Top Sports Headlines – April 3, 2026

The Wildcats are back in the national semifinals for the first time in 25 years -- but are focused on the moment.

We run through every team's keys to advancing to the championship game -- and their potential fatal flaws.

Wondering who to watch during this weekend's Final Four? We break down the best on the court.

Here's how UConn, UCLA, South Carolina and Texas can win the NCAA title, and what might derail them.

Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League and is scheduled to pitch opening night April 21 for the minor league team.

The Buffalo Bills quarterback and the "Sinners" actress did not share the date of birth or the name of their daughter.

Flory Bidunga, who projects as a second-round pick, would be the top player in the portal among the more than 800 players so far who intend to enter.

Catcher Carter Jensen was removed from the Royals' starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins after he overslept.

After crashing his SUV last week in Florida, Tiger Woods took out his phone and told a deputy, "I was just talking to the president," according to body camera footage released Thursday showing the golfer's arrest on a DUI charge.

Two-time All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore announced his retirement from the NFL.

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd said he's not a "multitasker" amid rumors tying him to the North Carolina opening as his team prepares to play Michigan in the Final Four on Saturday.

Phil Mickelson announced Thursday that he won't play in next week's Masters and will be out for an extended period as his family continues to "navigate a personal health matter."

A Virginia circuit court judge denied Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris' request for a preliminary injunction to play a seventh season on Thursday.

The Boston Celtics had a first quarter like none other in their storied history Wednesday night, scoring 53 points in the opening 12 minutes of a 147-129 victory over the Miami Heat.

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

Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham will be out at least another week as he continues to recover from a collapsed lung.

Phoenix guard Collin Gillespie set the Suns' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season on Thursday night.

Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel set the Hornets' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season.

Anthony Edwards is ineligible for NBA postseason awards because he can't reach the 65-game minimum after the Minnesota Timberwolves ruled out him out against the Detroit Pistons.

New Blazers owner Tom Dundon said the team's mindset is shifting from a mindset of developing young talent to having loftier goals, saying, "It's more fun to win."

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will sit out Thursday night's matchup against the LA Clippers because of right ankle injury management.

The Wizards have apologized for an April Fools' "skit" in which a planted fan was seemingly tricked into believing he made a half-court shot for $10,000, saying the entire bit was scripted but that they "missed the mark."

Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo said he "talked seriously" with Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia about Phoenix's head coaching job last summer before the team ultimately hired Jordan Ott.

Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League and is scheduled to pitch opening night April 21 for the minor league team.

Phil Mickelson announced Thursday that he won't play in next week's Masters and will be out for an extended period as his family continues to "navigate a personal health matter."