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UCLA wins program’s first-ever NCAA national championship

UCLA wins program’s first-ever NCAA national championship

UCLA wins program’s first-ever NCAA national championship

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.

No. 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

No. 1 seed Michigan to face No. 2 UConn for 2026 NCAA men’s basketball national championship

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.

Your guide to the men’s March Madness Final Four

Your guide to the men’s March Madness Final Four

Your guide to the men’s March Madness Final Four

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.

How free agency could impact the WNBA expansion draft

How free agency could impact the WNBA expansion draft

How free agency could impact the WNBA expansion draft

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.

Everything you need to know about the women’s Final Four field

Everything you need to know about the women’s Final Four field

Everything you need to know about the women’s Final Four field

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.

Setting 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

Setting the stage for the final two weeks of NBA regular-season action

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.

Sizing up the NHL playoff picture with 16 days left in the regular season

Sizing up the NHL playoff picture with 16 days left in the regular season

Sizing up the NHL playoff picture with 16 days left in the regular season

We’re officially in the homestretch of the NHL regular season, but only two squads have punched their tickets to the 16-team Stanley Cup Playoff, which begins on April 18th. Here’s the tale of two conferences.

No. 1 UConn, No. 1 UCLA book spots in women’s Final Four

No. 1 UConn, No. 1 UCLA book spots in women’s Final Four

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No. 1 UConn, No. 1 UCLA book spots in women’s Final Four

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March 30, 2026

Elite Eight…more like Elite Great. So far two No. 1 seeds have punched tickets to the women’s Final Four — will the other two join them tonight?

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Our spicy women’s March Madness predictions

April 02, 2026

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Our spicy women’s March Madness predictions

Our spicy women’s March Madness predictions

Is it hot in here?

Or is it just these takes? On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula preview the women’s March Madness Final Four, a repeat of last year’s field featuring all four No. 1 seeds: UConn, South Carolina, Texas, and UCLA. Who will end up on top in this clash of queens? Steph and Lauren have a few ideas — and they might surprise you.

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No. 1 overall seed Duke eliminated, men’s Final Four field set

No. 1 overall seed Duke eliminated, men’s Final Four field set

No. 1 overall seed Duke eliminated, men’s Final Four field set

Meanwhile in the men’s tourney, brackets everywhere are busted and Saturday’s Final Four games are set. Fresh off yesterday’s massive upset, No. 2 seed UConn will play No. 3 Illinois, while No. 1 Arizona and No. 1 Michigan will square off in a heavyweight bout. Here’s how we got here.

Reliving the first half of the men’s Sweet 16

Reliving the first half of the men’s Sweet 16

Reliving the first half of the men’s Sweet 16

Time flies when you’re dancing — just ask the four teams that have already shimmied their way into the men’s Elite Eight. The second half of the field will be decided today with the Final Four locked in before the end of the weekend.

Breaking down every women’s Sweet 16 matchup

Breaking down every women’s Sweet 16 matchup

Breaking down every women’s Sweet 16 matchup

Turns out New Jersey produces stellar hoopers. Vandy’s Mikayla Blakes, the nation’s leading scorer, and ND’s Hannah Hidalgo, one of the best two-way players in the game, both hail from the Garden State. There must’ve been something in the water.

Your 2026 men’s Sweet 16 preview

Your 2026 men’s Sweet 16 preview

Your 2026 men’s Sweet 16 preview

Texas is on an absolute heater, winning a nail-biter in the First Four, then upsetting No. 6 BYU and No. 3 Gonzaga in the span of five days. But this tournament only gets tougher — enter: the also scorching Boilermakers.

The top storylines to follow this MLB season

The top storylines to follow this MLB season

The top storylines to follow this MLB season

A season that spans 162 games from March to September provides plenty of opportunity for pondering. The introduction of the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS, more on that below) is undoubtedly the biggest shakeup of the season, but first, here are the other major storylines we’re following before first pitch.

Breaking down baseball’s biggest plot twist: The ABS Challenge System

Breaking down baseball’s biggest plot twist: The ABS Challenge System

Breaking down baseball’s biggest plot twist: The ABS Challenge System

This year’s campaign features an intriguing plot twist: The introduction of the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system, which will allow players — specifically the batter, the pitcher, and the catcher — to challenge an umpire’s ball or strike call. From how it works to the unexpected fallout , here’s everything you need to know.

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