Men’s Elite Eight winners, losers: It pays to be No. 1

Men’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight winners, losers: It pays to be No. 1

Here are some of the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's Elite Eight action.

Men's Final Four provides the best teams but not the most interesting

Auburn takes down Michigan State

Auburn’s Johni Broome has major injury scare during Elite Eight game

Houston clamps down Tennessee

Report: Kevin Willard leaving Maryland for Villanova HC job

HC carousel influences competition as much as player transfer portal

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Women's NCAA Tournament Elite Eight winners, losers: UCLA, South Carolina advance

Here are three winners and losers from Sunday's games.

Late surge propels South Carolina women to fifth straight Final Four

Gabriela Jaquez's heroics lead UCLA past LSU to first Final Four

No superstar rematch this time as USC enters Elite Eight vs. UConn

Texas, TCU are both one step away from elusive Final Four berth

TCU guard Hailey Van Lith is the NCAA Tournament’s best story

MLB News / Yardbarker / 5 hours ago

Five overreactions to opening weekend of the 2025 MLB season

The opening weekend of the 2025 MLB season is officially in the books. In the grand scheme of things, there are still 159 games left to play (158 for a select few). However, there's plenty of overreaction fodder in the aftermath of baseball's inaugural weekend, so let's break it down.

Watch: Wild pitch vs. Marlins ends in disaster for the Pirates

Josh Bell powers Nationals to first win, hoping for renaissance season

Blue Jays receive disappointing injury update on Max Scherzer

Shohei Ohtani throws bullpen session, no timeline for pitching return

Braves' Brian Snitker non-committal about managing beyond 2025 season

Rangers place All-Star 3B on IL

NBA News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Watch: Seven people ejected after Pistons-Timberwolves brawl

Watch: Five players, two coaches ejected after Pistons-Timberwolves brawl

On Sunday, a brawl broke out early in the second quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves' 123-104 home win over the Detroit Pistons.

Watch: Rockets' Dillon Brooks ejected after scuffle with Suns' Kevin Durant

Durant then exits Sunday's game with a terrifying ankle injury

Phoenix is struggling to even get into contention for the play-in tournament

Cavaliers knock off the Clippers for their third 60-win season

This Lakers myth may actually be true

Knicks star Jalen Brunson has been cleared for basketball activities

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Can you name every NFL QB with multiple five-touchdown games?

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 11 hours ago

Watch: Yankees' Judge shows why he doesn't need torpedo bat

Watch: Yankees' Aaron Judge shows why he doesn't need torpedo bat with 410-foot homer vs. Brewers

Another day, another Aaron Judge home run...

Watch: Yankees made franchise history with first-inning HR barrage on Saturday

Yankees' new bats might be taking advantage of rulebook loophole

Pitcher calls out MLB over torpedo bats

MLB weighs in on torpedo bats

New York OF Jasson Dominguez may have to get off the field

New York Jets News / Yardbarker / 4 hours ago

Jets don't waste anytime in declaring Justin Fields' role

It seems as if there will be no quarterback competition this season for the New York Jets.

Jets GM also shares team's stance on WR after Aaron Rodgers departure

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin gives update on Rodgers, QB situation

Cowboys offer promising update regarding negotiations with Micah Parsons

Five potential Tyreek Hill landing spots amid latest trade rumors

Reporter reveals the potential deadline for possible Brandon Aiyuk trade

Titans respond to trade speculation surrounding QB Will Levis

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Denny Hamlin puts on a clinic to win Cook Out 400 at Martinsville

Sunday's performance at Martinsville was a return to vintage form for Denny Hamlin.

Toyota ends Hendrick's recent dominance in Martinsville spring race

Joey Logano rallies late for first top-10 finish of the season

Erik Jones disqualified from 24th-place finish after failing inspection

Casey Mears reacts to NASCAR return

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sounds off on NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Watch: Ovechkin scores goal No. 890, five away from record

Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 890, five away from record

Bellowing fans broke into chants of "Ovi! Ovi! Ovi!" across Capital One Arena on Sunday as if Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin had just scored a game-winning goal.

