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Michigan State throws down dunk after dunk in March Madness practice

Michigan State throws down dunk after dunk in March Madness practice

  • USA Today - Vertical

Michigan State throws down dunk after dunk in March Madness practice at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

NCAA Tournament loaded with top NBA prospects — including several freshmen

NCAA Tournament loaded with top NBA prospects — including several freshmen

  • AARON BEARD Associated Press

The potential class of draft prospects is considered among the deepest in years if all go the one-and-done route as expected.

March Madness wagering to tip off just 2 months after federal gambling charges

March Madness wagering to tip off just 2 months after federal gambling charges

  • ERIC OLSON Associated Press

March Madness generates more wagering than any other event in the U.S. The American Gaming Association estimated a record $3.3 billion would be legally bet on the games this year.

Charlotte 49ers fire their basketball coach after long NCAA Tournament drought

Charlotte 49ers fire their basketball coach after long NCAA Tournament drought

  • Scott Fowler The Herald (Rock Hill, S.C.)

The Charlotte 49ers announced Tuesday that they have fired head men’s basketball coach Aaron Fearne. The move is the most significant one so far made by new athletics director Kevin White. 

Long grind of conference tournaments can impact which teams advance in March Madness

Long grind of conference tournaments can impact which teams advance in March Madness

  • AARON BEARD Associated Press

Teams coming off long runs in their league tournaments have a short window to regroup ahead of March Madness.

Picking the NCAA men's bracket: Michigan beats Duke for the national championship

Picking the NCAA men's bracket: Michigan beats Duke for the national championship

  • TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press

There was a time when the NCAA men's college basketball tournament was wildly unpredictable.

Picking the NCAA women's bracket: UConn beats Texas for another national championship

Picking the NCAA women's bracket: UConn beats Texas for another national championship

  • TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press

Here's the trick to winning a women's tournament pool: You've got to win the first weekend. It's what separates those who get to brag from those who don't.

March Madness gives fans a celebration to relieve all the consternation in college sports

March Madness gives fans a celebration to relieve all the consternation in college sports

    There's nothing quite like March Madness to remind people of what college sports is all about. At its best, the NCAA Tournament is a needed reminder about what's right.

    Purdue Wins Big Ten Championship Over Michigan, 80-72

    Purdue Wins Big Ten Championship Over Michigan, 80-72

      Purdue tops Michigan 80-72 in Big Ten Final, showcasing resilience and strategy over a pivotal four-day span. Donnie and Joe recap the action from Sunday.

      Tools to build a winning March Madness bracket

      Tools to build a winning March Madness bracket

        It's that special season where we all dream of a perfect March Madness bracket. CNN Sport's Andy Scholes is here with tips and trends to help you pick a champion and successful bracket.

        Committee gets bubble teams right with no major March Madness snubs

        Committee gets bubble teams right with no major March Madness snubs

          The NCAA committee made the right calls with no major March Madness snubs and Miami Ohio earning its spot.

          Undefeated UConn is No. 1 overall seed in women's NCAA Tournament as March Madness arrives

          Undefeated UConn is No. 1 overall seed in women's NCAA Tournament as March Madness arrives

            UConn is the No. 1 overall seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament and enters March Madnes s needing six more victories to complete the seventh undefeated season in school history.

            Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get No. 1 seedings for March Madness

            Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get No. 1 seedings for March Madness

              Duke is the top overall seed for this year's NCAA Tournament, bringing an 11-game winning streak, a 32-2 record and player-of-the-year favorite Cameron Boozer into March Madness.

              NCAA tourney selection committee won't let travel concerns dictate bracketing

              NCAA tourney selection committee won't let travel concerns dictate bracketing

                The partial government shutdown, security concerns from conflict in the Middle East and the high volume of spring break travelers may cause travel snafus.

                Big 12 tournament glass LED court 'slippery,' caused migraines, players say

                Big 12 tournament glass LED court 'slippery,' caused migraines, players say

                Basketball can be played on blacktop or hardwood, but the 2026 Big 12 Tournament is adding another surface to the mix: glass.

                UConn, St. John's Lead Big East Tournament Winner Odds

                UConn, St. John's Lead Big East Tournament Winner Odds

                Discover the intense Big East Tournament, featuring UConn and Saint John's at Madison Square Garden. Odds favor UConn, but Saint John's might steal the crown.

