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Thursday, April 2, 2026
5 things to know before Illinois vs UConn Final Four game Saturday

llinois vs UConn Final Four preview with stats, key matchups, and 5 things to know, including Keaton Wagler’s impact and why defense and rebounding will decide the game.

March Madness ratings surge proves fans are all-in on 2026 Final Four

March Madness TV ratings are soaring in 2026, with UConn vs Duke leading massive audiences as Illinois, Michigan, and Arizona fuel a must-watch Final Four.

Audi Crooks transfer portal decision instantly puts blue bloods on high alert

There is a big name in the women's basketball transfer portal. Figuring out her next move is the big news going on.

March Madness: The ultimate starting five from the 2026 Final Four

Building the best possible starting five from the 2026 NCAA Tournament Final Four, featuring stars from Illinois, UConn, Arizona, and Michigan.

NCAA Basketball: Top 100 players set to enter the transfer portal on Tuesday

Who are the best NCAA Basketball players set to enter the transfer portal next week?

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Bill Self returns: Ranking the 10 defining moments of his Kansas dynasty

Here are the top 10 moments with Bill Self as the head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks.

Tennessee makes the first big splash in the Transfer Portal

Looking closely at Tyler Lundblade's decision to transfer from Belmont to Tennessee.

NBA Draft stakes take over Final Four as prospects fight to change their future in one weekend

We have some big time talent on display in Indianapolis for the 2026 Men's Final Four.

Final Four 2026 TV schedule: how to watch Illinois vs UConn, Michigan vs Arizona and NCAA title game

We are down to four teams in men's college basketball, as the action picks back up on Saturday from Indianapolis.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Hinkle Showdown #2 features: Final Four matchup between Illinois State and Auburn.

Illinois State is looking to upset Auburn in Thursday's NIT semifinal game.

One role player on each Final Four Team who could be a breakout star in Indianapolis

Trey McKenney (Michigan) McKenny is a true freshman in this year’s loaded freshman class that has flown under the radar, due in large part to not needing to be a star with such a talented Michigan...

Monday, March 30, 2026
Coaching Carousel: Who Replaces Ben Jacobson at Northern Iowa?

Ben Jacobson is leaving Northern Iowa for Utah State. Is assistant coach Seth Tuttle the favorite to be his replacement?

NC State turns to one of its own as new head coach comes home

The NC State Wolf Pack have found a replacement for Will Wade after a season.

Sunday, March 29, 2026
These Final Four odds shifts tell an incredible March Madness story

Final Four weekend in Indianapolis brings together four teams whose championship odds have shifted dramatically since November, setting up two massive showdowns in Illinois vs. UConn and Michigan...

March Madness Elite Eight All-Tournament team: Yaxel Lendeborg grabs the throne

Cameron Boozer is going to be the national player of the year, but he won't be a national champion. Yaxel Lendeborg just might be.

This was Duke’s anti-Laettner moment: the night everything flipped the other way

Unbelievable in Washington DC as the UConn Huskies stun the Duke Blue Devils.

Rick Pitino isn’t done: St. John’s just doubled down on the most fascinating coach in college basketball

The St. John's Red Storm have extended head coach Rick Pitino, keeping things interesting in NYC.

Full Guide to Duke vs. UConn: Where, When, TV, Streaming, Starting Lineups

Duke and UConn, the top two seeds in the East Region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, will meet in Washington D.C. on March 29 with a trip to the Final Four on the line.

First look: Can Michigan slow down Arizona’s dominant run?

Arizona vs Michigan Final Four preview: Can Michigan slow down Arizona’s dominant run? Breaking down paths, history, and what will decide Saturday’s matchup.

Thursday, March 26, 2026
DMV All-Met Teams announced; Smith, Harris take top honors

Share List Recently The Washington Post announced it would end local sports coverage. While sports coverage of high schools by newspapers has been waning for […]

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Philly's rooting guide for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

The teams and players that Philly wants to root for – and against – in the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

Sunday, March 15, 2026
Villanova men slip to 8-seed in NCAA Tournament, women a 10-seed

We're days away from another March Madness and the Philly region will be (lightly) represented by three teams combined in both the men's and women's brackets.

John Handley wins first state title in 101 years with win over Hampton, 61-42

Share List John Handley’s season went far from perfectly this year. Sharp-shooting Will Braun-Duin missed 20 games to injury. There was a loss to local […]

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Clarke County girls win Class 2 State Title, defeat Union 67-56

Share List Friday afternoon in Richmond, Alainah McKavish scored 22 points as Clarke County won the VHSL Class 2 state title 67-56 over Union. Not […]

Friday, March 13, 2026
Westfield defeats Landstown 48-44 to win Class 6 State Championship

Share List For years the Westfield Bulldogs were considered an up-and-coming contender to win a state title. Now seniors Jemon Price, William Robinson, Isaiah Brown, […]

Osbourn Park goes back-to-back behind Key Rainey’s 24, team defense

Share List Thursday afternoon senior Key Rainey scored 24 points, and an effective Osbourn Park defense limited Manchester to 25% shooting as the Yellow Jackets […]

Monday, March 9, 2026
Philly college hoops roundup: Villanova eyes Big East run, other teams need a miracle

We're less than a week away from Selection Sunday, and two weeks from the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Philadelphia, where Friday and Sunday games will be played at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Late offensive push lifts John Handley past Broad Run into State Semis, 70-62