Alex Tuch finds the net twice as the Sabres outscore Washington

Canucks make decision on young goalie

Predators forward injured, potentially opening door for former No. 15 pick

Wild place a pair of veteran depth forwards on waivers

...as do the Bruins

Tennessee Titans News / Pro Football Rumors / 15 hours ago

Titans have 'short list' of candidates for No. 1 pick of draft

Titans have 'short list' of candidates for first overall pick of NFL Draft

Tennessee head coach Brian Callahan is not going to tip his team’s hand at this stage of the process, and new GM Mike Borgonzi recently said all options (including a trade-down) are still on the table.

How do Giants view Travis Hunter?

Has New York ruled out trading up for a top QB in the draft?

Focus on Texans' first-round pick at No. 25

Focus on Rams' first-round pick at No. 26

'More arm length drama': Another draft prospect's measurement makes waves

Golf News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Min Woo Lee hangs on for first PGA win at Houston Open

Australia's Min Woo Lee scrambled for a par on the final hole to hold off a collection of hard-charging pursuers and win on the PGA Tour for the first time, capturing the Texas Children's Houston Open on Sunday at Memorial Park Golf Course.

Hyo Joo Kim beats Lilia Vu in a playoff to capture Ford Championship

Steve Allan takes Galleri Classic

Scottie Scheffler's successful 2024 season deemed the 'best' ever

Brooks Koepka says LIV Golf is 'behind'

Angel Cabrera talks about prison struggles

Entertainment

22 of the most anticipated movie releases in 2025

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / 4 hours ago

Mensik makes history by defeating Djokovic at Miami Open

Jakub Mensik makes history by defeating Novak Djokovic at Miami Open

Jakub Mensik made history with his first Masters 1000 title at the Miami Open, defeating Novak Djokovic 7-6(3), 7-6(4). The 19-year-old frustrated Djokovic's hopes of winning his 100th career title.

Mensik beats Djokovic, Roger Federer feat at Miami Open

Djokovic was spotted with a swollen eye ahead of Miami Open final

Marin Cilic secures long-awaited Challenger title in Girona after 18 years

Aryna Sabalenka tops Jessica Pegula to win women's Miami Open title

Coco Gauff's reign as No. 1 U.S. tennis star is now in danger

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most runs scored in an MLB season since 2000' quiz

How many of the MLB players with the most runs scored in a season since 2000 can you name in five minutes?

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Josh Bell powers Nationals to first win, hoping for renaissance season

Josh Bell's first hit of the 2025 season was a big one. The Washington Nationals' designated hitter did enough damage with one swing of the bat that it was all Washington needed to beat the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.

Nationals beat Phillies to avoid series sweep

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The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / 4 hours ago

Top storylines from FA Cup quarterfinals

The English FA Cup quarterfinals set up intriguing storylines for next month’s final four at Wembley Stadium.

Aston Villa leading the race to sign Chelsea star on Tottenham radar

Current Manchester United coach declares, 'I know Cole Palmer’s family quite well'

World class striker with 26 goals this season is ready to join Man United

The 'UEFA Champions League all-time scoring leaders' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Men's Final Four provides the best but not most interesting

Men's Final Four provides the best teams but not the most interesting

Even though these four teams should — in theory — provide the best possible basketball for this level, seeing the tournament go straight chalk robs the whole thing of some of the magic and chaos that the tournament is usually defined by.

Men’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight winners, losers: It pays to be No. 1

Men’s Elite Eight winners, losers: Duke defense, Florida offense propel No. 1s to Final Four

Women's NCAA Tournament Elite Eight winners, losers: UCLA, South Carolina advance

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Micah Parsons News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Cowboys' Jones offers update regarding negotiations with Parsons

Cowboys' Stephen Jones offers promising update regarding contract negotiations with Micah Parsons

The Dallas Cowboys still haven't extended Parsons, but it doesn't appear both sides are headed toward an impasse.