                No need for March Madness. 2026 Final Four has already been decided

                No need for March Madness. 2026 Final Four has already been decided

                This season, there is no doubt of who has separated themselves from the rest of the field. Duke, Arizona and Michigan ‌are in a class of their own.

                Dan Hurley Is the Modern-Day Bob Knight in College Basketball

                Dan Hurley Is the Modern-Day Bob Knight in College Basketball

                Dan Hurley, UConn's passionate coach, mirrors Bob Knight's fiery style. Ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct, he's seen as a vital character in college hoops.

                Inside look: What are UNC’s top options for the future of the Smith Center?

                Inside look: What are UNC’s top options for the future of the Smith Center?

                Bubba Cunningham has said repeatedly that UNC “dropped the ball” with its communication process regarding the future of the Smith Center. In an effort to be more transparent, the athletic department has unveiled a new limited podcast series called “The Arena Discussion,” which first published Feb. 25 on the “Carolina Insider” feed. Its latest episode, which was released Wednesday morning, ...

                MO: BIG 12 UNVEILS NEW LED GLASS BASKETBALL COURT

                MO: BIG 12 UNVEILS NEW LED GLASS BASKETBALL COURT

                Big 12 unveils new LED glass court ahead of women’s basketball tournament in Kansas City

                NC State rolls past 16th-ranked and injury-depleted rival North Carolina 82-58

                NC State rolls past 16th-ranked and injury-depleted rival North Carolina 82-58

                Quadir Copeland scored 20 points while N.C. State held 16th-ranked North Carolina to 31.7% shooting in a 82-58 rivalry win. 

                PHOTOS: Jay M. Robinson rips Carson 75-47

                PHOTOS: Jay M. Robinson rips Carson 75-47

                Jay M. Robinson beat first-place Jesse Carson in the South Piedmont Conference basketball on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Photographer Todd Maulden captured these photos.

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                Charlotte 49ers fire their basketball coach after long NCAA Tournament drought

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                NCAA Tournament loaded with top NBA prospects — including several freshmen

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                March Madness wagering to tip off just 2 months after federal gambling charges

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                A former UNC basketball player offers a unique view of the program in new book

                Jackson Watkins scored four points in his UNC basketball career. That’s it. Four. All of them came late in blowouts, all of them pushed the Tar Heels to 100 points at home. And yet — or maybe because of it — Watkins, a former walk-on, has written a book about his time in Chapel Hill. Told from the end of the bench, Dream On traces Watkins’ path through UNC’s JV program, onto the varsity roster ...

                Bonke leads 49ers to OT win at Temple

                Bonke leads 49ers to OT win at Temple

                Charlotte and Temple are bound to battle anytime they meet, and the 49ers took over late before an 80–76 overtime win over the Owls at Liacouras Center on Wednesday.

                Chance Gray's family legacy adds special meaning to Coretta Scott King Classic for Ohio State guard

                Chance Gray's family legacy adds special meaning to Coretta Scott King Classic for Ohio State guard

                Getting a chance to play in the Coretta Scott King Classic has special meaning for Ohio State's Chance Gray. Her great grandfather worked with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

                NCAA basketball players, gamblers charged for allegedly rigging games

                NCAA basketball players, gamblers charged for allegedly rigging games

                PHILADELPHIA — An investigation into a sprawling betting scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games has ensnared 26 people, including more than a dozen college basketball players who tried to fix games as recently as last season, federal prosecutors said Thursday.

                NCAA's New Eligibility Rules for Athletes with NBA Contracts

                NCAA's New Eligibility Rules for Athletes with NBA Contracts

                President Charlie Baker sets rules for student-athletes with NBA deals, igniting controversy. Veteran coaches, like Tom Izzo, have voiced their displeasure.

                UConn, Tennessee head all-time Top 25 women's basketball programs with some surprises

                UConn, Tennessee head all-time Top 25 women's basketball programs with some surprises

                Since UConn's first appearance at No. 1 in 1995, UConn has held the top spot in the poll for 259 weeks — more than double Tennessee.

                A year in sports: AP photographers’ best images of 2025

                A year in sports: AP photographers’ best images of 2025

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