
By Dane Miller, SuperWest Sports
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Dane Miller’s Week 18 Best-in-West Hoops Power Rankings
The Selection Show is next week, and the conference tournaments are in full swing.
After two key wins last week, UCLA arguably locked up its at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Now with six teams from the region expected to receive bids, the remaining programs are fighting for their postseason lives.
Santa Clara and New Mexico are the best candidates to get an invitation, while San Diego State, California, and Stanford are still in the picture.
Here’s how I view the Top 10 College Basketball Teams in the West with one week to go until Selection Sunday.
1. Arizona (29-2, 16-2)
The Wildcats have the 1-seed in the West locked up after beating Iowa State and Colorado last week.
Tommy Lloyd’s team set the program record for most wins in a regular season, ending the year with 29 victories.
But this team will always be defined by what happens in the NCAA Tournament. Anything short of a Final Four run would be a disappointment.
2. Gonzaga (28-3, 16-2)
Mark Few’s team had a full week off. The Zags haven’t played since February 28 in a loss to Saint Mary’s on the road.
As the 1-seed in the WCC Tournament, Gonzaga faces Oregon State in the Semifinals.
Expected to be somewhere around a 4-seed in the NCAA Tournament, another Sweet 16 run could be in the cards. But a loss in the Second Round wouldn’t be a shock.
3. BYU (21-10, 9-9)
After getting blown out by Cincinnati earlier in the week, BYU took down Texas Tech in Provo. The win could change the outlook for the NCAA Tournament.
But the Big 12 Tournament is looming, and an early exit would be damaging. Kevin Young’s team enters Kansas City as a lowly 10-seed, facing Kansas State on Tuesday.
If the Conference tournament goes well, BYU might end up as high as a 6-seed in the Big Dance.
4. UCLA (21-10, 13-7)
Don’t look now because UCLA is playing some of its best basketball of the season. Donovan Dent has been on a tear while the Bruins have won four of their last five.
With recent victories over Illinois and Nebraska, UCLA has moved from a Bubble team to a lock for the NCAA Tournament.
The questions now become about seeding and region.
5. Saint Mary’s (27-4, 16-2)
As the 2-seed in the WCC Tournament, Saint Mary’s gets a full week off before returning to action.
The Gaels have already locked up their bid to the Big Dance and face Santa Clara in the Semifinals on Monday night.
Consistently able to advance out of the Round of 64, don’t overlook Randy Bennett’s team. Perhaps this is finally the year they break through to the Sweet 16.
6. Utah State (25-6, 15-5)
The Aggies won the Mountain West Regular Season Championship in their final year in the league.
It’s a historic milestone for the only MWC team considered a lock for the NCAA Tournament. But how deep Utah State goes is an open question.
The blowout loss to UNLV last week put a damper on expectations. At this point, a loss in the First Round would not be unexpected.
7. Santa Clara (24-7, 15-3)
Santa Clara took advantage of the chaos last week. Multiple Bubble teams lost, which made the Broncos’ path to the NCAA Tournament more likely.
After handling Pacific in the Quarterfinals of the WCC Tournament, Herb Sendek’s team faces Saint Mary’s in the Semifinals.
A win would lock Santa Clara into the Tournament while a loss would make Selection Sunday a nail-biter.
8. New Mexico (22-9, 13-7)
The Lobos played their way out of the NCAA Tournament last week. With losses to Colorado State and Utah State, Eric Olen’s team is now on the outside looking in.
Entering the Mountain West Conference Tournament as the 3-seed, UNM might need to make the Championship Game to keep their hopes alive.
New Mexico is at the mercy of other Bubble teams around the nation and could miss out due to a bid-stealer in another league.
9. San Diego State (20-10, 14-6)
SDSU is in a bad spot. The defeat to Boise State last week arguably destroyed any remaining chance the Aztecs had at an at-large bid.
Now, the only path might be to win the Mountain West Tournament. Circumstances can change and evolve quickly.
But San Diego State has underperformed all season, and the MWC is a potential one-bid league. That’s not a good scenario with one week to go until Selection Sunday.
