<![CDATA[NCAA]]>https://www.marca.comesSun, 05 Apr 2026 21:47:40 +0200Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:00:43 +0200<![CDATA[Bill Belichick faces $300K lawsuit from injured worker]]>https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/06/69d2e88b268e3e977c8b4587.html<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/bill-belichick.html"><strong>Bill Belichick</strong></a>'s second offseason with <strong>North Carolina</strong> is shaping up to be far quieter than his chaotic first year in Chapel Hill - but the <strong>73-year-old coach</strong> is still dealing with unwanted distractions.<div data-stn-player="zsuo336d"></div><script async type="text/javascript" src="https://embed.sendtonews.com/player3/embedcode.js?fk=zsuo336d"></script>

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]]>Bill Belichick - North Carolinahttps://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/06/69d2e88b268e3e977c8b4587.htmlMon, 06 Apr 2026 01:00:37 +0200<![CDATA[Who is Gabriela Jaquez? All about the UCLA star's family and Mexican roots]]>https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d2d8fcca474188188b45ba.htmlThe NCAA women's basketball championship not only crowned a new champion team at UCLA, but also solidified the identity of a player with her own identity: Gabriela Jaquez, a player of Mexican descent who shone brightest in the game's biggest moment.

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]]>UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquezhttps://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d2d8fcca474188188b45ba.htmlMon, 06 Apr 2026 00:23:35 +0200<![CDATA[Gabriela Jaquez powers UCLA to dominant win over South Carolina for first title]]>https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/06/69d2db21268e3e806b8b457b.html<strong>Gabriela Jaquez</strong> scored 21 points, <strong>Lauren Betts</strong> added 16, and <strong>UCLA</strong> routed <strong>South Carolina</strong> 79-51 on Sunday to win its first <strong>NCAA women's basketball championship</strong>.<div data-stn-player="46mqm5cw"></div><script async type="text/javascript" src="https://embed.sendtonews.com/player3/embedcode.js?fk=46mqm5cw"></script>

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]]>UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquez (11).https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/06/69d2db21268e3e806b8b457b.htmlMon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:05 +0200<![CDATA[March Madness Winners List: All NCAA basketball champions until today]]>https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d2a730ca47410e418b4597.htmlUCLA stands as the most successful program in <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/college-basketball.html"><strong>NCAA Men's Basketball</strong></a> history, boasting an impressive 11 championship titles. Under the legendary coach <strong>John Wooden</strong>, the Bruins dominated the college basketball landscape during the 1960s and 1970s, winning an unprecedented 10 championships in 12 years.

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]]>The Final Four school flags are displayed during the national anthem prior to an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game between Illinois and UConn at the Final Four, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Indianapolishttps://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d2a730ca47410e418b4597.htmlSun, 05 Apr 2026 23:46:35 +0200<![CDATA[How much money will UCLA take home for the NCAA Women's Championship game?]]>https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d2b24fca4741932c8b45a9.htmlThe 2026 women's national title game between <strong>UCLA Bruins</strong> women's basketball and<strong> South Carolina Gamecocks</strong> women's basketball isn't just about a trophy-it also carries growing financial stakes as the NCAA continues to expand revenue distribution in women's basketball.

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]]>UCLA teammates during a practice at the NCAA college basketball tournamenthttps://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d2b24fca4741932c8b45a9.htmlSun, 05 Apr 2026 23:46:32 +0200<![CDATA[UCLA Women's Basketball Parade 2026: Time, route, and how to watch the NCAA Championship celebration]]>https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d2cf64ca47410e418b45aa.htmlAfter a thrilling tournament run that culminated in the national championship game, <strong>UCLA Bruins women's basketball</strong> emerged as champions of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament.

