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Pistons congratulate trio of NCAA champion Michigan players

Pistons congratulate trio of NCAA champion Michigan players

DetroitThree players from the NCAA Championship Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team attended the Detroit Pistons' 137-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday night.

The Wolverines were represented by forward Yaxel Lendeborg and guards Roddy Gayle Jr. and Trey McKenney. Their appearance came two days after Michigancaptured the 2026 NCAA National Championship title over the UConn Huskies on Monday night.

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) congratulates UM guard Trey McKenney for winning the NCAA championship after the game. Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Detroit, Mich.

After the game, several Pistons players congratulated the Wolverines on their national title, which included Cade Cunningham, along with alumni Caris LeVert and Duncan Robinson. Upon his exit from the team's locker room, Tobias Harris engaged in a brief conversation with the Michigan trio.

UM basketball players, Yaxel Lendeborg (from left), Trey McKenney, and Roddy Gayle Jr. look up to the jumbotron scoreboard after they were announced to the crowd in the first half. Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Detroit, Mich.

En route to winning their first national title since 1989, the Wolverines went 37-3 overall this season, 19-1 during conference play. Also sitting courtside during the Pistons' win over the Bucks was Michigan legend and basketball Hall of Famer, Chris Webber.

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This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Michigan Wolverines trio attends Pistons' win vs. Bucks

Which Super League and Challenge Cup games are BBC showing live in 2026?

Hull KR captain Elliott Minchella lifts the Challenge Cup in 2025
Hull KR won the Challenge Cup in 2025 on the way to winning a domestic treble - and their defence of their titles will be live on the BBC in 2026 [SWPix]

The rugby league season is under way, with the BBC offering extensive coverage throughout.

The BBC is broadcasting every round of the Challenge Cup this season but the action does not stop there.

Elsewhere, there are plenty of big games to look forward to on the BBC across Super League as well as the World Club Challenge.

Here's your guide to what the BBC is showing in 2026, so you won't miss a thing.

2026 rugby league fixtures live on the BBC

Saturday, 10 January – Thatto Heath Crusaders v Seaton Rangers (Challenge Cup first round) – iPlayer

Saturday, 24 January – Sheffield Eagles v Whitehaven (Challenge Cup second round) – iPlayer

Sunday, 8 February – London Broncos v Bradford Bulls (Challenge Cup third round) – iPlayer

Sunday, 15 February – Castleford Tigers v Wigan Warriors (Super League) – iPlayer

Thursday, 19 February – Hull Kingston Rovers v Brisbane Broncos (World Club Challenge) – BBC Three

Saturday, 28 February – Warrington Wolves v Wakefield Trinity (Super League) – BBC Two

Friday, 13 March – Wakefield Trinity v Leeds Rhinos (Challenge Cup fourth round) – iPlayer

Saturday, 21 March – Warrington Wolves v Castleford Tigers – BBC Two

Saturday, 28 March – Leigh Leopards v Toulouse Olympique (Super League) – BBC Two

Friday, 3 April – Bradford Bulls v Leeds Rhinos (Super League) – iPlayer

Saturday, 11 April – Hull Kingston Rovers v York Knights (Challenge Cup quarter-final) – BBC Two

Sunday, 12 April – Wakefield Trinity v Wigan Warriors (Challenge Cup quarter-final) – BBC One

Saturday, 2 May – Wigan Warriors v Bradford Bulls (Super League) – iPlayer

Saturday, 9 May – Fixture to be confirmed (Challenge Cup semi-final) – BBC One/BBC Two

Sunday, 10 May – Fixture to be confirmed (Challenge Cup semi-final) – BBC One/BBC Two

Thursday, 14 May – Huddersfield Giants v St Helens (Super League) – iPlayer

Saturday, 30 May – Challenge Cup Final – Men's and Women's double header – BBC One

Saturday, 6 June – Wakefield Trinity v Hull Kingston Rovers (Super League) – BBC Two

Friday, 17 July – St Helens v Catalans Dragons (Super League) – iPlayer

Saturday, 25 July – Leeds Rhinos v Bradford Bulls (Super League) – BBC Two

Saturday, 29 August – Hull FC v Warrington Wolves (Super League) – BBC Two

Saturday, 19 September – Super League elimination play-off – BBC Two

Saturday, 26 September – Super League semi-final play-off – BBC Two

Saturday, 3 October – Super League Grand Final - Highlights on iPlayer and then BBC Two

How Roma will tackle FFP this summer

How Roma will tackle FFP this summer
How Roma will tackle FFP this summer

Roma is accelerating its financial efforts.

By the end of June, the club is required to realize significant capital gains to comply with the settlement agreement signed with UEFA and definitively settle a long-standing issue.

According to Il Romanista, the club’s position is clear: no extension.

Although the possibility of a one-year extension to the agreement has emerged in recent weeks, the objective remains to honor the club’s commitments within the established deadlines, thus ending the European body’s control regime.

Achieving this goal will require a high-profile transfer.

The potential transfers include Mile Svilar, Manu Koné, and Evan Ndicka. Should the required figure not be reached, the club has already evaluated the possibility of financial penalties.

At the same time, a summer of profound renewal looms. With expiring contracts and loans set to conclude, the squad will undergo significant changes.

This process will also involve targeted interventions on the incoming transfer market, with the Friedkin ownership ready to support new investments.

The new cycle will once again begin with Gian Piero Gasperini, called upon to lead a vastly revamped team. First, however, the most delicate step remains: balancing the books and definitively closing the chapter with UEFA.

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