10. California (21-10, 9-9)
To make the Big Dance, the Bears must make a run in the ACC Tournament. The losses to Pittsburgh and Wake Forest at the end of the year were damaging.
As the 9-seed, California faces Florida State with a chance to play Duke if they handle the Seminoles. There’s always a chance.
But Cal’s NCAA Tournament hopes are on life-support and an at-large bid appears unlikely.
Just Missed: Stanford
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Dane Miller’s Week 18 Best-in-West Hoops Power Rankings
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‘CSK will be invincible again’: Ashwin sends strong message to supporters | Cricket News
Chennai Super Kings head into a crucial clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, looking to bounce back after a disappointing five-wicket loss to Punjab Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Despite posting 209 on the board, powered by a fluent 73 off 43 balls from Ayush Mhatre, CSK failed to defend the total as Punjab chased it down with eight balls remaining. Shreyas Iyer led the charge with a composed fifty, while early fireworks from Priyanshu Arya (39 off 11) set the tone for the chase. Following the defeat, Ravichandran Ashwin called for patience from fans, urging them not to target the younger players. “My request to CSK fans is, please do not slam any player. Support each and every one of them,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. “Being a fan of a team isn’t just about winning. The five titles CSK have won is a legacy, but the youngsters shouldn’t be burdened with the weight of it,” he explained. “The burden shouldn’t fall on Ayush Mhatre or Urvil Patel. They have to go out and play with joy. They willl learn and couple of years down the line, the side will become invincible again,” he revealed. CSK’s innings had begun with Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad opening, but Samson’s struggles continued as he fell cheaply once again. Mhatre then steadied things alongside Gaikwad, racing to a 29-ball fifty and taking CSK past 100 inside 10 overs before Yuzvendra Chahal removed the skipper for 28. Mhatre carried on before being dismissed by Vijaykumar Vyshak, who also climbed to the top of the Purple Cap standings. However, the bigger concern for CSK remains their bowling unit. Across two matches, they have leaked 338 runs in just 30.5 overs while taking only seven wickets. Even their spinners, Noor Ahmad and Rahul Chahar, were expensive against Punjab, conceding 84 runs in eight overs without the challenge of dew. The pace attack of Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed and Anshul Kamboj has also struggled to make an impact. Things do not get easier for CSK as they now face a confident RCB side that looks far more balanced than in previous seasons. Led by Virat Kohli at the top, RCB’s batting unit appears settled, with Devdutt Padikkal rediscovering form through a blistering 26-ball 61 in their previous outing and skipper Rajat Patidar anchoring the middle order effectively. RCB’s bowling, once considered their weak link, has shown significant improvement. In the absence of Josh Hazlewood, Jacob Duffy impressed with a three-wicket haul, using sharp short-pitched deliveries to trouble opposition batters. The team may also consider bringing in left-arm pacer Mangesh Yadav in place of Abhinandan Singh. Meanwhile, Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma have provided control in the middle overs. For CSK, much will depend on Samson rediscovering form quickly. With scores of 6 and 7 so far, the T20 World Cup winner has not provided the strong starts expected of him. A clash against RCB could be the perfect stage for a turnaround, but unless their bowling unit improves significantly, CSK face an uphill battle against an in-form Bengaluru side.
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Erling Haaland reveals X-rated message from Man City team-mate after stunning Liverpool win
Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City beat Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday
Erling Haaland received an X-rated message from one of his Manchester City teammates following his hat-trick against Liverpool. The Norwegian striker added yet another match ball to his remarkable collection as Pep Guardiola’s side tore apart the Reds 4-0 to secure their place in the FA Cup semi-final.
Despite a lively opening from Arne Slot’s outfit, they fell apart against the Carabao Cup holders as the Dutchman’s troubles mounted with pressure growing considerably. For City, they became the first team through to the last four at Wembley later this month, with Antoine Semenyo also getting on the scoresheet in the victory over Liverpool.
