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Last updated: April 2, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four

The national semifinals are set for Saturday, with Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd rejecting distractions amid rumors linking him to the vacant North Carolina job as his Wildcats prepare to face Michigan. Lloyd affirmed he is not a "multitasker" while his team focuses on advancing to the National Championship for the first time in 25 years chasing history. On the other side of the bracket, UConn expects guard Silas Demary Jr. to be operating at 90% capacity despite a lingering high ankle sprain as they seek to avenge an earlier season loss to Illinois tournament picks detailed. Further adding to the college basketball narrative, Michigan’s legendary "Fab Five" — including Webber and Rose — will reunite for an alternate broadcast of the contest. Meanwhile, in recruiting news, Kansas forward Flory Bidunga, who is projected as a second-round NBA prospect, will enter the transfer portal as the highest-rated available player among the 800-plus athletes currently in the portal pool.

NCAA Player & Legal Updates

Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris' attempt to secure a seventh year of eligibility was denied Thursday when a Virginia circuit court judge refused his request for a preliminary injunction. In other player movement, Iowa State women's basketball star Audi Crooks announced her intention to enter the transfer portal for her final collegiate season. Separately, Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau rejoined the Wolverines for Final Four preparations after being hospitalized Wednesday due to an accidental exposure triggering an allergic reaction. In team support news, Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti reaffirmed his backing of transfer quarterback Josh Hoover following public criticism regarding his turnover total from TCU coach Sonny Dykes.

NBA & WNBA Roster Moves

Detroit Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham faces an extended absence, ruled out for at least another week Cunningham sidelined further as he recovers from a collapsed lung. In other league news, Victor Wembanyama delivered a season-high 41-point performance leading the San Antonio Spurs to their tenth consecutive victory by defeating the Golden State Warriors 127-113. Looking toward the women's game, more than 100 players are set to hit the market, prompting an analysis of the top 55 WNBA free agents ranging from reigning MVPs to essential rotation pieces.

International & Domestic Football/Rugby

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark engaged in a public dispute with Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell this week over the scheduling of a Friday night matchup against Houston next season, illustrating ongoing conference realignment tensions. In team management news, England cricket coach Brendon McCullum held necessary discussions with county counterparts regarding the current unrest between domestic and international games. Furthermore, France wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey earned the prestigious Player of the Championship award for the 2026 Men's Six Nations campaign. On the coaching side, England appointed former Gloucestershire bowler Tom Smith as their new spin-bowling coach for the upcoming summer slate.

Combat Sports & Golf Updates

In boxing news, Derek Chisora made a dramatic entrance to a Deontay Wilder press conference in London, arriving in an army tank alongside politician Nigel Farage. Meanwhile, snooker action saw John Higgins produce a dramatic comeback, fighting back from an 8-5 deficit to defeat Mark Selby 10-8 and advance to the semi-finals Higgins beats Selby of the Tour Championship in Manchester. In golf, betting markets for the next four major championships show Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy established as the favorites for future majors. Following his recent SUV crash, newly released body camera footage showed Tiger Woods telling a deputy, "I was just talking to the president," Woods' statement revealed in the immediate aftermath of the single-vehicle incident in Florida.

Miscellaneous Sports Incidents & Records

Freestyle ski champion Kirsty Muir expressed surprise at her success after an historic season Muir claims best is coming, suggesting her peak performance is still ahead. In UK racing, a horse named Crokes Cross achieved a massive upset at Kelso, winning at 300-1 odds Longest odds victory, which tied the record for the longest-priced winner in UK racing history. In rugby union, hooker Dewi Lake’s injury puts his availability in doubt for Wales' July Nations Championship fixtures and marks his final appearances for the Ospreys before his 2026-27 move Lake injury concerns to Gloucester. Finally, a Title IX probe at NC State concluded that a former trainer's contact with a male athlete was "unwelcome and of a sexual nature," trainer's conduct ruled sexual according to internal documents obtained by this outlet.