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A look at each men’s Final Four team, through advanced stats

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It feels like UConn vs. the field in the men’s Final Four, and the advanced stats show the defending champions have no glaring weaknesses.

Sampson edges Hurley for AP coach of the year

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There was a moment during the NCAA Tournament when top-seeded Houston was well on its way to a 40-point rout of No. 16 seed Longwood, that helps to capture why the Cougars have become so dominant under Kelvin Sampson.

Softball notebook: Delphos Jefferson improves to 4-0

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DELPHOS – How do you answer when a team sends 10 batters to the plate and takes the lead in the top of the sixth inning in a game you led by four runs not just once, but twice?

A look at each women’s Final Four team, through advanced stats

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It’s a women’s Final Four full of stars. Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso and Paige Bueckers are on the court, plus Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma on the sidelines.

James declares for NBA draft and enters transfer portal

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LOS ANGELES — Bronny James will enter the NBA draft after one season at Southern California that was shortened by his recovery from cardiac arrest.

Seton Hall rallies past Indiana State to win NIT championship

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INDIANAPOLIS — Dre Davis scored on a layup with 16 seconds left Thursday night to cap Seton Hall’s decisive late run, giving the Pirates a 79-77 victory over Indiana State and their first NIT championship since 1953.

Softball: Delphos Jefferson overpowers Columbus Grove

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DELPHOS – How do you answer when a team sends 10 batters to the plate and takes the lead in the top of the sixth inning in a game you led by four runs not just once, but twice?

Islanders beat Blue Jackets to keep playoff hopes alive

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COLUMBUS — Noah Dobson scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the New York Islanders stayed alive in their quest for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot with a 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.

Guardians strike out 15 in 4-2 victory over the Twins

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MINNEAPOLIS — Tanner Bibee and the Cleveland bullpen had 15 strikeouts to put the clamps on Minnesota’s bats, Steven Kwan had three hits and the Guardians spoiled the Twins’ home opener with a 4-2 victory Thursday.