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Paige Bueckers carries UConn to record 24th Final Four, beating USC 78-64
Paige Bueckers carried UConn to its record 24th Final Four of the women's NCAA Tournament, scoring 31 points Monday night in a 78-64 victory over USC, which couldn’t overcome losing JuJu Watkins to ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UConn defeats USC to return to record 24th Final Four, sets matchup vs. top-seeded UCLA
SPOKANE, Wash. — No. 2 Uconn beat No. 1 USC 78-64 on Monday night in Spokane, Wash., propelling the Huskies to a record 24th Final Four and their 16th since 2008. The Trojans were without sophomore ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
2025 Women’s March Madness national title odds: UConn stays atop entering Final Four
An unpredictable season in women’s college basketball concludes with a loaded lineup of teams competing in the 2025 Final Four. Familiar programs like Connecticut and South Carolina stay atop the ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Auriemma's '100,000%' belief in Paige Bueckers fuels another UConn Final Four fun
Geno Auriemma's UConn Huskies advanced to the Final Four for the 16th time over the last 17 tournaments, with the veteran coach's strong belief in guard Paige Bueckers aiding their latest run.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
March Madness 2025: What we learned about the Final Four teams from their Elite Eight wins
South Carolina's experience shines, UCLA can play without Lauren Betts, Texas' offense is just as good as its defense, and UConn's depth is impressive as we look ahead to the Final Four.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Are we witnessing the BEST Final Four EVER? and double standards we’re DONE with | College Basketball Power Hour
Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Ice Young recap the biggest moments from the Sweet Sixteen & Elite Eight and look ahead to the Final Four and Championship games in both the men's & women's NCAA ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Bologna nears its first Italian Cup final since 1974 with 3-0 win over Empoli
Bologna took a big step toward reaching the Italian Cup final with a 3-0 win at Empoli in the first leg of the semifinals on Tuesday. Dutch center forward Thijs Dallinga netted twice after ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Final Four showdown that pits Florida vs. Auburn turns close friends into foes
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Todd Golden would rather face anyone but Auburn in the Final Four. Tigers coach Bruce Pearl knows the feeling. But two coaches a pair of wins away from a national ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Mbappé on bench! Real Madrid name team for Copa del Rey semi-final
Real Madrid have named their starting XI to take on Real Sociedad.Here's how Carlo Ancelotti's side will line up for their Copa del Rey semi-final clash.📋✅ ¡Nuestro XI inicial!🆚 @RealSociedad...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Real Madrid needs extra time to oust Real Sociedad and advance to Copa del Rey final
Real Madrid came close to being eliminated at home again by Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey but prevailed to reach its second final in three seasons on Tuesday. Antonio Rüdiger scored the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How old is Cooper Flagg: Duke freshman one of youngest players in Final Four
How old is Cooper Flagg? Here's what you need to know about the Duke phenom ahead of Saturday's Final Four vs. Houston in the men's NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
🏆 Real Madrid reach Copa del Rey final after thriller with Real Sociedad
Real Madrid were made to work for their place in the Copa del Rey final with a 5-4 aggregate win over Real Sociedad in extra time. Scorers: Endrick 30', Bellingham 82', Tchouaméni 86', Rüdiger ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Hansi Flick faces two major selection dilemmas ahead of Copa del Rey semi-final
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is wrestling with two major selection dilemmas ahead of the crucial Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano. With a spot in the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Real Madrid eye history in Copa del Rey final as Ancelotti chases landmark triumph
Real Madrid are the first team to secure a place in this season’s Copa del Rey final, continuing their pursuit of domestic silverware. The victory over Real Sociedad has set up what will be the clu...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has major selection dilemma for Copa del Rey final
On Tuesday, Real Madrid booked their place in the 2024-25 Copa del Rey final with a 5-4 aggregate victory over Real Sociedad. It means that they have the chance to win the competition for the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UConn's Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma share mutual respect heading into the Final Four
Following UConn's victory over Southern California that sent the Huskies to the Final Four, Paige Bueckers and coach Geno Auriemma huddled over the contents of the box score. “When she was sitting ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The financial reward Real Madrid reap from Copa del Rey final qualification
Real Madrid are now just one win away from claiming the Copa del Rey (CDR) trophy after their hard-fought victory over Real Sociedad in extra time. Their path to the final has been filled with ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Barcelona and Real Madrid likely to receive 25,000 tickets each for Copa del Rey final – report
Barcelona and Real Madrid are likely to be allocated around 25,000 tickets each for the highly anticipated Copa del Rey final, which will take place at Estadio de La Cartuja. This information has ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Spain could include Camp Nou final in bid to host 2035 Rugby World Cup
Real Madrid’s Bernabéu also offers appeal to federation Italy expected to be Spain’s closest rival for tournament The 2035 Rugby World Cup final could be staged at the revamped Camp Nou in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Final Four: UConn's Geno Auriemma fearful new rev-share changes will ruin parity in women's basketball
