Florida hires Rhode Island's Tammi Reiss as its next women's basketball coach

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Florida hired Rhode Island’s Tammi Reiss as the program’s next women’s basketball coach Monday, tasking her with rebuilding the least-accomplished program on campus.

Yaxel Lendeborg leads Wolverines to Sweet 16 berth

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – Yaxel Lendeborg began to chuckle at the podium when Michigan center Aday Mara expressed dismay in not understanding the meaning of the word “mercenary.”

Tom Izzo gave advice after Lakers offered UConn coach $70M, 6-year contract

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Tom Izzo has turned down multiple opportunities to coach in the NBA, including with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks.

Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken to play games in Helsinki in November

NEW YORK (AP) – The Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken are set to play two games in Finland next season as part of the NHL’s Global Series.

Charlotte hires Wes Miller as men's basketball coach

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – The Charlotte 49ers have hired Wes Miller as their basketball coach.

Defender Ben White's mystery four-year England absence finally ends

MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Arsenal defender Ben White is back in the England squad for the first time since walking out on the team midway through the last World Cup.

Georgia Tech welcomes new men's basketball coach Scott Cross

ATLANTA (AP) – Four days after walking off the court for the final time as Troy’s coach, Scott Cross officially started his tenure at Georgia Tech.

Beers' 18 points power Oklahoma past Michigan St.

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) – Raegan Beers had 18 points and 14 rebounds to help No. 4 seed Oklahoma beat fifth-seeded Michigan State 77-71 on Sunday night in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

WNBA players approve a new 7-year collective bargaining agreement

NEW YORK (AP) – WNBA players unanimously approved the new collective bargaining agreement on Monday with more than 90% participating in voting over the weekend.