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World No. 2 Rory McIlroy wins second consecutive Masters

World No. 2 Rory McIlroy wins second consecutive Masters

World No. 2 Rory McIlroy wins second consecutive Masters

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.

WNBA free agency and the entry draft: An exercise in roster building

WNBA free agency and the entry draft: An exercise in roster building

WNBA free agency and the entry draft: An exercise in roster building

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.

The impact of the 65-game rule on the NBA MVP race

The impact of the 65-game rule on the NBA MVP race

The impact of the 65-game rule on the NBA MVP race

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.

Everything you need to know about the 90th Masters Tournament

Everything you need to know about the 90th Masters Tournament

Everything you need to know about the 90th Masters Tournament

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.

The WNBA free agent frenzy is underway

The WNBA free agent frenzy is underway

The WNBA free agent frenzy is underway

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.

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

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Your guide to the men’s March Madness Final Four

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April 04, 2026

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.

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The Masters: The good, the bad, and the pimento cheese

April 09, 2026

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The Masters: The good, the bad, and the pimento cheese

The Masters: The good, the bad, and the pimento cheese

It’s tee time.

The 90th edition of the Masters kicks off at Augusta National today. The Masters isn’t just the first of the PGA’s four major tournaments of the season — it’s also a golf competition steeped in tradition, both good and bad. On today’s episode of the GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz dive deep on the Masters’ cultural significance, from the lush greens to the tournament’s history of racism and misogyny, before highlighting a few standout players we’re keeping an extra-close eye on this weekend.

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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

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

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?

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.

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