2026 Women's Final Four Preview: 4 Teams, 4 Juggernauts, 1 Championship

All four No. 1 seeds reached the Final Four — UConn vs. South Carolina and Texas vs. UCLA — so it’s an all-elite showdown for the title.
UConn is undefeated (38-0) behind defensive star Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd, while South Carolina counterpunches with multiple WNBA-ready stars aiming for a fourth championship.
UCLA arrives with a stacked, soon-to-be pro core still chasing its first women’s title, and Texas is hungry to break a championship drought that dates to 1986.

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April 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM

AI demand looks set to keep lifting "pick-and-shovel" stocks — companies that supply the tools and infrastructure for AI — making them a popular long-term theme.
ASML is nearly indispensable to advanced chipmaking with its EUV machines (costing up to ~$400M), driving strong sales and big stock gains, though it trades at a premium.
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April 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM

Lamar Jackson told a fan he’d “definitely” want Jadeveon Clowney back with the Ravens — a quick, headline-friendly endorsement.
Clowney remains productive: tied a career-high 9.5 sacks with Baltimore in 2023 and had 8.5 sacks with Dallas in 2025 after stints in Carolina and Dallas.
Baltimore’s defense struggled last year (especially against the pass), but the team added Trey Hendrickson and other pieces this offseason — plenty to debate about fit and Jackson’s health moving forward.

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April 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM

Final Four weekend: four teams remain, two semis Saturday in Indianapolis and the national champion crowned Monday — perfect March Madness watercooler talk.
UConn vs. Illinois rematch: freshman Keaton Wagler has emerged as a bona fide star for Illinois, while Dan Hurley’s March track record (17 of 18) makes UConn a dangerous, disciplined unit to bet on.
Michigan vs. Arizona: two juggernauts where Michigan’s fortunes hinge on 3-point shooting and Arizona’s size inside could decide a coin‑flip game — many expect Arizona to edge it.

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April 3, 2026 at 4:17 PM

Phil Mickelson withdrew from the Masters, citing an ongoing family health matter and will be out for an extended period after missing most LIV events this year.
Tiger Woods is also on indefinite leave after his Feb. 27 crash and arrest, so for the first time since 1994 neither Woods nor Mickelson will be at Augusta.
Mickelson is a three-time Masters champion (2004, 2006, 2010) and called the tournament "the most special week of the year"; his absence reshapes the 91-player field that begins April 9.

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April 3, 2026 at 3:28 PM