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UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong dribbling the basketball during a Women's NCAA Tournament match
Basketball

UConn star Sarah Strong headlines top Women’s Final Four rankings

UConn forward Sarah Strong has been named the top player remaining in the Women's NCAA Tournament. South Carolina, Texas and UCLA also feature heavily in the elite rankings ahead of Friday's semi-finals.

LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard standing on the court during an NBA basketball game
Basketball

NBA investigates LA Clippers over alleged Kawhi Leonard salary cap breach

The NBA is conducting an extensive investigation into the LA Clippers over allegations the franchise circumvented salary cap rules through a third-party endorsement deal for star Kawhi Leonard.

A scenic view of the pristine fairways and azaleas at Augusta National
Other

The Masters approaches as Augusta National prepares for opening major

The opening major of the year is just one week away, with the world's best golfers preparing to descend on Augusta National. The Masters takes place from April 9-12.

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd looking focused during a men's college basketball game
Basketball

North Carolina target Final Four coaches in Hubert Davis replacement search

North Carolina's search for a new head coach is dominating the buildup to the men's Final Four. Arizona's Tommy Lloyd, Michigan's Dusty May and UConn's Dan Hurley are all viewed as potential targets.

Gennaro Gattuso looking dejected on the touchline while managing the Italy national team
Soccer

Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso faces sack after World Cup playoff defeat

Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso is under mounting pressure after the Azzurri failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup following a play-off defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Buffalo Sabres players celebrating on the ice during an NHL match
Hockey

Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes aim to secure NHL playoff berths

The Buffalo Sabres could end a historic 14-year post-season drought on Thursday as multiple teams look to secure their NHL playoff berths.

Cameron Suafoa playing for the Blues in a Super Rugby Pacific match
Other

Blues lock Cameron Suafoa retires after terminal cancer diagnosis

Blues and Maori All Blacks lock Cameron Suafoa has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 27 following a terminal cancer diagnosis.

Iga Swiatek preparing to hit a forehand return on a clay tennis court
Sport

Iga Swiatek hires former Nadal coach Francisco Roig after Fissette split

World number four Iga Swiatek has appointed Francisco Roig as her new coach ahead of the upcoming clay-court season.