*NCAA Final Four
(at the Edward Jones Dome)
KMOV-TV (Ch. 4)
National Semifinals
(Saturday, April 2)
Illinois (36-1) vs. Louisville (33-3), 5:07 p.m.
North Carolina (31-4) vs. Michigan State (26-6), 7:45 p.m.
National Championship Game
Monday, April 4, 8:20 p.m.
*NCAA Final Four Activities
Thursday, March 31
ESPN College Slam Dunk and 3-point Championships
(at Washington University), 6:30 p.m.
Friday, April 1
NABC All-Star Games (Savvis Center)
Cardinal Ritter vs. DeSmet Alumni Game, 4:30 p.m.
Missouri vs. Illinois Alumni Game, 6 p.m.
NABC All-Stars vs. Harlem Globetrotters, 8 p.m.
NCAA Hoop City Fan Festival (America’s Center)
The festival features interactive games, clinics and competitions for fans. The event begins today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Hoop City is also open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Team Practice Sessions
(at the Edward Jones Dome, free and open to the public)
Louisville, noon to 12:50 p.m.
Michigan State, 1-1:50 p.m.
Illinois, 1:15-2 p.m.
North Carolina, 2:15-3 p.m.
Final Four Pep Rally
Kiener Plaza (4:30-6:30 p.m.)
Pursuit of Excellence Sports Foundation Reception
The Pursuit of Excellence Sports Foundation is hosting a reception, featuring members of the Black Coaches Association, at Churchill’s (408 N. Euclid) from 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, April 2
National Junior College All-Star Game
(at McKendree College, Lebanon, Ill.)
Team USA vs. Team Illinois, 6 p.m.
Prelim Games at 1:30, 3:00 and 4:30 p.m.
NCAA Youth Education through Sports Clinics
Free clinics from 8 a.m. to noon for boys and girls (ages 10 to 18) will be held at Saint Louis University, Mathews Dickey Boys Club, University of Missouri-St. Louis and Washington University.
*Jackie Joyner-Kersee East St. Louis Relays
The JJK Relays will be held this weekend in East St. Louis. The motivational session for the athletes will be held on Friday at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center, beginning at 4 p.m. The girls track and field events will be held on Saturday at Clyde C. Jordan Stadium, beginning at 10 a.m.
*River City Rage
The Rage will visit the Cincinnati Mashers in National Indoor Football League (NIFL action on Saturday, April 2 at 7 p.m.
*Boxing
A pro card will go down tonight, Thursday, March 31, in St. Charles at The Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center, located at Hwy 70 & Fifth St. For tickets, call promoter Jim Howell at (636) 561-2380.