season finale on Sunday. And while the Eastern Conference middle-of-the-standings traffic jam is intriguing, the league MVP race is providing the real drama. The culprit? A little something called the 65-game rule. Let’s discuss.
April 10, 2026
Everything you need to know about the 90th Masters TournamentEverything you need to know about the 90th Masters Tournament
Everything you need to know about the 90th Masters Tournament
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The first of the PGA’s four majors, the Masters Tournament is typically held during the first full week of April. Unlike other majors, which are held at different courses every year, the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, is the permanent home of the Masters and has been since the tournament’s inception in 1934.
April 09, 2026
The WNBA free agent frenzy is underwayThe WNBA free agent frenzy is underway
The WNBA free agent frenzy is underway
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Whether it’s Angel Reese’s jaw-dropping trade to the Atlanta Dream or the free agent frenzy that’s only just begun, the WNBA keeps making headlines ahead of its milestone 30th season. No time to waste — let’s hoop right to it.
April 08, 2026
No. 1 seed Michigan to face No. 2 UConn for 2026 NCAA men’s basketball national championshipNo. 1 seed Michigan to face No. 2 UConn for 2026 NCAA men’s basketball national championship
No. 1 seed Michigan to face No. 2 UConn for 2026 NCAA men’s basketball national championship
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As the last of the women’s confetti falls, it’s time for the men’s championship, tonight at 8:50 p.m. ET. No. 1 seed Michigan dismantled No. 1 Arizona 91–73 in Saturday’s Final Four to book their spot in the title game, taking on No. 2 UConn, who outlasted No. 3 Illinois 71–62. Here’s what you need to know ahead of tipoff.
April 05, 2026
UCLA wins program’s first-ever NCAA national championshipUCLA wins program’s first-ever NCAA national championship
UCLA wins program’s first-ever NCAA national championship
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The No. 1 UCLA Bruins are national champions after yesterday’s 79–51 shellacking of fellow No. 1 seed, South Carolina. Childhood dreams were realized, iconic crossovers occurred, and a pair of leather pants came in clutch — let’s relive the magic from this Bruins masterclass.
April 05, 2026
Your guide to the men’s March Madness Final FourYour guide to the men’s March Madness Final Four
Your guide to the men’s March Madness Final Four
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The Final Four is the pinnacle of college basketball, and this year’s men’s slate is fascinating. First up, an unexpected matchup between No. 2 UConn and No. 3 Illinois tips off at 6:09 p.m. ET, followed by a heavyweight bout between No. 1 seeds Arizona and Michigan at 8:49 p.m. ET. Winners advance to Monday’s national championship — no pressure.
April 04, 2026
How free agency could impact the WNBA expansion draftHow free agency could impact the WNBA expansion draft
How free agency could impact the WNBA expansion draft
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The coin has spoken, and the Portland Fire own the No. 1 pick in today’s 3:30 p.m. ET WNBA expansion draft. The Fire and Toronto Tempo will alternate picks in the snake-style, two-round draft, building their inaugural rosters by selecting up to 12 players each from the league’s 13 existing teams.
April 03, 2026
Everything you need to know about the women’s Final Four fieldEverything you need to know about the women’s Final Four field
Everything you need to know about the women’s Final Four field
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If you told us months ago that the women’s Final Four would feature the same programs as last season, we’d have said, “yep, that checks out.” UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina have lived up to the pre–March Madness hype all tourney long — they’re truly the crème de la crème.
April 03, 2026
Setting the stage for the final two weeks of NBA regular-season actionSetting the stage for the final two weeks of NBA regular-season action
Setting the stage for the final two weeks of NBA regular-season action
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The 20-team NBA postseason field is officially set, but all-important positioning is still up for grabs. Squads will be especially focused on avoiding the always stressful Play-In Tournament — where each conference’s seven through 10 seeds vie for the final two official playoff spots.
April 01, 2026
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