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Top Sports Headlines – April 3, 2026
Curated from 59 sources across 2 leagues in the last 24 hours.
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 • 2:31 AM UTC
Top headlines
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Chasing history, Arizona is staying present in run to Final Four
The Wildcats are back in the national semifinals for the first time in 25 years -- but are focused on the moment.
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Your men's Final Four guide: Illinois-UConn, Arizona-Michigan (with predictions!)
We run through every team's keys to advancing to the championship game -- and their potential fatal flaws.
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Women's March Madness: The 15 best players left in the field
Wondering who to watch during this weekend's Final Four? We break down the best on the court.
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Preview and predictions: Which teams will win in the semifinals?
Here's how UConn, UCLA, South Carolina and Texas can win the NCAA title, and what might derail them.
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Bauer returns to U.S. with minor league Ducks
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.
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🍼 Allen, Steinfeld announce birth of first child
The Buffalo Bills quarterback and the "Sinners" actress did not share the date of birth or the name of their daughter.
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Sources: KU's Bidunga to test draft, enter portal
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.
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Royals' Jensen oversleeps, scratched from lineup
Catcher Carter Jensen was removed from the Royals' starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins after he overslept.
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Tiger told deputy: 'Was just talking to president'
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.
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Two-time All-Pro, 2019 DPOY Gilmore retiring
Two-time All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore announced his retirement from the NFL.
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Not a multitasker: Lloyd focused on Zona, not UNC
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.
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Phil to miss Masters due to family health matter
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."
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Judge denies UVA QB Morris' request for 7th year
A Virginia circuit court judge denied Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris' request for a preliminary injunction to play a seventh season on Thursday.
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Celtics net 53 in first quarter, 2 off NBA record
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.
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👀 Detailing six free agency options for LeBron
Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.
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Pistons' Cunningham out at least another week
Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham will be out at least another week as he continues to recover from a collapsed lung.
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Suns' Gillespie sets club 3-pointer season mark
Phoenix guard Collin Gillespie set the Suns' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season on Thursday night.
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Knueppel sets Hornets mark for 3s in a season
Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel set the Hornets' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season.
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Edwards (knee) sits, now ineligible for NBA awards
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.
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Blazers' new owner urging shift to bigger goals
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."
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Night after Dubs win, Spurs sit Wemby vs. Clips
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will sit out Thursday night's matchup against the LA Clippers because of right ankle injury management.
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Just foolin': Wizards sorry about $10K shot 'skit'
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."
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Izzo 'seriously' eyed Suns HC job last summer
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.
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Bauer returns to U.S. with minor league Ducks
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.
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Phil to miss Masters due to family health matter
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."