Summary

As college hockey's regional finals conclude, Boston College and Denver have secured their spots in the Frozen Four Championship. Both teams are tied with four NCAA Division I men’s college hockey titles since 2000. Boston College boasts four of the NCAA's top six scorers, while Denver features standout defenseman Zeev Buium, a top NHL draft prospect. (UPDATE: Denver University are your 2024 Frozen Four Champions). In business news, Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith is actively negotiating to bring an NHL team to Salt Lake City, with the Arizona Coyotes identified as the potential team to relocate. In the NBA, the regular season is drawing to a close with the Boston Celtics dominating the Eastern Conference with a stellar 63-18 record, while the Lakers, Suns, and Warriors contend for playoff positions in the West. The NBA has also seen the San Antonio Spurs make a dramatic 23-point comeback against the Denver Nuggets. At Augusta National, the stakes for the Masters have reached new heights, with a record $3.6 million going to this year’s champion, highlighting the increasing financial stakes in professional golf, evidenced by a total purse of $20 million.

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1st Quarter: College Sports

After an intense weekend of regional finals, the stage is set for the Frozen Four Championship: No. 1 seed Boston College versus No. 3 Denver. Currently both these schools are tied for the most NCAA Division I men’s college hockey title since 2000, with 4 each. Boston has four of the NCAA’s top six scorers, while Denver is led by high-scoring defenseman Zeev Buium who is rated among the top draft prospects for the NHL.

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2nd Quarter: Sports Business News

Recent developments indicate current Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith is set on welcoming a new NHL franchise to Salt Lake City. The franchise in mind are the Arizona Coyotes, which are to be sold by owner by Alex Meruelo. Ryan Smith has reportedly been in negotiations with the league, spurred by the growing interest in ice hockey in the region. 

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3rd Quarter: Professional Sports

As the NBA regular season winds down, teams are fighting for playoff positioning. The Boston Celtics have comfortably dominated the East, with a 63-18 record, winning 14 more games than No. 2 seed Milwaukee Bucks. As for the play-in, the Western Conference sees the Lakers, Sun, and Warriors all fighting for the last remaining spots. In other news, the Spurs executed a remarkable 23 point comeback against the defending champions Denver Nuggets.

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4th Quarter: Deeper Dive Story

The stakes have never been higher at Augusta National, with the Masters champion set to receive a record-breaking $3.6 million prize. This year’s tournament not only showcases golf’s finest talents but also reflects the sport's increasing financial allure, with a record $20 million purse.

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The Bulletin Brief:

The Frozen Four is Set (⁠ESPN⁠) 

Boston College versus Denver National Championship Game (⁠USA⁠) 

Salt Lake City could get a new NHL team (⁠SLTRIB⁠) 

Ryan Smith set on getting Utah a new NHL team (⁠The Athletic⁠) 

NBA regular season coming to an end (⁠ESPN⁠) 

Spurs wild comeback against the defending champs (⁠Bleacher Report⁠) 

The Masters champion will win a record $3.6 million (⁠ESPN⁠)