Caufield eyes

NHL goal lead

NEW YORK (AP) — Of course Cole Caufield has thought about it. After scoring his 48th and 49th goals of the season, he acknowledged as much. The gravity is not lost on him that in the storied history of the Montreal Canadiens. No player has gotten to the 50-goal mark since 1990.

They’ve won the Stanley Cup more recently in 1993, and they have a shot this year at ending Canada’s championship drought that has endured since. But first the Mosinee, Wis., native has the chance to etch his name into the record books and potentially lead the NHL in goals.

Hoiberg lands

AP honor

(AP) — Fred Hoiberg of Nebraska has been named The Associated Press men’s basketball coach of the year. He led the Cornhuskers to a 28-win season, including their first NCAA Tournament win and a run to the Sweet 16.

Hoiberg received 17 votes from a 61-person media panel, edging Duke’s Jon Scheyer. Hoiberg, with deep roots in Lincoln, built a roster that excited fans and changed the perception of Nebraska as just a football school.

Women’s portal

plays a role

PHOENIX (AP) — The impact of the transfer portal can be felt all around the basketball landscape, and that includes the women’s Final Four.

It’s one contributing factor why the same four teams that reached the Final Four in 2025 are back in 2026. Each one has reached into the transfer portal whether to get a pivotal starter or a just-as-important role player.

Gone are the days where programs would only build through getting top high school players. Players enter the transfer portal for different reasons, but teams often sign them for immediate success. lately being able to earn more money through revenue sharing or name, image and likeness deals has become high on that list.

Tommy Lloyd

gets extension

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd says he’s remaining with the Wildcats after being mentioned as a potential candidate to fill the coaching vacancy at blueblood program North Carolina. The school also announced it had reached an extension with Lloyd through the 2030-31 season.

The 51-year-old Lloyd had been considered a top potential target for the Tar Heels. UNC fired Hubert Davis on March 24 after five seasons.