Everything Happening in Big Ten Last Time Michigan Won NCAA Men's Tournament
- Michigan won the 2026 NCAA title — its first national championship since 1989, ending a 37-year drought.
- College basketball looks very different now than in 1989 — from how the game is played to media, recruiting and the overall landscape.
- The Big Ten itself had a different lineup back then; several teams that are in the conference today weren’t members in the 1988–89 season.
Sports
April 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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2026 NFL Draft: After Fernando Mendoza, Where Will the Top QB Prospects Land?
- Ty Simpson to the Jets — a likely first-rounder who could “redshirt” behind veteran Geno Smith in 2026, giving him time to develop without rushing into a starting role.
- Carson Beck to the Packers — a seasoned college starter who’d make sense as a Day-3 pick and a trustworthy backup if Jordan Love misses time.
- Taylen Green to the Commanders — an ultra-athletic dual-threat (4.37 40, huge vertical) who could be a high-upside QB3 to fit Washington’s scheme.
Sports
April 7, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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USA Forward Patrick Agyemang Will Miss 2026 World Cup With Achilles Injury
- U.S. striker Patrick Agyemang suffered a serious Achilles injury for Derby and will miss this summer’s home World Cup.
- He was stretchered off visibly emotional; Derby says further tests are pending and there’s no recovery timeline yet.
- Agyemang had been in hot form—10 goals for Derby after arriving from MLS and a recent goal for the U.S.—making his absence a big blow.
Sports
April 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Big Picture: Jim Harbaugh is 'Fired Up' by Mike McDaniel, who is 'Perfect' for Justin Herbert
- Jim Harbaugh and flashy new OC Mike McDaniel have hit it off personally and professionally despite very different styles — they even went to a Lakers game together.
- McDaniel’s creative, Shanahan-influenced offense should mean fewer straight drop-backs and more screens/play-action to keep Justin Herbert safer.
- The Chargers have aggressively upgraded the offensive line in free agency (and could draft another starter) to better protect Herbert and support Harbaugh’s running game.
Sports
April 7, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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Deere & Co agrees to pay $99 million to settle 'right to repair' lawsuit
- John Deere agreed to a $99 million settlement of a class-action claiming it restricted repair software and steered farmers to authorized dealers, driving up tractor repair costs.
- The company denies wrongdoing but agreed to measures to improve access to diagnostic tools and other repair resources for customers.
- The case is part of the wider “right to repair” debate — and Deere still faces a separate FTC lawsuit over similar repair-access and cost concerns.
Business and Finance
Law
April 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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