Haaland claimed his 28th career hat-trick match ball on Saturday afternoon. Posting his memento on social media, Haaland posed with the match ball, and one particular message stood out from the rest.
One of his teammates wrote: “Well done you big f****** weirdo!”
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Reflecting on the match, Haaland said: “This club has to win trophies on the biggest stage. It’s been some time since I have done it [scored a hat-trick] for City. It is special so I am super happy.”
For the Norwegian, he has rediscovered his scoring form at precisely the right moment, with City locked in a Premier League title battle with Arsenal.
Guardiola got the better of his former protégé, Mikel Arteta, on the eve of the international break as City defeated Arsenal 2-0 to clinch another Carabao Cup triumph. City trail the league leaders by nine points heading into next weekend’s fixtures as the Premier League resumes. They travel to Chelsea on April 12 (4.30pm) with Liam Rosenior hoping his team can build on their 7-0 victory over Port Vale in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Arsenal resume their campaign following their clash with Championship outfit Southampton with a journey to Sporting CP in the Champions League. After their quarter-final meeting with Viktor Gyokeres’ previous club, they welcome Bournemouth on April 11 (12.30pm).
Pep Lijnders heaped praise on the City star following their triumph over his old side. The City assistant said: “I worked with a lot of good strikers, with a lot of goals, with a lot of finals and trophies.
“Erling scored the 12th hat-trick today for Man City and the second goal was insane.
“He weighed the attack, he flies, the way he puts the ball into the corner. I love these old-school striker goals.
“I am not saying he carries Norway, but we all know how important he is for them, he feels that responsibility.
“It is clear then that not everything throughout a long season will go your way, but it shows character again and mentality that he comes back in this fashion.”
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Nigerians Shine as Onuachu and Nwaiwu Lead Trabzonspor to 2-1 Win Over Galatasaray


Paul Onuachu scored his first goal against Galatasaray as Trabzonspor claimed a 2-1 win in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday evening.
Onuachu gave Trabzonspor an early lead, marking a personal milestone for the Nigerian forward, who had previously failed to score against Galatasaray. His goal also emphasised his importance to the team this season, bringing his league tally to 22 goals and keeping him among the top scorers in Turkey.
Galatasaray equalised in the second half, creating a tense finish. However, Chibuike Nwaiwu restored Trabzonspor’s lead with his third league goal of the season, assisted by Anthony Nwakaeme. Nwakaeme’s creative delivery proved decisive in the match.
The combined efforts of Onuachu, Nwaiwu, and Nwakaeme secured the victory and all three points for Trabzonspor in a closely fought contest.
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Stephen A. Smith makes feelings known on Geno Auriemma apologizing to Dawn Staley over viral meltdown after UConn’s Final 4 loss vs. South Carolina
Stephen A. Smith is waiting for the NFL draft to happen later this month, so he is giving his take on college basketball’s latest controversy.
On Friday, the University of Connecticut Huskies lost 48-62 against the University of South Carolina Gamecocks in the Final Four of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. After the game, Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma had a verbal confrontation with Gamecocks counterpart Dawn Staley.
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Minutes later, he posted this apology on social media:
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“It’s unlike what I do and what our standard is here at Connecticut. I want to apologize to the staff and the team at South Carolina. It was uncalled for in how I reacted. The story should be how well South Carolina played, and I don’t want my actions to detract from that.”
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There was a great amount of blowback from fans, but Smith urged them to move on:
Stephen A. Smith quashes rumor surrounding Molly Qerim’s departure from “First Take”
For years, Stephen A. Smith has been considered the face of ESPN’s flagship program “First Take”. One of only a few other people who would be considered for that pedestal is Molly Qerim, who was its host from 2015 to September 2025.
At the time of her departure, there was much speculation that her working relationship with Smith had worsened in the buildup to the decision. However, Smith dismissed such notions when speaking on Wednesday’s episode of Brandon Tierney’s “Unleashed” podcast:
“I miss Molly because I love (her) as a person and as a friend. I know what kind of a person she is, so because of that I don’t look at her as just as a host, I don’t look at her as just a colleague. We worked together for 10 years. Nobody is ever going to come say something negative to me about (her). I will always support her because it’s beyond the professional.”
