Champion

• The CS Asia Championships 2026 has been announced, serving as a premier Counter-Strike competition focused on the Asian region. • HLTV.org has launched a dedicated event page providing comprehensive details on the attending teams, tournament brackets, and the specific prize pool distribution. • This event is significant for the growth of the Asian esports scene, offering regional teams a high-stakes platform to compete for titles and international recognition.

Nascar says it is ‘heartbroken’ to share news of Busch’s death after he was hospitalized with a severe illnessTwo-time Nascar Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness, Nascar said in a Thursday statement.“We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport’s greatest and fiercest drivers. He was 41 years old,” the racing organization wrote on social media. “We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and the entire motorsports community.” Continue reading...

• Buriram United secured a 4-3 aggregate victory over Johor Darul Ta'zim in the ASEAN Club Championship semifinals on Wednesday, advancing to the final despite JDT winning the second leg 2-1 at Chang Arena in Thailand. • Buriram's first-leg dominance proved decisive—they won 3-1 at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Johor Bahru with only three shots on target, establishing an insurmountable lead that JDT could not overcome despite their best efforts in the return fixture. • Kingsley Schindler scored an emphatic 98th-minute goal to secure Buriram's progression, marking JDT's first victory over the Thai club after five previous defeats in head-to-head matchups.

• Chrigor emerges as Selangor's pivotal player after scoring a brace in the first leg of the ASEAN Club Championship semifinal against Thép Xanh Nam Định. • The Malaysian club holds a 2-1 aggregate lead heading into the second leg on Wednesday in the 2025-26 Shopee Cup. • Known as the Red Giants, Selangor aims to secure a final berth, with Chrigor looming large against the Vietnamese side.

• Indian men's team fought back to narrowly defeat Slovakia in a key match at the World Table Tennis Team Championships. • The event continues with more matches featuring Indian players. • This win boosts India's standing in the ongoing international competition.

• U.S. Men's National Team fell 3-2 in overtime to Czechia on April 22 in preliminary round of IIHF World Championship. • Goals by American forwards kept game close, but Czechia netted winner late. • Team USA advances to face next opponent Friday, aiming for quarterfinal berth.

• Wolverhampton Wanderers were mathematically relegated from the Premier League to the Championship on Monday, ending their eight-year tenure in England's top flight. • The relegation was confirmed after Wolves' goalless draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with West Ham's result sealing their fate. • The demotion marks a significant setback for the club, which will compete in the second tier starting next season.

Resignation announced of Jai Patel, whose liquidated crypto firm was relaunched as Stack BTC this yearThe chief executive of a bitcoin company promoted by Nigel Farage has left his role as the venture attempts to convince investors that it is going to deliver “long-term value” for shareholders.Stack BTC was launched to much fanfare in March this year, with Farage and former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng becoming some of its first shareholders. The company says its founder is Paul Withers, a friend of the Reform UK leader who owns a gold bullion company that Farage has also promoted, Direct Bullion. Continue reading...

David Parrish, who won Cape Wrath Ultra in 2023, had been attempting gruelling route again as fundraising challengeA 35-year-old ultramarathon champion from Dumfries has died while attempting to beat the record for a race to the most north-westerly point on mainland Britain.David Parrish, a former Royal Marine, was trying to become the fastest man to complete the Cape Wrath trail, one of Britain’s most gruelling race routes. Continue reading...

• Michigan, fresh off its first NCAA men's basketball title since 1989 with a 69-63 victory over Connecticut on Monday, secured transfer J.P. Estrella from Tennessee on Thursday. • Estrella confirmed his move to the Wolverines via Instagram, with ESPN first reporting the addition to bolster the roster for next season. • The transfer portal opened this week, with over 1,200 college basketball players already entering amid teams retooling post-championships.

• A 'Jeopardy!' contestant secured over $530,000 total winnings after a dominant 19-day streak, highlighted on the April 9, 2026 episode. • The champion's latest victory featured high-stakes Daily Doubles and Final Jeopardy mastery, captivating US audiences. • This run marks one of the longest streaks in recent seasons, boosting viewership for the iconic game show.

• The top-20 ranked University of San Diego men's tennis team heads to the NCAA championships, captained by senior Oliver Tarvet who recently competed at Wimbledon. • Tarvet's leadership positions USD as a contender in the national tournament. • This marks a significant milestone for the program's season performance.

