Top Sports Headlines – April 1, 2026

Christian Pulisic struggled to make the most of numerous chances as the U.S. stumbled to another loss with the World Cup just around the corner.

With 10 NBA teams already eyeing the offseason, Bobby Marks examines each front office's biggest priority.

We evaluated every playoff contender's biggest weaknesses and how it will impact the postseason.

Playoff teams in the East and West clash. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Sunday.

Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.

Bowen Byram flipped a long shot into an empty net with 1:43 remaining to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. The Sabres became the NHL’s 11th franchise to reach 2,000 wins — and the first team not added in the league’s first expansion in 1967 when the NHL went from six teams to 12. Jack Quinn and Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist, and Peyton Krebs also scored for the Sabres, who reached 100 points for the 10th time in franchise history and first since finishing with 100 in 2009-10.

Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo is one of the best players in the nation, and Wooden knows this.

Gary Sánchez and Jake Bauers homered, Brice Turang drove in two runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat Tampa Bay 6-2 on Tuesday night after Shane McClanahan held them hitless for 4 1/3 innings in his first appearance since 2023. Jonathan Aranda and Nick Fortes hit solo shots for the Rays. McClanahan underwent his second Tommy John surgery in August 2023 and then missed the entire 2025 season due to an inflamed nerve in his left triceps.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield have already engaged in “a lot of good conversations” regarding his contract situation, signaling early momentum as the team looks ahead to the future. With Mayfield currently under contract through 2026, the dialogue reflects both organizational confidence and a desire to maintain stability at the position. “We […]

Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom and Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin got in a fight during Tuesday night's game.

Brandon Miller scored 25 points, Miles Bridges had 19, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Brooklyn Nets 117-86 on Tuesday night. Moussa Diabaté finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds while LaMelo Ball had 14 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to help the Hornets (40-36) stop a two-game losing streak. Josh Minott scored 14 points for the lottery-bound Nets (18-58), who have lost 11 of their last 12 games.

Ute head coach provides updates on offensive, defensive line, running back room and more.

Andre Pallante pitched 5 strong innings and received offensive support from Ivan Herrera, JJ Wetherholt and Ramón Urías as the St. Louis Cardinals shutout the New York Mets 3-0 at Busch Stadium Tuesday night. It’s hard to overstate how good Andre Pallante looked as his pitches were down with great movement as he only allowed […]

Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.

MLB players have accumulated $415 million in U.S. Treasury securities, cash and other investments as they prepare for the possibility of an extended lockout when the CBA expires on Dec. 1.

NFL owners approved a contingency plan Tuesday to centralize officiating in the event of a work stoppage as negotiations continue on a CBA with the NFL Referees Association.

UConn coach Dan Hurley downplayed his bizarre interaction with an official at the end of Sunday's NCAA tournament victory against Duke, saying he thought the referee was looking to "chest-bump me to celebrate."

Italy has missed out on a third-consecutive World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout on Tuesday in Zenica.

Steelers owner and team president Art Rooney II said Tuesday he anticipates a decision from four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers about his future by next month's NFL draft.

In a statement four days after his arrest in Florida, Tiger Woods said Tuesday he's "committed to taking the time needed to return to a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally."

The United States dropped its second match in a row Tuesday, losing to Portugal in a friendly at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to conclude its March international window.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he believes the Rooney Rule is "consistent" with hiring laws after recently being threatened by Florida's attorney general with potential civil litigation if the rule was not eliminated.

Steelers owner and team president Art Rooney II said Tuesday he anticipates a decision from four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers about his future by next month's NFL draft.

Jets coach Aaron Glenn declared Tuesday that quarterback Geno Smith is "the guy that's going to lead us to the promised land."

Odell Beckham Jr. came to the Arizona Biltmore during the NFL's annual meetings and met with Giants coach John Harbaugh on Monday about potentially joining the team, sources told ESPN.