As of October 2025, “First Take” is hosted by Shae Cornette.
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Arsenal: FA Cup defeat at Southampton turns up heat in trophy hunt
The Gunners have not won the Premier League for 22 years and have finished in second place for three successive seasons.
The Carabao Cup final was Arsenal’s first chance to win a major trophy for six years.
And after losing to City and now being knocked out of the FA Cup by a lower league team for the first time since 2021-22 – a third round loss to Nottingham Forest – the Gunners need to ensure these defeats do not turn into a slump in form.
“They have to not let the season run away from them,” former Arsenal and Southampton forward Theo Walcott told BBC Sport.
“Everything they have built this season, don’t let it affect them. They have been in this situation before and they don’t want to relive that.”
Mikel Arteta has consistently spoken about everyone at the club’s desire to win but with the end of the season approaching, games running out, and a £250m spend in the summer, the pressure is at an all-time high.
Walcott said he noticed a “nervous energy” on the touchline at St Mary’s that has been seen before in recent years.
“Visually watching Mikel on the sidelines, it was elements of previous years where that energy reflected into the team,” he said.
“It was very tense. Not just Mikel but a lot of the staff were out there at times. It was like too many cooks in the kitchen, too many messages.”
It was a poor Arsenal performance by the high standards they have set throughout the season.
And despite dominating possession, having 23 shots and levelling the game in the 68th minute, the Gunners never really looked like they would go onto win.
“I love my players. What they have done for nine months. I’m not going to criticise them because we lost a game here in the manner that they tried,” Arteta said.
“And the way they are putting their bodies through everything. Some of them probably didn’t even have to be here. I’m not going to do that. I’m going to defend them more than ever.
“Someone has to take responsibility. That’s me and we have the most beautiful period of the season ahead of us.
“In the season, you always have moments. Normally two or three. This is the first moment that we have.
“So stand up, make yourself comfortable and deliver like we’ve been doing all season.”
The Gunners boss was then asked how he can prevent this form rolling into the rest of the season and derailing their Champions League and Premier League campaigns.
“Giving them [the players] clarity, giving more conviction, trusting our players, believing in what we are doing,” Arteta said.
“And continue to do that with the tweaks that every game demands.
“But especially maintaining the speed, the attitude and the energy at the highest possible level. Because that’s critical to perform at the level that we need to win matches.”
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ISL clubs urge AIFF to pause binding rights decision at ExCo meet | Football News
The Indian Super League clubs on Saturday urged the All India Football Federation (AIFF) not to take any “binding decision” on the new long-term commercial rights holder during Sunday’s executive committee meeting, citing a lack of meaningful opportunity to evaluate the bidders.
The ISL clubs have been embroiled in a conflict with the AIFF, with recent developments focusing on the commercial rights tender.
Two bidders are in contention to acquire the combined commercial rights of the ISL and Federation Cup, with one of them offering more than Rs 2100 crore for a 20-year period after the AIFF opened the bids on Friday, and the national federation is expected to get its new commercial partner by Sunday, when it meets for an executive committee meeting.
The clubs, though, said in a joint statement they “cannot be expected to arrive at a considered view” on the competing bidders without being “afforded a more meaningful opportunity” to assess them in substance while also pointing out that they were not part of the drafting process.
“As you are aware, the clubs were not part of the drafting process of the RFQ (Request for Quotation) and were only provided access to the relevant documents less than 12 hours prior to the bids being opened.
“In those circumstances, any expectation that the clubs should now immediately indicate a preference between the bidders would, with respect, be both premature and inconsistent with the seriousness of the decision at hand,” the ISL clubs said in the statement.
FanCode and Genius Sports submitted bids for the commercial rights relating to the ISL and the Federation Cup (or the Super Cup), while Capri Sports placed bids for the commercial rights of the Indian Women’s League first division and the Indian Women’s League 2.
“This is not a routine commercial appointment. The party selected through this process will have a material bearing on the structure, commercial direction and long-term future of Indian football.
