Sometimes, you can be too clever
Julian Nagelsmann considers himself a tactician, but at some point the tactics outgrow their purpose. The system Germany used against Switzerland was an overcomplica… [+5090 chars]

Germany went toe to toe with Switzerland in a game that could have implications for the World Cup

Bavarian Football Works

Three Observations from Germany’s thrilling 4-3 win over Switzerland - Bavarian Football Works

LOS ANGELES (AP) LeBron James literally passed it on to the next generation Friday night.
The top scorer in NBA history recorded the leagues first father-son assist when he passed to Bronny James fo… [+3466 chars]

LeBron James literally passed it on to the next generation. The NBA says James recorded the league’s first father-son assist when he passed to Bronny James for a 3-pointer in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against Brooklyn. The Lakers’ fat…

Associated Press

LeBron passes to Bronny for a 3-pointer and the NBA’s first father-son assist, league says - AP News

The Big Ten will comprise half of the Elite Eight after coming up just short of setting a new record for most teams from a single league to advance out of the Sweet 16. Had Michigan State finished of… [+1400 chars]

The Big Ten has half of the teams in the Elite Eight which gets underway Saturday

CBS Sports

UConn survives Michigan State's comeback try; Tennessee beats Iowa State, heads to Elite Eight - CBS Sports

Well, were ready for the Elite Eight. Its time to start handing out tickets to the Final Four in Indianapolis.
No. 9 Iowa rallied back from an early double-digit hole and used a massive run late to … [+2481 chars]

Yahoo Entertainment

March Madness Elite Eight schedule, how to watch: Keep up with the NCAA tournament as teams secure Final Four spots - sports.yahoo.com

WASHINGTON It took brilliance from Cameron Boozer and Isaiah Evans. It took Caleb Foster playing far better and longer than anyone couldve expected less than three weeks after suffering a fracture in… [+4625 chars]

St. John’s March Madness run is over in the Sweet 16.

New York Post

St. John’s falls in nail-biter to Duke in Sweet 16 heartbreaker - nypost.com

The No. 1-seed Michigan Wolverines just took down the No. 4-seed Alabama Crimson Tide 90-77 in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Here are notable social media reactions to Michigans win.
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Michigan beat Bama and are headed to the Elite Eight. Here are notable social media reactions from Michigan’s win.

Maize n Brew

Social media reactions from Michigan’s Sweet 16 win over Alabama - Maize n Brew

The Yankees Aaron Judge connects for a two-run home run off Giants starter Robbie Ray in the sixth inning Friday. New York won 3-0, the second game in a row that San Francisco has been shut out. 
Je… [+11091 chars]

The San Francisco Giants failed to score a run in the season’s first two games for the first time in franchise history, losing 3-0 on Friday to the Yankees.

San Francisco Chronicle

Giants again shut out by Yankees in a one-hit effort that made wrong kind of history - San Francisco Chronicle

The bad news? The Royals had a really rough game at the plate and on the mound. The good news? There are 161 more of these, and the Royals will look better in most of them.
Cole Ragans led the way t… [+2226 chars]

This was probably not the best ball the Royals will play this year.

Royals Review

Royals fall to Atlanta, 6-0 - Royals Review

England defender Ben White was booed by parts of Wembley Stadium after scoring the opening goal of a 1-1 draw with Uruguay in London on Friday.
White was making his first England appearance since wa… [+3784 chars]

England defender Ben White was booed by parts of Wembley Stadium after scoring the opening goal of a 1-1 draw with Uruguay in London on Friday.

NBCSports.com

England 1-1 Uruguay: Highlights, reaction as Arsenal’s Ben White booed at Wembley - nbcsports.com

There is an old adage in show business that advises performers to always leave them wanting more.
Kaori Sakamoto of Japan did that Friday at the World Championships in Prague.
Alas, there will be n… [+4766 chars]

Kaori Sakamoto became the first women's singles skater since Michelle Kwan to win a fourth world title, doing so in the last event of her career.

