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thebig1050.com > 04/02/2026 > former-top-defender-stephon-gilmore-retires-after-13-seasons

Former top defender Stephon Gilmore retires after 13 seasons

5+ hour, 27+ min ago  (219+ words) Former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore formally announced his retirement on Thursday. The five-time Pro Bowl cornerback over 13 NFL seasons didn't play in 2025. "I have had an incredible 13 years in the League, and I cannot wait to…...

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thebig1050.com > 04/02/2026 > final-four-a-reality-thanks-to-international-illini

Final Four a reality thanks to ‘International Illini’

5+ hour, 5+ min ago  (548+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " Illinois head coach Brad Underwood signed All-American Keaton Wagler without seeing him play. He trusted assistant Geoff Alexander to assemble the "Balkan Bloc" of international talent. And a hometown guard who left for Arizona came back to help complete…...

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thebig1050.com > 04/02/2026 > uconn-coach-dan-hurley-refocuses-huskies-here-for-ring-not-watch

UConn coach Dan Hurley refocuses Huskies: ‘Here for ring, not watch’

6+ hour, 59+ min ago  (375+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " Dan Hurley was more laughs than usual on Thursday as UConn kicks off another residency in the Final Four. The Huskies are riding into Indy on a rolling high courtesy of a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by freshman Braylon Mullins that…...

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thebig1050.com > 04/02/2026 > panthers-d-dmitry-kulikov-dealing-with-broken-nose

Panthers D Dmitry Kulikov dealing with broken nose

9+ hour, 11+ min ago  (145+ words) Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov is dealing with a broken nose but could return to the ice this weekend. Kulikov, 35, has been ruled out of Thursday night's game against the visiting Boston Bruins. Panthers coach Paul Maurice said Kulikov could…...

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thebig1050.com > 04/02/2026 > raiders-strike-deal-with-veteran-qb-kirk-cousins

Raiders strike deal with veteran QB Kirk Cousins

12+ hour, 31+ min ago  (230+ words) Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins agreed to a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, his agent confirmed Thursday. Terms of the deal with the four-time Pro Bowl selection were not immediately available. Cousins, 37, reunites with new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak,…...

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thebig1050.com > 04/02/2026 > points-at-a-premium-as-kings-host-predators-twice-in-five-days

Points at a premium as Kings host Predators twice in five days

14+ hour, 10+ min ago  (527+ words) The battle for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference will continue on Thursday night when the Los Angeles Kings host the Nashville Predators. Los Angeles defeated the visiting St. Louis Blues 2-1 in overtime on Wednesday night to leapfrog…...

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thebig1050.com > 04/02/2026 > james-harden-returns-to-inhospitable-golden-state-with-cavaliers

James Harden returns to inhospitable Golden State with Cavaliers

12+ hour, 9+ min ago  (647+ words) James Harden will return to what must be one of his least favorite road sites for the first time as a member of the Cavaliers on Thursday night when Cleveland closes out a three-game western road trip in San Francisco…...

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thebig1050.com > 04/02/2026 > preparation-key-for-clippers-against-spurs

Preparation key for Clippers against Spurs

13+ hour, 14+ min ago  (590+ words) The San Antonio Spurs have put themselves in an elite class of two and can continue their impressive late-season run during a visit to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday at Inglewood, Calif. The Spurs (58-18) extended their winning streak to…...

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thebig1050.com > 04/02/2026 > with-playoffs-in-sight-rested-wild-set-sights-on-canucks

With playoffs in sight, rested Wild set sights on Canucks

15+ hour, 15+ min ago  (580+ words) Minnesota did not get the assist it needed from the Anaheim Ducks or St. Louis Blues to clinch a playoff spot on the Wild's day off on Wednesday. Instead, the Wild will have a chance to take matters into their…...

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thebig1050.com > 04/02/2026 > report-ex-syracuse-coach-adrian-autry-joins-virginia-staff

Report: Ex-Syracuse coach Adrian Autry joins Virginia staff

11+ hour, 8+ min ago  (91+ words) Former Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry is joining Ryan Odom's staff at Virginia, CBS Sports reported Thursday. Autry and Odom previously worked together on Seth Greenberg's staff at Virginia Tech from 2008-10. Autry, 54, was fired by his alma mater Syracuse on…...