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Spring football games: Previewing Indiana, Notre Dame, Penn State and others

ESPN

With 11 spring games this week, here's a top storyline, a position of intrigue and a player to watch for each team.

Staley, Gamecocks land No. 3 recruit Edwards

SHANE LAFLIN

Five-star forward Oliviyah Edwards, the No. 3 prospect in the 2026 SC NEXT 100, committed to South Carolina after reopening her recruitment earlier this month.

Italy chief: Replacing Iran at WC not an option

Italy's sports minister said on Thursday it is "not appropriate" for the country to replace Iran at the World Cup, saying: "Qualification is done on the pitch."

Louisville, Brohm reach 8-year, $64.8M extension

ANDREA ADELSON

Louisville coach Jeff Brohm has agreed to an eight-year, $64.8 million contract extension that will keep him at the school through 2033.

Potential No. 1 pick Dybantsa enters NBA draft

MYRON MEDCALF

AJ Dybantsa, the projected No. 1 pick this summer, has declared for the 2026 NBA draft, he announced on YouTube.

Wemby to travel with Spurs while in protocol

Victor Wembanyama will travel with the Spurs to Portland for games this weekend, even while continuing to complete the steps mandated by the concussion protocol.

Harper: Phillies must weather storm; Walker cut

JESSE ROGERS

Bryce Harper said the Phillies have "got to get through the mud" amid an eight-game losing streak that has resulted in the release of right-hander Taijuan Walker.

UK AD to forgo retirement gig after pushback

MYRON MEDCALF

Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart will forgo a $1 million retirement gig that had been widely criticized.

Biggest strength, weakness for the top 25 teams

ESPN

We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.

WC final tickets listed on FIFA resale at over $2M

ESPN NEWS SERVICES

FIFA's resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each.

NABC: NCAA eligibility talks must include coaches

MYRON MEDCALF

Craig Robinson, executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, says talks and the timing of changes to NCAA player eligibility rules must include coaches.

Thunder say Williams (hamstring) week-to-week

ESPN

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams sustained a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated on a weekly basis, the team announced on Thursday.

Sources: Bucks finalizing deal to hire Jenkins

SHAMS CHARANIA AND RAMONA SHELBURNE

The Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to hire Taylor Jenkins as the franchise's new head coach, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

Another loss: Mets' Lindor to IL with calf strain

After ending their 12-game losing streak, the Mets suffered another loss Thursday with shortstop Francisco Lindor landing on the 10-day IL with a left calf strain.

Tracking every single trade in the 2026 NFL draft

ESPN STAFF

We're following every trade made during the NFL draft, from Round 1 all the way through the end of Round 7.