The University of North Carolina reportedly intends to hire former Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone as its next men's basketball coach, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

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Week 4 of the Indoor Football League kicks off this weekend with a four-game slate, featuring the top two teams in the coaching poll as well as squads still chasing their first win of the season.

IFL Players of the Week

Arizona Rattlers quarterback Max Meylor could not have had a better season debut, earning Offensive Player of the Week honors. Meylor threw for 196 yards, rushed for 37, and scored a total of five touchdowns in the Rattlers’ 49-21 win over the San Diego Strike Force on March 28.

Jacksonville Sharks defensive back Clay Fields III was named Defensive Player of the Week after recording five tackles, a forced fumble and an interception in the Sharks’ 47-24 victory over the NAZ Wranglers on March 28.

Kick returner Josh Tomas played a key role in putting the Vegas Knight Hawks offense in position to secure their first win of the season. Tomas totaled 127 yards on seven returns, including a touchdown, for the Knight Hawks in their 64-43 win over the Tucson Sugar Skulls on March 29.

IFL Coaches Poll

(from IFL.com)

1. Green Bay Blizzard

2. Arizona Rattlers

3. Orlando Pirates

4. Vegas Knight Hawks

5. Jacksonville Sharks

6. Quad City Steamwheelers

7. San Diego Strike Force

8. Fishers Freight

9. Tulsa Oilers

10. San Antonio Gunslingers

11. Tucson Sugar Skulls

12. New Mexico Chupacabras

13. NAZ Wranglers

14. Iowa Barnstormers

Week 4 schedule, how to watch

(Yahoo Sports Network is streaming 64 IFL games this season. Here's everything you need to know on how to watch.)

Saturday, April 4

6 p.m.: Tucson Sugar Skulls at New Mexico Chupacabras – Tingley Coliseum (Yahoo Sports)
8 p.m.: Green Bay Blizzard at Iowa Barnstormers – Casey’s Center (Overnght)

Sunday, April 5

4 p.m.: Quad City Steamwheelers at Orlando Pirates – Kia Center (Overnght) Inaugural Opening Night
7:30 p.m.: Arizona Rattlers at Fishers Freight – Fishers Event Center (Yahoo Sports)

At the top of the coaches’ poll, the Green Bay Blizzard aim to continue their undefeated season this weekend against the last-place Iowa Barnstormers. Meanwhile, Meylor and the Rattlers look to maintain their momentum against Fishers Freight, sitting just behind Green Bay in the poll. The Tucson Sugar Skulls and New Mexico Chupacabras will battle to claim their first win of the season.

2026 Indoor Football League standings

Eastern Conference

Green Bay Blizzard (2-0)

Orlando Pirates (1-0)

Jacksonville Sharks (1-0)

Tulsa Oilers (1-0)

Fishers Freight (1-1)

Quad City Steamwheelers (1-1)

Iowa Barnstormers (0-1)

Western Conference

Arizona Rattlers (1-0)

San Diego Strike Force (1-1)

Vegas Knight Hawks (1-1)

New Mexico Chupacabras (0-1)

San Antonio Gunslingers (0-1)

Tucson Sugar Skulls (0-1)

Northern Arizona Wranglers (0-2)

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner will be available in Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Wagner is reportedly expected to be on a minutes restriction, according to the Orlando Sentinel's Jason Beede. Wagner last played on Feb. 11 after suffering an ankle injury.

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FIFA faced technical issues during the rollout of World Cup ticket sales on Wednesday, according to the AP. This marked the fifth time tickets were available for the tournament, and the first since February, following the finalization of the 48-team lineup on Tuesday.

Some customers experienced wait times reaching up to 90 minutes and were frequently directed to website sections that featured sales for teams recently qualified for the World Cup when accessing last-minute sales phases. FIFA reportedly has not explained the long wait times or the misdirected links.

Fans who missed out on tickets will have additional opportunities to buy, as more tickets will be released gradually. It is unclear which matches or price categories will be available during these releases.

Previously, World Cup tickets ranged from $140 to $8,680, but due to complaints, a limited number of $60 tickets were made accessible to loyal fans. FIFA also operates a resale market, allowing fans who bought tickets for eliminated teams to sell them.

The tournament is expected to attract many viewers this summer, with 104 matches scheduled across the U.S., Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19. The U.S. team is in Group D with Australia, Paragua and Turkey.