Olivia Miles found her joy at TCU. Now the Horned Frogs are back in the Elite Eight

Olivia Miles let out a yell of excitement, knowing she was going to be playing in her first Elite Eight. After falling short during her three years at Notre Dame, Miles reached a regional final in her first season at TCU. “Happy about that,” Miles said of reaching the Elite Eight.

Correa, Paredes fuel 8-run inning in Astros 11-9 comeback victory over Angels

Carlos Correa and Isaac Paredes drove in two runs apiece and sparked an eight-run sixth inning for the Houston Astros in an 11-9 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night. Trailing 6-4, the Astros tied the game on a single by Correa and a throwing error by Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe. Houston took a lead on a single from Christian Walker.

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman snaps 0-for-8 skid, then gets tagged out with a hug

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Freddie Freeman finally got his first hit of the season after starting 0-for-8. Freeman singled off Arizona's Eduardo Rodriguez in the second inning Saturday night. Two outs later, Santiago Espinal grounded out to second base.

Carey, McAndrew give SA renewed hope in Shield final

Alex Carey and Nathan McAndrew have ensured Victoria will face a nervous run chase to decide the Sheffield Shield final.

Aaron Judge hits 2nd home run in 2 games as Yankees beat Giants 3-1 to complete series sweep

Aaron Judge homered for a second straight day to nearly the same left-field spot, Ben Rice hit a two-run double in the third inning, and the New York Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Saturday for a three-game sweep. San Francisco matched a franchise record dating to 1909 by going 20 straight innings without a run to start the season before Matt Chapman's RBI single in the third finally got the Giants — and new manager Tony Vitello — on the scoreboard in 2026.

Mayweather says Pacquiao rematch is an exhibition, with venue still undecided

“As of right now, we don't know exactly where the fight is going to be at,” Mayweather said Saturday in a video captured by Vegas Sports Today in an interview session with select media. Both were past their prime when Mayweather beat Pacquiao by decision in what promoters said was the most profitable fight in history and set pay-per-view records. The 49-year-old Mayweather downplayed the significance of his rematch with the 47-year-old Pacquiao being an exhibition and not a bout that will count on the two boxers' record.

Hawks withstand fourth-quarter surge by Kings in 123-113 victory as Snyder gets 500th win

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 27 points and the Atlanta Hawks shot 8 of 12 on 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to survive a late surge from Sacramento and beat the Kings 123-113 on Saturday night in coach Quinn Snyder’s 500th career victory. Jalen Johnson had 26 points and 10 assists and Jock Landale had 19 points and 13 rebounds to help Atlanta to its 15th win in its last 17 games. It was Johnson's 44th double-double of the season and Landale's first since his debut with Atlanta on Feb. 5.

Dominic Smith hits walk-off grand slam as Braves rally past Royals 6-2

Dominic Smith hit a walk-off grand slam and the Atlanta Braves stunned the Kansas City Royals with a six-run ninth inning in a 6-2 victory on Saturday night. Smith hit a 3-2 pitch from Carlos Estévez (0-1) over the right field wall as the Braves won for the second straight night.

Luis Robert Jr. is off to a rousing start with the Mets after arriving in an offseason trade

Luis Robert Jr. is making quite a first impression at Citi Field. On a Mets team loaded with newcomers, the All-Star center fielder from Cuba is off to the fastest start among them. Robert launched a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning Saturday, rallying New York to a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Montreal Canadiens win their 4th straight beating the Predators 4-1

Ivan Demidov, Oliver Kapanen and Alex Newhook each scored a goal and an assist as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday night. The Canadiens won their fourth straight in a streak that has them third in the Atlantic Division just ahead of Boston. Cole Caufield also had a goal as Montreal scored three in the second.

North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of a high-thrust, solid-fuel engine test and hailed it as a development to boost the country’s strategic military capability, state media reported Sunday. The test likely indicates Kim is intent on enlarging and modernizing an arsenal of missiles capable of reaching the United States mainland. The report on Sunday from Korean Central News Agency came days after Kim delivered a speech at North Korea's Parliament pledging to irreversibly cement his country’s status as a nuclear power and accusing the U.S. of global “state terrorism and aggression,” in an apparent reference to the war in the Middle East.

