A 3-1 loss in Edmonton officially knocked the Blackhawks out of playoff contention and pushed their postseason drought to six seasons.

Kevin Garnett will appear at Target Center for the Timberwolves' regular‑season finale next Sunday; the team announced tributes, a Montell Jordan halftime performance and a planned jersey retirement next season.

Matt Boldy’s two goals and a Kaprizov milestone pushed the Wild into the NHL playoffs with a 5-2 home win over Vancouver. The club now heads into the postseason with a real chance to finally win a series.

Reports say the NCAA is close to expanding March Madness to 76 teams, adding a 12-game opening round and eight extra at-large bids that would reshape the bubble.

Wilmington College broke ground April 3 on the Jenna Parlette Running Center, financed largely by a $23 million estate gift that will fund a new indoor track. The project honors Parlette and adds year-round training and meet capacity for Quakers athletics.

OG Anunoby scored 31 as the Knicks steamrolled the Bulls 136-96 at MSG, locking up a third straight 50‑win regular season.

Kevin Durant scored 25 as the Rockets thumped the Jazz 140-106 for a fifth straight win, keeping Houston in the Western Conference seeding hunt.

The Jaguars signed Travon Walker to a four‑year extension that locks the former No. 1 pick in Jacksonville and secures a core piece of a league‑leading run defense. The deal includes heavy guarantees, per the player's agency.

Duke freshman Cameron Boozer was named the AP men's national player of the year after a dominant season that included 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. The award caps a 35-win campaign for the Blue Devils.

Girls' flag football in San Diego has exploded, with high‑school rosters surging as college and pro pathways open.

A'ja Wilson said at Team USA camp she isn't testing free agency and is expected to re-sign with the Las Vegas Aces as the league's busy offseason begins.

The original FIFA World Cup trophy will be at Providence Park this weekend with free, timed photo sessions and fan activations. Fans must register for limited slots online.

Tommy Lloyd announced he will remain at Arizona and has agreed to a new multi-year deal, removing him from UNC’s coaching sweep. The decision reshapes Carolina’s search.