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Malik Reneau, Miami fend off No. 24 Louisville in ACC quarterfinals
Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes forward Malik Reneau (5) goes to the basket against Louisville Cardinals forward Vangelis Zougris (53) uring the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images CHARLOTTE — Malik Reneau poured in 24 points and made key plays in the second half as Miami knocked off No. 24 Louisville 78-73 in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament quarterfinals Thursday afternoon.
Tru Washington came off the Miami bench for 17 points and Tre Donaldson provided 14 points and six assists for the third-seeded Hurricanes, who avenged a loss from the weekend as the teams met for the second time in six days.
Miami (25-7) will face second-seeded and No. 10 Virginia, an 81-74 winner earlier against North Carolina State, in Friday night’s first semifinal.
Ryan Conwell scored 22 points for sixth-seeded Louisville (23-10), but his 1-for-10 mark on 3-pointers contributed to the team’s 25% accuracy (6-for-24) from beyond the arc. J’Vonne Hadley racked up 19 points and reserve Khani Rooths had 11 points, but the Cardinals couldn’t repeat their success from a day earlier against SMU.
This latest tournament result reversed Louisville’s 92-89 road victory in Saturday’s regular-season finale. That outcome knocked Miami out of the Top 25.
On Thursday, Louisville pulled within 69-68 before Reneau scored in the lane with a minute to play. Washington’s steal on the inbounds play and two ensuing free throws gave the Hurricanes four points in a matter of one second of game time.
Reneau later sank two free throws to help the Hurricanes seal the outcome. Washington finished one point shy of his season high.
Louisville was hurt by 13 turnovers compared to eight for Miami.
The Cardinals shot 56.0% in the first half, but led only 38-37 at the break.
Back-to-back baskets from Washington pushed Miami to a 53-44 edge with less than 14 minutes remaining. Conwell had seven points during Louisville’s 10-2 spurt that drew the Cardinals to within 63-62.
Louisville has held out injured freshman standout Mikel Brown Jr. for four games this month in hopes he’ll be healed enough to participate in the NCAA Tournament. The Cardinals went 3-1 in those games.
–Bob Sutton, Field Level Media
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Gotham FC sign Norwegian F Guro Reiten from Chelsea
Aug 19, 2024; Harrison, NJ, USA; New Jersey/New York Gotham FC midfielder Yazmeen Ryan (18) plays the ball against Chelsea FC midfielder Guro Reiten (11) during the first half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Gotham FC signed Norwegian forward Guro Reiten from England’s Chelsea FC on Thursday.
Reiten, 31, is on loan through the July conclusion of her contract with Chelsea. She agreed to a free agent deal with Gotham through 2029 once the loan expires.
Reiten won 13 trophies during her time at Chelsea from 2019-26, including six Women’s Super League titles, four Women’s FA Cups and three Women’s League Cups.
“I’m really excited to join Gotham FC and grateful for the opportunity to be part of this club,” Reiten said. “Gotham has built something special over the past few years, and there’s clear ambition here. I’m looking forward to working hard, learning and doing everything I can to help the team succeed.”
Reiten rang up 59 goals and 44 assists in 207 appearances across all competitions with the Blues.
“Guro is a player of exceptional quality who has consistently performed at the highest levels of the game,” Gotham general manager Yael Averbuch West said. “Her experience competing for major trophies with Chelsea and her impact with the Norwegian national team will bring valuable leadership and attacking creativity to our squad. We’re excited to welcome her to Gotham.”
Internationally, Reiten has 21 goals in 108 matches for Norway. She helped the team reach the knockout stage at three consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cups.
–Field Level Media
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Report: Commanders signing RB Rachaad White to 1-year deal
Dec 28, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) runs out for player introductions prior to a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The Washington Commanders are signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White to a one-year contract, his agent confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.
The move reunites White, 27, with his former Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels. Financial terms were not immediately available.
White rushed for 572 yards and four touchdowns and caught 40 passes for 218 yards in 17 games (eight starts) with the Buccaneers in 2025.
A third-round pick by Tampa Bay in 2022, White has rushed for 2,656 yards and 14 TDs and added 205 catches for 1,450 yards and 11 scores in 67 career games (48 starts).
In Washington, White bolsters a backfield that includes 2025 seventh-round pick Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Former Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday.
–Field Level Media
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Report: Eagles sign P Braden Mann to $14M extension
Aug 24, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles punter Braden Mann (10) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-Imagn Images The Philadelphia Eagles are signing punter Braden Mann to a four-year, $14 million extension that includes $7 million guaranteed, ESPN reported Thursday.
Mann, 28, is entering his fourth season with the Eagles after playing his first three seasons with the New York Jets, who drafted him in the sixth round in 2020.
The $3.5 million average annual salary is tied for fifth at his position, and only six other punters have signed deals with more guaranteed money, per ESPN.
Mann ranked fifth in the league with a career-high average of 49.9 yards per punt last season (43.1 net), placing 20 of 72 punts inside the 20-yard line.
–Field Level Media
Gotham FC sign Norwegian F Guro Reiten from Chelsea
Report: Commanders signing RB Rachaad White to 1-year deal
