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Mar 28, 2026, 09:52 PM ETSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Marta Suarez amassed 33 points and 10 rebounds, forming a virtually indomitable pair with Olivia Miles, as the No. 3 seed TCU triumphed over 10th-seeded Virginia 79-69 this past Saturday in the Sweet Sixteen round of the women’s NCAA tournament.TCU (32-5), securing its second consecutive berth in the Elite Eight, is set to contend with No. 1 seed South Carolina on Monday, vying for a coveted spot in the Final Four.Miles, a senior and a three-time All-American, concluded the game with her own impressive individual statistical performance, tallying 28 points, 10 rebounds,…

Ben BabyMar 28, 2026, 08:00 AM ETCloseBen Baby reports on the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He commenced his tenure with the company in July 2019. Prior to ESPN, he contributed to various newspapers in Texas, most recently at The Dallas Morning News where he covered collegiate athletics. He provides daily coverage of the Bengals for ESPN.com, alongside making appearances on SportsCenter, ESPN’s NFL broadcasts, and ESPN Radio programs. A native of Grapevine, Texas, he earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. He serves as an adjunct journalism professor at Southern Methodist University and is a…

Mar 28, 2026, 05:38 PM ETThe United States men’s national team experienced a significant setback in its preparations for the forthcoming World Cup, as Belgium exhibited overwhelming dominance in the second half, securing a decisive 5-2 victory at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday.Weston McKennie repaid the U.S. for a commendable start, netting the initial goal in the 39th minute by converting an Antonee Robinson corner kick at the back post.However, Zeno Debast found a long-range equalizer for Belgium just before the interval, and the ninth-ranked visiting squad added three more goals within a 14-minute period in the second half, utterly…

Mar 28, 2026, 07:18 PM ETSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Ta’Niya Latson amassed 28 points, and Raven Johnson chipped in 18, propelling top-seeded South Carolina to a 94-68 triumph over fourth-seeded Oklahoma on Saturday. This victory secured their progression to the Elite Eight of the women’s March Madness championship.South Carolina is now slated to contend against the victor of the TCU-Virginia matchup this coming Monday evening, vying for an opportunity to advance to the Final Four in Phoenix from the Sacramento 4 Regional.The Gamecocks have progressed to the national semifinals in six out of the last eight Final Four competitions, securing three…

Jeff CarlisleMar 28, 2026, 06:39 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.Multiple AuthorsATLANTA — The United States men’s national team’s readiness for the World Cup has moved into its concluding stage. Both individual showings will be closely examined, and the overall team unity will be too.Consequently, Saturday’s fixture against Belgium offered a stark evaluation of the USMNT’s current standing, as the Americans suffered a crushing 5-2 loss. Admittedly, it was just a single match, yet the U.S. appears nowhere near prepared for the actual competition commencing in June.During the initial half, the U.S. presented…

Mar 28, 2026, 05:38 PM ETMILWAUKEE — A 127-95 defeat by the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday saw the Milwaukee Bucks formally removed from playoff contention, thereby concluding the league’s second-most enduring current run.Regular challengers since Giannis Antetokounmpo’s selection in 2013, the Bucks had achieved nine consecutive postseason berths prior to the current campaign. The Boston Celtics presently maintain the most extensive current run, at 11.Editorial SelectionsOne Associated ItemMilwaukee lacked Antetokounmpo’s presence for a sixth consecutive match, owing to a left knee overextension and bone contusion. He has participated in merely 36 games thus far in the current campaign, a…

Mar 28, 2026, 06:08 PM ETMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in the Miami Open ladies’ singles championship 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 this past Saturday.The world’s top-ranked player overwhelmed fourth-ranked Gauff in the first and third sets with blazing groundstroke winners and became the initial competitor to achieve the “Sunshine Double” — securing victories at both Indian Wells and Miami within the identical season — since Iga Swiatek in 2022.It marked Sabalenka’s second consecutive title at the Miami Open, Gauff’s native city’s event, and gave her a 7-6 advantage in their head-to-head record.”You’ve motivated me to enhance my…

The United States, co-hosting the World Cup, endured a heavy defeat inflicted by Belgium, who emerged victorious with a 5-2 scoreline at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday. Weston McKennie gave the American side an early lead during the initial period, however, the visiting team responded with a quintet of consecutive goals attributable to Zeno Debast, Amadou Onana, a Charles De Ketelaere spot-kick, and Dodi Lukebakio, coming off the bench, netting twice. Patrick Agyemang notched a late goal for the home team, yet it offered scant comfort as the erratic performance streak of manager Mauricio Pochettino’s squad persists, merely months before…

Jordan Henderson states that he and his England colleagues “consistently stand ready to back” Ben White, after the defender faced jeers from a segment of supporters upon his rejoining the national squad. White entered the pitch with just over 20 minutes left in the Three Lions’ exhibition match against Uruguay at Wembley on Friday, subsequently netting the initial goal and then giving up a spot-kick, resulting in a 1-1 stalemate. Nevertheless, catcalls emanated from a portion of the home crowd as the Arsenal backliner made his appearance. He was participating in his inaugural international fixture since departing the 2022 World…

Although the connection linking Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg was previously contentious enough for Musk to dare Zuckerberg to a physical confrontation, their rapport had improved by the nascent period of the second Trump presidency — based on legal papers unveiled on Friday. According to Engadget’s report, these messages exchanged by Zuckerberg and Musk came to light in the context of Musk’s legal action against OpenAI. The communications were dispatched on February 3, 2025, approximately when Zuckerberg guested on Joe Rogan’s podcast to lament that the American corporate landscape had grown “emasculated.” With regard to Musk’s vigorous efforts to curtail…