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UNC target Tommy Lloyd: 'Full focus' on Arizona, Final Four
INDIANAPOLIS -- North Carolina needs a head coach and Arizona's Tommy Lloyd continues to come up as a candidate. As the Wildcats readied to hit the court at Lucas Oil Stadium ahead of the Final Four, ...
Apr 02, 2026
WTA roundup: Jessica Pegula tested again, but advances in Charleston
Top-seeded Jessica Pegula continues to live dangerously in her title defense on the clay courts at the Charleston Open. One day after prevailing in a three-set marathon over Kazakhstan's Yulia Putints...
Apr 02, 2026
ATP roundup: Luca Van Assche knocks out No. 2 in Marrakech as seeded players falter
In a hectic day where all seeded players lost, No. 2 Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands fell at the hands of 21-year-old Frenchman Luca Van Assche 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 in Thursday's round of 16 action of t...
Apr 02, 2026
Marlins deal RHP Garrett Acton to Twins
The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Garrett Acton from the Miami Marlins on Thursday in exchange for minor league right-hander Logan Whitaker. Acton, 27, was recently designated for assi...
Apr 02, 2026
Spurs star C Victor Wembanyama (ankle) out vs. Clippers
San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out of Thursday night's road game against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a right ankle injury. Wembanyama is sidelined one night after p...
Apr 02, 2026
Former top defender Stephon Gilmore retires after 13 seasons
Former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore formally announced his retirement on Thursday. The five-time Pro Bowl cornerback over 13 NFL seasons didn't play in 2025. "I have had an incredi...
Apr 02, 2026
Final Four a reality thanks to 'International Illini'
INDIANAPOLIS -- Illinois head coach Brad Underwood signed All-American Keaton Wagler without seeing him play. He trusted assistant Geoff Alexander to assemble the "Balkan Bloc" of international talent...
Apr 02, 2026
Mariners activate SS J.P. Crawford (shoulder) from IL
The Seattle Mariners activated shortstop J.P. Crawford from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Crawford has been sidelined due to a sore right shoulder and missed the first seven games of the season...
Apr 02, 2026
Sorry: Wizards say blindfold prank was a bit shortsighted
No joke. The Washington Wizards have apologized for an April Fool's Day gag on Wednesday that, as it turned out, attempted to spoof the entire arena. In what appeared to be a prank on a participant in...
Apr 02, 2026
Phil Mickelson out of Masters due to family health matter
Phil Mickelson announced Thursday that he will not compete in the upcoming Masters. "Unfortunately I will not play in the Masters Tournament next week and will be out for an extended period of time as...
Apr 02, 2026
