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A postseason roll call: The eliminated squads in the NHL and NBA Playoffs

A postseason roll call: The eliminated squads in the NHL and NBA Playoffs

A postseason roll call: The eliminated squads in the NHL and NBA Playoffs

The first rule of the playoffs is to stay in the playoffs, but that’s easier said than done. As the first round rages on in both the NHL and NBA here’s a round-up of the eliminated teams and the squads who could be next.

WNBA roster building continues as training camps tip off

WNBA roster building continues as training camps tip off

WNBA roster building continues as training camps tip off

Free agency adds intrigue to training camp: Teams use camp to evaluate their talent, making it the perfect place to identify roster holes…and the athletes outside the franchise who could fill them. A few big-name free agents remain unsigned: defensive juggernaut Natasha Cloud, WNBA legend Tina Charles, and international icon Emma Meesseman.

Top NBA postseason storylines to watch

Top NBA postseason storylines to watch

Top NBA postseason storylines to watch

The top storylines to know as the NBA postseason tips off.

The NBA postseason set-up

The NBA postseason set-up

The NBA postseason set-up

The NBA playoff field is almost locked in. Here's how the postseason works.

Drama abounds in NBA Play-In Tournament

Drama abounds in NBA Play-In Tournament

Drama abounds in NBA Play-In Tournament

Two games in, and the NBA Play-In Tournament is already doing what it does best — stirring up chaos. Official playoff berths are on the line, and the high-stakes hoopla has only just begun.

WNBA free agency and the entry draft: An exercise in roster building

WNBA free agency and the entry draft: An exercise in roster building

WNBA free agency and the entry draft: An exercise in roster building

WNBA free agency has lived up to the hype, with a myriad of moves coming after the official signing period opened on Saturday. All that action has set the stage for tonight’s 7 p.m. ET three-round entry draft in NYC. Keep those notifications on — women’s basketball never sleeps.

The impact of the 65-game rule on the NBA MVP race

The impact of the 65-game rule on the NBA MVP race

The impact of the 65-game rule on the NBA MVP race

The NBA postseason picture is taking shape ahead of the regular-season finale on Sunday. And while the Eastern Conference middle-of-the-standings traffic jam is intriguing, the league MVP race is providing the real drama. The culprit? A little something called the 65-game rule. Let’s discuss.

The WNBA free agent frenzy is underway

The WNBA free agent frenzy is underway

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The WNBA free agent frenzy is underway

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April 08, 2026

Whether it’s Angel Reese’s jaw-dropping trade to the Atlanta Dream or the free agent frenzy that’s only just begun, the WNBA keeps making headlines ahead of its milestone 30th season. No time to waste — let’s hoop right to it.

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AUSL’s Golden Tickets are going viral and changing lives

April 21, 2026

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AUSL’s Golden Tickets are going viral and changing lives

AUSL’s Golden Tickets are going viral and changing lives

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Then look no further than today’s episode of The GIST of It. Today, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are sharing the story of Athletes Unlimited softball’s viral Golden Tickets, handed out to college players around the country to let them know their dreams of becoming a pro softball player are about to come true. It’ll melt your heart in the best way.

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No. 1 seed Michigan to face No. 2 UConn for 2026 NCAA men’s basketball national championship

No. 1 seed Michigan to face No. 2 UConn for 2026 NCAA men’s basketball national championship

No. 1 seed Michigan to face No. 2 UConn for 2026 NCAA men’s basketball national championship

As the last of the women’s confetti falls, it’s time for the men’s championship, tonight at 8:50 p.m. ET. No. 1 seed Michigan dismantled No. 1 Arizona 91–73 in Saturday’s Final Four to book their spot in the title game, taking on No. 2 UConn, who outlasted No. 3 Illinois 71–62. Here’s what you need to know ahead of tipoff.

UCLA wins program’s first-ever NCAA national championship

UCLA wins program’s first-ever NCAA national championship

UCLA wins program’s first-ever NCAA national championship

The No. 1 UCLA Bruins are national champions after yesterday’s 79–51 shellacking of fellow No. 1 seed, South Carolina. Childhood dreams were realized, iconic crossovers occurred, and a pair of leather pants came in clutch — let’s relive the magic from this Bruins masterclass.

Your guide to the men’s March Madness Final Four

Your guide to the men’s March Madness Final Four

Your guide to the men’s March Madness Final Four

The Final Four is the pinnacle of college basketball, and this year’s men’s slate is fascinating. First up, an unexpected matchup between No. 2 UConn and No. 3 Illinois tips off at 6:09 p.m. ET, followed by a heavyweight bout between No. 1 seeds Arizona and Michigan at 8:49 p.m. ET. Winners advance to Monday’s national championship — no pressure.

How free agency could impact the WNBA expansion draft

How free agency could impact the WNBA expansion draft

How free agency could impact the WNBA expansion draft

The coin has spoken, and the Portland Fire own the No. 1 pick in today’s 3:30 p.m. ET WNBA expansion draft. The Fire and Toronto Tempo will alternate picks in the snake-style, two-round draft, building their inaugural rosters by selecting up to 12 players each from the league’s 13 existing teams.

Everything you need to know about the women’s Final Four field

Everything you need to know about the women’s Final Four field

Everything you need to know about the women’s Final Four field

If you told us months ago that the women’s Final Four would feature the same programs as last season, we’d have said, “yep, that checks out.” UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina have lived up to the pre–March Madness hype all tourney long — they’re truly the crème de la crème.

Setting the stage for the final two weeks of NBA regular-season action

Setting the stage for the final two weeks of NBA regular-season action

Setting the stage for the final two weeks of NBA regular-season action

The 20-team NBA postseason field is officially set, but all-important positioning is still up for grabs. Squads will be especially focused on avoiding the always stressful Play-In Tournament — where each conference’s seven through 10 seeds vie for the final two official playoff spots.

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