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April 3, 2023

LSU Claims Women’s National Title, Angel Reese Takes Home Top Honors

The Tigers are on top. The LSU women’s basketball team are National Champions. Just two years into her tenure — and with just one returning player — Kim Mulkey coached the team to the ‘ship, beating Iowa 102-85. Graduate transfer Jasmine Carson had an explosive 21-point first half, draining a three-pointer at the buzzer to put the Tigers up 17, and they never looked back. Hawkeyes standout Caitlin Clark set a National Championship record with eight three-pointers, but her 30 points were not enough to beat LSU. Angel Reese secured the Most Outstanding Player honors, putting up 15 points and 10 rebounds for her 34th double-double of the season.

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Endeavor Finalizes Deal to Buy WWE, Will Combine with UFC to Form $21B Sports and Entertainment Group

At long last, the WWE has been sold. Endeavor announced on Monday that it will purchase the wrestling property at its valuation of $9.3 billion. In a release unveiling the announcement it indicated it will combine the WWE with its UFC holdings to create a new sports and entertainment company. Endeavor estimated that the UFC is worth $12.1 billion. Both Endeavor and WWE Executive Chairman Vince McMahon point to the company’s success in enhancing the value of UFC since its purchase in 2016. McMahon said in the statement, “Together, we will be a $21+ billion live sports and entertainment powerhouse with a collective fanbase of more than a billion people and an exciting growth opportunity. The new company will be well-positioned to maximize the value of our combined media rights, enhance sponsorship monetization, develop new forms of content and pursue other strategic mergers and acquisitions to further bolster our strong stable of brands. I, along with the current WWE management team, look forward to working closely with Ari and the Endeavor and UFC teams to take the businesses to the next level.” The purchase was unanimously approved by both boards.

Tiger Woods Teases Masters Appearance with Practice Round

It’s a tradition unlike any other. After tonight’s Men’s National Championship game between UConn and San Diego State University, all eyes will be on Augusta for the 89th annual Masters Tournament. Tiger Woods confirmed that he will be questing for his sixth Green Jacket, as he made an appearance at Sunday’s practice round. That will be just one of a number of storylines, as many will be observing the participation of LIV golfers, including Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka.

Daniil Medvedev Continues 2023 Dominance with Miami Open Win

Daniil Medvedev got the sweet taste of victory once again — and a $1.26 million paycheck. The Russian tennis player, who is currently ranked No. 4 in the world, took home his fourth trophy in five events in 2023. He beat Jannik Sinner in straight sets. The victory was redemption for Medvedev who lost to No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

NBA, NBPA Reach New Collective Bargaining Agreement

After extended negotiations, the NBA and NBPA reached a new collective bargaining agreement. The CBA paved the way for a number of new conditions for players. According to Shams Charania, the league will no longer test for cannabis and players can ink sponsorship deals with cannabis companies. Players can also invest in NBA and WNBA teams. Also, it set a minimum of 65 games for consideration for league awards, including MVP and Defensive Player of the Year.

Warner Bros. Celebrates 100 with Marquee Memorabilia Collection

It’s been 100 years of production for Warner Bros. To celebrate the milestone, the studio is opening its archives to the media. From scripts to costumes, the collection houses some of the most iconic pieces in Hollywood history. The warehouse includes staples from standout films including Casablanca, Batman, and Spiderman.