Daily Archives: April 5, 2026

Sixers Bell Ringer: Sixers simply outplayed as Pistons win comfortably, clinch No. 1 seed in East

2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer season standings: Tyrese Maxey – 22.5VJ Edgecombe – 12Joel Embiid – 10.5Paul George – 8Kelly Oubre Jr. – 5Justin Edwards – 4Quentin Grimes – 3Jared McCain :’( – 3Dominick Barlow – 2Andre Drummond – 2MarJon Beauchamp – 2Adem Bona – 1Cam Payne – 1Jabari Walker – 1Trendon Watford – 115th roster spot – 1 Well, that …

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National Championship Opening Odds: Huskies open as clear underdogs against Michigan

UConn men’s basketball is headed to its third national championship gamer in four seasons, and the seventh overall in the program’s vaunted history. After the Huskies dispatched Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four, Alex Karaban will play the final game of his historic career in the national championship and have a chance to finish his career as the most decorated …

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Pistons clinch No. 1 seed in East with win over Sixers

Two years ago, the Detroit Pistons were the laughing stock of the NBA and seemingly without hope. Tonight, they clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons used suffocating second-half defense to easily handle a tired Philadelphia 76ers team en route to an easy 116-93 win. All five Pistons starters scored in double figures, and two bench …

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Biggest Final Four blowouts: Most lopsided victories in Men’s NCAA Tournament history

INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan nearly made some history in the 2026 Final Four. It was a total beatdown delivered by the Wolverines, who dominated Arizona 91-73 in the national semifinals to advance to the national championship game against Connecticut. Advertisement REQUIRED READING: Michigan vs Arizona basketball live updates, Final Four game score, highlights A game that was expected to be a …

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Michigan beats Arizona 91-73, advances to title game vs UConn

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night. Junior center Aday Mara scored a career-high 26 points and had nine rebounds, a dinged-up Yaxel Lendeborg had 11 points in 14 minutes and the Blue …

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Brook Lopez Back, How to Watch Milwaukee Bucks-Los Angeles Clippers, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Lines & More – MSN

Brook Lopez Back, How to Watch Milwaukee Bucks-Los Angeles Clippers, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Lines & More MSN Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAJBVV95cUxPdG1qek9ETy1kQzZIalJhOUwtNVJYdVBPQVpGTkxseHdyNllzU1pDYzNGRDcxaHhwM1dMbHZHOGM0aDJQbkZ2am5IMkNzMHFna2tTRDJzbWdNaUhObm1PZTY0Z2VvUHRDOHJzbmhBMDhLWVNBQUNiVmkyU1E4UkRVYmplZnJQd3htMXRMV2dBanJTYlhJV1NyY3YxSF9kWFBZb1FhWHpCcW81SUw2ellkYnZocU9KN0xDWS1kQnVJUFpRMmkzZzhxcTZFdl81TjJNUnRoUTdBWDVGY3ZCN3RjSklkQXB1YU5ueFk4dHg4cHNOLVdtUVVBUC1jTllkRWV1bHlpRw?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-04-01 09:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Even with squeaky Yaxel, Michigan blasts Arizona in Final Four thanks to supporting cast

INDIANAPOLIS — A Final Four matchup of high-scoring offenses was instead decided by Michigan’s defense, which held Arizona in check and delivered a 91-73 win to send the Wolverines to Monday night’s national championship game. The No. 1 Wolverines will meet No. 3 Connecticut, which beat No. 2 Illinois 71-62 in the first national semifinal. Advertisement Michigan won despite the extended …

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UConn playing for yet another title, but facing a juggernaut Michigan team, it’ll have to be much better

INDIANAPOLIS — Shortly after his team grinded out a 71-62 victory over Illinois to advance to Monday’s national title game, UConn coach Dan Hurley couldn’t resist poking fun at those who picked against the Huskies. Unprompted during his press conference, Hurley pointed out that oddsmakers anointed Illinois a 1.5-point favorite over UConn even though the Huskies beat the Illini by …

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Braylon Mullins keeps hitting big shots for UConn in Final Four win

INDIANAPOLIS – This time, Braylon Mullins didn’t wait for the buzzer. Less than a week after his memorable heave to beat Duke in the Elite Eight, the Connecticut freshman made a pair from 3-point range in the first three minutes to set the tone for the Huskies’ 71-62 win against Illinois in the Final Four. Advertisement “I think it was the …

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Freshmen Braylon Mullins and Keaton Wagler shine as others struggle in UConn’s win over Illinois

