Kelvin Sampson's career comes full circle with his best chance at first national title - ESPN
Editor's note: This story originally published ahead of Houston's semifinal game against Duke. It has been updated to reflect the win.
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Johni Broome on end of Auburn's dream season - 'It hurts' - ESPN
SAN ANTONIO — Soon after the buzzer sounded in the national semifinal, Auburn star big man Johni Broome slumped over a few feet from the baseline, his hands etched into his thighs and head slung toward the floor.
Miami Dolphins lineman Terron Armstead, 33, elects to retire - ESPN
MIAMI — Dolphins offensive lineman Terron Armstead announced his retirement Saturday night, ending his decorated 12-year NFL career.
Gators, Walter Clayton Jr. close out Auburn to reach title game - ESPN
SAN ANTONIO — Whenever things begin to fall apart, Florida turns to its star.
Trinity Rodman scores in return as USWNT beats Brazil - ESPN
Trinity Rodman took just five minutes to to make her mark on her long-awaited return to the United States women's national team, opening the scoring in a 2-0 win over Brazil at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Saturday.
Shohei Ohtani throws bullpen session for Los Angeles Dodgers - ESPN
PHILADELPHIA — Shohei Ohtani threw a 26-pitch bullpen session Saturday before the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the Philadelphia Phillies, another step toward his mound return.
Geno Auriemma shoulders blame for UConn's NCAA title drought - ESPN
TAMPA, Fla. — No coach has won more NCAA basketball titles than UConn's Geno Auriemma, who has 11. But his most recent was in 2016, and he has had some painful losses in the women's Final Four since.
Sidney Crosby, Evgenii Dadonov author dueling hat tricks - ESPN
DALLAS — Sidney Crosby took part in another dueling hat tricks game with a Russian opponent 16 years after his memorable one in the playoffs against Alex Ovechkin.