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After losing in last year's regional final on their home turf, Pensacola Catholic's girls soccer team returned the favor with a shutout victory that sends them to their first Final Four since 2013. The Crusaders haven't allowed a single goal in six playoff games.
South Carolina women's basketball made NCAA history by reaching its sixth consecutive Final Four, becoming only the second team ever to achieve this milestone. The Gamecocks overcame an early deficit to dominate TCU 78-52, setting up a championship rematch with undefeated UConn.
The University of Illinois basketball team made their first Final Four appearance in over two decades, finishing with 28 wins and capturing the hearts of thousands of fans. Though they fell to UConn in the championship game, the 2025-26 Illini created unforgettable memories and proved the program can compete at college basketball's highest level.
When UConn hit a buzzer-beater against Duke, Andrea Hurley grabbed players by their warmups to prevent a costly technical foul. Her quick thinking with 0.3 seconds left kept the team's Final Four dreams alive.
Just three years after taking Florida Atlantic to the Final Four as a Cinderella story, coach Dusty May has guided Michigan back to college basketball's biggest stage in only his second season. The transformation shows how his innovative system and small-town values are reshaping one of the sport's historic programs.
University of Illinois students are experiencing once-in-a-generation excitement as their basketball team advances to the Final Four. From sold-out student tickets to professors extending deadlines, campus is celebrating together.
A malfunctioning buzzer couldn't stop Illinois from celebrating their first Final Four berth in 21 years. After a bizarre 10-minute delay, the Fighting Illini defeated Iowa 71-59 to dance their way to Indianapolis.
Keaton Wagler scored 25 points to lead Illinois past Iowa 71-59, sending the Fighting Illini to the Final Four for the first time since 2005. The victory marks a breakthrough moment for a program that's been building toward this exact success.
Basketball legends filled the arena as Hall of Fame inductees received roaring applause during the 2026 Women's Final Four semifinals. The celebration brought together generations of greatness, from Olympic champions to coaching legends. ---
Coach Dusty May transformed Michigan basketball from a struggling program into a championship contender faster than anyone thought possible. The Wolverines just punched their ticket to the Final Four after winning only eight games two seasons ago.
The Michigan Wolverines dominated Tennessee in a stunning 95-62 victory, securing their first Final Four appearance since 2018. Star player Yaxel Lendeborg led the charge with 27 points as Michigan never trailed after a blistering first-half run.
The top-ranked UCLA women's basketball team faced their toughest test of the season and answered with heart. Down at halftime for just the second time all year, the Bruins stormed back to defeat Duke 70-58 and punch their ticket to the Final Four for the second straight season.
Egypt celebrated a historic moment as four women qualified for the Modern Pentathlon World Cup final on home turf in Cairo. The achievement marks a strong showing for the host nation in front of a global field of 400 athletes from 42 countries.
Two powerhouse programs are heading to Phoenix after dominant Elite Eight victories on Sunday. UConn extended its winning streak to 54 games while UCLA's paint dominance carried them past Duke.
Freshman Braylon Mullins hit a stunning 35-foot shot to beat Duke and send UConn to the Final Four, bringing March Madness magic back to his Indiana hometown. The hometown hero who never left Greenfield is now living every basketball family's dream.
The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a nail-biting 2-1 victory over North Dakota in the NCAA Frozen Four semifinals, earning their spot in the championship game. They'll face either Michigan or Denver for college hockey's biggest prize.
Sophomore Sarah Strong has swept every national player of the year award while leading undefeated UConn toward back-to-back championships. The quiet superstar who once hid from attention is now poised to become UConn's greatest player ever.
A Massachusetts furniture store is putting $50 million on the line in a bold promotion tied to UConn basketball. If both Huskies teams reach the championship games and lose, customers get their furniture for free.
Greece's men's water polo team has punched their ticket to the World Cup Final Four in Sydney after a thrilling 14-11 victory over the Netherlands. The win comes just one day after their historic comeback against Serbia, proving the team's unstoppable momentum.
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have secured their spot in the Super Netball Grand Final after a stunning comeback victory over the Melbourne Vixens, 58-44. The home crowd erupted as the team clinched their third grand final appearance in four years.
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