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The Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrates with Nikolaj Ehlers after scoring a goal during the second period in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Golden Knights on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. (Karl DeBlaker/AP)

Stanley Cup Final: Carolina Hurricanes move within a win of the title with 4-2 victory in Game 5

June 11, 2026 at 10:52 p.m.

Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a goal, helping the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Thursday to move within a victory of winning the...

Charles Barkley, left, and Dick Vitale prepare for their broadcast before a game between Kentucky and Indiana on Dec. 13, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

ESPN’s Dick Vitale, 86, is facing another battle with cancer: ‘I’m going to make it 5 for 5’

April 13, 2026 at 6:13 p.m.

Dick Vitale said biopsy results confirmed a diagnosis of melanoma in his lung and liver cavity, marking his fifth battle with cancer.

FILE – Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone stands on the sideline during the second half of an NBA basketball game April 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

North Carolina hires NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead Tar Heels

April 7, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.

North Carolina has officially hired NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead the Tar Heels’ basketball program.

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg reacts after an injury on the court during the first half against Arizona at the Final Four on April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg turns left ankle and sprains his MCL in Wolverines’ Final Four win

April 5, 2026 at 9:13 a.m.

Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg said he rolled his left ankle and sprained his MCL.

Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau celebrates by cutting down the net after defeating Tennessee in the Elite Eight on March 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau back at Final Four after being hospitalized for accidental exposure to nuts

April 2, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said Thursday his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental...

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis yells during the second half against VCU in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

North Carolina parts ways with men’s basketball coach Hubert Davis after 5 seasons

March 24, 2026 at 10:54 p.m.

North Carolina has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Hubert Davis after five seasons leading the tradition-rich program.

UConn guard KK Arnold (2) and Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo chase a loose ball Jan. 19, 2026, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

No. 13 Duke chases 2nd straight ACC Tournament title, but Notre Dame has the event’s star: Hannah Hidalgo

March 4, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo is the ACC Tournament’s top star as a two-time Associated Press first-team All-American.

Duke's Cameron Boozer dunks during the second half against North Carolina on Feb. 7, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Illinois stays at No. 10 as Duke rises to No. 1 in the men’s basketball poll for a record 148th time

February 23, 2026 at 12:52 p.m.

Duke’s win against Michigan has propelled the Blue Devils to a familiar perch: No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll.

Michigan players, from left, Malick Kordel, Aday Mara, Morez Johnson Jr. and Elliot Cadeau celebrate on the bench late in the second half of a win over UCLA on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

Michigan is No. 1 in the men’s AP Top 25 for the 1st time since 2013, while Illinois drops 2 spots to No. 10

February 16, 2026 at 1:06 p.m.

Michigan is No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the first time in 13 years, ending Arizona’s nine-week reign.

North Carolina fans storm the court after the Tar Heels defeated Duke on a last-second shot Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Chris Seward/AP)

Duke’s Jon Scheyer says staff members were ‘punched in the face’ during court-storming after loss to UNC

February 7, 2026 at 9:55 p.m.

Duke coach Jon Scheyer said he had staff members “that got punched in the face” as North Carolina fans stormed the court to celebrate a late winning shot Saturday night.

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