King’s Vatican visit postponed due to Pope illness

The King and Queen sent their "best wishes" for the Pope's convalescence.

BBC News - 3d

Pope briefed on world, church matters on 24th consecutive day in hospital: Vatican

"The night was quiet, the pope was resting," the Holy See, the Vatican's press office, said in a brief statement on Sunday morning.

ABC News - Mar. 9

Pope begins 27th day in hospital after resting peacefully overnight

The pope rested peacefully overnight as he begins his 27th consecutive day in hospital this morning, the Vatican said.

ABC News - Mar. 12

Mark Pope needs to shut down Lamont Butler for rest of SEC Tournament to give UK NCAA hope

Mark Pope's Kentucky basketball team dispatched Oklahoma without Lamont Butler. If Pope wants Cats to thrive in NCAA tourney, he needs to rest guard.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Saint Francis, dancing again after 34 years, was 'the hottest ticket in town'

Saint Francis is making its first trip to the NCAA tournament since 1991. Back then, Sewickley Academy coach Mike Iuzzolino led the team in scoring.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

First Four's St. Francis moving to D-III in 2026

Citing changes in the national landscape, and a week after a First Four loss in the NCAA tournament, Saint Francis (PA) announced a move to Division III in 2026.

ESPN - 3d

Pope showing "gradual, slight improvement" amid double pneumonia treatment

The 88-year-old pope has remained stable, with no fever and good oxygen levels in his blood for several days, doctors said.

CBS News - Mar. 8

Pope has 'peaceful night' after his prognosis improves and is lifted

The pope rested peacefully overnight after his prognosis was "lifted" on Monday as he begins his 26th straight day in the hospital, the Vatican said.

ABC News - Mar. 11

St. Francis (PA) is moving from Division I to Division III in 2026

The first run to the NCAA Division I basketball tournament in more than 30 years by Saint Francis (Pa.) could also be its last. The school announced Tuesday it would move from Division I to ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Saint Francis University to reclassify to Division III, join Presidents’ Athletic Conference

Saint Francis University’s Board of Trustees is announcing the University’s plans to re-classify from NCAA Division I to Division III and join the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) as the ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

NCAA Tournament - Saint Francis vs. Alabama St. Predictions: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats

Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash vs. Alabama State Hornets Game Preview

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

How much can Louisville's Pat Kelsey, Kentucky's Mark Pope earn in postseason bonuses?

As 2025 postseason tournaments begin, here's a look at Pat Kelsey's, Mark Pope's contracts, performance incentives for Louisville, Kentucky hoops.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Central Connecticut vs. Saint Francis odds, prediction, time: 2025 NEC Tournament Final picks from top model

SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball picks for the Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs. Saint Francis Red Flash in the NEC Tournament Final on Tuesday

CBS Sports - Mar. 11

Red Flash shock the world: When will St. Francis play in the NCAA basketball tournament?

St. Francis is the only team from Pennsylvania to make the NCAA basketball tournament. Here's when and how you can watch the Red Flash.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Saint Francis (Pa.) vs. Alabama State odds, prediction, time: 2025 First Four picks from proven model

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Alabama State Hornets vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) Red Flash picks for the First Four 2025 in Dayton

CBS Sports - Mar. 18

Alabama State basketball roars back to stun Saint Francis in March Madness: On to Round of 64

Amarr Knox hit a last-second shot as Alabama State basketball stunned Saint Francis in the First Four of March Madness. Up next: Auburn.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Mark Pope's first season with Kentucky basketball will be defined by 1 thing: NCAA success

Mark Pope's first season guiding Kentucky, his alma mater, always will be viewed through the prism of how the Wildcats fare in the NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Mark Pope comments on potential Arkansas-St John's matchup in men's NCAA Tournament

Mark Pope was asked about a potential Arkansas vs. St. John's second-round NCAA Tournament matchup between John Calipari and Rick Pitino.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Mark Pope follows through with promise to pay Kentucky fans' gas money for Milwaukee

