National Sports

• 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament selections revealed

  The NCAA selection committee released the 68 teams that will fight for a Division I men's basketball championship on Sunday with the Duke Blue Devils named the No. 1 overall seed.

• Team USA Paralympic sled hockey completes clean sweep of Canada at Winter Games

  Team USA made Paralympic history with its fifth consecutive sled hockey gold medal, defeating Canada, 6-2, in a dominant performance in Italy.

• Ex-NBA star says Kobe Bryant gave him mysterious message about afterlife in 'vivid' dream

  Lamar Odom revealed a vivid dream where the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant delivered a surprising message about the afterlife during their competition together.

• Ex-NFL star Troy Aikman drops theory about cause of early season injuries

  Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman theorized the reason why early season injuries occur often in the NFL and suggested it had something to do with the rules.

• California Baptist punches NCAA Tournament ticket as Utah Valley suffers heartbreak

  The California Baptist Lancers were able to take home the men's WAC Championship on Saturday with a victory over the Utah Valley Wolverines.

• Bryson DeChambeau wins LIV Golf Singapore event, surviving bunker fall and agonizing playoff

  Bryson DeChambeau suffered an embarrassing fall into the sand trap on Saturday and survived a tense playoff hole on Sunday to win a LIV Golf Singapore.

• WNBA star Angel Reese calls out fake quote on social media: 'Rent must be due'

  Chicago Sky star Angel Reese shut down a fake quote that was falsely attributed to her on social media. She wrote on X that the "rent must be due."

• Super Bowl champion Bryce Huff retires from NFL at 27

  Super Bowl champion defensive end Bryce Huff, 27, announced he was retiring from the NFL after just six seasons. He last played for the San Francisco 49ers.

• Paige Spiranac applauds commenter for lewd remark that lifts her spirits

  Golf influencer Paige Spiranac wrote on social media there is one commenter who can lift her spirits with a vulgar comment on Instagram.

• NBA champion Glen Davis granted early prison release after fraud conviction

  Former NBA star Glen Davis was released from prison after fraud conviction involving league's health plan. The NBA Finals winner player served time for defrauding benefits.

• Sen Eric Schmitt pushes for legislation to tackle rising sports ticket costs

  Sports fans face steep ticket prices with hidden fees on the secondary market. Sen. Eric Schmitt says consumers are getting ripped off and legislation is needed.

• Former college volleyball star Kaylie Ray opens up on viral clash with Arizona Democratic senator

  Former Utah State volleyball player Kaylie Ray confronted Arizona senator Catherine Miranda after the senator questioned Ray's competitiveness during a hearing.

• Japan suffers shocking collapse to Venezuela in World Baseball Classic

  Japan's World Baseball Classic title defense ends with 8-5 quarterfinal loss to Venezuela as Shohei Ohtani and defending champions fall short of semifinals.

• Seahawks GM warns Washington’s new 'millionaire tax' could hurt free agent recruiting

  Seahawks general manager John Schneider pointed to Washington’s new income tax rate on millionaires, warning it could hinder the franchise’s ability to sign top NFL free agents.

• Speech to US baseball team by Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden prompts liberal backlash

  Robert J. O'Neill, a former Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden, gave the U.S. baseball team a speech before its quarterfinal victory, sparking social media criticism and praise.

• Late Colts owner Jim Irsay’s memorabilia collection brings record prices at auction

  Late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay’s memorabilia collection far exceeded expectations at Christie’s, generating $93.6 million against initial auction estimates of $40 million.

• Caitlin Clark rejects Angel Reese high-five at FIBA World Cup qualifiers

  Caitlin Clark ignored Angel Reese's high-five gesture during Team USA's 91-48 victory over Puerto Rico in FIBA World Cup qualifiers, adding fuel to their rivalry.

• WNBA faces critical deadline as ongoing collective bargaining talks threaten to disrupt schedule, commish says

  WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and union Executive Director Terri Carmichael Jackson reported progress in contract talks but cautioned a deadline needs to be reached soon.

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