“A decision of this nature must be informed not merely by the fact of a bid having been submitted, but by a proper understanding of the respective bidders’ business plans, revenue generation models, cost structures, operational capabilities, strategic assumptions and overall vision for the property.”
It is learnt that Genius Sports, the official data feed provider for the English Premier League, the Championship, and the Scottish league, made a bid of Rs 2129 crore over 20 years.
FanCode’s bid amount was approximately Rs 1190 crore, nearly half that of the London-headquartered Genius Sports.
The clubs further wrote in the letter, “We would therefore request that the AIFF facilitate separate presentations and discussions for the clubs with each of the two bidders, namely Genius Sports and FanCode, so that the clubs may hear directly from them and properly evaluate their respective approaches.
“Following that, the clubs should be given reasonable time to deliberate internally, including with our respective owners and key stakeholders, so that any view expressed is informed, responsible and, ideally, reflective of a collective position on the RFQ process and the bidders.”.
The clubs added, “We are also aware that an Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. In that regard, we would strongly urge that no binding decision be taken at that meeting..
“Doing so, before the clubs have had a proper opportunity to understand the bidders and deliberate amongst themselves, would not be in keeping with the spirit of inclusiveness and collective decision-making that we have all repeatedly spoken about and sought to uphold.
“This request is not being made to delay matters unnecessarily, nor to create difficulty, but simply to ensure that a decision of such long-term significance is taken in a manner that is fair, inclusive and worthy of the game’s future.
“We trust the AIFF will appreciate the importance of allowing this process the time and consideration it properly requires, and we would be grateful if the necessary interactions with both bidders could be arranged at the earliest.”.
On March 2, the AIFF invited bids for the commercial rights of both men’s and women’s club competitions for a period of 15 years minimum starting with the 2026-2027 season.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi tipped for major role in BCCI’s make-or-break red-ball mission | Cricket News
India’s T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year has done little to mask a growing problem in the longest format. The side’s Test performances have dipped noticeably, and despite improved results in limited-overs cricket under head coach Gautam Gambhir, the red-ball setup remains a concern. Losses at home to New Zealand and South Africa have underlined that India are no longer invincible in their own conditions, with their World Test Championship final hopes now looking increasingly unlikely. Recognising the issue, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has moved to reset its long-term Test structure. According to PTI, the Centre of Excellence, headed by VVS Laxman, has rolled out a detailed plan to rebuild India’s red-ball depth by focusing on the next generation. Central to this strategy is a four-day intra-CoE competition scheduled across June and July. Talents such as Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are set to feature in the tournament, which will include 64 players aged below 25. These players will be split into four teams of 16, with each side playing two multi-day fixtures on varied surfaces to simulate different match scenarios. The idea is to build a consistent pipeline of red-ball players who can serve India over the next decade. As part of this shift, coaches and selectors have been instructed to make red-ball development the priority at High Performance Camps in Bengaluru over the coming year. “The India Emerging side will comprise of only U-25 players and they will also constitute India A teams for shadow tours also. The roadmap will be created keeping senior chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir in the loop,” a BCCI source told PTI. “Once the IPL ends, India U-19 and Emerging (U-25) will both tour Sri Lanka for four-day games. The squad will be selected based on Intra-COE tournament performances,” the source added. India’s difficulties in Tests, especially their declining effectiveness against spin even at home, have been a key trigger for this overhaul since Gambhir took charge. The new system is designed to address those gaps through sustained exposure to longer-format cricket. For selection, 25 U-23 players will be chosen by the junior panel led by S Sharath. Another 25 players, spanning U-23 and U-25 categories, will be picked by the senior selection committee based on performances in domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with the condition that these players must not have been part of the IPL. The remaining 14 spots will go to players who featured in the IPL, including Mhatre, Sooryavanshi and Sameer Rizvi, completing the 64-player pool. “The idea is to select 25 after the intra-COE tourney, and this core group of cricketers will represent both Emerging and India A in shadow tours. The BCCI brass and Team India management is pretty clear — even for U-19s, the focus for next one year has to be red ball,” the source said.
