The New York Times - Sports

1. Inside the Momentous Decision That Changed Cooper Flagg and Duke

   Years before his starring turn at the men’s N.C.A.A. tournament, the freshman phenom wasn’t sure he would play for the Blue Devils.

2. Inside Draymond Green’s Basketball Mind: How to Destroy an Offense

   One of the most ferocious and dominant defenders in N.B.A. history breaks down his own highlights with The Athletic.

3. Paige Bueckers Isn’t Scared of the Spotlight. Now It’s Time to Deliver for UConn.

   With a high level of attention comes an avalanche of pressure, but Bueckers lives for these moments.

4. Play Connections: Sports Edition. Tackle Today’s Puzzle.

   Group sports terms that share a common thread.

5. N.F.L. Team Executives Are Unimpressed by the Giants’ Quarterback Plan

   New York signed both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston during the offseason. But what is the team doing for the big picture?

6. Caitlin Clark Is Gone, but Women’s March Madness Ratings Are Still Soaring

   With UConn’s Page Bueckers on a sensational run, ESPN’s broadcast of the event drew ratings that were only second to last year’s record.

7. N.H.L. Goalies Are Better Than Ever. Who Can Beat Them?

   Being an elite scorer is becoming less about who can shoot the puck the hardest and more about who can mislead the opposition with deception.

8. Tennis Is at the Center of the Future of Sports Media. Can It Afford to Be?

   Broadcast rights make hundreds of millions of dollars for the biggest tournaments. They can also shut out potential fans.

9. In the Men’s Final Four, It’s Boomer vs. Millennial Coaches

   One of the four head coaches left working in the N.C.A.A. Tournament will win his first national championship Monday night.