2024 NBA Finals and Al Horford's Career

Boston Celtics win 2024 NBA Finals, Al Horford confirms he will return for season 18 despite retirement rumors, expresses excitement and gratitude for championship win, plans to continue playing with Celtics

Carlos Alcaraz wins French Open final against Alexander Zverev

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Alexander Zverev in an epic five-set final at the French Open to win his first championship at Roland Garros and third Grand Slam title.

Southampton's Promotion to Premier League

Southampton secures immediate return to Premier League by beating Leeds 1-0 in Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium. Leeds' playoff woes continue as they fail to secure promotion despite finishing third in the regular season.

Germany's National Championship of Fingerhakeln

Over 150 Bavarian men competed in Germany's national championship of Fingerhakeln, a unique sport where contestants hook fingers through a leather loop and try to pull each other across a table. The tradition, popular in beer houses and pubs, dates back to settle disputes in the Alpine region.

Women's College Basketball Championship Rivalry

The 2023 women’s college basketball national championship saw LSU’s Angel Reese take down Iowa’s Caitlin Clark with the former giving the latter a taste of her own medicine. Despite media attention, both players emphasized their competitive spirit and respect for each other.

Transgender Athlete Competing in Women's Water Polo Championship

A transgender athlete is set to compete in a national women's water polo championship for the second time. The athlete, Alicia Paans, is a 31-year-old graduate student at Michigan Wolverines. The tournament will take place at Texas A&M.

LSU gymnastics team wins NCAA title

LSU gymnastics team, including TikTok star Olivia Dunne, wins first NCAA title in program history with impressive performance at the championships.

NCAA Women's Basketball Championship and Related Events

The NCAA Division I women's basketball national championship between South Carolina and Iowa had record ratings. Iowa star Caitlin Clark, the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I basketball, said goodbye to college basketball. There was a fiery debate sparked by Dawn Staley's response to a question about transgender participation in women's sports.

2024 NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship

The 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship game between South Carolina Gamecocks and Iowa Hawkeyes set a record with 18.7 million viewers, surpassing the men's final in viewership. The game highlighted the increasing popularity of women's basketball and the emergence of new superstar athletes.

NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Championship Viewership

The audience for the NCAA men’s basketball championship slightly increased from last year, but the women’s final drew a larger TV crowd. The women’s championship game set a record with 18.87 million viewers, while the men’s games did not reach the same viewership numbers on average.

Long Beach State's NCAA Tournament Bid

Long Beach State's journey to an NCAA Tournament bid puts the madness in March as they win the Big West Conference championship game despite firing their head coach just five days prior.

High School Basketball Referee Error

Manasquan school district took legal action after a referee error in a basketball game, showing sportsmanship despite losing the opportunity to play in the state championship.