Holloway, Binnington lead Blues to 5-1 win over Maple Leafs

Marta Suarez and Olivia Miles lead TCU past Virginia 79-69 and into the women's Elite Eight

Marta Suarez had 33 points and 10 rebounds as part of a nearly unstoppable duo with Olivia Miles, and No. 3 seed TCU beat 10th-seeded Virginia 79-69 on Saturday in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament. TCU (32-5), making its second straight appearance in the Elite Eight, will face No. 1 seed South Carolina on Monday for a trip to the Final Four. Miles, a senior and a three-time All-American, finished with her own gaudy stat line of 28 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.

Hyo Joo Kim sets 54-hole LPGA record and builds 4-shot lead over Korda

Hyo Joo Kim blew past Nelly Korda and right into the LPGA record book Saturday with her second score this week of 11-under 61, giving her the lowest 54-hole score in LPGA history and a four-shot lead in the Ford Championship. Kim had seven consecutive one-putt greens, including her torrid start to the back nine on the Cattail course at Whirlwind Golf Club when she went birdie-birdie-eagle-birdie as she started to pull away. There was little Korda could do about.

Moses Itauma’s devastating run goes on as he becomes first boxer to KO Jermaine Franklin

Britain’s finest heavyweight prospect needed just five rounds to beat the American in Manchester

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Embiid, George rally 76ers' to 118-114 win over Hornets, snap Charlotte's 5-game win streak

Joel Embiid scored 29 points, Paul George finished with 26 points and 13 rebounds and Philadelphia 76ers rallied from 13 points down in the second half for a 118-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. With its fourth win in five games, Philadelphia extended its lead over Charlotte to two games in the race for the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Tyrese Maxey returned to the Sixers' starting lineup and added 26 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.

US team with big World Cup dreams gets a dressing down from Belgium

Belgium gave a dressing down to a U.S. team with big World Cup dreams. The Americans allowed five straight goals in a deflating 5-2 loss to the Red Devils in a friendly on Saturday night. The U.S. had not lost by three in a home game in which it scored the opening goal since an 8-1 defeat to England in 1959, according to Opta.

Saracens’ Prem hopes appear over after Northampton defeat – and they only have themselves to blame

Saracens 17-21 Northampton: Archie McParland snatched a late victory for Saints

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Panthers' Kenny banned from NRL blockbuster

Three-time NRL premiership winner Mitch Kenny is set to miss the hotly-anticipated clash between Penrith and Melbourne through suspension.

Moriyasu hails Japan's late tactical switch as Ito sinks Scotland 1-0 amid Hampden boos

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu hailed his team's tactical flexibility after a late Junya Ito strike secured a 1-0 victory over Scotland in a pre- World Cup friendly at Hampden Park, leaving the home side facing a chorus of boos. In a key warm-up for their eighth successive World Cup appearance, the Samurai Blue overcame a bright Scotland start to dominate the second half. Substitute Ito proved the difference in the 84th minute with a clinical finish from 12 yards to settle a tight contest.

Florida judge asked if Black defendant had ever ‘chopped cotton’ as he mulled community service sentence, report says

The judge acknowledged his remarks were ‘ill-considered,’ court documents state

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RBA to air board's disagreement in meeting minutes

Central bank watchers will get to peak into the Reserve Bank board room as minutes of a meeting that split 5-4 in favour of an interest rate hike are released.

For Michigan's May, Tennessee's Barnes, admiration is mutual with teams set to meet in Elite Eight

Michigan's Dusty May looked at the highlights of his most recent meeting against Tennessee, back when he was coaching Florida Atlantic. The Owls beat Tennessee in the Sweet 16 three years ago as part of a stunning run to the Final Four. It's fair to say May is a fan of Tennessee coach Rick Barnes.

Giants match franchise mark at 20 straight innings without a run to start season, then finally score

The San Francisco Giants matched a franchise record Saturday by reaching 20 straight innings without scoring to begin the season, then finally recorded their first run in the third inning against the New York Yankees before losing 3-1 to be swept. San Francisco had been shut out by New York 7-0 and 3-0 with only four hits over its first two games — the first time that happened in baseball history to start a season. The Giants were outscored 13-1 by the Yankees in their opening series, becoming the 11th team to score one or fewer runs over the initial three games of a season.

Magpies learn extent of skipper Moore's injury

After Darcy Moore played through a hamstring issue against GWS, Collingwood have learned the extent of their captain's injury.

