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Another Hopeless March Becoming Too Common for Pitt Basketball
The truth of the matter is, Pitt men’s and women’s basketball are a mess with no light at the end of the tunnel. Over the upcoming weeks, we’re going to find out how serious the University of Pittsburgh is about winning and being relevant in the ACC. Are they just happy to be in the ACC and collect a yearly membership check and does winning even matter to them? (
Pittsburgh Sports Now)
Alabama Supreme Court denies Charles Bediako's request to play while case is appealed
Alabama Crimson Tide center
Charles Bediako's college career is effectively over for the second time after the Alabama Supreme Court on Friday denied his request to play while he appeals his case. Bediako's attorneys asked the Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court and the Alabama Supreme Court for "interim injunctive relief" while he appeals a local judge's ruling. (
ESPN.com)
23XI team co-owned by Michael Jordan delivering perfect start to season in a ‘perfect partnership’
Michael Jordan calls Denny Hamlin the “mastermind” behind their 23XI NASCAR racing team. Hamlin calls their co-ownership a “perfect partnership.” The team has been nothing shy of perfect behind driver Tyler Reddick so far early in 2026. Reddick became the first driver in Cup Series history to win the first three races of the season Sunday. (
Associated Press)
Lou Holtz, Legendary National Championship Coach, Passes Away At Age 89
Lou Holtz, the legendary college football coach who led Notre Dame to the 1988 National Championship, has passed away at age 89. One of the most affable coaches of his generation, Holtz won 249 games as a collegiate head coach with 100 of those victories earned at Notre Dame from 1986-1996. He led the Irish to the 1988 National Championship. (
Notre Dame Athletics)
UNC Basketball Transfer Tracker: Jackson rebounds, Cadeau wins battle with Tyson, Lubin productive
Ian Jackson had one of his best games of the season in a big bounce-back night for him and No. 15 St. John’s. Meanwhile, No. 3 Michigan and
Elliot Cadeau kept rolling, Minnesota's
Cade Tyson was productive, No. 25 Vanderbilt, with Tyler Nickel and Jalen Washington, had an up-and-down week, and Ven-Allen Lubin was productive in two NC State losses. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Michigan guard L.J. Cason tears ACL: How losing key backup, top 3-point shooter could impact UM
No. 3 Michigan thumped No. 10 Illinois 84-70 on Friday, capturing the Big Ten regular-season title and making another statement in one fell swoop. Unfortunately for Dusty May's Wolverines, their latest impressive victory was a costly one. Sophomore guard L.J. Cason suffered a torn ACL, ending his season with Selection Sunday just three weeks away. (
CBS Sports)
Stephen A. Smith: College basketball ‘more compelling’ than NBA
Stephen A. Smith knows the talent might be better in the NBA, but that doesn’t discount college basketball from having the better product. Earlier this month, ESPN’s Jay Williams garnered attention by claiming college basketball is a better product than the NBA. With Williams appearing on First Take, Smith weighed in on the debate, and didn't disagree. (
Awful Announcing)
Former Virginia coach Tony Bennett joins Lakers as NBA draft adviser to GM Rob Pelinka
Former Virginia coach Tony Bennett, a two-time national coach of the year, joined the L.A. Lakers on Wednesday as NBA draft adviser to president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka. Bennett was Virginia’s coach from 2009-24 and guided the Cavaliers to the 2019 national championship. Bennett compiled a 364-136 record at Virginia. (
Associated Press)
How Team USA won a thrilling gold medal hockey game against Canada
The Olympic men's hockey gold medal game promised to be an epic showdown between the United States and Canada. And it delivered. Following goals by Team USA's Matt Boldy and Canada's Cale Makar in regulation -- and a slew of incredible saves by Team USA's Connor Hellebuyck and Canada's Jordan Binnington -- the game went into overtime Sunday. (
ESPN)
New Coaching Era Yielding Quick Turnarounds in ACC Basketball
It wasn’t long ago that you wanted a basketball coach who could build a program. And it would time time...used to need at least three years to build your base, build your foundation. Those days are long gone. Given the dynamics with NIL, rev share, and transfer portal, coaches should be able to revamp their rosters year by year. And we’re seeing that. (
Inside Carolina)