Share List Most people expected a high-scoring game between John Handley and Broad Run Tuesday night in the Class 4 State Quarterfinals. Both teams averaged […]

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Philly college hoops round up: Villanova men faltering as March arrives

Here's a look at how each of the local hoops teams are faring this season with Selection Sunday less than two weeks away:

Sunday, March 1, 2026
Paul VI boys conclude memorable but grueling week with state title

Share List On Monday night the Paul VI Panthers defeated St. John’s (DC) in a double overtime classic in the WCAC Championship. Five days later, […]

Bishop Ireton defeats Paul VI 53-48, earns third straight state title

Share List Bishop Ireton won the last two VISAA Division I Tournament titles, but last year the Cardinals graduated an exceptional senior class that included […]

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Northern Region Championship: Westfield turns back Marshall, 49-46

Share List The Westfield Bulldogs are many people’s pick to win a Class 6 Virginia state title this season. So, it was no surprise they […]

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Occoquan Quarters: Hayfield girls defeat Woodson, 57-40

Share List Wednesday night at home Hayfield moved one step further toward a state tournament berth, defeating Woodson 57-40 in an Occoquan Regional Quarterfinal. The […]

Wednesday, December 4, 2024
What you need to know about the Big 5 Classic at Wells Fargo Center

The local college basketball event returns for a second year and looks to build upon the city's decades-long hoops history.

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Stoneleigh public garden in Villanova to expand with sale of Oakwell estate

Lower Merion School District agreed to sell the 13-acre Oakwell estate in Villanova to conservation nonprofit Natural Lands, which plans to incorporate a portion of the property into the...

Friday, April 19, 2024
What to make of the Sixers-Knicks regular season series ahead of playoff matchup

The New York Knicks dominated the Sixers this regular season, winning three of the teams' four matchups in blowouts. What can we glean from those games ahead of the teams' seven-game playoff series?

5 Sixers thoughts: The Nico Batum renaissance, New York fans, Villanova's revenge and more

Being in the arena on Thursday, the "Bricken for Chicken" undoubtedly made an impact on the crowd's atmosphere. The offense was lifeless, as was Joel Embiid. It's no secret that this team feeds...

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Villanova to demolish Kennedy Hall to make way for new library building

Villanova University will demolish Kennedy Hall at the center of campus to make way for Vic Maggitti Hall, the future home of Falvey Library. The five-story building is intended to bolster...

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Prepare for the Big 5 Classic at the Wells Fargo Center this weekend

What you need to know about the first Big 5 Classic at the Wells Fargo Center.

Thursday, November 2, 2023
Villanova University to take over Cabrini campus following academic year

An agreement has been finalized for Villanova University to assume ownership of the campus of nearby Cabrini University when the school closes after the spring semester. The campus will maintain...

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Big 5 adds Drexel, introduces triple-header format at the Wells Fargo Center

Drexel is officially in now, and beginning this season, the Big 5 will operate under a new series format that will culminate with a six-team triple-header at the Wells Fargo Center on December 2...

Friday, April 7, 2023
Villanova community rallies to send former cheerleader battling cancer to Taylor Swift show

Raquel Doke, a former Villanova University cheerleader, posted a TikTok detailing her battle with stage 4 adrenal cancer and her desire to acquire tickets to Taylor Swift's concert in Houston,...

Sunday, March 12, 2023
No City 6 school makes Men's NCAA Tournament for first time since 1977

In an embarrassing turn of events, 2023 will be the first year since 1977 that no City 6 school (Penn, Villanova, Drexel, La Salle, Temple, Saint Joseph's) will make the Men's NCAA Tournament

Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Big 5 March Madness check in: Will Philly be completely blanked on the bracket?

Can any of Philly's Big 5 teams still swing an NCAA Tournament berth? there's a chance, but the likelihood is probably not.

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Former Villanova star Jalen Brunson wears Jalen Hurts Eagles jersey to Knicks game

Knicks point guard and former Villanova star Jalen Brunson wore a Jalen Hurts Eagles jersey to the Knicks' game Wednesday night just days before the Birds' playoff matchup against the Giants.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Revival of 1980s sitcom 'Night Court' premieres on NBC with Philly native director

Pamela Fryman, a Philadelphia and Villanova native, directed the NBC revival of 'Night Court,' starring John Larroquette and Melissa Rauch. The series, a sequel to the original 1980s sitcom, will...

Friday, October 21, 2022
Report: Jay Wright to join CBS, Turner Sports for Final Four coverage

Former Villanova coach Jay Wright, who retired in April, will join CBS and Turner Sports as a broadcaster for their Final Four coverage in the spring, per a report from the New York Post.

Monday, July 18, 2022
A guide to the Night in Venice boat parade in Ocean City this weekend

Ocean City's 67th Night in Venice boat parade takes to the bay on Saturday, July 23, starting at 6 p.m. This year's event features Philly flair, with a "Mummers: Struttin' on the Bay" theme and...

Monday, May 9, 2022
Villanova fans turn out for Final Four, proud of Wildcats' run

Down in New Orleans, Villanova came into Saturday night on the doorstep of its third national title game appearance in six years.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Jay Wright needs a break, but leaves door open for potential NBA move

Former Villanova basketball head coach Jay Wright appeared on ESPN radio on Tuesday to talk about his retirement and the odds of a move to the NBA.

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