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Princeton Clinches 7th NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Title With 16-9 Victory Over Notre Dame
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Princeton Clinches 7th NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Title With 16-9 Victory Over Notre Dame

Princeton, the No. 1 seed, captured its seventh NCAA men’s lacrosse title and its 12th straight win with a 16-9 victory over Notre Dame in Charlottesville. After Notre Dame grabbed a 3-0 lead, Princeton roared back with 11 straight goals to lead 11-3 at halftime. Chad Palumbo scored four goals (three by halftime) and Colin Burns added three, with Nate Kabiri (1G, 3A) and Tucker Wade adding key contributions. goalie Ryan Croddick made 13 saves in the final after a 20-save semifinal performance, earning Most Outstanding Player honors as Princeton dominated the title game. Palumbo, Burns, Kabiri and Wade earned all-tournament honors.

Princeton Clinches NCAA Lacrosse Title as Notre Dame's Season Ends
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Princeton Clinches NCAA Lacrosse Title as Notre Dame's Season Ends

No. 1 Princeton defeated Notre Dame 16-9 to win the NCAA men’s lacrosse title, ending the Irish’s 2026 season. Notre Dame goalie Thomas Ricciardelli posted a season-high 19 saves, while Josh Yago and Will Angrick each scored twice; Yago, Ricciardelli and Shawn Lyght were named to the NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team. ND jumped out to a 3-0 lead, but Princeton answered with an 8-0 second-quarter run to pull away.

Northwestern Storms Back to Clinch 2026 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Title, 14-11
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Northwestern Storms Back to Clinch 2026 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Title, 14-11

Northwestern overcome an 11-9 fourth-quarter deficit, rattling off a 5-0 run to beat North Carolina 14-11 in Evanston and capture the 2026 NCAA women’s lacrosse title. The Wildcats extend their win streak to 14 and claim their ninth NCAA crown, while UNC’s 10-game winning streak is snapped. Northwestern got four goals from Gabriella McCollester and a hat trick from Addison Pattillo (with six assists from Madison Taylor), plus Eliza Osburn scoring twice. Taylor Lapointe added three and Pattillo contributed a key role as NW’s primary playmaker. For UNC, Chloe Humphrey had 2 goals and 2 assists and tied the NCAA single-season goal record with 109. UNC led 11-9 entering the fourth before Northwestern’s late surge sealed the championship.

Hull City threaten legal action after Spygate fallout reshapes Championship final
sports5 days ago

Hull City threaten legal action after Spygate fallout reshapes Championship final

Hull City said they will pursue legal action if they lose the Championship play-off final, a scene set by Southampton’s expulsion from the playoffs for spying on rivals and the rejection of their appeal; Southampton apologized and the FA opened an investigation, with Middlesbrough stressing the need to do the right thing as Hull reflected on the last two weeks of controversy.

Spygate saga ejects Southampton from playoff final as Middlesbrough is reinstated to face Hull
sports8 days ago

Spygate saga ejects Southampton from playoff final as Middlesbrough is reinstated to face Hull

Southampton were expelled from the Championship play-off final after admitting to unauthorised filming of rival clubs’ training, with Middlesbrough reinstated to play Hull City at Wembley. Southampton also received a four-point deduction for 2026-27 and will appeal. The EFL’s Independent Disciplinary Commission found breaches of good faith and observation rules. Middlesbrough welcomed the decision as a stand for sporting integrity. The final now determines Premier League promotion and substantial broadcast revenue for the winner.

Spygate clouds Wembley as disciplinary hearing could delay the final
sports13 days ago

Spygate clouds Wembley as disciplinary hearing could delay the final

The Championship play-off final between Southampton and Hull City could be delayed as the EFL investigates Spygate after Southampton allegedly spied on Middlesbrough’s training; an Independent Disciplinary Commission will hear the case by May 19, with the final still planned for May 23 but contingency plans in place if scheduling changes are needed, and possible sanctions ranging from fines to points deductions or exclusion from the play-offs, subject to appeals under EFL rules.

PGA Championship Debuts Free Food Perks for Championship+ Fans
sports15 days ago

PGA Championship Debuts Free Food Perks for Championship+ Fans

At the PGA Championship at Aronimink, Championship+ pass holders get access to a free menu including breakfast items (biscuits, donuts), hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, a cheeseburger, and Italian sausage, plus drinks like Pepsi products, Gatorade, and coffee; alcohol is not included. Fans can visit market concessions for unlimited access but can take only one food, drink, or snack item at a time. The event marks Aronimink’s first hosting since 1962, with Scottie Scheffler as defending champion and the first round starting Thursday at 6:45 a.m. ET.

Beef to Belt: Strickland Claims UFC 328 Crown in Clash That Turned Friendly
sports17 days ago

Beef to Belt: Strickland Claims UFC 328 Crown in Clash That Turned Friendly

Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 to become the new UFC champion; after a heated buildup, the fighters exchanged a hug post-fight and Chimaev wrapped the belt around Strickland’s waist, signaling mutual respect. Strickland later said the intense feud was largely hype used to promote the bout and that his “hate” energy is drained for now, with both men acknowledging the other as a good guy. Quotes cited from Wrestling Inc.’s transcription.