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In a stunning turn of events, UConn eliminated No. 1 overall seed Duke from the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, courtesy of Braylon Mullins's three-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in their Elite Eight matchup. The Huskies trailed by 15 points at halftime and by two points with 10 seconds remaining, but a crucial turnover gave Mullins the opportunity to nail his three-pointer from beyond the arc, securing a spot in the Final Four.UConn will face Illinois in the national semi-finals. In the other Elite Eight game, Michigan rolled into the Final Four with a convincing 95-62 victory over Tennessee. Yaxel Lendeborg scored 27 points and Elliot Cadeau added 10 assists for the Wolverines, who posted their 11th victory of the season by at least 30 points. Michigan will face Arizona in Saturday's national semi-finals.Michigan's coach Dusty May led the Wolverines to their first Final Four since 2018 and ninth overall. Lendeborg, named the region's Most Outstanding Player, was 10 for 19 from the field and became the first Michigan player to score at least 23 points in three consecutive NCAA Tournament games since Juwan Howard in 1994. Tennessee's coach Rick Barnes acknowledged the team's progress but emphasized the need to improve to reach the next level.

Northampton Saints have effectively sealed their place in the Premiership Rugby semi-finals with a 24-15 victory over Saracens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The win sees them open up a six-point lead at the top of the table.The match got off to a dramatic start, with Northampton's Archie McParland scoring two tries, including the decisive one in the 78th minute. Saracens, under the guidance of departing coach Mark McCall, fought back from 14-0 down but ultimately fell short.Tobias Elliott impressed for Saracens, scoring a try and showcasing his skill with some impressive runs. However, it was not enough to secure the win for his team. Charlie Bracken also made a notable appearance, displaying his passing skills inherited from his father, Kyran Bracken.The result means Northampton are well on their way to securing a home semi-final, while Saracens' hopes of making the playoffs are now extremely slim. The focus for Saracens now shifts to their European campaign, as they prepare to face Bath in the last 16.Despite the outcome, McCall was optimistic about his team's performance, stating, “It’s absolutely gutting to lose, but I’m not gutted about the way we lost. We fought back magnificently.”

Wales and Ireland's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup were dashed on Friday as both teams suffered defeats in their playoff semi-finals. Wales lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Ireland was beaten by the Czech Republic. The losses mean both teams will not feature in the upcoming World Cup, with Ireland facing a minimum of 28 years between appearances.The double-screening pain was palpable for fans, with both matches featuring penalty shootouts that ended in heartbreak. Dan James gave Wales the lead against Bosnia and Herzegovina, but they ultimately lost in a shootout. Ireland, on the other hand, went 2-0 up inside 23 minutes against the Czech Republic but also ended in defeat.The losses have left both teams facing a long wait for their next World Cup appearance. For Ireland, it will be a minimum of 28 years, while Wales' wait continues after their last appearance in 2022. The teams will now face friendlies, with Wales set to host Northern Ireland.In other news, Roy Hodgson's return to management with Bristol City has been hailed as 'sensational'. The 78-year-old former England manager has decided to have another crack at it after leaving Crystal Palace.Meanwhile, Iran's men's team paid tribute before their friendly against Nigeria by holding school bags in memory of the victims of a school bombing in Minab, southern Iran, which killed between 175 and 180 people, most of them girls between the ages of seven and 12.

Coco Gauff has proven her mental toughness once again by battling through to the semi-finals of the Miami Open, despite facing significant challenges. The American tennis star has been dealing with an unfamiliar arm injury and has been under pressure to revamp her serve, but she has shown remarkable resilience. Gauff's latest victory came against Bencic, where she won 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 in a hard-fought match. This marks her best result at her hometown tournament, and she continues to defy expectations. Her ability to overcome adversity and push through difficult situations is a testament to her fighting spirit. In a candid interview, Gauff discussed her struggles with imposter syndrome, revealing that she sometimes feels like she doesn't belong at the top level of tennis. “I think I have to believe that I belong where I am,” she said. “Sometimes I can get imposter syndrome and even when they’re saying my accomplishments during the warm-up, it doesn’t feel like me.” Gauff's serve has been under intense scrutiny recently, but she managed to deliver a solid performance against Bencic, firing down six aces and committing just five double faults. Her determination to believe in herself and her abilities has been key to her success. Next, Gauff will face Karolína Muchová, the 13th seed, in the semi-finals. Despite Muchová being one of the in-form players on the tour, Gauff leads their head-to-head 5-0, giving her a significant advantage.