Aryna Sabalenka calls out shrieking Miami Open final fan after beating Coco Gauff to lift title

Sabalenka apologised for being ‘rude’ after beating Gauff in three thrilling sets to win the Miami Open and complete the ‘Sunshine Double’

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Repair crews deployed in destructive Narelle's wake

Work is still under way to restore power and repair infrastructure after a tropical cyclone barrelled through communities leaving devastation in its wake.

Multiple pedestrians struck by car in Derby city centre as man arrested

A man has been arrested after a number of people were struck by a black Suzuki Swift in the Friar Gate area of the city at around 9.30pm on Saturday. A number of people were injured, some of them seriously, and were treated at the scene by ambulance crews before being taken to hospital, police have confirmed. The driver, a man in his 30s, was arrested and is in police custody.

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Multiple pedestrians struck by car in Derby city centre as man arrested

A man has been arrested after a number of people were struck by a black Suzuki Swift in the Friar Gate area of the city at around 9.30pm on Saturday. A number of people were injured, some of them seriously, and were treated at the scene by ambulance crews before being taken to hospital, police have confirmed. The driver, a man in his 30s, was arrested and is in police custody.

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Reunited at South Carolina, Raven Johnson and Ta'Niya Latson are making a March Madness run

Raven Johnson and Ta'Niya Latson were high school teammates in Atlanta for three seasons and won three state championships. Now they are back together and trying to bring another national title to South Carolina. Johnson was instrumental in getting Latson to come to South Carolina once she entered the transfer portal after last season.

Harris scores 18, Pistons tighten grip on top seed in the East with a 109-87 win over Minnesota

Tobias Harris led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points on Saturday as the Detroit Pistons strengthened their hold on the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-87 victory over the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves. Jalen Duren had 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Pistons, who have won nine of their last 11 games.

Mets rally past the Pirates 4-2 on a 3-run homer by Luis Robert Jr. in the 11th inning

Luis Robert Jr. hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the New York Mets a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Luis Torrens delivered a tying single in the 10th on his first swing this season, and the Mets improved to 2-0 following an 11-7 victory on Thursday over Paul Skenes and the Pirates in their opener.

Adesanya vs Pyfer: Start time, card and how to watch UFC Seattle fight tonight

Former middleweight king Israel Adesanya faces a dangerous foe, as he takes on rising contender Joe Pyfer

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Rantanaen scores in return from injured reserve, Stars top undermanned Penguins 6-3

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist in his return from injured reserve and the Dallas Stars pulled away from the undermanned Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Saturday. Jason Robertson reached the 40-goal plateau for the third time in his career and assisted on Rantanen's goal with a slick cross-ice feed to the right circle that Rantanen — who hadn't played since getting hurt on Feb. 20 while playing for Team Finland at the Milan Cortina Olympics — powered past Stuart Skinner for his first NHL tally since Feb. 2.

Pavel Zacha scores twice as Bruins beat Minnesota 6-3, spoiling Wild's chance to clinch playoff spot

Pavel Zacha scored his 25th goal in the opening period and added a game-sealing score late in the game, leading the Boston Bruins past Minnesota 6-3 on Saturday to spoil the Wild’s chance to clinch a playoff spot. Elias Lindholm scored twice while Andrew Peeke and Viktor Arvidsson also had goals for the Bruins. David Pastrnak extended his season-high point streak to 12 games with two assists and Jeremy Swayman made 31 saves.

Dane Myers hits game-winning single in the 11th as the Reds beat the Red Sox 6-5

Ehlers leads Hurricanes to 5-2 win over Devils

Hairy Bikers star Si King says he felt ‘sense of guilt’ on return to television for a solo show

King described the experience of filming his first independent venture, Channel 4’s Top of the Stops

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Yankees slugger Aaron Judge wins his first ABS challenge after so many team meetings on new system

Aaron Judge believes the New York Yankees went a little bit overboard in their preparation for baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike System. Manager Aaron Boone acknowledges he's a little “anal” about it all. “We had too many meetings about it in my opinion,” said Judge, the two-time reigning AL MVP who grounded out in this first at-bat Saturday before later connecting for his second home run in two games as New York won 3-1 to complete a series sweep.

Michigan's Nimari Burnett playing in his Chicago hometown for a spot in the Final Four

Nimari Burnett's basketball journey has taken him all over the country. Burnett and the Wolverines play for a spot in the Final Four when they take on Tennessee on Sunday at United Center, the Chicago Bulls' home arena.

