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Kyle BonaguraApr 2, 2026, 07:30 AM ETCloseCovers college football.Joined ESPN in 2014.Attended Washington State University.Multiple AuthorsSAN JOSE, Calif. — On the morning of the most crucial match of his head coaching career, Tommy Lloyd awoke disoriented. Two days had passed since his Arizona Wildcats had overwhelmed John Calipari’s Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sweet 16. Now, on the cusp of achieving the institution’s inaugural Final Four appearance in a quarter-century, he had momentarily lost recall of the contest even occurring.Perhaps sluggish due to the demands of playoff journeys — Arizona had engaged in seven games since its last home game on…

There’s been a plethora of thrilling baseball action already, just one week into the 2026 MLB season.Newcomers are commanding the conversation around the sport, having enjoyed outstanding inaugurations to their major league careers. Chase DeLauter and Munetaka Murakami etched their names in history by homering in each of their initial trio of major league games, making them merely the third and fourth rookies to ever achieve such a feat. Kevin McGonigle delivered an inaugural game with four hits, and JJ Wetherholt launched his initial big league long ball during his first appearance.We’ve also observed reliever worries in the opening stages…

In an opinion piece published 13 March for UK Defence Journal, I inquired: ‘What next for the UK–US special relationship?’ Given recent developments, the more urgent question now is whether it is time to re-evaluate it. Since that time, President Trump’s unreserved and persistent censure of the UK has endured. He initially claimed he did not need the Royal Navy, or other partner vessels, to help secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz, then sought their support, only to later disparage British aircraft carriers as ‘toys’. The President has also menaced withdrawal, stating that events in the Gulf hold no…

Michael VoepelCloseMichael VoepelESPN Senior WriterMichael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. and Charlie CremeCloseCharlie CremeESPN.comCharlie Creme projects the women’s NCAA tournament bracket for ESPN.com.Multiple AuthorsApr 2, 2026, 07:30 AM ETAs only four teams persist in the NCAA competition, ESPN has condensed its ultimate women’s college basketball player rankings for 2025-26 to 15, with the competition relocating to Phoenix for the national semifinals.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedSarah Strong of UConn maintains her premier position, having steered the Huskies to their 25th…

Within the U.S., discussions surrounding premier camera-equipped mobile phones primarily focus on iPhones, the Samsung Galaxy range, and, more recently, the Google Pixel. Conversely, individuals in various parts of Asia and Europe enjoy a broader selection of alternatives, with brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo significantly enhancing their photographic capabilities. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which recently underwent its worldwide unveiling, stands as one such gadget. It features a prominent camera protrusion housing a diverse array of sensors, coupled with a collaboration with the acclaimed German camera manufacturer, Leica, to implement software-level modifications and stylistic elements for capturing scenes. This camera…

To kick things off: Negotiations are ongoing for Amazon to acquire the satellite telecommunications conglomerate, Globalstar. This transaction would bolster the e-commerce titan’s endeavor to establish its proprietary low Earth orbit satellite venture.Another development: A record quantity of mega-transactions were finalized during the initial quarter of the year. Corporations disregarded the conflict in the Middle East and a significant reshuffle in the software industry, driving mergers and acquisitions to a global total of $1.2 trillion.Welcome to Due Diligence, your concise update on deal-making, private equity, and corporate financial matters. This piece is an on-site rendition of our bulletin. Those with…

  The global liberal framework is perishing, or at least that’s what’s frequently asserted. One could contend that it has teetered on the brink of collapse numerous times throughout the preceding ten years. The UN seems incapacitated, overwhelmed by its sheer scale. NATO is fractured and endeavors to manage the transition from an outward-reaching emphasis to securing its own domain. Meanwhile, the United States, contending with its global standing, discusses the incumbent administration’s “swift victories” amidst abundant diversions. The escalating revisionist tendencies of China and Russia, adopting patient and disruptive methodologies respectively, create a diverting context. They are probing limits.…

Baxter HolmesApr 2, 2026, 07:00 AM ETCloseBaxter Holmes (@Baxter) is a principal scribe for ESPN Digital and Print, concentrating on the National Basketball Association. He has reported on the Lakers, the Celtics and formerly served for The Boston Globe and Los Angeles Times.Various WritersHalf a year has elapsed since claims initially emerged that the LA Clippers bypassed the NBA’s wage ceiling to remunerate prominent player Kawhi Leonard, spurring the association to inquire.At last week’s board of governors meeting, Adam Silver, the NBA commissioner, neither spoke about nor was questioned regarding the inquiry. Yet, last month during the All-Star weekend –…

Alexa PhilippouApr 5, 2026, 10:11 PM ETCloseReports on women’s collegiate basketball and the WNBA Formerly reported on UConn and the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun for the Hartford Courant A Stanford alumna and Baltimore native, possessing additional professional background with the Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times, and Cincinnati EnquirerMultiple AuthorsThe WNBA and WNBPA reached an accord for player free agency to commence on Monday, as stated by the league on Sunday evening.The window for designations, encompassing the dispatch of qualifying bids and the identification of core players, is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. Discussions are set to occur from Wednesday to Friday,…

PHOENIX — Following a weekend spent grappling with the repercussions of the court-side disagreement with UConn coach Geno Auriemma, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley dedicated a substantial part of her post-match period on Sunday to lavishing commendation upon UCLA coach Cori Close.The Bruins secured their initial national title of the NCAA era in a decisive, start-to-finish manner, achieving a 79-51 triumph against the Gamecocks.A pronounced contrast was evident in Staley’s manner of speech when discussing Auriemma compared to the laudatory way she spoke of Close.”I am perpetually pleased for individuals who have toiled diligently in this sport, who are truly…