Kaori Sakamoto saves best for last in World Championships farewell - nbcsports.com

Tennessee basketball vs Iowa State in the Sweet 16 will not start on time.
The game is expected to start at 10:25 p.m. ET (TBS/truTV), a 15-minute delay from the initial announced game time of 10:10… [+1249 chars]

Tennessee basketball and Iowa State will not start on time due to a delay in the first game between Alabama and Michigan.

On3.com

Tennessee basketball vs Iowa State game time pushed back in Sweet 16 - On3

As we hurtle toward the 2026 NFL Draft, Bucky Brooks spotlights 10 prospects -- five on offense, five on defense -- who could shake things up when the picks start coming in. From Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell II to Florida DT Caleb Banks, these are the true

NFL News

2026 NFL Draft wild cards: Ty Simpson, Caleb Banks among 10 prospects who could shake things up - NFL.com

Less than 24 hours out from Nebraskas spring football game, there is plenty to learn. 
With 16 transfer portal additions and another 12 signees via the 2026 high school recruiting class, the Huskers… [+11777 chars]

Fans' first look at the 2026 Nebraska football team will be tomorrow at 11 a.m. Here are the biggest storylines heading into Matt Rhule's fourth year.

Sports Illustrated

What We Can Learn from Nebraska's Red-White Spring Game - Sports Illustrated

<ul><li>Former Oakland Raiders center Barret Robbins has died at the age of 52.</li><li>He famously missed Super Bowl 37 after going missing the day before the game.</li><li>Robbins was later diagnos… [+2837 chars]

Barret Robbins, the Raiders center whose mental health struggles led to him missing Super Bowl 37, has died at 52, according to the team.

USA Today

Barret Robbins, who disappeared before Super Bowl, dies at 52, Raiders confirm - USA Today

Check out complete qualifying results fort he NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Virginia is for Racing Lovers 200 at Martinsville Speedway.

NASCAR

Qualifying results: Virginia is for Racing Lovers 200 at Martinsville Speedway - NASCAR.com

The Fertitta family has reached a deal to purchase the Connecticut Sun and bring the WNBA back to Houston, with an official announcement expected sometime next week, sources tell PaperCity. The agree… [+2184 chars]

The Fertitta family has reached a deal to purchase the Connecticut Sun and bring the WNBA back to Houston, with an official announcement expected sometime

PaperCity Magazine

The Fertittas Reach an Agreement To Bring the WNBA Back To Houston With Connecticut Sun Purchase — a PaperCity Exclusive - PaperCity Magazine

HOUSTON — One of the Illinois assistant coaches found Keaton Wagler before tipoff against Houston and challenged the wiry freshman to get 10 rebounds.
For the Illini to win a Sweet Sixteen game over… [+1210 chars]

Wagler had a careerhigh 12 rebounds in Thursdays win over Houston

247Sports

Notebook: Wagler delivers on the glass; Boswell rues missed free throws; Illini feeling Elite once again - 247Sports

NC State director of athletics Boo Corrigan (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/NHLI via Getty Images)
NC State Athletic Director Boo Corrigan is a popular person among the coaching agent circles with his phone … [+486 chars]

NC State's coaching search continues to spin after Will Wade left following one season in Raleigh. Here's the latest intel and buzz.

NC State basketball coaching search intel: Wolfpack focusing in on top candidate to replace Will Wade - On3

In one of the 18-team proposals, the worst 10 teams would have an equal chance of getting the No. 1 pick (8 percent), with the remaining odds distributed evenly on the teams that finish with the 11th… [+857 chars]

Portland’s future picks may have a different value than expected.

Blazer's Edge

NBA’s Proposed Anti-Tank Rules Could Harm Blazers - Blazer's Edge

Men shouldn't compete in women's sports. It's common sense, and legendary sports broadcaster Bob Costas believes that too.
During an appearance on CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson", Costas, … [+2807 chars]

During an appearance on CNN, Bob Costas discussed the International Olympic Committee's decision to ban biological men from women’s Olympic events calling it, "common sense"