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Sport • Mar 29

Illini get hero's welcome in return home from Final Four run: 'They're so easy to root for'

The Final Four-bound Illini returned home on Sunday afternoon to a sea of Illini fans at Willard Airport in Savoy.

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Sport • Mar 29

Gary Woodland: US golfer wins Houston Open for first title since brain surgery

Having recovered from brain surgery and battled PTSD, an emotional Gary Woodland seals his first win in seven years at the Houston Open.

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Sport • Mar 29

Gary Woodland grabs emotional first PGA Tour win after brain surgery, PTSD diagnosis: 'Just keep fighting'

Gary Woodland exhaled hard and looked up to the sky when his final putt dropped at Memorial Park Golf Course on Sunday afternoon.

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Sport • Mar 29

Rick Pitino reportedly signs new deal with St. John's through 2029-30 season

After St. John's season ended in the Sweet 16 at the hands of Duke on Friday, the school is securing head coach Rick Pitino's services for several more...

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Sport • Mar 29

Woodland wins Houston Open, first title since brain surgery

Gary Woodland won the Houston Open by five shots Sunday, his first PGA Tour victory since undergoing brain surgery in 2023.

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Sport • Mar 29

Sources: St. John's makes Rick Pitino 2nd-highest paid in Big East

Rick Pitino has signed a new deal with St. John's that makes him the second-highest-paid coach in the Big East, sources told ESPN on Sunday, confirming a...

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Sport • Mar 29

It Took Less Than Three Games for Mets Fans to Boo Bo Bichette

Bo Bichette was booed by Mets fans just three games into his tenure with the organization.

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Sport • Mar 29

The clubs Gary Woodland used to win the 2026 Texas Children's Houston Open

Gary Woodland put a stranglehold on the lead at the Texas Children's Houston Open and cruised to his first PGA Tour win since the 2019 U.S. Open.

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Sport • Mar 29

Report: St. John's Rick Pitino becomes Big East's second-highest paid coach with amended deal

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino has formally signed an amended contract with the Red Storm that will make him the Big East's second-highest paid head...

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Sport • Mar 29

UNC Suspending Basketball Arena Discussions

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina's yearslong study and dialogue about the future of the Dean E. Smith Center will take even more time.

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Sport • Mar 29

Gary Woodland runs away with inspirational win at 2026 Houston Open, his first in seven years

Woodland's victory in Houston comes on the heels of opening up about his personal struggles in an emotional interview.

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Sport • Mar 29

Thoughts on an 8-3 Rangers win

First, 2026 is the first time the Rangers and Phillies have faced off in the regular season and one team has not swept the other since 2014.

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Sport • Mar 29

4 Takeaways From USA's Pre-World Cup Friendly Loss to Belgium

The United States men's national team impressed early against Belgium. Then the wheels fell off.

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Sport • Mar 29

'I'm next'… Maycee Barber's UFC Seattle loss may have confirmed Valentina Shevchenko's next fight

Maycee Barber's brutal loss to Alexa Grasso at UFC Seattle may have cemented Natalia Silva's flyweight title shot against Valentina Shevchenko.

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Sport • Mar 29

UConn and Geno Auriemma beat Notre Dame 70-52 to secure 25th women's Final Four appearance

UConn advances to the 2026 Women's Final Four after a 70-52 win over Notre Dame, staying undefeated as Geno Auriemma's team chases another NCAA title.

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Sport • Mar 29

Michigan overwhelms Tennessee to reach 1st Final Four since 2018

Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points, Elliot Cadeau had 10 assists and Michigan rolled into the Final Four, overwhelming Tennessee for a 95-62 victory in the...

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Sport • Mar 29

Michigan's Elite Eight rout of Tennessee added to a men's NCAA tournament record number of blowouts

The game was the 21st of the 2026 NCAA tournament with a winning margin of 20 points or more.

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Sport • Mar 29

5 takeaways from Michigan Basketball’s win vs Tennessee in the Elite 8

Michigan Basketball blew out Tennessee to advance to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. Here are 5 takeaways from the win:

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Sport • Mar 29

Huskers Hit Four Homers En Route to Series Win Over No. 7 Bruins - University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website

The No. 9 Nebraska softball team hit four home runs, including three in the second inning, to down the No. 7 UCLA Bruins by a score of 8-4 on Sunday...

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Sport • Mar 29

More than 63,000 fans pack Broncos’ stadium for first NWSL game

As the NFL keeps trying to spread internationally, the most popular international sport continues to spread in America. Via Alex Silverman of Sports...

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