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Boston College hires UConn assistant Murray

JEFF BORZELLO AND PETE THAMEL

Boston College has hired UConn assistant Luke Murray as its next head coach, the school announced on Thursday.

Misiorowski, Brewers tie MLB record with 20 K's

BRADFORD DOOLITTLE

Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski and four relievers buried the White Sox in an avalanche of 20 strikeouts, the first time a team has recorded that many in nine innings on Opening Day.

Spiky and unforgettable, Wales went 'full gas' but paid the price

TOM HAMILTON

Wales scrapped for every inch of the pitch against Bosnia and Herzegovina, but in the end, it wasn't enough to save their World Cup dream.

Bilas' path to the men's Final Four for every Sweet 16 team

JAY BILAS

Here's what to expect from a Sweet 16 that should produce more electric action.

Cyclones say Jefferson (ankle) to decide if he plays

PETE THAMEL

Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson remains a gametime decision for Friday night's Sweet 16 game against Tennessee and said he's hoping to play if there is just "a little bit of pain" from his low-ankle sprain.

World Cup playoff preview, predictions: Who will book the final six spots?

MARK OGDEN

The final six spots -- four from Europe and two from the intercontinental playoff -- will be clinched this week.

Predicting the 2026 season, from the playoffs and World Series to MVP and Cy Young

ESPN

Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions.

Enthusiastic Benge 'blacked out' after HR in debut

Mets rookie Carson Benge said he "blacked out" while rounding the bases after his first home run in his major league debut. "I don't really remember too much."

Phils' Bohm accuses parents of siphoning money

Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has sued his parents for millions of dollars, alleging they moved large amounts of his money into financial accounts they managed for him and then used some of the cash to pay their own expenses.

How Arbeloa has won over doubters and reinvigorated Real Madrid's season

ALEX KIRKLAND AND RODRA

Whether it's the coach, the players, or both, Real Madrid have improved since Álvaro Arbeloa took over in January, and he could yet save their season.

What's next for Nebraska, Texas after Sweet 16 exits: Recruits, transfer portal, more

JEFF BORZELLO AND MYRON MEDCALF

Their NCAA tournament runs ended early and now it's all about next season. Here's how it's taking shape.

Kaufman-Renn's tip-in sends Purdue into Elite 8

Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in a bucket with 0.7 seconds left, giving Purdue a 79-77 win over Texas in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.

Gervin irked QB Williams filed 'Iceman' trademark

COURTNEY CRONIN AND MICHAEL ROTHSTEIN

Former NBA star George Gervin said he was "caught off guard" when he learned Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had attempted to trademark the "Iceman," a nickname that Gervin has used since his playing days.

Iowa beats Nebraska, makes 1st Elite 8 since '87

Ninth-seeded Iowa continued its unpredictable NCAA tournament run under first-year coach Ben McCollum, beating Nebraska 77-71 in a South Region semifinal.

Huskers' Hoiberg shoulders personnel blunder

MYRON MEDCALF

Coach Fred Hoiberg said a late-game blunder that left his team with only four players on the court before a critical three-point play in the final minute of Thursday night's loss to Iowa in the Sweet 16 was his fault.