Cowboys planning further free-agent moves

Insider shares direct take about wild rumor involving Browns, Cowboys' Dak Prescott

Deion Sanders shares interesting detail about his flirtation with Cowboys

The best NFL seasons that didn't result in an MVP award

The 'NFL sack leaders since 2015' quiz

Lifestyle

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Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Five potential Tyreek Hill landing spots amid latest trade rumors

If Hill does want out of Miami, which teams might have interest in acquiring him? Here are five potential landing spots for the eight-time Pro Bowl selection.

Dolphins' Zach Wilson addresses how he must improve to shake 'journeyman' label

The best NFL seasons that didn't result in an MVP award

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Watch: Wild pitch vs. Marlins ends in disaster for Pirates

It's safe to say the Pittsburgh Pirates will want to forget about their four-game series against the Miami Marlins.

Derek Hill's ninth-inning heroics lift Marlins over Pirates

Watch: Marlins' Griffin Conine has early Catch of the Year candidate

Pirates 2B suffers serious injury during home run trot

The 25 most versatile MLB players of all time

The 'Most strikeouts for an MLB rookie pitcher since 1995' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin gives update on Aaron Rodgers, QB situation

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin met with the media on Sunday ahead of the NFL's owner's meetings and offered an update on the team's quarterback situation.

Steelers may have notable backup plan if Aaron Rodgers does not sign

Steelers' feelings on Rodgers situation revealed

Steelers to host intriguing QB prospect as situation remains in flux

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College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

South Carolina women surge to fifth straight Final Four

Fourth-quarter surge propels South Carolina women to fifth straight Final Four

If they keep showing resilience at the end of games, they could repeat as national champions.

Women's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Elite Eight field is set

Paige Bueckers has game for the ages in UConn's blowout win over Oklahoma

TCU guard Hailey Van Lith is NCAA Tournament’s best story

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CBB HC carousel influences competition as much as player transfer portal

The player transfer portal is by far the biggest disturbance to the college athletics system but coaching changes may be the most under-recognized cause.

VCU hires Phil Martelli Jr. as new head coach

Reports: Columbia hires Florida's Kevin Hovde

Is Texas making the right call with reported coaching change?

The 25 greatest junior college basketball players of all time

The 'Men's Naismith Award winners' quiz

Brandon Aiyuk News / Yardbarker / 13 hours ago

Reporter reveals potential deadline for Brandon Aiyuk trade

It seems the San Francisco 49ers are stuck with Aiyuk.

49ers' Brock Purdy opens up about Super Bowl loss to Chiefs

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Blue Jays receive disappointing injury update on Max Scherzer

Signing Scherzer this offseason was a potential gamble for the Toronto Blue Jays. After the starting pitcher already suffered an injury, it's fair to wonder if it may backfire.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract talks could define Blue Jays' future

2025 MLB season: Familiar faces who are in brand new places

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / 17 hours ago

Lakers Big 3 makes NBA history, recreate iconic picture

The Lakers' three-headed monster of LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves proved too much to handle for the Grizzlies on Saturday.

A longtime Lakers myth may actually be true

Charles Barkley calls out LeBron James for being 'a bully'

Giannis Antetokounmpo responds to LeBron James' egregious take on 1970s NBA

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NBA News / Yardbarker / 18 hours ago

A longtime Lakers myth may actually be true

A conspiracy theory has floated in NBA circles for years that teams up their intensity (and miraculously get healthy) when the Los Angeles Lakers roll into town.

Charles Barkley calls out LeBron James for being 'a bully'

Giannis Antetokounmpo responds to LeBron James' egregious take on 1970s NBA

Grizzlies player called for rare flopping technical vs. Lakers

20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game

The 'Head coaches in Lakers history' quiz