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Minerva Hase, Nikita Volodin win World Figure Skating Championships pairs’ title for Germany

March 26, 2026 1:10 pm NBC Olympics

The World Figure Skating Championships air live through Saturday on Peacock.

Head coach Kelvin Sampson of the Houston Cougars reacts during last year's national championship game against Florida.

A last-second shot sent Purdue to the Elite Eight. Here’s how Thursday’s Sweet 16 matchups went down

March 26, 2026 10:25 am CNN Newsource

By Kyle Feldscher, Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — For the last few days, the fans of 16 men’s college basketball teams haven’t been able to get one thought out of their heads: Two more wins until the Final Four. For four teams – Iowa, Illinois, Purdue and Arizona – that number is down to just

Shun Sato performs during the men's short program at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships.

Sato slotted in 4th after short program at worlds

March 26, 2026 9:17 am NBC Olympics

Japan’s Shun Sato (95.84) found himself in 4th following the men’s short program at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships, 15.45 points behind leader Ilia Malinin heading into the free skate in Prague, Czechia.

Ilia Malinin performs a back flip during his short program at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships.

Malinin stomps personal best short program at worlds

March 26, 2026 9:08 am NBC Olympics

In his first competition since the Olympics, Ilia Malinin finished with 111.29 points after the short program to lead at the World Figure Skating Championships, the highest recorded short program score in four years.

Ilia Malinin puts Olympics behind him with historic World Championships short program

March 26, 2026 8:55 am NBC Olympics

Ilia Malinin recorded the highest short program score in four years and the best of any active skater.

Ilia Malinin leads World Championships with personal best short program

March 26, 2026 5:58 am NBC Olympics

Ilia Malinin posted the highest short program score of this Olympic cycle.

Amber Glenn of the United States competes in the Women's Short Program during the ISU Figure Skating World Championships 2026 at O2 Arena Prague on March 25

2026 World Figure Skating Championships Results

March 26, 2026 4:40 am NBC Olympics

Results from the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, Czechia.

IOC announces eligibility for female category at Olympics to be limited to biological females

March 26, 2026 4:14 am NBC Olympics

The policy came after a review dating to September 2024.

Head coach Rick Pitino of the St. John's Red Storm celebrates a 67-65 victory against the Kansas Jayhawks after the game in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

College basketball is in a new era. This year’s Sweet 16 shows the coaching old guard is still thriving

March 26, 2026 3:00 am CNN Newsource

By Dana O’Neil, CNN (CNN) — Trying to understand Brad Underwood is not exactly solving the riddle of the sphinx. A knee-bending acolyte of the “Our Fathers of the Unflinching” Church built by Bob Huggins, Underwood is a disciplined, taciturn, hard-nosed coach who long has preferred his players who are molded in his own likeness.

Denmark’s World Cup bid takes on new meaning after Trump’s Greenland fixation

March 25, 2026 9:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Emile Nuh, CNN (CNN) — Denmark’s national soccer team takes on North Macedonia in Copenhagen on Thursday, aiming to move within one game of qualification for this summer’s FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. But given the US’ status as a co-host and American President Donald Trump throwing the idea

Seattle’s quest for return of NBA franchise gains momentum, timeline still unclear

March 25, 2026 4:04 pm Triton Notary

SEATTLE, Wa. (KTVZ) There is renewed attention around the long-discussed return of the NBA to Seattle but despite growing optimism, no official decision has been made. Seattle has been without a professional men’s basketball team since the 2008 relocation of the Seattle SuperSonics, which ended the franchise’s 41-year run in the city before becoming the

Kaori Sakamoto leads figure skating worlds after short program; Americans in medal contention

March 25, 2026 10:35 am NBC Olympics

The World Figure Skating Championships air live from Wednesday through Saturday on Peacock.

Mikaela Shiffrin wins World Cup overall title for record-tying 6th time; it’s distinct from the rest

March 25, 2026 10:10 am NBC Olympics

Mikaela Shiffrin is the second woman to win six Alpine skiing World Cup overall titles.

Amber Glenn has shown grace on and off the ice. Is this her medal moment at World Champs?

March 25, 2026 9:50 am NBC Olympics

Amber Glenn could win her first World Figure Skating Championships medal on Friday, live on Peacock.

Kaori Sakamoto strikes a pose during her short program at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships.

Sakamoto brings fans to tears with short program at worlds

March 25, 2026 8:33 am NBC Olympics

In her quest for a 4th title at her final worlds, Kaori Sakamoto delivered an emotional skate during the short program in Prague, resulting in 79.31 points and a 0.86-point lead over Mone Chiba before the free skate.

Isabeau Levito goes airborne during her short program at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships.

Levito sparkles in clean short program at worlds

March 25, 2026 8:07 am NBC Olympics

Isabeau Levito skated to a short program score of 72.16 points at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, Czechia, slotting her in 4th and firmly in medal contention ahead of the free skate.

A two-foot flour tortilla brushed with smoky guajillo pepper sauce

MLB Opening Day is here – and so are some next-level ballpark eats

March 25, 2026 7:22 am CNN Newsource

By Andy Scholes, CNN (CNN) — A fresh lineup of food across Major League Baseball stadiums is rolling out for a fresh new season. Levy Restaurants brought several of its newest creations directly to CNN Sports, and I got to try them. For Levy CEO Andy Lansing, this is the moment they build toward all

Don Granato to coach U.S. at IIHF World Men’s Hockey Championship

March 25, 2026 6:42 am NBC Olympics

Don Granato will be the U.S. head coach after previously serving as an assistant at three worlds.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani acknowledges fans after the Tokyo Series that started the 2025 regular season.

Baseball in Japan is more than just a game. The Japanese stars in MLB carry that pressure everywhere they go

March 25, 2026 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Watch “Homecoming: The Tokyo Series,” which will begin streaming on the CNN app at 9 a.m. ET on Friday. Subscribe to All Access here. Baseball in Japan, according to Yasuko Tanahara, starts and ends with a bow. It’s meant as a measure of respect – to your teammates, to

Ilia Malinin seeks his ‘redemption’ at World Figure Skating Championships

March 24, 2026 11:57 pm NBC Olympics

Ilia Malinin goes for a World Championships three-peat this week, live on NBC Sports and Peacock.