AvatarBleacher ReportAvatarAvatarNowIllinois Reaches Elite Eight with Win vs. Iowa State, Impresses March Madness FansBleacher Report - Timothy RappIt wasn't always pretty, but Illinois is moving on to the Elite Eight. The Fighting Illini beat Iowa State in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night, 72-69, behind Terrance Shannon Jr.'s 29 points. Illinois advanced despite struggling from both three (9-of-29) and the free-throw line (15-of-29), allowing …
AvatarBleacher ReportAvatarAvatarNowMen's NCAA Tournament 2024: Thursday's Sweet 16 Winners and LosersBleacher Report - Kerry MillerThe start of the Sweet 16 wasn't so sweet for teams west of Texas. Maybe on Friday night, Gonzaga can salvage things a bit for the Mountain and Pacific time zones, but Thursday was rough for Arizona and San Diego State. Gone are the dreams of the Wildcats having home-state advantage in the Final Four …
AvatarBleacher ReportAvatarAvatarNowA's Fans Protest MLB Opening Day Amid Las Vegas Move, Watch Game from Parking LotBleacher Report - Andrew PetersAs fans gathered inside Oakland Coliseum for Opening Day on Thursday, thousands more stood in the parking in protest of the Oakland Athletics' ownership. Per ESPN's Tim Keown, fans waved "SELL" flags while eating free tacos and enjoying live music, staying in the parking lot during Oakland's Opening …
AvatarBleacher ReportAvatarAvatarNowProjecting Who's Staying and Who's Leaving from UNC After NCAA Tournament LossBleacher Report - David KenyonWhile the hope of a winning a national title has wilted, North Carolina still enjoyed a productive 2023-24 season. Last year, the Tar Heels missed the men's NCAA tournament. However, they bounced back quickly as the ACC regular-season champions to earn a No. 1 seed in March Madness. But as UNC begins …
AvatarBleacher ReportAvatarAvatarNowNo. 1 UNC Upset by Alabama in Sweet 16 as March Madness Fans Criticize RJ DavisBleacher Report - Andrew PetersRJ Davis had been one of the best players in college basketball all season, but on Thursday his shot wasn't falling as No. 4 Alabama beat No. 1 North Carolina 89-87 in the Sweet 16. Davis was a dreadful 0-for-9 from deep and just 4-for-20 from the field in the loss. He made up for his sluggish …
AvatarBleacher ReportAvatarAvatarNowPelicans' Zion Williamson Hyped by NBA Fans for 'Superstar Stuff' vs. Giannis, BucksBleacher Report - Julia StumbaughZion Williamson's dominance down the stretch led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 107-100 Thursday night home win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Williamson racked up 11 points in the fourth quarter to help the Pelicans overcome a late push by Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. He finished the game with 28 …
AvatarBleacher ReportAvatarAvatarNowNHL Playoff Picture 2024: Updated Standings as Bruins, More Clinch Postseason BerthBleacher Report - Erin WalshAfter last year's disappointing first round playoff exit, the Boston Bruins are officially headed back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a chance to redeem themselves. The Bruins clinched a playoff berth for the eighth straight season on Thursday courtesy of the Detroit Red Wings' 4-0 loss to the …
AvatarBleacher ReportAvatarAvatarNowClemson Hits the Brink of History with Sweet 16 Upset of ArizonaBleacher Report - David KenyonThe allure of March Madness is not found in the favorites. Sure, the earliest window of Sweet 16 games featured top-seeded Connecticut steamrolling San Diego State in a rematch of last season's national championship. There went the Huskies, taking one more comfortable step toward cutting down the …
AvatarBleacher ReportAvatarAvatarNowHawks' Dejounte Murray: 'I Know Kobe Would Be Proud of Me' After 44 Shots vs. CelticsBleacher Report - Timothy RappDejounte Murray had a big night on Thursday, scoring 44 points while adding seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block in Atlanta's 123-122 overtime win against the Boston Celtics. Oh, and he hit the game-winning shot, too: It was one of 44 field-goal attempts Murray attempted in the …
AvatarBleacher ReportAvatarAvatarNowVideo: Clemson's Dabo Swinney FaceTimed Joseph Girard III After Upset Win vs. ArizonaBleacher Report - Andrew PetersClemson's Joseph Girard III got a special call after the No. 6 Tigers' upset win over No. 2 Arizona on Thursday. Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney FaceTimed the senior guard after he had four points and six assists—including a pass that helped the Tigers seal the win. When talking to Swinney, …
AvatarBleacher ReportAvatarAvatarNowHawks' Dejounte Murray Amazes NBA Fans vs. Celtics with 44 Points and Game-WinnerBleacher Report - zach bacharDejounte Murray was unstoppable on Thursday night. The Atlanta Hawks point guard scored a career-high 44 points in an overtime victory over the Boston Celtics, including the game-winning jumper as time nearly expired. Although he shot just 18-44 from the field, he was responsible for all 11 of …
AvatarBleacher ReportAvatarAvatarNowNo. 1 UConn Routs San Diego State in NCAA Title Game Rematch, Overwhelms CBB FansBleacher Report - zach bacharIn a rematch of the 2023 national title game, UConn cruised past San Diego State by the final score of 82-52 in the NCAA tournament on Thursday. Despite some first-half struggles, the Huskies pulled away during the final 20 minutes of action in order to advance beyond the Sweet 16. The Aztecs cut …