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Nigeria's under-17 girls' soccer team dominated their first match at the WAFU B tournament with a powerful 5-0 victory. The young squad is preparing for the World Cup while showing the growing strength of women's soccer across Africa.
Nigeria's defending champions Edo Queens delivered a dominant 5-1 victory over Burkina Faso's USFA in Wednesday's semifinal, securing their spot in the WAFU-B CAF Women's Champions League qualifying final. The win puts them one match away from continental competition and a potential rematch with the only team to beat them this tournament.
Florida A&M's baseball team defeated Southern 5-1 in the SWAC Tournament semifinals and now faces Alabama State for the championship and an automatic NCAA Tournament bid. The Rattlers swept their opponent during the regular season and are chasing their second conference title in four years.
The Kansas Jayhawks claimed their first Big 12 Tournament championship since 2006 with a dominant 9-0 shutout victory. The win secured their spot as likely top seeds in the NCAA Tournament with home-field advantage.
The University of Texas softball team just made history, claiming their first-ever SEC Tournament Championship with a dominant 7-1 victory over Alabama. After a 21-year conference tournament title drought, the Longhorns are headed to the NCAA Tournament as champions.
Before the NCAA Tournament captivates millions, 365 college basketball teams battle through two weeks of high-stakes conference tournaments for their shot at glory. Every underdog team has an inspiring story of perseverance and dreams realized.
The Milwaukee Panthers are heading to the NCAA Baseball Tournament for the first time since 2010, capping a stunning seven-game winning streak with a walk-off championship victory. Coach Shaun Wegner made history as the fastest Milwaukee coach to reach the tournament in just his third season.
The Arkansas Razorbacks claimed their first SEC Tournament championship since 2000, defeating Vanderbilt 86-75 in Nashville. Tournament MVP Darius Acuff led the historic comeback with 30 points and 11 assists.
Both men's and women's March Madness tournaments are growing by eight teams next season, giving more college athletes a shot at championship glory. It's the biggest tournament expansion in over 30 years, creating new opportunities for schools across the country.
The Texas Longhorns dominated top-ranked South Carolina 78-61 to claim their first SEC tournament championship, ending the Gamecocks' three-year winning streak. Tournament MVP Madison Booker led the charge as Texas proved they belong among college basketball's elite.
West Virginia avenged two heartbreaking regular season losses to beat TCU 62-53 for their second Big 12 tournament title. The win could earn the Mountaineers their first chance to host NCAA tournament games at home in over 30 years.
The University of New Mexico Lobos broke a 21-year tournament drought with a decisive 7-2 victory over Fresno State in the Mountain West Softball Championship. Three home runs powered the team's first conference tournament win since 2005.
New Zealand's under-15 girls soccer team dominated an eight-nation Oceania tournament in Fiji, winning all their matches including a 12-0 victory in the final. The tournament gave young players their first taste of international competition without high-stakes pressure.
A small South Carolina school just pulled off one of the biggest wins in its history, defeating powerhouse Oklahoma State in the NCAA baseball tournament. USC Upstate had never won a single game in the NCAA tournament until Friday night.
The sixth-seeded Missouri State Lady Bears pulled off a defensive masterclass, holding Louisiana Tech to just 12 second-half points to win the Conference USA Tournament championship 43-38. Despite going scoreless for nine minutes in the fourth quarter, the Bears' grit earned them a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the 18th time.
Women's soccer got a joyful makeover this weekend as eight top teams competed in a creative seven-a-side tournament featuring backflips, elaborate walkouts, and half a million dollars in prizes. Chelsea took home the grand prize after beating Manchester United 6-5 in a final that celebrated flair over traditional competition.
The Indiana Hoosiers women's basketball team turned a 20-point deficit into a thrilling 72-69 victory over Nebraska in the Big Ten tournament. Shay Ciezki scored 22 points to lead one of the tournament's most memorable comebacks.
Nigerian football champions Edo Queens face Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies in Saturday's WAFU-B final, seeking revenge after their only tournament loss and a spot at Africa's biggest women's club competition. The winner represents West Africa at the continental championship in South Africa.
A Charlotte university just pulled off one of college basketball's most remarkable achievements. Queens University earned an NCAA tournament berth in their very first year of eligibility after just four seasons in Division I.
The WM Phoenix Open just broke its own fundraising record for the fourth year running, beating last year's total by $2 million. Since 2010, this single golf tournament has raised over $180 million for Arizona communities.
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