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April 5

Islanders fire head coach Patrick Roy with four games left in the season amid playoff race

The New York Islanders fired head coach Patrick Roy amid a tight NHL playoff race, replacing him with former Dallas Stars coach Peter DeBoer.

April 5

WNBA legend Sue Bird says IOC's new policy to protect women's sports is akin to 'fearmongering'

Basketball Hall of Famer Sue Bird said in a podcast the IOC's new policy on transgender athletes in women's sports is rooted in "fearmongering," not protection.

April 5

Lola Vice ascends to top of WWE NXT women's division, picking up women's title at Stand & Deliver

Lola Vice wins the NXT Women's Championship in a triple threat match against Jacy Jayne and Kendal Grey at WWE NXT Stand & Deliver in St. Louis.

April 5

Alexi Lalas analyzes 2026 FIFA World Cup favorites

Fox Sports analyst Alexi Lalas offers weighs in ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discussing the U.S. Men's National Team's group, heavy favorites and sleeper picks for the tournament.

April 5

Tony D'Angelo stands tall as NXT champion after brutal four-way match at Stand & Deliver

Tony D'Angelo won the NXT Championship at Stand & Deliver, defeating Joe Hendry, Ethan Page and Ricky Saints in a brutal fatal four-way match.

April 5

2025-26 Women's National Title Odds: Gamecocks Favored After Upsetting Huskies

Will South Carolina make it three titles in five years or will UCLA win its first-ever championship? See the odds.

April 5

NHL fan goes into labor during Oilers game against Golden Knights, broadcaster says

An NHL fan went into labor and gave birth at Rogers Place during the Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights game, according to a broadcaster.

April 5

Yankees legend Reggie Jackson criticizes Pete Hegseth's leadership amid Iran conflict

Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson slammed Pete Hegseth on X over shaking up Army leadership during the ongoing military operation in Iran.

April 5

Basketball legend Candace Parker takes aim at Geno Auriemma after Dawn Staley confrontation

Former WNBA star Candace Parker had no empathy for Geno Auriemma after his heated postgame confrontation with Dawn Staley at the women's Final Four on Friday night.

April 5

UConn's Dan Hurley hears boos after Final Four win over Illinois

Dan Hurley and UConn advanced to the national championship after beating Illinois, but the crowd booed the coach during his postgame interview.