Mark Pope is a man of his word. The first-year Kentucky coach is following through on his promise to pay for Wildcats' fans gas to Milwaukee.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

Kentucky basketball roster 2025-26: An early look at Mark Pope's team for Year 2

After Kentucky basketball's loss to Tennessee in the Sweet 16 of March Madness, here's an early look at Mark Pope's 2025-26 Kentucky basketball roster

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Kentucky basketball roster 2025-26: An early look at Mark Pope's team for Year 2

After Kentucky basketball's loss to Tennessee in the Sweet 16 of March Madness, here's an early look at Mark Pope's 2025-26 Kentucky basketball roster

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Tiny Saint Francis, with $0 in NIL and a lifer as coach, is one of the best stories of this NCAA Tournament

Rob Krimmel had no desire to play at Saint Francis in 1996. He did, and hasn't left since. On Tuesday, he ended the school's 34-year NCAA drought

CBS Sports - Mar. 12

Maryland officials failed to assess vulnerability of Francis Scott Key Bridge before collapse, NTSB says

Federal officials are urging risk assessments for dozens of bridges across 19 states, saying the Maryland Transportation Authority failed to perform such an evaluation before the Francis Scott Key ...

NBC News - Mar. 20

St. Francis athletics to reclassify to NCAA Division III and join the Presidents' Athletic Conference

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – St. Francis University's Board of Trustees announced the college's plans to reclassify from NCAA Division I to NCAA Division III and join the Presidents' Athletic Conference ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Kentucky basketball's Mark Pope averts possible crisis with Sweet 16 appearance in pocket

Given a pair of notable results Saturday, Sunday became a must-win for Kentucky coach Mark Pope. His players delivered him to the Sweet 16 in Year 1.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Knox's last-second layup lifts Alabama State over Saint Francis (PA) in First Four

Amarr Knox’s layup with a second left lifted Alabama State to its first NCAA Tournament win Tuesday night, 70-68 over Saint Francis (PA) in a matchup of No. 16 seeds in the First Four. Knox scored ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Pope seen for the first time since going to hospital

The pontiff has been recovering from pneumonia, after he was admitted last month.

BBC News - Mar. 16

King's Vatican visit still on despite Pope's illness

King Charles III is going ahead with his state visit to Italy and the Vatican, Buckingham Palace says.

BBC News - Mar. 18

Francis Tiafoe spends day with the Delray Beach Youth Tennis Federation

Tiafoe plans to commute from his Boca Raton home to Miami Gardens where the Miami Open will be held at Hard Rock Stadium.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Pitt hires former St. Francis men's volleyball player as an assistant coach

PITTSBURGH – After spending a season as volunteer assistant coach and two at director of operations, Michael Fisher has been named as an assistant coach of the Pitt women's volleyball program. ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Chuck Schumer Isn’t Jewish Like the Pope Isn’t Catholic

Derided by the MAGA right and yelled at by the far left, the Senate Democratic leader is inhabiting a very Jewish place right now.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

An ‘Aggressive’ Trip to Greenland, and the Pope’s First Appearance Since Falling Ill

Plus, how George Foreman transformed American kitchens.

The New York Times - 4d

What to know: Auburn basketball facing Alabama State or Saint Francis to start March Madness

Who will Auburn basketball play to open the NCAA Tournament? It'll be one of these two mid-majors.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Knox’s last-second layup lifts Alabama State over Saint Francis 70-68 in First Four

Knox scored 16 points to help the Hornets earn a date with No. 1 overall seed Auburn on Thursday in a South Region game at Lexington, Kentucky.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

WATCH: First game of March Madness ends in mayhem as Alabama State downs Saint Francis with last-second shot

March Madness kicked off with a mad finish in the first game of the First Four on Tuesday

CBS Sports - Mar. 19

Tom Aspinall: UFC champion Jon Jones ducking me and Francis Ngannou, 'conning the public'

Tom Aspinall accuses UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones of avoiding two major challenges in his career. First one being himself, as it's been over 500 days that Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) has ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d