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April 08, 2024

This weekend’s sports news and what to watch this week

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Kentucky coach, John Calipari, the only coach in the NCAA to have a life-time contract, is finalizing a deal to become the new head coach of Arkansas. This will trigger a $33 million payout for his current contract.

Sources: Calipari finalizing deal with Arkansas

John Calipari is finalizing a five-year deal to become the next men's basketball coach at Arkansas, sources told ESPN on Sunday night.

www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39897887/sources-john-calipari-finalizing-5-year-deal-arkansas

WOMEN’S FINAL RESULT

South Carolina defeats Iowa to win the National Championship and an undefeated season. Watch game highlights here

South Carolina outlasts Caitlin Clark, Iowa to win NCAA title and complete perfect season

Follow along as we track all the action between Iowa and South Carolina in the NCAA title game.

sports.yahoo.com/live/south-carolina-outlasts-caitlin-clark-iowa-to-win-ncaa-title-and-complete-perfect-season-175122097.html

MEN’S FINAL FOUR RESULT

Purdue shuts down NC State (63-50) to advance to the finals to take on UConn who easily worked Alabama in the second half to win (86-72). Game highlights here.

MLB

Not news, but this is probably the worst strikeout you can possible take.

NBA

Lebron James’ son, Bronny James, declares for the NBA draft while keeping his college eligibility. James had an underwhelming first year at USC so it will be interesting to see if any NBA teams will take the chance.

Bronny James, son of basketball great LeBron James, declares for NBA Draft, enters transfer portal

Bronny James is potentially taking his talents to the NBA after just one season with the USC Trojans. The star guard plans to workout for NBA teams.

www.foxnews.com/sports/bronny-james-son-of-basketball-great-lebron-james-declares-for-nba-draft-enters-transfer-portal

NHL

Scary collision between Tampa Bay Lightning player and the referee, who left on a stretcher. The ref was responsive and seems to be okay.

GOLF

Akshay Bhatia wins the Valero Texas Open to punch ticket to Masters. Survives a birdie streak from second place finisher, Denny McCarthy, and separated his shoulder during a celebration to force a playoff hole.

Akshay Bhatia overcomes furious rally, separated shoulder to win Texas Open and earn Masters trip

Bhatia's second PGA Tour win earns him his first trip to the upcoming Masters Tournament.

www.nbcsports.com/golf/news/akshay-bhatia-overcomes-furious-rally-separated-shoulder-to-win-texas-open-and-earn-masters-trip

Dean Burmester wins LIV Miami at Trump Doral.

WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK

NCAA Men’s Final- 1 UConn vs 1 Purdue | Monday 9:20pm ET on TBS

PGA Tour- The Masters Round 1 | Thursday 8am ET on Golf Channel, 3pm ET on ESPN

NCAA Baseball- 6 Florida at 14 Florida State | Tuesday 7pm ET on ESPN2

NHL- Carolina Hurricanes at Boston Bruins | Tuesday 7pm ET on ESPN+
NHL- Vegas Golden Knights at Edmonton Oilers | Wednesday 8pm ET on TNT
NHL- Winnipeg Jets at Dallas Stars | Thursday 8pm ET on ESPN+

NBA- Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets | Wednesday 10pm ET on ESPN
NBA- New Orleans Pelicans at LA Kings | Thursday 10pm ET on TNT

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Sean Fitzgerald
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