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UConn's flight to Final Four delayed; NCAA 'disappointed'

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Thu Apr 4 2024

UConn's flight to Final Four delayed; NCAA 'disappointed'

Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley cuts the net after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden.

UConn's flight to Phoenix ahead of the Final Four has been delayed "due to mechanical issues," the NCAA confirmed. The other three teams have arrived.

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Purdue center Zach Edey (15) and guard Fletcher Loyer (2) battle for a rebound against Tennessee forward Tobe Awaka (11) during the Midwest Regional championship game of the 2024 NCAA men's tournament at Little Caesars Arena.

NCAA faces dilemma about tournament expansion as television ratings soar

As television ratings for the men's and women's tournaments have risen, NCAA must consider protecting its signature event as expansion debate looms.

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Tiger Woods, shown during the PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, withdrew from the Genesis in February.

Will Tiger play the Masters? His ankle has 'zero mobility,' Begay says

Tiger Woods made his 23rd consecutive cut at the Masters last year, but he withdrew due to injury. His ankle could present problems, Begay says.

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Nov 6, 2022; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scores a first quarter touchdown on a keeper as the New York Jets are unable to stop him at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-489332 ORIG FILE ID: 20221106_lbm_usa_372.JPG

NFL power rankings: Which teams have taken big hits this offseason?

With the biggest names in free agency accounted for, the latest NFL power rankings have seen a significant shift as the Bills and Cowboys tumble.

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Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates after defeating LSU in the finals of the Albany Regional in the 2024 NCAA Tournament at MVP Arena.

Are Caitlin Clark and women's basketball having a Magic-Bird moment?

Big audiences for Caitlin Clark and women's college basketball recently have some drawing parallels to transformational Magic-Bird Final Four of 1979.

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North Carolina State coach Jim Valvano celebrates after his team's defeat of Houston in the national title game of the 1983 Final Four in Albuquerque.

Trash talk. Group texts. NC State's 1983 champion players remain a team

It's been more than 40 years since NC State and coach Jim Valvano won an unlikely men's basketball title. The teammates remain as close as ever.

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Mets first baseman Pete Alonso reacts after flying out against the Tigers.

MLB Misery Index: These two teams still searching for first win

In the first regular season edition of USA TODAY Sports' MLB Misery Index, we take a look at how things have gone so wrong for the Mets and Marlins.

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Warren Sapp has joined Deion Sanders' Colorado staff as a graduate assistant football coach.

Warren Sapp's coaching pay at Colorado revealed

Two Pro Football Hall of Famers are now on Colorado's coaching staff. One makes $150,000.

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) takes the field before the game Dallas Cowboys at Highmark Stadium.

Stefon Diggs trade winners, losers and grades: Who made out best?

The Stefon Diggs trade created ripples that extend far beyond the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills, as well as the star wide receiver himself.

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Lionel Messi did not play in Inter Miami's 2-1 Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal first leg defeat against Monterrey.

Monterrey fans chant 'Messi was afraid.' When might he return to play?

Monterrey fans traveled to see their team face Lionel Messi's squad and they left serenating the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup champion.

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