• UCLA defeated the opponent to claim their first NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament title on April 5, 2026, marking a historic achievement for the program. • The victory came amid the men's tournament finale scheduled for the same evening, highlighting a dominant weekend for college hoops. • This win solidifies UCLA's resurgence and boosts their profile heading into next season's recruitment and scheduling.

• Marian (Indiana) women's basketball defeated Dordt 73-61 to win the NAIA national championship on March 25, 2026. • The team dominated the second half with a decisive 27-point third quarter and controlled the glass with a 49-35 rebounding advantage; Madisyn Bailey led all scorers with 23 points while Abbey McNally added 17 points and 15 rebounds. • Dordt finished their season 34-3, falling short of a third consecutive national title after rallying to a 32-28 halftime lead before Marian's second-half surge.

Dayton Webber, 27, accused over shooting death of Bradrick Wells in Maryland, reportedly after argument inside carA Maryland man who made history as the first quadruple amputee to compete in the professional televised American Cornhole League has been arrested on suspicion of shooting and killing a passenger in his car during an argument.Dayton Webber – who became a champion cornhole player after losing his limbs and nearly dying from a bacterial infection in his infancy – faces murder charges in connection with the death of Bradrick Wells, authorities said on Monday. Continue reading...

• No. 9 seed Iowa defeated defending national champion Florida 73-72 in Sunday's second round, ending the Gators' title repeat hopes with a stunning upset victory. • Iowa shot over 70% from 2-point range, a feat no team had accomplished against coach Todd Golden in his 144-game tenure at Florida, showcasing elite offensive execution. • Florida's interior defense, typically one of the nation's best, was overwhelmed, though Alex Condon contributed 21 points; Iowa's balanced attack proved too much in a tight final possession.

17-year-old took time off high school to win goldBeats Belgium’s Eliott Crestan by 0.14 secondsUS teenager Cooper Lutkenhaus made history on Sunday when he won gold in the 800m to becomes the youngest ever champion at the world indoor athletics championship.The 17-year-old, who took time off from his classes at Northwest High School in Texas to compete at the championships, won gold with a time of 1min, 44.24sec, 0.14 seconds ahead of Belgium’s Eliott Crestan. Mohamed Attaoui of Spain won bronze. Continue reading...

Actor who rose to fame after starring in Bruce Lee’s The Way of the Dragon also became a TV fixture with Walker, Texas RangerChuck Norris, the former world karate champion who used his fight prowess to become the star of a string of low-budget but financially successful action movies, has died aged 86.His family posted a message on social media saying Norris had died on Thursday, adding: “While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.” Continue reading...

• No. 3 Michigan defeated No. 23 Wisconsin 68-65 in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals on March 15, with Yaxel Lendeborg hitting a game-winning 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining. • Lendeborg scored 12 points, including 9 in the second half after coach May encouraged him to be more aggressive, while Aday Mara added 16 points and Elliot Cadeau contributed 15. • The Wolverines avenged their only conference regular-season loss, a 91-88 setback to Wisconsin on January 15, as they seek to repeat as Big Ten champions.

• The SEC Tournament championship game airs on ESPN at 11 a.m. ET on March 15, 2026, following Arkansas's overtime win over Ole Miss in the semifinals. • Four SEC teams—Miami (Ohio), Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, and Auburn—remain on the rapidly shrinking NCAA bubble after failing to match last year's 14-team record. • Auburn's third-ranked strength of schedule clashes with their 17-16 record, fueling debate over metrics versus wins.

• USA men's and women's 3x3 basketball teams advanced to the knockout stage after strong pool play performances on March 14 in Bangkok. • Both squads demonstrated dominant showings, securing their spots for Sunday's elimination rounds at the 2026 FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup. • This progression highlights USA Basketball's continued excellence in the fast-paced 3x3 format, positioning them as medal contenders.

Vermont Catamounts won the America East Tournament championship against UMBC Retrievers on March 14, securing an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The game aired live on ESPN2 at 11 a.m. ET, highlighting Vermont's strong postseason run. This victory marks a significant milestone for the program amid conference realignment pressures. Next, Vermont awaits its NCAA seeding reveal during the Selection Sunday show.

Vermont defeated UMBC 72-68 in the America East Tournament championship game on Saturday morning in Baltimore, earning an automatic NCAA Tournament bid. Junior forward Ileri Ayo-Faleye scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Catamounts, who overcame a late deficit with clutch free throws. This marks Vermont's fourth America East title in five years, boosting their at-large resume. They await their March Madness seeding reveal on Sunday evening.