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Late-night podcast recording with the crew! Tune in tomorrow to hear from Tee Baker, @knoxrob1.bsky.social, @howardmegdal.bsky.social and @kgier.bsky.social.

Attendance tonight: 15,856

To put UCLA's first-half defense into perspective: Texas is the fifth-best offense by efficiency in the country. Bruins held them to 25% from the field. @theixsports.bsky.social #WFinalFour

That Lauren Betts move was set up by a perfect pass from Angela Dugalić. No one does a better job of setting up the UCLA superstar. www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

“I said what I had to say.” UConn’s Geno Auriemma on his interaction with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley after the game. #NCAAWFF

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Ta'Niya Latson's been waiting four years to play in this game. And she's played like it. 16 and 11 boards. @theixsports.bsky.social #WFinalFour

UConn has three threes in their last three possessions... and four for the game. @theixsports.bsky.social #WFinalFour

NCAA president Charlie Baker spoke on President Trump's recent executive order and more eligibility rules at the NCAA Tournament Final Four. @stephaniekaloi.bsky.social has the details on what he said. www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baske...

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Love what it says about both Raven Johnson AND Sarah Strong that Dawn Staley put Johnson on Strong. @theixsports.bsky.social #WFinalFour

On Friday, the Portland Fire drafted Sug Sutton and Emily Engstler from the Washington Mystics in the 2026 #WNBA expansion draft. How will that affect the Mystics' plans for building their roster this season? Our @jennhatfield.bsky.social answers that question and more.

"Oh my God, how many more of these can she say? Like please, stop.” "I was taken aback, like, I wasn’t sure if she was serious or not." At first thrown by Cori Close's treasure trove of motivational quotes, UCLA players now see the value at Final Four sports.yahoo.com/womens-colle...

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I talked to UConn assistant coach Morgan Valley to learn more about her season, as well as what makes this squad stand out. Here’s the story … (Photo UConn Athletics) open.substack.com/pub/theunder...

With Konnor Griffin making his debut tomorrow, here's another look at him in action from this past Sunday in Indianapolis.

UCLA faces off against Texas in the Final Four tonight. As Dave Yapkowitz writes, the Bruins must attack early and often: www.theixsports.com/the-ix-baske...

Did you know Konnor Griffin’s signing scout was Darren Mazeroski, son of Bill Mazeroski? Really good story by @jonathanmayomlb.bsky.social on how the Pirates’ historic past and exciting future will connect on Friday:

Texas coach Vic Schaefer spoke with reporters about his team's high-powered offense ahead of their Final Four matchup with UCLA on Friday. Q: @howardmegdal.bsky.social

Hear from Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong on what last year's UConn over South Carolina tells us about this year's matchup. #womensbasketball youtube.com/shorts/_HvvK...

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One of the greatest in Mexican baseball history was born 102 years go today—Roberto “Beto” Ávila. By the time he reached the major leagues in 1948 with Cleveland, he: - Was a pro soccer player in Veracruz - Had batted .334, .350, .359, and .346 in the Mexican League - Batted .300 2x in Cuba …

Mia Broom had an all-time postseason run for Columbia. Look at these stats: All season pre-WBIT: 6.6 pts, 2.6 rebs, 2.5 asts and 1.5 stls in 22.6 mins per game WBIT: 17.4 pts, 6.2 rebs, 5.0 asts and 2.4 stls in 36.2 mins per game Look out for her next season. @theixsports.bsky.social

Yoooooo is that @maggiehendricks.bsky.social’s music???????????

