Monday, April 6, 2026

Magic rally to top Pelicans | It's UConn-Michigan for men's title | Masters anniversaries for 2026

UConn must overcome Michigan’s dominance to establish a basketball dynasty in national title game • MASTERS ’26: Key anniversaries over the years at Augusta National
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Magic rally to top Pelicans | It's UConn-Michigan for men's title | Masters anniversaries for 2026

Beede’s Breakdown: Magic overcome 18th double-digit deficit to win at Pels

The Magic trailed by as many as 15 points against the Pelicans on Sunday, but found a way to win on the road late at New Orleans.

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UConn must overcome Michigan’s dominance to establish a basketball dynasty in national title game

By EDDIE PELLS INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There’s a dynasty brewing in college basketball. And, in a perfectly fitting twist, UConn can cement that status by overcoming a Michigan powerhouse that is racking up historically impressive numbers, hoping to go down as one of the sport’s greatest teams itself. Those are the stakes in Monday night’s […]

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MASTERS ’26: Key anniversaries over the years at Augusta National

By DOUG FERGUSON AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A look at some of the anniversaries this year at the Masters: 75 years ago (1951) Winner: Ben Hogan Score: 70-72-70-68—280 Margin: 2 shots Prize: $3,000 Runner-up: Skee Riegel Key to win: Hogan started the final round one shot behind Riegel and Sam Snead and shot 68 without […]

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Magic face uphill climb in East entering final week of NBA regular season

The Magic wrap up their regular season home slate Monday versus Detroit and Wednesday against Minnesota at Kia Center. Orlando is on the road for its last two games.

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UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

The near-record lopsided victory completed the Bruins’ journey through this year’s March Madness that started following a loss to UConn in last season’s Final Four.

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J.J. Spaun rallies to win Texas Open for first title since US Open

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — J.J. Spaun came up with two big shots at the end of a long, wet Sunday, one leading to birdie and the other for eagle that carried him to a 5-under 67 and a one-shot victory in the Valero Texas Open for his first title since the U.S. Open last summer. […]

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Rays rally to beat Twins, set to make return to Tropicana Field

The Rays make their 2026 home debut Monday at Tropicana Field. It’s Tampa Bay’s return to the ballpark after a season away because of Hurricane Milton damage.

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After 1st start, Rays’ Shane McClanahan realizes, ‘I still got it’

Tampa Bay makes its return to Tropicana Field after a season away with Shane McClanahan taking the mound in the club’s home debut Monday. The Rays host the Chicago Cubs.

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Orlando City falls to LAFC, 6-0, for worst loss in club history

Orlando City lost on the road to LAFC on Saturday, 6-0. It was the worst loss in Lions history and the second time they’ve allowed six goals in a match.

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UConn’s Karaban started career with 2 NCAA titles. He’ll end with chance at 3rd.

Redshirt senior Alex Karaban of UConn started his career with back-to-back championship seasons. He closes his run with a to win a third NCAA title with Monday’s finale against Michigan.

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Sunday, April 5, 2026

Bianchi: Tiger's rise & fall in Orlando | Magic find a spark | UCF hires women's coach

Magic find offensive spark in win at Mavs with Pelicans up next • UCF hires Miami native Gabe Lazo to be next women’s basketball coach
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Bianchi: Tiger's rise & fall in Orlando | Magic find a spark | UCF hires women's coach

Bianchi: Tiger Woods rose to greatness in Orlando — and then suddenly fell from grace here

Tiger Woods has never been the same since that fateful Thanksgiving night at Isleworth when he ran over a fire hydrant.

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Magic find offensive spark in win at Mavs with Pelicans up next

Six Magic players scored in double figures as Orlando improved to 9-1 when scoring 130-plus points in a Friday win at Dallas. The New Orleans Pelicans are up next.

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UCF hires Miami native Gabe Lazo to be next women's basketball coach

Lazo becomes the 14th Knights' women's basketball coach, taking over for Sytia Messer, who was fired after four losing seasons.

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Eric Singleton Jr. brings speed, smarts, big-play ability to UF offense

Eric Singleton Jr. reunites with OC Buster Faulkner at Florida, aiming to be UF's go-to deep threat, boost his NFL draft stock and help the Gators win.

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UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62 behind Mullins and Reed

By MICHAEL MAROT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley's Huskies are heading back to the national title game, beating Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on Saturday night as they seek their third championship in four seasons. Tarris Reed Jr. had 17 points and 11 rebounds, […]

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2026 NFL mock draft: Dolphins address major needs with two first-round picks

In the Sun Sentinel's fourth mock draft, the Dolphins land two top prospects at positions of need in the first round.

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Lightning beat the Bruins 3-1 hours after securing a playoff spot

Tampa Bay beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Saturday night, hours after the Lightning secured a playoff spot. The Atlantic Division-leading Lightning clinched the spot after Detroit lost to the New York Rangers.

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South Carolina, UCLA expect physical women's national title game

South Carolina battered mighty UConn in the women's NCAA Tournament semifinals, while UCLA advanced to its first title game. The teams play Sunday night for the championship.

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UConn's Geno Auriemma issues apology for his antics in the midst of huge public opinion backlash

Some reactions from the women's basketball and sports world about Geno Auriemma's confrontation with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley Friday night.

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John Romano: Can tax money be used for a Rays stadium? Perhaps through a backdoor.

The Tampa Bay Rays want to take a large portion of a tax to build a new stadium that politicians said would be off-limits to such uses.

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