Adam Kilgore

In a rematch of last season’s national title game, San Diego State will get another shot at top overall seed Connecticut in the NCAA tournament’s Sweet 16.

With unselfish offense, suffocating defense, tenacious rebounding and overwhelming talent, reigning champion Connecticut continues to look like a threat to repeat.

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. was charged with rape in December. After suing the school to allow him to play, he has been one of the best men’s basketball players in the country.

Connecticut used a 30-0 run to blitz Illinois and reach the Final Four for the second straight season.

Dan Hurley led Connecticut to a national championship last season. The joy he felt did not equate with satisfaction.

North Carolina State big man DJ Burns Jr. has been the breakout star of the NCAA tournament. Those who know him best say his personality and his heart match his stature.

Sprinter Gabby Thomas, long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall dismiss the debate over Nike’s uniforms, citing available options and a misleading depiction.

Fashanu’s journey to the NFL draft has been unconventional and guided by his family’s emphasis on character and education.

Seeing “tremendous upside” in the sport, the billionaire is funding a women-only event this fall that will offer a total purse of at least $500,000.

Even when NFL teams zagged from what was expected in Thursday night’s first round, they still wound up drafting for offense.