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April 3, 2022

UNC to Meet Kansas for NCAA Title, Coach K Rounds Out Iconic Career 

And just like that, Mike Krzyzewski’s time in Durham has come to a close. Coach K and the Blue Devils put on an amazing performance, but UNC’s hot streak continued as they advanced to the NCAA Championship beating Duke 81-77. Coach K rounded out his career with 1,202 wins and five NCAA titles. UNC will take on Kansas on Monday, with tipoff scheduled for 9:20 pm EST. 

Frank Gore Makes Moves Towards 49ers Front Office

Frank Gore is an anomaly these days as a runner who remained productive for 15 NFL seasons. The 38-year-old workhorse fullback is reported to be signing a one-day contract with the San Francisco 49ers, coming home to the team where he spent 10 seasons. Following his retirement, Gore will reportedly join the Niners’ front office. Throughout his career, Gore accumulated countless accolades, including five Pro Bowls, second-team All-Pro, and 2010s All-Decade Team. 

Stone Cold Steve Austin Returns to Form at Wrestlemania

The first night of Wrestlemania 68 is in the books, and it was a night to remember. Among a full slate, the highlight of the evening occurred when Kevin Owens took to the ring at AT&T Stadium and talked his trash about Texas. He was soon confronted by Lone Star legend Stone Cold Steve Austin who looked to be in vintage form, defeating Owens. The night also featured strong performances from The Miz and Logan Paul who teamed up to defeat The Mysetrios. The match of the night though went to the women, as Bianca Belair took down Becky Lynch in the Raw Women’s Championship. 

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Washington Commanders Face Scrutiny in Ticketing Distribution

Turns out that a name change will not eliminate missteps of the past. The new name Washington Commanders are under Congressional investigation after questions were raised in regards to their distribution of ticket profits. The investigation claims that the Commanders withheld ticket profits from visiting teams. Details continue to emerge about the situation.

Who Is Favored To Win at the 64th Annual Grammys?

Tonight, the biggest names in music will assemble in Las Vegas for the 64th Grammy Awards. Jon Batiste leads all artists with 11 nominations, securing his place as a central point of the cultural zeitgeist. Although the event has received increased scrutiny in recent years and will be missing some of the industry’s biggest names, it is still considered as the marquee event of the music world. Boardroom dove deep into the odds for the evening’s biggest categories.

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Bernadette Doykos

Bernadette Doykos is the Senior Director of Editorial Strategy at Boardroom. Before joining the team, her work appeared in ELLE. She previously served as the head of evaluation for a nonprofit where she became obsessed with systems and strategy and served as the curator of vibes and extinguisher of fires for the design thinking firm Stoked. She is constantly plotting a perfect tunnel ‘fit and a playlist for all occasions.