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thesportsleader.com > 04/02/2026 > pistons-finish-sweep-of-timberwolves-close-in-on-easts-top-seed

Pistons finish sweep of Timberwolves, close in on East’s top seed

1+ hour, 11+ min ago  (373+ words) Daniss Jenkins had 26 points, eight assists and five rebounds and the host Detroit Pistons downed the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 on Thursday night. Jalen Duren supplied 22 points and 14 rebounds for the Pistons (56-21), who reduced their magic number to clinch the Eastern Conference's…...

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thesportsleader.com > 04/02/2026 > jake-oettinger-stars-blank-jets

Jake Oettinger, Stars blank Jets

41+ min ago  (354+ words) Jake Oettinger made 22 saves for his 15th career shutout and the host Dallas Stars defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Thursday night. It was Oettinger's third shutout of the season and the sixth time the Jets have been shut out. Arttu Hyry…...

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thesportsleader.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’

8+ hour, 38+ 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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thesportsleader.com > 04/02/2026 > final-four-a-reality-thanks-to-international-illini

Final Four a reality thanks to ‘International Illini’

7+ hour, 25+ 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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thesportsleader.com > 04/02/2026 > rockets-showing-progress-on-ball-control-with-jazz-up-next

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thesportsleader.com > 04/02/2026 > edoardo-molinari-returning-as-european-ryder-cup-vice-captain

Edoardo Molinari returning as European Ryder Cup vice-captain

9+ hour, 41+ min ago  (251+ words) Italy's Edoardo Molinari will reprise his role as European Ryder Cup vice-captain for the third straight competition under captain Luke Donald in 2027. "It was a very easy decision when Luke called me and asked me if I was willing to…...

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

James Harden returns to inhospitable Golden State with Cavaliers

11+ hour, 57+ 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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thesportsleader.com > 04/01/2026 > john-tortorella-looks-to-build-off-debut-as-golden-knights-host-flames

John Tortorella looks to build off debut as Golden Knights host Flames

21+ hour, 2+ min ago  (547+ words) Taking over a Vegas Golden Knights team whose season was quickly heading south, new head coach John Tortorella quickly stressed one major change. "Trying to get the right mindset, an aggressive mindset of playing north," Tortorella said. "Pace. We wanted…...

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thesportsleader.com > 04/01/2026 > jonathan-india-belts-slam-as-royals-outslug-twins

Jonathan India belts slam as Royals outslug Twins

22+ hour, 17+ min ago  (457+ words) Jonathan India belted his fifth career grand slam and Kyle Isbel also went deep among his four hits, lifting the host Kansas City Royals to a 13-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Maikel Garcia drove in three runs as…...

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thesportsleader.com > 04/01/2026 > mens-ncaa-tournament-tv-ratings-best-in-30-plus-years

Men’s NCAA Tournament TV ratings best in 30-plus years

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (192+ words) As the Final Four approaches, some blocks of the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament have been the most watched in more than 30 years, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel numbers released Wednesday. CBS Sports and TNT Sports averaged 10.3 million viewers through last…...