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]]>UCLA Lauren Bettshttps://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d2cf64ca47410e418b45aa.htmlSun, 05 Apr 2026 23:45:59 +0200<![CDATA[Cori Close Family: All about the parents and siblings of the UCLA head coach]]>https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d2d345ca474181088b45aa.htmlAs <strong>Cori Close</strong> leads the UCLA Bruins women's basketball to one of the most successful eras in program history, much of her coaching philosophy can be traced back to her parents, <strong>Don and Patti Close</strong>.

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]]>UCLA head coach Cori Closehttps://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d2d345ca474181088b45aa.htmlSun, 05 Apr 2026 23:25:39 +0200<![CDATA[March Madness Prize Money 2026: The millions at stake in the NCAA tournament]]>https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d196d6ca474100358b45bc.htmlAs the 87th edition of the <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/march-madness.html">NCAA Basketball Tournament</a> tips off this Tuesday in <strong>Dayton</strong>, the conversation could not be different. Beyond the prestige of the <strong>Final Four</strong> and the future stories that we witness, there is a complex, financial engine that must be understood. The <strong>NCAA Basketball Performance Fund.</strong>

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]]>UConn forward Jayden Ross (23) reaches for the rebound as Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal gameAbbie Parrhttps://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d196d6ca474100358b45bc.htmlSun, 05 Apr 2026 21:58:21 +0200<![CDATA[Who is singing the national anthem at the NCAA women's championship game?]]>https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d2af07ca474188188b45a0.htmlThe 2026 Women's NCAA Tournament reaches its climax this Sunday, April 5, as No. 1 seed <strong>South Carolina Gamecocks</strong> women's basketball faces No. 1 seed <strong>UCLA Bruins</strong> women's basketball for the national title.

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]]>Fans stand during the playing of the national anthem at UBS Arena before an NHL hockey gamehttps://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d2af07ca474188188b45a0.htmlSun, 05 Apr 2026 21:55:20 +0200<![CDATA[Who is Kiki Rice's boyfriend? His partner is an NBA champion of the Oklahoma City Thunder]]>https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d2b7bfca4741ad3a8b45ab.htmlAs <strong>Kiki Rice</strong> takes center stage in the NCAA women's championship game, fans are also curious about her life off the court-especially her relationship with <strong>Cason Wallace</strong>, an NBA champion with the <strong>Oklahoma City Thunder</strong>.

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]]>UCLA guard Kiki Ricehttps://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d2b7bfca4741ad3a8b45ab.htmlSun, 05 Apr 2026 21:48:09 +0200<![CDATA[Lauren Betts Boyfriend: Does the UCLA standout have a partner?]]>https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d1a083ca47413e2c8b45de.htmlOne of the most impressive people that compose the <strong>2026 NCAA Tournament</strong> is without a doubt <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/lauren-betts.html">Lauren Betts</a>, the<strong> 6-foot-7 UCLA senior center</strong> that has become the focal point of the<strong> Bruins' offense</strong>. After recently dominating the<strong> Sacramento 2 Regional</strong> with a 23-point, 10-rebound performance to lead her team back to a second consecutive <strong>Final Four</strong>, she is considered one of the most interesting individuals in the league.

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]]>UCLA center Lauren Betts (51) shoots during a practice at the NCAA college basketball tournament Final FourJohn Locherhttps://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d1a083ca47413e2c8b45de.htmlSun, 05 Apr 2026 21:47:46 +0200<![CDATA[Who is Cori Close's husband? Inside the UCLA coach's private life]]>https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d29f33ca47410e418b4590.htmlDuring her tenure as the head coach of the <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/ucla-bruins.html">UCLA Bruins</a>, <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/celebrity-net-worth/2026/03/30/69ca6986e2704edf578b4639.html">Cori Close</a> has transitioned the program into becoming one of the<strong> best in the country</strong>, securing the <strong>2025 Big Ten Tournament title</strong> and leading the team deep into the <strong>2026 March Madness run.</strong>

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]]>Cori Closehttps://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2026/04/05/69d29f33ca47410e418b4590.htmlSun, 05 Apr 2026 21:47:40 +0200