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A federal judge granted the CFTC's request for a temporary restraining order, pausing Arizona's criminal case against Kalshi over alleged illegal sports bets and reinforcing the federal regulator's authority to oversee prediction markets.
A federal judge ruled in favor of federal regulators (the CFTC) in a legal clash with Arizona over Kalshi and other predictive-market operators, upholding federal oversight of these platforms and their operation in the state.
Pat Forde argues that Michigan vs. Arizona is the marquee Final Four matchup and the de facto national championship, with UConn and Illinois earning their berths through tough, high‑level wins. The piece emphasizes the teams’ dominant margins, historic semifinal precedents, the Big Ten drought context, and the appeal of European big men fueling the rosters.
Arizona and Illinois reach the Final Four for the first time in decades, joined by Michigan and UConn, signaling a rare Big Ten shot at a title and highlighting the coaches’ long journeys and the fan-driven drama of March Madness.
The NCAA men’s tournament Final Four is set in Indianapolis with Arizona (No. 1 West), Illinois (No. 3), Michigan (No. 1) and Connecticut (No. 2) advancing after a mostly chalky Elite Eight. Arizona defeated Purdue to reach the Final Four, Illinois knocked off Houston and Iowa, Michigan routed Tennessee, and UConn survived Duke. The semifinals will pit Arizona against Michigan and Illinois against UConn at Lucas Oil Stadium.
At halftime of Purdue vs. Arizona, Charles Barkley criticized Arizona's first-half effort, pointing to Purdue’s edge on the boards and Arizona’s shooting struggles. Purdue closed the half strong with strong defense and multi-shot opportunities, while Arizona’s Bradley and Krivas have to elevate their play for a comeback. The Wildcats need to win the paint and curb Purdue’s pace if they want to stay competitive in the game.
Arizona defeated Purdue 79-64 in the Elite Eight in San Jose to reach its first Final Four in 25 years, with coach Tommy Lloyd cutting down the nets and Koa Peat fueling the second-half surge as Purdue’s night ended with Braden Smith walking off in defeat.
Illinois rallied to a 71-59 win over Iowa and Arizona overwhelmed Purdue 79-64 to reach the men’s Final Four, leaving two more berths to be decided Sunday when Michigan faces Tennessee and UConn takes on Duke in Elite Eight play ahead of the Final Four in Indianapolis.
Arizona trailed Purdue by seven at halftime but exploded for a 48-26 second half to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2001. Coach Tommy Lloyd emphasized a player-led locker room and effective halftime adjustments, while players praised defense on Purdue’s guards, the team’s togetherness, and the support from a passionate Tucson crowd as they prepare for Indiana. Koa Peat and other Wildcats were highlighted for delivering in key moments as Arizona cemented its historic run.
Illinois beat Iowa 71-59 to reach the Final Four for the first time since 2005, with Keaton Wagler scoring 25 and the frontcourt dominating the boards as Illinois out-rebounded Iowa; Wagler was named the South Region MVP. Arizona then defeated Purdue 79-64 to return to the Final Four in Indianapolis for the first time in 25 years, led by Koa Peat's 20 points and a 16-3 second-half run that sealed the win.
Arizona erased a seven-point halftime deficit and pulled away in the second half to defeat Purdue 79-64, earning a long-awaited Final Four berth for the first time since 2001. Freshman Koa Peat led the effort with 20 points as Arizona controlled the paint and sealed the win, setting up a possible showdown with Michigan or Tennessee in Indianapolis. Purdue’s trio of seniors—Loyer, Smith, and Kaufman-Renn—also wrote a memorable chapter, ending their era as they exit the tournament.
Arizona's Meteor Crater was ranked 11th among the U.S.'s top roadside attractions in a Betway Casino study that weighed TripAdvisor reviews, Instagram posts, and online search volume; visitors can view the crater from the rim (interior is off-limits for safety) with general adult admission around $29.
Purdue faces KenPom No. 1 Arizona in a high-stakes showdown that should favor Purdue’s experience if they can slow the pace and control the boards. The piece outlines Arizona’s young, talented roster, Purdue’s veteran rotation led by Braden Smith, and suggests a grind-it-out game that pairs Purdue’s set defense with limiting fast-breaks, trading 2-pointers for Purdue’s 3s, to keep the game within reach and potentially pull off an upset.
Eight teams remain in the 2026 NCAA men’s tournament, ranked by national championship odds from No. 1 to No. 8: Michigan, Arizona, Duke, Illinois, Purdue, UConn, Iowa, and Tennessee. The Elite Eight matchups are Illinois vs Iowa and Arizona vs Purdue in one region, and Michigan vs Tennessee and Duke vs UConn in the other. The piece highlights Michigan’s ceiling, Arizona’s balance and dominance, and notes Duke’s injuries, Illinois’ peak form, Purdue’s high-powered offense, UConn’s strong coaching with some inconsistency, Iowa’s grind-heavy style led by Stirtz, and Tennessee’s rebounding toughness as factors shaping the title race.
A Purdue expert argues the Boilermakers must slow the game to counter Arizona’s offense, relying on a veteran core—Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, and Trey Kaufman-Renn—to guide them. After a clunky 4-for-20 from three against Texas, Purdue’s improved defense and pace control give them a real chance to advance, with a predicted final score of 78-75 in favor of Purdue, signaling a potential return to the Final Four driven by experience and efficient ball movement.