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Second-seed Connecticut led by as many as 19 in the first half, but had to fight off a deliberate comeback attempt by No. 3 Michigan State and hold on for a 67-63 win in an NCAA East Regional Sweet 16 game Friday night at Capital One Arena.

Tiger Woods was released on bail late Friday, hours after his Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and the golfer was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, officials said.

Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a dazzling all-around performance, and Michigan beat Alabama 90-77 on Friday night to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years.

The Blue Devils erased a 10-point deficit to come back and beat the Red Storm, 80-75, in a back-and-forth NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game on Friday night at Capital One Arena.

Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Fla., on Friday afternoon, according to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek.

With teams divided into four regions across the country, the championship structure offers built-in inspiration for a snack board inspired by regional favorites.

The Toronto Tempo will have the sixth pick in the WNBA draft on April 13, choosing that option over having the top choice in the expansion draft on April 3.

Team USA doesn't need NFL players to help it go for the gold when flag football debuts at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

Mercyhurst will drop its Division I men's hockey program at the end of the academic year as part of a university-wide master plan, the 2,600-student private school announced Friday.

The NBA's process of finding new ways to deter teams from tanking is currently focused around three separate concepts to change the draft lottery, two people with knowledge of the discussions surrounding the issue told The Associated Press on Friday.