Commandment wins the Florida Derby, now eyes Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown trail

Commandment broke his maiden last fall at Churchill Downs. It was the fourth consecutive win for Commandment, who had jockey Flavien Prat aboard on Saturday. “He's a racehorse, bottom line,” said trainer Brad Cox, who saddled the Florida Derby winner for the second consecutive year.

Rangers blow 3-run lead in 9th inning but recover to top Phillies 5-4 in the 10th

Jake Burger and Corey Seager each homered and the Texas Rangers recovered from blowing a three-run lead in the ninth inning to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in 10 innings on Saturday. The Phillies nearly tied it again in the 10th. Bryce Harper snapped an 0 for 8 start to the season with a broken-bat, two-out single to right off Tyler Alexander that made it 5-4.

Half a million people march in London for biggest anti-far-right demonstration

Organisers say the protest outnumbered a rally organised by extreme right-wing activist Tommy Robinson in September

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Denver Summit and Washington Spirit draw 0-0 before a record NWSL crowd of 63,004

The Denver Summit and the Washington Spirit played to a scoreless draw on Saturday before a record National Women's Soccer League crowd of 63,004 fans at the home of the NFL's Denver Broncos. In other action around the league, the Utah Royals held on for a 2-1 victory over the Boston Legacy; and the Portland Thorns downed the Kansas City Current 2-0. The Summit (1-1-2) broke the NWSL attendance record of 40,091 set last season in a Bay FC match at San Francisco's Oracle Park.

Moses Itauma knocks out Jermaine Franklin with big uppercut in 5th round

Moses Itauma delivered another devastating knockout by sending Jermaine Franklin Jr. to the canvas with a powerful uppercut in the fifth round of their heavyweight fight on Saturday. Itauma (14-0, 12 KOs), who could soon be in line for a world title shot, staggered Franklin in the center of the ring and the referee waved the fight off as the American fell face first. Franklin, who went the distance with former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua three years ago, had been billed as Itauma's toughest test yet.

David scores twice, Buchanan shown red as Canada battles back to tie Iceland 2-2

Jonathan David scored twice from the penalty spot in the second half before Tajon Buchanan was shown a red card as Canada battled back from a 2-0 deficit to salvage a 2-2 draw with Iceland in an international men’s soccer friendly on Saturday. Buchanan was sent off in the 80th minute for an elbow to the head of Iceland midfielder Mikael Egill Ellertsson as the ball was rolling out of play. The sequence marked the third straight game, and fourth time in the last eight, Canada has seen red.

Royce Lewis tiebreaking homer carries Twins past Orioles 4-1 for 1st win of season

Royce Lewis hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Minnesota Twins used a strong effort from their bullpen to beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Saturday. Lewis connected off Kyle Bradish (0-1) after a leadoff walk to Trevor Larnach. The drive, which soared just inside the left-field foul pole, gave Minnesota its first lead of the season following a 2-1 loss to Baltimore in the opener Thursday.

Caissie's tiebreaking single in 8th lifts Marlins to 4-3 win over Rockies

Owen Caissie had three hits, including a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Saturday. Liam Hicks homered and drove in three runs, while Agustin Ramirez singled twice and walked for the Marlins. Otto Lopez, who was hitless in first seven at-bats of the season, singled against Rockies reliever Jaden Hill (0-1) to start the eighth.

Ernie Clement has walk-off hit in 11th inning as Blue Jays defeat Athletics 8-7

Ernie Clement singled home the winning run in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Athletics 8-7 on Saturday. Clement won it with a one-out single to left off Luis Medina (0-1), scoring Nathan Lukes for Toronto's second-straight walk-off win. Toronto rookie Spencer Miles (1-0) pitched a scoreless top of the 11th to win his major league debut.

Lakers’ Luka Doncic suspended for 1 game by NBA after his 16th technical foul

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was suspended one game without pay by the NBA for receiving his 16th technical foul of the season, the league announced Saturday. Doncic, the NBA's scoring leader, got whistled for a double technical foul during the third quarter of the Lakers’ 116-99 victory over Brooklyn on Friday night. The Nets’ Ziaire Williams was celebrating an offensive foul called against Doncic by gleefully screaming in Doncic’s personal space.