Wagler leads Illini to first Final Four in 21 years
Keaton Wagler scored 25 points in Illinois' 71-59 win over Iowa on Saturday, sending the program to the Final Four for the first time in 21 years.
Briefing: Mexican protesters turn highway into football pitch to slam World Cup 'dispossession'
Strategic angle: Protesters in Mexico transform a highway into a football pitch to voice their opposition to the perceived dispossession caused by the World Cup.
Briefing: Bucks eliminated from playoffs with blowout loss
Strategic angle: The Bucks were officially eliminated from playoff contention with a blowout loss to the Spurs, ending the second-longest active playoff streak.
Briefing: Olson leads Michigan past Louisville into Elite 8
Strategic angle: Olivia Olson's 19-point outing helped No. 2 Michigan defeat Louisville 71-52 on Saturday and advance to the Elite 8 in the Women's NCAA Tournament.
Auriemma: Title IX 'pretty much out the window'
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma comments on the state of Title IX legislation.
Briefing: Football fever comes to New York with unveiling of France's World Cup jersey
Strategic angle: The French Consulate in New York unveiled France's 2026 World Cup kits, featuring a mint-green away jersey in tribute to the Statue of Liberty.
Briefing: How much difference will the Giants' focus on special teams make?
Strategic angle: There's an emphasis on improving special teams under John Harbaugh, but the runway to winning is to be determined.
Briefing: Spurs vs. Bucks odds, prediction, spread, time: 2026 NBA picks for Saturday, March 28 from proven model
Strategic angle: SportsLine's model reveals its Milwaukee Bucks vs. San Antonio Spurs predictions and Saturday NBA picks
Briefing: NBA playoff watch: 76ers, Hornets clash in key seeding matchup
Strategic angle: Can Philadelphia or Charlotte move into the top six? Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Thursday.
Briefing: Verstappen 'beyond frustrated' after shock Q2 exit in Japan
Strategic angle: Max Verstappen expresses his frustration following an unexpected elimination in the second qualifying round for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Briefing: Jackson beats buzzer, LSU to put Duke in Elite 8
Strategic angle: Ashlon Jackson's 3-pointer at the buzzer lifted third-seeded Duke to an 87-85 win over No. 2 seed LSU in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA tournament.
Briefing: Reed, Karaban handle pressure, seal UConn win
Strategic angle: Tarris Reed Jr. and Alex Karaban shine in clutch moments to secure victory over Michigan State.
Briefing: Allen keys Cavs to victory with 18 points in return
Strategic angle: Center Jarrett Allen sparked Cleveland in his return from injury, scoring 18 points in 18 minutes as the Cavaliers rocked the Miami Heat 149-128.
Briefing: Grizzlies' Jackson: Refs favor veterans, like KD
Strategic angle: GG Jackson expresses concerns over officiating bias towards veteran players, highlighting disparities in treatment compared to stars like Kevin Durant.
Briefing: Bulls' Ivey, Smith out rest of season with injuries
Strategic angle: The Bulls have ruled guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith out for the remainder of the season due to injuries.
Briefing: NBA fines Wolves' Reid $50K for ref comments
Strategic angle: Timberwolves' Naz Reid penalized for questioning officials' integrity after a close game.
Briefing: Sources: Curry (knee) ruled out another 2 games
Strategic angle: The Golden State Warriors will rule star guard Stephen Curry out for another two contests due to his ailing knee, extending his absence to at least 25 consecutive games.
Briefing: Ole Miss QB Chambliss clears hurdle to play in '26
Strategic angle: A significant legal hurdle for Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to play in 2026 was cleared Friday.
Briefing: Sources: Sun sold, will relocate to Houston in '27
Strategic angle: The Connecticut Sun franchise is being sold to the Fertitta family for a record $300 million to bring the WNBA back to Houston.
Briefing: Former Raiders center Robbins dies at age 52
Strategic angle: Former Raiders center Barret Robbins has died at age 52.