TPG has agreed to buy Learfield, the Dallas‑area company that sells multimedia rights, ticketing and NIL services to hundreds of colleges. Industry sources put the price at about $1.8–$2 billion.

The Minnesota Lynx used the No. 2 pick on TCU guard Olivia Miles, a Big 12 Player and Newcomer of the Year known for triple‑double performances. Her playmaking will be a new piece for Minnesota.

The Lightning scheduled a Sparkman Wharf pep rally, $5 plaza parties at Thunder Alley and an April 18 pub crawl as part of their first‑round playoff events. Fans can also catch most games on local TV and stream.

LeBron set the tone in the first half as the Lakers closed the regular season 53-29 with a 131-107 win and will host the Rockets in Game 1 on Saturday.

Cleveland State has chosen Bob Dunn to lead the Vikings' women's basketball program, the hire is pending background checks and trustee approval. Dunn returns after prior stints on the staff and at high‑major programs.

Photos of Dianna Russini and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel prompted The Athletic to open an internal review. Russini has been sidelined while editors investigate.

Denver beat San Antonio 128-118 to lock up the No. 3 seed and a first-round date with the Timberwolves, sending the series to Ball Arena. Jokić’s historic season frames the matchup.

Portland locked up the No. 8 seed with a 122-110 win over Sacramento, setting up a play-in trip to Phoenix. Deni Avdija led the way as the Blazers extended their postseason hopes.

Cooper Flagg's rookie run ended when he left the Mavericks' season finale with a sprained left ankle. The 19-year-old had closed the year with multiple huge scoring nights.

Star forward Wessam Abou Ali was stretchered off Sunday with an apparent right-knee injury; Columbus Crew say he’ll undergo testing and the club is awaiting results.

Premium suites, private decks and sold‑out hospitality are turning the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah into Chicago’s corporate networking week.

Bob Hall, whose 1975 Boston Marathon finish prompted formal recognition of wheelchair competitors and who built the racing chairs that followed, has died at 74.

Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks have parted ways after a 32–50 season. The club will begin a coaching search while sorting contract and roster questions.