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Michael C. WrightApr 4, 2026, 10:54 PM ETCloseBegan working at ESPN in 2010 Earlier reported on the Bears for ESPN.com Participated in collegiate football at West Texas A&MVarious ContributorsDENVER — With mere moments remaining in the concluding minute of the extra period, and Denver ahead of San Antonio by two points, three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic maneuvered the ball into the key while Victor Wembanyama adopted a defensive posture.Jokic drove Wembanyama back, then simulated a pass to Christian Braun, before swiftly executing his signature “Sombor Shuffle” for an 11-foot fadeaway shot over the extended arm of the 7-foot-5 Frenchman.Wembanyama gazed…

INDIANAPOLIS — The 2026 iteration of the men’s Final Four competition will showcase several of the most formidable squads from the current season.Arizona maintained the top position in the AP poll for nine consecutive weeks, commencing the season with an unprecedented 23-0 run. The Wildcats are scheduled to compete against Michigan, the squad that supplanted them from the No. 1 spot. Michigan is currently averaging 95.3 points per game throughout the NCAA tournament, a higher figure than any team reaching the semifinals since Kentucky achieved 97.0 in 1993.These two teams, alongside Illinois, have advanced to the Final Four by securing…

Compared to the hefty Move, it’s more compact and portable, yet its size is ample enough to deliver a richer audio experience than the tiny Roam. It has the capability to stay put on its recharging base, competing with the stationary Sonos Era 100, or conversely, it can accompany you everywhere. Essentially, it embodies Sonos’s adaptability, and with its current optimal functionality, it presents a compelling choice.Enjoy the AudioUnboxing the Play’s brown cardboard container reveals a blend of Nordic simplicity and environmental responsibility, consistent with newest launches like the Arc Ultra soundbar. Beneath, a white sound-dampening material uncovers a compact…

Academics from the UK and US have piloted the application of artificial intelligence to aid combat healthcare judgments, investigating the readiness of individuals to rely on and assign critical decisions to AI. This project, spearheaded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in partnership with the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, delved into methods for integrating AI with human judgment processes in demanding situations, as reported by the UK Defence Journal. These experiments leveraged DARPA’s “In the Moment” initiative, which centers on adapting AI systems to embody individual human inclinations and main objectives. A key challenge in AI implementation…

PHOENIX — South Carolina and UCLA are poised to contend for a national championship.This Sunday, the pair of top-ranked seeds will collide in the NCAA championship contest (at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC), featuring a showdown between formidable teams boasting extensive experience, having been under scrutiny throughout their seasons. South Carolina aims for its fourth NCAA crown, while UCLA endeavors to secure its inaugural one.The Gamecocks progressed following their termination of UConn’s 54-game winning run on Friday. This victory was characterized by South Carolina’s exceptional defensive strategy, yet it was largely eclipsed by an incident occurring away from the court.…

Deontay Wilder, right, scored two knockdowns against Derek Chisora. Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty ImagesLONDON — On Saturday, Deontay Wilder triumphed over Derek Chisora through a split verdict in a fierce yet captivating heavyweight contest, thereby re-establishing his relevance for more prominent encounters.Wilder (45-4-1, 43 KOs) registered a pair of knockdowns but incurred a point penalty during Chisora’s fiftieth and concluding professional bout.Two officials adjudicated the contest 115-111 and 115-113 in favor of Wilder; conversely, one judge saw it 115-112 for Chisora.Chisora (36-14, 23 KOs) was propelled through the ring ropes on two occasions as both combatants largely engaged in…

Ex-deputy national security counsel Victoria Coates examines President Donald Trump’s position on Iran subsequent to the discovery of a downed U.S. aircraft within Iran, featured on ‘The Bottom Line.’ With the United States and Israel concluding their fifth week of hostilities against Iran, roughly 93 million non-combatants residing within Iran find themselves trapped in a combat area, lacking either a missile warning system or internet access. Furthermore, an additional 4 million individuals of Iranian heritage globally are disconnected from their loved ones and relatives who remain in Iran. Despite the Islamic Republic leaving its populace uninformed, Holistic Resilience, an assembly…

Andrea AdelsonApr 4, 2026, 06:54 PM ETClose ACC correspondent. Began working for ESPN.com in 2010. An alumna of the University of Florida.Various WritersPHOENIX — Even though UCLA is poised for its initial showing in an NCAA final match, head coach Cori Close mentioned on Saturday that she sensed her team experienced greater strain the previous year, during their first Final Four.Having been defeated in the semifinals twelve months prior, the Bruins’ journey to this year’s country-wide championship contest was fueled by that setback. They are set to confront South Carolina on Sunday. Close remarked that the squad’s prior involvement has…

Dave McMenaminApr 4, 2026, 04:10 PM ETCloseLakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.Multiple AuthorsDALLAS — Already contending with the fallout from Luka Doncic’s left hamstring strain diagnosis, which will render him unavailable indefinitely, the Los Angeles Lakers disclosed on Saturday that Austin Reaves has sustained a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury, removing him from play for the rest of the regular season.Although the squad did not specify a recovery period for his return, informants conveyed to ESPN’s Shams…

A stunning FA Cup quarterfinal win saw Tonda Eckert’s Championship team, Southampton, secure their journey to Wembley, propelled by a goal from outstanding reserve Shea Charles, as they shocked Premier League frontrunners Arsenal in a memorable triumph.Mikel Arteta’s squad, hampered by injuries, arrived at St Mary’s as heavy favorites, just two weeks after their disappointing Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City.However, their quest for a treble ended on the south coast when Charles netted a late 2-1 winner, with Southampton recovering after Viktor Gyökeres nullified Ross Stewart’s first-half opening goal.A semifinal clash at Wembley awaits later this month for…