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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James drives to the basket past Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron James returns for season-ending push with Lakers

- Associated Press

LeBron James says two doctors recommended season-ending surgery on a torn tendon in his right foot, but he has decided to finish out the season on the court with the Los Angeles Lakers.

UConn guard Tristen Newton (2) shoots while defended by Gonzaga guard Rasir Bolton in the first half of an Elite 8 college basketball game in the West Region final of the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

UConn routs Gonzaga for first Final Four in nine years

- Associated Press

Jordan Hawkins scored 20 points and UConn blew past its fourth straight NCAA Tournament opponent, earning its first trip to the Final Four in nine years with an 82-54 blowout of Gonzaga on Saturday night.

Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May cuts the net after Florida Atlantic defeated Kansas State in an Elite 8 college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament's East Region final, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

FAU holds off Nowell, Kansas State to reach first Final Four

- Associated Press

Alijah Martin, Vlad Goldin and ninth-seeded Florida Atlantic became the first and lowest-seeded team to reach this year’s Final Four as the Owls withstood another huge game by Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell to beat the Wildcats 79-76 on Saturday night.

Maryland's head coach Brenda Frese yells to her players during the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against against Notre Dame in the NCAA Tournament in Greenville, S.C., Saturday, March 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)

Maryland Madness: Miller leads Terrapins to Elite Eight

- Associated Press

Diamond Miller scored 14 of her 18 points in the final two quarters to lead second-seeded Maryland to a 76-59 victory over depleted Notre Dame and reach the Elite Eight for the first time in eight years.

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard handles the ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Friday, March 24, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Grizzlies clinch playoff berth with 151-114 rout of Rockets

- Associated Press

Luke Kennard made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers to match his career high with 30 points, Desmond Bane added 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched a playoff spot after building a 31-point halftime lead and coasting to a 151-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, top, dunks as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey, lower left, and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander look on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 24, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Anthony Davis scores 37, Lakers hold off Thunder 116-111

- Associated Press

Anthony Davis had 37 points and 14 rebounds, Dennis Schroder added 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers got a vital victory for their playoff hopes, 116-111 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.

Xavier guard Desmond Claude shoots over Texas forward Timmy Allen in the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Texas blows out Xavier 83-71 for spot in NCAA Elite Eight

- Associated Press

Rodney Terry stopped on the way to the Texas locker room after his team knocked out Xavier for a spot in the Elite Eight, the interim coach fulfilling a fan's wish for a photograph by flashing that all-too-familiar "Hook 'em Horns" sign.