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Kelvin Sampson, head coach of the Houston Cougars, received heartfelt congratulations from Gregg Popovich and others after advancing to his third Final Four. Popovich, who once saved Sampson's coaching career by offering him a job, praised the Cougars' success and urged Sampson to celebrate with wine. Surrounded by family and former players, Sampson's journey back to the top of college basketball has been marked by loyalty, consistency, and overcoming adversity. Full Article

ESPN believes Auburn has a 57.9% chance of advancing to their first National Championship Game appearance, but most national media favor the Florida Gators in the upcoming Final Four matchup. Auburn's success will depend on the health of Johni Broome and a strong defensive effort to contain Florida's Walter Clayton, Jr. The game will be broadcast on CBS with a tip-off time of 5:09 p.m. CT. Full Article

South Carolina Gamecocks will face UConn Huskies in a rematch of the 2022 NCAA title game, with UConn seeking its 12th national title while South Carolina aims for a repeat after last year's undefeated season. Freshman Sarah Strong and Joyce Edwards are key players to watch, along with defensive strategies to limit Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers. UConn's dominant win over UCLA showcased their offensive and defensive prowess, led by Fudd and Strong, while UConn's...

Isa scored a hat-trick of tries but also made key errors, allowing Saracens to score early on. Despite his mistakes, Toulon fought back with tries from Wainiqolo, Jaminet, and Alainu'uese. However, Saracens maintained their lead with Tompkins, Hartley, and Van Zyl scoring, eventually securing a victory with a late try from Hadfield after Toulon were penalized for having too many players on the pitch. Full Article

The New York Yankees set a franchise record with nine home runs against the Milwaukee Brewers, sparking discussion about the uniquely shaped "torpedo" bats used by some players. Designed by former MIT physicist Aaron Leanhardt, the bats are custom-made to optimize contact with the baseball, with as many as five Yankees using them this season. The innovative bats have been approved by MLB and credited to Leanhardt's collaboration with coaches, players, and bat makers, showcasing...

United States women's national team coach Emma Hayes is confident in her team's defensive personnel despite injuries to Tierna Davidson and Naomi Girma ahead of an Olympic gold medal-game rematch against Brazil. With a focus on individual development, Hayes is incorporating young and less experienced players like Tara McKeown and Avery Patterson alongside veterans Crystal Dunn and Emily Sonnett. Forward Trinity Rodman has returned to the squad after dealing with back problems, while Catarina Macario...