Women's March Madness 2025: Best bets for the Final Four - ESPN
The women's Final Four features three No. 1 seeds (South Carolina, UCLA and Texas) and one No. 2 seed (UConn) and has the makings of an electric finish in the days ahead.
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Even at No. 1, UCLA understands underdog role vs. UConn - ESPN
TAMPA, Fla. — UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close said the top-seeded Bruins are being treated as underdogs in their Final Four matchup against UConn on Friday. But they are used to it because they have been seen that way all season long.
Tulane QB TJ Finley suspended indefinitely after arrest - ESPN
Tulane quarterback TJ Finley has been suspended following his arrest Wednesday in New Orleans on a charge of illegal possession of stolen things worth more than $25,000.
Sources - NBA warns Ja Morant, Buddy Hield over finger-gun gestures - ESPN
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield were both issued warnings for mimicking shooting a gun during Tuesday's game, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
USC's JuJu Watkins named AP women's basketball Player of the Year - ESPN
TAMPA, Fla. — JuJu Watkins, the sophomore who led USC to its best season in nearly 40 years, was honored Thursday as The Associated Press women's college basketball Player of the Year.
Orioles expect Gunnar Henderson to return Friday vs. Royals - ESPN
BALTIMORE — Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson is expected to return to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday at Kansas City after missing the start of the season with a right intercostal strain.
Sources - Ohio State lands No. 34 prospect Simeon Caldwell - ESPN
Ohio State landed the commitment of four-star defender Simeon Caldwell on Wednesday, multiple sources told ESPN, securing coach Ryan Day and the Buckeyes a pledge from the nation's No. 34 overall prospect in the 2026 cycle.
Sixers' Tyrese Maxey expected to miss rest of season, agent says - ESPN
Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey is expected to be ruled out for the rest of the season with a finger tendon injury, his agent and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN.