More than a few notable teams opted out of the NIT after missing the NCAA Tournament, but Indiana State and Seton Hall were two programs who participated in the event hoping to prove the selection committee wrong. That’s exactly what they have done. Robbie Avila and Indiana State took down Utah in the semifinals Tuesday, […]
Caitlin Clark drawing record betting handle at Vegas sportsbooks ahead of women's Final Four
LAS VEGAS — From down the Strip to the periphery of the city, Vegas sportsbooks raved about Monday’s Elite Eight women’s basketball game between Iowa and LSU. “We handled more on that game than we ever have on a women’s sporting event,” Westgate SuperBook executive vice president Jay Kornegay said, “including the WNBA and the […]
Tallest NCAA women’s basketball players: How Kamilla Cardoso, River Baldwin rank among Final Four teams
What makes a good basketball player? It varies. For some, it’s speed and quickness. Others may rely on height or intelligence. Any combination of these attributes can result in a strong player. Height is typically a big advantage for younger players, but it still holds merit in collegiate and professional play. A tall player doesn’t […]
Kylian Mbappe Strike Takes PSG Through To French Cup Final
Kylian Mbappe had a penalty saved but then scored the only goal of the game as Paris Saint-Germain beat Rennes 1-0 in the last four of the French Cup on Wednesday to set up a final showdown against Lyon. Mbappe saw Rennes goalkeeper Steve Mandanda save his 37th-minute spot-kick at the Parc des Princes, but […]
Florian Wirtz Hits Double As Bayer Leverkusen Reach German Cup Final
Florian Wirtz scored a goal in each half as Bayer Leverkusen thrashed Fortuna Duesseldorf 4-0 at home on Wednesday to reach the German Cup final for the fifth time. Leverkusen have gained a reputation for stealing last-gasp wins this season but were in total control from start to finish against their second-division opponents. Jeremie Frimpong […]