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It's not the first time Texas Longhorns coach Vic Schaefer and his star point guard Rori Harmon embraced on the basketball court. But Friday's loss to UCLA might the last time they'll do so with Harmon wearing burnt orange.

Texas fell in the Final Four for the second straight season, this time 51-44 to the UCLA Bruins. The loss means Harmon, a fifth-year senior who already had her career extended by added eligibility following injury, has played her last game for Texas.

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Harmon is a Houston native who was one of Schaefer's first recruit after he took the Texas job. The two chatted for a bit — with Harmon clearly emotional about the impending loss — before hugging. The program's all-time leader in steals and assists finished her Texas career with eight points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals.

Rori Harmon and Vic Schaefer.
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The Washington Commanders will kick off their 2026 offseason program on April 20 at their Ashburn practice facility, following a 5-12 season and a roster overhaul that includes 13 new outside free agents. New offensive coordinator David Blough and defensive coordinator Daronte Jones will install their schemes during the initial strength, conditioning, meetings and rehab sessions.

OTAs are scheduled for May 27-29, June 2-4 and June 9-11, leading up to a mandatory minicamp from June 16-18. All offseason work is voluntary until the minicamp, which marks the start of the team’s official training camp preparations.

Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort is known for wanting to make draft-day trades. When they had the No. 3 overall pick in 2023, they moved back to the 12th pick and then back up to No. 6 to draft tackle Paris Johnson.

According to draft analyst Todd McShay, the Cardinals want to move back in this year's draft, where they have the No. 3 overall pick again. Per McShay, the Cardinals want to draft a tackle but don't have one graded highly enough to take third overall.

If that is the case, they could be looking at trading back and selecting a tackle like Utah's Spencer Fano or Georgia's Monroe Freeling. Miami's Francis Mauigoa is likely someone they like as well, but depending on how far back they potentially trade to, he might end up unavailable.

Of course, by targeting a lineman, they would also be passing on a pass rusher. They passed on Will Anderson in 2023. Arvell Reese, David Bailey and Rueben Bain are all pass rushers expected to go near the top of the first round. They could be the target for a team looking to move up and trade with the Cardinals.

So be watching for a potential draft-day deal on April 23.

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Nolan McLean pitched into the sixth inning with a perfect game and the Mets bats launched three home runs as they defeated the Giants, 10-3, on Friday night in San Francisco.

Friday's 10 runs scored is the most the Mets have driven in since the 11 they put on Opening Day. The 10 runs are more than the Mets offense scored in their last four games combined.

The combination of McLean and four relievers allowed just five hits. The Mets put up 15 hits, with each batter reaching base at least once.

Here are the takeaways...

-The Mets offense had struggled mightily since Opening Day, but the lineup would get started early on Friday. Three straight hits from Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and Bo Bichette drove in the game's first run. After Luis Robert Jr. walked the bases loaded, Giants starter Tyler Mahle got what he needed with double play from Brett Baty. Mark Vientos walked, giving way to Marcus Semien with the bases loaded and two outs. Semien lined a single to drive in the second run of the inning, but Robert Jr. held up at third when he should have scored. Carson Benge struck out swinging to end the inning.

That extra run didn't matter much as the Mets offense continued to break out of their funk.

Vientos hit a leadoff single in the fourth and Semien followed up with a two-run shot, his first home run as a Met to put the team up 4-0. Two batters later, Francisco Alvarez hit a solo shot that landed in the same place as Semien's, straight away center field.

-Alvarez would hit a second solo home run in the seventh, but not to be outdone, Robert Jr. poked a single to drive home Lindor and Vientos, two batters later, looped a single to score Bichette and put the Mets up 8-2.

-As for McLean, the young right-hander was perfect through four innings. He tossed 54 pitches to that point, hurt by a few 3-2 counts a couple of times through the order, but it didn't deter him. McLean would get through five perfect innings before Harrison Bader worked a leadoff walk in the sixth. McLean walked the next batter, and after a fly out, Willy Adames knocked McLean out of the game with a run-scoring double.

Brooks Raley entered to try and limit the damage in relief of McLean. After striking out Rafael Devers, a wild pitch allowed the Giants' second run of the inning to score. Luis Arraez grounded out to end the inning and close the book on McLean's night.

The talented right-hander got through 5.1 innings pitched (93 pitches/51 strikes), allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit and two walks while striking out four.

-In the top of the first, Soto was replaced in left field by Tyrone Taylor. Soto suffered a tight right calf seemingly when he was going first to third on a base hit. Taylor finished 0-for-4 with a strikeout.

-Vientos, making his fourth straight start, is making the case to stay in the lineup. The young slugger went 2-for-3 with two walks and reached base four times. It's just the third time in his career he's reached four times in a game.

Game MVP: Marcus Semien

The veteran infielder was struggling, but his two-run shot opened up the game for the Mets to win this game. Semien finished 3-for-5 and drove in three runs.

Highlights

Bo Bichette gets the Mets on the board first in San Francisco! pic.twitter.com/Z6hJBVc7WJ

— SNY (@SNYtv) April 4, 2026

Marcus Semien brings home the second run of the inning! pic.twitter.com/qaVHmgYWJs

— SNY (@SNYtv) April 4, 2026

MARCUS SEMIEN'S FIRST METS HOME RUN! pic.twitter.com/EsXwN1MzPX

— SNY (@SNYtv) April 4, 2026

FRANCISCO ALVAREZ WITH THE SECOND METS HOME RUN OF THE INNING! pic.twitter.com/oui3wrRtLI

— SNY (@SNYtv) April 4, 2026

FORGET THAT!

FRANCISCO ALVAREZ BLASTS HIS SECOND HOME RUN OF THE NIGHT! pic.twitter.com/OBfLBJ0c2y

— SNY (@SNYtv) April 4, 2026

Luis Robert Jr. brings home Francisco Lindor! pic.twitter.com/DIv8xF4GvD

— SNY (@SNYtv) April 4, 2026

What's next

The Mets continue their four-game set with the Giants on Saturday night. First pitch is set for 9:05 p.m. on SNY.

Clay Holmes takes the mound for the second time this season. Landen Roupp will take the mound for San Francisco.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Thursday that Phil Foden is experiencing a temporary dip in form but will soon return to his best. The 25‑year‑old, who has won six Premier League titles, is still developing and Guardiola believes the talent will re‑emerge.

Foden’s form has been questioned after England’s 1‑0 friendly loss to Japan, but Guardiola stressed his player’s importance to City’s attack alongside Erling Haaland. He added that Foden’s experience and skill make him a key contributor and that the dip is a normal part of a long career.