The Day in Sports (April 5)

SI Staff | Apr 6, 2016

The Day in Sports (April 5) /

The Day in Sports (April 5)

Here are some of the images that caught our eye on a night when the Connecticut women won a record fourth consecutive national championship in basketball. Pictured here, Breanna Stewart (30), Morgan Tuck (3), Moriah Jefferson (4) and coach Geno Auriemma embrace as the seniors took the bench in the 82-51 victory over Syracuse.

Saniya Chong (12) and Breanna Stewart celebrate UConn’s 82-51 victory over Syracuse in the women’s championship game in Indianapolis. UConn's seniors went 151-5 in their careers there.

Breanna Stewart defends against Alexis Peterson of Syracuse as UConn won its 75th consecutive game and the 11th national title in school history.

Kia Nurse and UConn led 9-0 before Syracuse scored and the Huskies took a 50-23 lead in at halftime.

Steph Curry and the Warriors had no luck slowing down Karl-Anthony Towns and Minnesota on Tuesday, losing 124-117 in overtime.

Ian Poulter of England retrieves his ball out of Rae's Creek during a practice round prior to the start of the 2016 Masters.

Ricky Rubio of the Minnesota Timberwolves tries to keep his balance and get off a pass against Golden State.

Pau Gasol of the Chicago Bulls goes up for a rebound against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Eric Staal of the New York Rangers gets airborne after being tripped by J.T. Brown of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Sacramento Kings dance team is seen against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Dion Waiters of the Oklahoma City Thunder collects a loose ball against D.J. Augustin of the Denver Nuggets.

Yasiel Puig of the Los Angeles Dodgers steps in front of Joc Pederson to make a catch against the San Diego Padres.

Gregg McKegg of the Florida Panthers scores against the Montreal Canadiens.

The Atlanta Hawks dance team is seen against the Phoenix Suns.

Paul Gaustad (28) of Nashville battles in a face-off against Jack Skille of Colorado.

Steven Kampfer of the Florida Panthers tries to slow down Tomas Plekanec of Montreal.

Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images

Jordan Martinook of the Arizona Coyotes attempts to get the puck past goalie Scott Darling of the Chicago Blackhawks.

First baseman Logan Morrison of Tampa Bay gets the out at first base on Michael Saunders of Toronto as pitcher Dana Eveland runs in to back up the play.

Second baseman Logan Forsythe of Tampa Bay is doused with ice and water by pitcher Chris Archer following the Rays' 3-2 win over Toronto.

Jordan Farmar of Memphis shoots against the Chicago Bulls at FedExForum.

Jake McCabe of the Buffalo Sabres skates in warmups prior to a game against the New Jersey Devils.

Dancers perform during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks.

Kye Cornall of New South Wales competes in the jump event during the 2016 Australian Barefoot.

Junya Koga of Japan competes in a 100m backstroke semifinal during the Japan Swim 2016 in Tokyo.

Joe Colborne of the Calgary Flames flies in the air while chasing the puck against Kevin Gravel of the Los Angeles Kings.

Los Angeles Lakers center Tarik Black watches his shot during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard shoots the go-ahead jumper against Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward in the Spurs 88-86 victory.

Syracuse coach Quentin Hillsman reacts during the title game loss to UConn.

Breanna Stewart, rebounding here against Bria Day of Syracuse, was named the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA tournament for a fourth time.

Alexis Peterson of Syracuse drives against Moriah Jefferson of Connecticut in the women’s national title game.

Published Apr 6, 2016

SI STAFF