NCAA committee proposes barring prospective athletes if they opt into and remain in a pro draft

April 3, 2026

After two high-profile cases in basketball this season, the NCAA Division I Cabinet will consider proposed changes to eligibility rules — including one that would bar athletes who have entered and remained in a professional sports draft from competing in college. The Academics and Eligibility Committee proposed the changes Wednesday, and the cabinet could take action within weeks. The new rules, if approved, would be effective for athletes entering college this fall. "These proposed changes reflect ongoing work by Division I members to modernize our rules to align with the current ...

It has been 50 years since the last perfect NCAA champion. Indiana will be honored not far from home

April 3, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bob Knight's halftime speech on March 29, 1976, was an instant classic. Indiana's players remember walking into the locker room, down 35-29 to a Michigan team they'd already beaten twice in close games earlier that season with starting guard Bobby Wilkerson ruled out ...

Pioneer women’s basketball powers fade into the shadows full of pride as money reshapes the game

April 3, 2026

When fans walk into Immaculata's gym they are immediately reminded of the team's glorious past, when the Mighty Macs ruled women's basketball nearly a half-century ago. Championship trophies are proudly displayed near the entrance while Hall of Fame banners honoring some of the school's ...

Rory McIlroy sheds burden of winning green jacket. Now it falls to others

April 3, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy had the green jacket on his shoulders and an enormous weight off his back when he looked ahead to the 90th edition of the Masters with a question and a coy smile. "What are we going to talk about next year?" he said. Next year has arrived. The Masters begins ...

Brewers rally for 6-2 win over Tampa Bay to spoil McClanahan’s first game appearance since 2023

April 2, 2026

MILWAUKEE — Gary Sánchez and Jake Bauers homered, Brice Turang drove in two runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat Tampa Bay 6-2 on Tuesday night after Shane McClanahan held them hitless for 4 1/3 innings in his first appearance since 2023. Jonathan Aranda and Nick Fortes hit solo shots for the Rays. McClanahan underwent his second Tommy John surgery in August 2023 and then missed the entire 2025 season due to an inflamed nerve in his left triceps. In his return, McClanahan (0-1) allowed one walk and no hits through the first four innings before the Brewers got to him in ...

Rollins scores 24, Kuzma adds 20 and the Bucks beat Mavericks 123-99 to snap 4-game skid

April 2, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ryan Rollins had 24 points, seven rebounds and nine assists, Kyle Kuzma added 20 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Dallas Mavericks 123-99 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game losing streak. Milwaukee (30-45), which had lost 14 of its last 17 games overall, won its eighth straight meeting with the Mavericks. The Bucks led 65-51 at the break behind 17 points from Rollins and 16 by Kuzma. Milwaukee made 11 of its first 22 3-pointers of the second half to take control. A Rollins jumper with 6:26 left in the fourth gave Milwaukee a 31-point lead at ...