Despite the Final Four being comprised of three No. 1 seeds and his Huskies, Auriemma thinks the upcoming changes in revenue sharing in college sports will make the playing field more uneven.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Auburn's Broome says there's no pain in his elbow and he will be ready to face Florida in Final Four
Auburn forward Johni Broome returned to practice for the Tigers on Thursday and said he has no pain in his right elbow and “no limitations” ahead of the Tigers' Final Four matchup with Florida. ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Chants of 'DJ Lagway' and a proved confidence: Inside Florida basketball's locker room at the Final Four
An intense NCAA Football 24 game dominated the Gators locker room at the Final Four, but outside the boisterous energy, Florida basketball is ready to show it belongs in San Antonio.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
As Final Four looms, schools are scrambling to spend money on players: 'Everybody is playing beat the clock'
As the Final Four looms, schools are scrambling to sign players to high-dollar contracts in a “mad dash” before a Monday deadline. It’s simple: Sign by then or risk booster deals being rejected.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UConn women’s basketball begins championship mission vs. No. 1 UCLA in Final Four: How to watch
TAMPA, Fla. — UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers isn’t shying away from the ever-growing pressure as she prepares to makes her fourth career Final Four appearance. She’s determined to ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How Geno Auriemma played a part in Cori Close leading UCLA women to first NCAA Final Four
Geno Auriemma let Cori Close watch UConn practice after her first season at UCLA. Now they're facing off in the Final Four of March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Shalom, San Antonio: Florida’s Todd Golden among 3 Jewish coaches in Final Four
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Todd Golden doesn’t talk much about his Jewish faith, but takes tremendous pride in his heritage. This week will be a rare celebration of it at the Final Four. ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Numbers game: Analytics approach has lifted Florida basketball to first Final Four in more than a decade
In year three Florida basketball coach Todd Golden, UF has ridden an analytics approach to its first Final Four trip since 2014. Here's an inside look:Yahoo Sports - 23h -
As Final Four mainstays, Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley share a women’s basketball mission
TAMPA, Fla. — If Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley do a double-take when they walk into Amalie Arena on Friday for the Final Four, it’d be hard to blame them. Certainly, the interest that has followed ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Scouting the Final Four: Who do coaches say has the edge? UConn or UCLA?
TAMPA, Fla. — The best two players left in March Madness are competing in Friday’s second game of the Final Four: UCLA has 6-foot-7 center Lauren Betts, and UConn has sensation Paige Bueckers. ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Auburn's Bruce Pearl a vocal leader of a trio of Jewish coaches with teams at the Final Four
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl, Florida's Todd Golden and Duke's Jon Scheyer are basketball rivals at the Final Four with a unique connection: All are Jewish, with careers that have cut various paths ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Finally at the Texas Open, even Jack Nicklaus has a fishing story about one that got away
It took 62 years to get Jack Nicklaus to make an appearance at the Valero Texas Open and we finally did arrive, he talked about the one that got away.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Auburn and Florida meet in the Final Four as last of the 14 SEC teams that packed March Madness
Auburn and Florida are the last two standing of a record 14 Southeastern Conference teams that made the NCAA Tournament. Only one of them will get to play for the national championship. In a ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
South Carolina vs. Texas odds, prediction, time: Free 2025 Women's NCAA Tournament Final Four expert picks
Experts Calvin Wetzel and Aaron Barzilai have revealed their picks for Texas Longhorns vs. South Carolina Gamecocks in the Final Four of the 2025 Women's NCAA Tournament on FridayCBS Sports - 10h -
How Alijah Martin used Final Four run to help bring winning mentality and prepare Gators for Auburn
Prior to this season, no Florida basketball player had won an NCAA Tournament game. Then, Alijah Martin brought his wisdom from his previous Final Four run and everything changed.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
How tall is Lauren Betts? UCLA basketball star's height, stats amid Final Four
How tall is UCLA women's basketball star center Lauren Betts? Here's what you need to know going into Friday's Final Four game vs. UConn.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
NCAA Tournament Final Four 2025: Basketball experts unveil score predictions for Florida-Auburn, Duke-Houston
College basketball experts reveal 2025 NCAA March Madness Final Four score predictions and national semifinal picks for Houston vs. Duke and Auburn vs. FloridaCBS Sports - 5h -
Miami Open men's final between Djokovic and Mensuk delayed more than 5 1/2 hours by rain
The start of the Miami Open men’s final between Novak Djokovic and unseeded 19-year-old Jakub Mensuk on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium was delayed 5½ hours from its 3 p.m. start time. The players ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Brazil Wingback Urges Inter Milan Teammates To ‘Remain Focused’ Ahead Of Coppa Italia Semi-Final Clash Vs AC Milan
Carlos Augusto addressed the media in the build-up to tonight’s Coppa Italia semi-final clash between AC Milan and Inter Milan.Speaking to InterTV via FCInterNews, the Brazilian wingback urged his ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Copa del Rey final chaos: Real Madrid with less than 72 hours of rest as Barcelona gain 24-hour advantage
The much-anticipated Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona is set to take place at the end of the month, but it appears the excitement surrounding the third El Clasico of the season ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Thomas Haugh and Florida’s Final Four Serendipity
The Gators’ star grew up in Pennsylvania but was a die-hard fan of the team. Now he’s one of its N.C.A.A. Tournament heroes.The New York Times - 5d
