Arizona beats Purdue to make first Final Four since 2001 - ESPN
SAN JOSE, Calif. — For the first time since 2001, the Arizona Wildcats are headed to the Final Four.
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Illinois' Underwood fulfills 'dream' of reaching Final Four - ESPN
HOUSTON — With a net draped around his neck at the Toyota Center following Illinois' 71-59 come-from-behind win over Iowa in the Elite Eight on Saturday, Brad Underwood thought about the moment.
Olivia Olson's 19 lead Michigan past Louisville into Elite 8 - ESPN
FORT WORTH, Texas — Olivia Olson scored 19 points, fellow sophomore Syla Swords added 16 and No. 2 Michigan overcame a sluggish start for a 71-52 victory over Louisville in the Sweet 16 on Saturday.
2026 NCAA Men's Tournament: Last Time Elite Eight Teams Reached Final Four
And then there were eight!
Illinois curbs alcohol sales Sat. with Final Four at stake - ESPN
Alcohol sales will be limited Saturday night on the University of Illinois campus in anticipation of potential property damage and excessive celebrations if Illinois beats Iowa in the Elite Eight to advance to the Final Four, Champaign city officials announced Friday.
Yaxel Lendeborg takes over as Michigan tops Alabama in Sweet 16 - ESPN
CHICAGO — Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a dazzling all-around performance, and Michigan beat Alabama 90-77 on Friday night to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament for the first time in five years.
Ben McCollum says he will remain at Iowa despite other openings - ESPN
HOUSTON — With the possibility of multiple high-profile jobs being open this offseason, Iowa head coach Ben McCollum said Friday that he will return to the Hawkeyes in 2026-27.
Cubs World Series Champion, Braves Star Jason Heyward Announces MLB Retirement
Jason Heyward, who launched his 16-year major-league career with the Atlanta Braves in 2010 and won a World Series title with the Chicago Cubs in 2016, announced his retirement on Friday.