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Lauren Price looking ahead to wedding after victory over Stephanie Pineiro
Lauren Price hopes to still hear wedding bells and walk down the aisle next month after her victorious bloody battle against Stephanie Pineiro in Cardiff.
Price was a clear winner on the scorecards – two judges scoring it 98-92 and the other 99-91 – over a pulsating 10-rounder that saw the WBA, WBC and IBF world welterweight belts remain in Wales.
But Price ended the contest covered in blood after a cut mouth prompted nervous glances among her fans from the fifth round onwards – and hopes her partner Carlie Jones will still marry her on May 30.
Price attended a brief press post-fight conference before heading to a nearby hospital for a check up.
“I think it looks a lot worse than it is if I’m honest,” said Price, 31, after taking her unblemished professional record to double figures.
“It’s a little cut in my mouth, but (trainer) Rob McCracken kept me calm and collected.
“Hopefully my partner’s still going to marry me in May.”
Although the cuts and bruises might not have disappeared before her hen night next Saturday, Price will venture out in Cardiff still on top of the world after producing another measured display in difficult circumstances.
Pineiro was emboldened by Price’s blood-splattered face and vest, but the Puerto Rican was unable to bridge the gap in class as her own unbeaten record fell.
Price said: “I knew it was going to be tough, I’ve been out of the ring for a year and it was a mandatory defence as well.
“She’s probably second best in the division well and a tough girl.
“But I showed another level in there in toughness in front of the home fans.
“Another level of maturity. Stay calm, stick to my boxing, and get through.”
Four-weight world champion Claressa Shields was ringside in Cardiff, and Price is targeting a two-fight deal with the American with talks already under way between the respective camps.
The pair faced off in the ring after and a match could be made at middleweight – the division at which Price won Olympic gold in Tokyo five years ago.
Price said: “I fully respect Shields. I think she’s the best in the game and to be the best you have to beat the best.
“Full credit to her for what she’s done her in her career, but I honestly believe in myself. I’m just getting better and better.
“I’m in this game for the biggest fights and I want to be a multi-weight world champion.
“What a great honour it would be to share the ring with Shields, and not just for one fight.
“I said to her ‘I’ll go to America and you come to Wales’ and she shook on it.”
Price’s Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom said: “Lauren’s that good a fighter that a lot of fighters don’t fancy it.
“Shields is the biggest name in the sport. She recognises that Lauren is coming into her prime at 31 and wants legacy fights.
“Hopefully one in the stadium here in Cardiff because she’s probably too big for this arena now.”
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North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Carlton Blues Tips, Odds and Teams – AFL Round 4 2026
Marvel Stadium will play host to Friday’s
Round 4 AFL game between North Melbourne Kangaroos and
Carlton Blues. The game kicks off at 3:15 pm with Carlton Blues heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the North Melbourne Kangaroos vs.
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When: Friday April 3, 2026 at 3:15 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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North Melbourne and Carlton meet at Marvel Stadium in a contest that offers both sides a chance to build early momentum. Carlton’s midfield depth and scoring efficiency remain key strengths, while North Melbourne continues to show signs of growth through its emerging talent. The Roos’ ability to apply pressure and transition quickly will be critical against a more polished Blues outfit. Expect a physical contest around the ball, with clearance work and defensive accountability likely to prove decisive. For both teams, this match presents an opportunity to solidify their identity and take a step forward in their 2026 campaigns.
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UConn wins Final Four matchup over Illinois
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The UConn Huskies men’s basketball team is headed back to the national championship game for the third time in the last four years after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four.
The Huskies, who were leading by as much as 14 points, fended off a late 10-0 run from Illinois to keep their championship hopes alive. Tarris Reed Jr. ended the run with a lay-up in the paint, then a turnover led to a Solo Ball one-handed slam.

UConn forward Jayden Ross celebrates his shot against Illinois during the first half of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game at the Final Four in Indianapolis on April 4, 2026. (Abbie Parr/AP)
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