“This stage allows you to pass a message, which is tough kids, connected kids, kids that love each other and serve each other still can win,” Drake coach Ben McCollum said after his team improved to 31-3. “Kids that maintain a level of loyalty, kids that are just awesome to be around can still win.”

Jimmy Kimmel trolled Elon Musk during his March 19 monologue for trying to “drum up sympathy” amid a wave of Tesla owners burning and vandalizing their cars in protest of Musk. The Tesla founder appeared in an interview with Sean Hannity and blamed the Tesla protests on owners with “some kind of mental illness.” “Tesla …

Stirtz claiming the Honorable Mention All-American honors marks the second straight season a Bulldog has been recognized on the national level. Former Drake star Tucker DeVries received the same honor last season. Adam Emmenecker earned AP Honorable Mention All-American status in the 2007-08 season.