Columbia wins the WBIT, beating BYU 81-64. Columbia led for 39:17 and by as many as 27 but had to weather a late 13-0 BYU run. Mia Broom had 23p, 6r and 4a for the Lions, and Riley Weiss had 20p, 7r and 4a. Delaney Gibb had 24p, 8r, 8s and 5a for BYU. @theixsports.bsky.social #NCAAWBB

What a 1H for Columbia WBB, which leads BYU 42-24 at halftime of the WBIT title game. The Lions are 21-3 this season when ahead at half. CU's Riley Weiss leads all scorers with 16p and 3a. Mia Broom has 9; Susie Rafiu has 8. Delaney Gibb leads BYU with 8. @theixsports.bsky.social #NCAAWBB

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On today's episode of The IX Sports Podcast, @howardmegdal.bsky.social and @classicjpow.bsky.social preview the women's Final Four and reflect on the sale of the Connecticut Sun. Plus, @emilyadler.bsky.social and @dovienya.bsky.social stop by to discuss the upcoming #WNBA expansion draft:

UConn is headed back to the Final Four. Leading the way is Sarah Strong, the Huskies' latest superstar who very seldom lets her mask slip. Read her story in print today or online here: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

After losing to Texas, Michigan's super sophomore class will now look build off their historic run. "They know that it's their turn now, and they know that they want to get back in the gym.” Our @kgier.bsky.social on the Wolverines' undeniable achievements this season and what's next:

South Carolina dominates the foruth quarter to run away from TCU 78-52 and advance to their sixth straight Final Four. They held Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez to just 27 points and got a career high 18 from Agot Makeer off the bench. @theixsports.bsky.social #NCAAW #EliteEight

Vic Schaefer is now the first coach to go to the Final Four ~multiple times with multiple schools~

On Monday, Jen Rizzotti addressed the media about the sale of the Connecticut Sun. @deyscha.bsky.social has the story: www.theixsports.com/news/sun-pre...

The expectations at UCLA this year have been so clear for so long, they've barely needed to be said. But as @macsmith413.bsky.social writes, the Bruins leaned on their experience and trust to earn their trip to Phoenix and the Final Four: www.theixsports.com/features/ucl...

Our Arie Graham and other reporters caught up with Regional 1 Most Outstanding Player Sarah Strong in the locker room after UConn's win: youtu.be/uYmBsdIfQaw

As a grad transfer at UCLA, Gianna Kneepkens is heading to the Final Four for the first time in her career. Our @matthew-walter96.bsky.social spoke to the ex-Utah star after the Bruins' win over Duke: youtube.com/shorts/-1C9z...

We've got reactions from our The IX Basketball reporters and from hoopers at both regional sites going up on our YouTube channel. First, here's Arie Graham in Fort Worth on UConn's win: youtube.com/shorts/ZBvws...

The Toronto Tempo won the WNBA's expansion franchise coin toss. @chelsealeite.bsky.social explains what that means in a new video: youtube.com/shorts/qFqLK...

After Claudia Goldin became the first woman to win a solo Nobel in economics, she got hundreds of invitations. She accepted three. One was advising WNBA players on a labor deal. She helped players land the biggest % raise in US sports history. www.wsj.com/economy/wnba...

Raven Johnson and Ta’Niya Latson have been playing together for a long time. The two former Westlake Lions have been dominant, and it’s a big reason why South Carolina is headed to another Elite Eight. Our @matthew-walter96.bsky.social on their bond and South Carolina's run to the Elite Eight:

Following the initial report from PaperCity Magazine that the Connecticut Sun have been sold and will be moved to Houston, The IX Sports' Deyscha Smith recaps the news and what it means for this season. youtube.com/shorts/GkWa6...

So much fun with this one, give it a listen! #wnba #ncaawbb

The Dallas Wings have finalized their coaching staff for the 2026 WNBA season. Wings beat reporter Drake Keeler has the details.

Few accolades have eluded Texas Longhorns head coach Vic Schaefer during his career. Is a national title finally within reach? “I think doing it for him is another reason we go so hard,” Texas guard Rori Harmon said. “With this team, how special they are, they're good enough,” Schaefer said.

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Vanderbilt head coach Shea Ralph and star guard Mikayla Blakes are building a rare kind of legacy, the kind few are truly qualified to comment on. @stephaniekaloi.bsky.social spoke with Breanna Stewart, one of those few, about the player-coach bond and the NCAA tournament.

ICYMI @theixsports.bsky.social www.theixsports.com/newsletter/s...

Love this from @mprnews.org @anikabesst.bsky.social www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...