INDIANAPOLIS — The horn sounded, signaling UConn’s return to the national championship game for the third time in four seasons. And freshman Braylon Mullins raised his arms in triumph, a huge smile on his face as he trotted over to join his celebrating Huskies teammates. Not far away, Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler headed dejectedly to his bench, pulling his jersey …

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Sunday's Time Schedule

All Times EDT Sunday, April 5 MLB Chicago Cubs at Cleveland, 2, 1:10 p.m. Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. San Diego at Boston, 1:35 p.m. Miami at N.Y. Yankees, 1:35 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Washington, 1:35 p.m. Toronto at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Texas, 2:35 …

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Leonard scores 29 as the Clippers beat the Pacers 130-107 for a third straight win – Alton Telegraph

Leonard scores 29 as the Clippers beat the Pacers 130-107 for a third straight win Alton Telegraph Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxOcTRhS2hJV0FSM01TTGhkSE1yYkx4MEZqS0l1S0prTHFPNVFxaEE5MWQ4NGFMSU8tQ193WmdoWGVQZGotX1ZzNTdULVpfV2tWSHY3ZTdYVE91dDNnN0tzN19lN0FaVlowa3BGM2NGeFRVQW5xZ2U2OGRpN1ZjVkk2UDBEM3owcGFiTklGeGJLUjBZQzM5OXJyQksxQWM3bi1lZTYxel9nZWxpUQ?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-03-05 08:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Yaxel Lendeborg injury updates: Michigan star hobbles to locker room after hurting ankle, knee in Final Four

Yaxel Lendeborg injury updates: Michigan star hobbles to locker room after hurting ankle, knee in Final Four originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Michigan couldn’t have started much hotter against Arizona in Saturday’s Final Four matchup, but Wolverines star Yaxel Lendeborg ran into a couple of hiccups along the …

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Dan Hurley jokes he’s ‘had a negative influence on Geno’ after UConn coach altercation

INDIANAPOLIS – Connecticut men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley said Geno Auriemma “should get the benefit of the doubt” after his altercation with Dawn Staley at the women’s Final Four. Hurley was asked about Auriemma following his team’s win in the men’s Final Four against Illinois on Saturday, April 4. Known for his bold, emotional antics on the sidelines, Hurley joked …

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Dan Hurley’s UConn magic all over Huskies’ march to still another NCAA Championship game

Dan Hurley’s UConn magic all over Huskies’ march to still another NCAA Championship game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. INDIANAPOLIS – From the scowls to the play calls to the angry gestures to the rare (often sarcastic) smirks, all the way to the postgame handshake lines, Dan Hurley …

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Brook Lopez speaks on his return to Milwaukee – Yahoo Sports

Brook Lopez speaks on his return to Milwaukee Yahoo Sports Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxOazlXYWpHYm9JbGNaWGFKMXY4OWhaOGx0cTFzZV9GcWNvMGRhSUlSbTQ5bWxXRnMzcy02UDQtbkNRYzdmWGRBNUowcDJ0U0ltUzNtajJ6SUpCbkN5X2JEcV9YSWQyTjcwZlhTNmgwbHNULWhvMU51eGF3UU9Jal9yQmhBcXdzUmRhTmhieQ?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-03-29 22:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Pistons clinch No. 1 seed in Eastern Conference with win over 76ers

The Detroit Pistons cruised to a 116-93 win over the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday night and secured a critical milestone in the process. With the win, the Pistons clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. They leave Saturday with a 57-21 record and four games remaining in the regular season. They’re 4.5 games ahead of the second-place Boston …

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Illinois rally falls short in 71-62 semifinal loss to UConn, ending Illini’s Final Four party early

INDIANAPOLIS — Fans in orange and blue streamed through the streets of Indianapolis hours before Illinois’ national semifinal against Connecticut on Saturday and showed up early to Lucas Oil Stadium, an hour or so before tipoff. One half of the stadium was covered in orange, as were large patches of seats in the upper decks. A two-hour drive from Champaign …

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UConn has held Illinois to its three lowest point totals of the past three seasons

Illinois men’s basketball entered the 2026 Final Four with the most statistically decorated offense in the country, an explosive and dynamic group that regularly blitzed past opponents. In the national semifinals, though, the Fighting Illini ran into a team that’s quickly starting to become their kryptonite. Advertisement In a 71-62 loss to UConn at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, coach …

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Cavs will be without multiple starters in Sunday’s game vs. Pacers

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be starting the first round of the playoffs in two weeks. There isn’t much left to prove in the regular season. Their number one focus is making sure they’re healthy for the playoffs. As a result, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that they will be without multiple key players for their game against the Indiana …

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