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Men's college basketball buzz: State of blueblood rebuilds

Roster overhauls in men's college basketball are common, with many power-conference schools returning few players due to the transfer portal's influence.

Media industry

fromFast Company

3 days ago

Blatantly fake news about college sports spreads like wildfire in the absence of player payday details

The transfer portal has sparked chaos in college basketball, leading to misinformation and confusion about player transfers and NIL deals.

fromDefector

There Is No Resting State Of March Madness | Defector

College basketball has become increasingly optimized and commercialized through official player compensation and market forces, losing its scruffier character while remaining fundamentally driven by the same corrupt gray market dynamics that existed for decades.

fromBleacherreport

Higher education

Early Predictions for the Champions of Every 2026 Men's College Basketball Conference Tournament

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Massive Saturday slate brings top-10 showdowns and conference title stakes

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National Basketball Association

Building men's college basketball's version of USA vs. the World

1 day ago

Men's college basketball buzz: State of blueblood rebuilds

Roster overhauls in men's college basketball are common, with many power-conference schools returning few players due to the transfer portal's influence.

Media industry

fromFast Company

3 days ago

Blatantly fake news about college sports spreads like wildfire in the absence of player payday details

The transfer portal has sparked chaos in college basketball, leading to misinformation and confusion about player transfers and NIL deals.

fromDefector

There Is No Resting State Of March Madness | Defector

fromBleacherreport

Higher education

Early Predictions for the Champions of Every 2026 Men's College Basketball Conference Tournament

fromBusting Brackets

National Basketball Association

Massive Saturday slate brings top-10 showdowns and conference title stakes

2 months ago

National Basketball Association

Building men's college basketball's version of USA vs. the World

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What the Sabres said about Marco Sturm's message on the Bruins being the 'more physical' team

Marco Sturm emphasizes the Bruins' physicality and confidence ahead of their playoff series against the Sabres.

Golden State Warriors

Intellectual property law

3 days ago

Live updates from the 2026 NCAA gymnastics championship final

Oklahoma, Florida, LSU, and Minnesota compete for the NCAA gymnastics team title in Fort Worth.

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4 days ago

NCAA asks to fast-track DraftKings March Madness case

NCAA seeks expedited court schedule against DraftKings to address trademark infringement before March Madness.

Chicago Cubs

Today's March Madness Schedule: Updated Bracket, TV Channels for 2026 Final Four in Indy - Bleacher Nation

LA Clippers

March Madness 2026: How to watch the Final Four

fromThe Atlantic

The Lesson of a Thrilling March Madness

The NCAA tournament showcases that financial changes in college sports do not diminish the passion and quality of the game.

March Madness: Here's a storyline to watch about each of the Final Four teams in the men's field

Arizona and Michigan are the only No. 1 seeds to reach the Final Four, while Duke was eliminated by UConn.

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Women's March Madness Day 4: Second-round scores, analysis

Louisville advanced to the Sweet 16 after defeating Alabama, controlling the boards and limiting fouls despite struggles in free throws and 3-point shooting.

fromReadWrite

4 days ago

NCAA asks to fast-track DraftKings March Madness case

NCAA seeks expedited court schedule against DraftKings to address trademark infringement before March Madness.

Chicago Cubs

Today's March Madness Schedule: Updated Bracket, TV Channels for 2026 Final Four in Indy - Bleacher Nation

LA Clippers

March Madness 2026: How to watch the Final Four

fromThe Atlantic

The Lesson of a Thrilling March Madness

The NCAA tournament showcases that financial changes in college sports do not diminish the passion and quality of the game.

March Madness: Here's a storyline to watch about each of the Final Four teams in the men's field

Arizona and Michigan are the only No. 1 seeds to reach the Final Four, while Duke was eliminated by UConn.

Women's March Madness Day 4: Second-round scores, analysis

Louisville advanced to the Sweet 16 after defeating Alabama, controlling the boards and limiting fouls despite struggles in free throws and 3-point shooting.

Notre Dame, Villanova start men's, women's basketball season in Rome

Notre Dame and Villanova will host a basketball doubleheader in Rome on Nov. 1, celebrating their shared mission and heritage.

4 days ago

Spring football games: Previewing Virginia Tech, Michigan, Miami and others

Spring football features 23 Power 4 games, with the ACC leading and new coaches like Tosh Lupoi at Cal aiming to reset expectations.

2 days ago

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

Eight teams begin their postseason journeys in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, with key matchups and scoring leaders highlighted.

Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings

Michigan won its first national championship since 1989, solidifying its dominance in men's college basketball.

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fromMiami Herald

Dan Hurley's Wife Calls Out Rival Fanbase Before Final Four

Andrea Hurley criticized St. John's fans for rooting against UConn during the Elite Eight, calling their behavior 'really sad' and 'crappy'.

fromLos Angeles Times

UCLA defeats Texas to set up national title showdown with South Carolina

UCLA women's basketball reaches its first NCAA national championship game after defeating Texas 51-44 in a defensive battle.

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The Final Four is set with UConn stunning Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Final Four

UConn, South Carolina, Texas, and UCLA reached the Final Four for the second consecutive year, showcasing their dominance in women's NCAA basketball.

The Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

Illinois is the unexpected 'little guy' in the Final Four, facing strong competition from UConn, Arizona, and Michigan.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

The Final Four is set with UConn stunning Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Final Four

UConn, South Carolina, Texas, and UCLA reached the Final Four for the second consecutive year, showcasing their dominance in women's NCAA basketball.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

The Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

Illinois is the unexpected 'little guy' in the Final Four, facing strong competition from UConn, Arizona, and Michigan.

Chicago Cubs

Today's 2026 March Madness Schedule: Updated Bracket & TV Channels for Sunday's Elite Eight Games - Bleacher Nation

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The math of March Madness brackets

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fromFortune

How to watch the Sweet 16 and the Elite 8 of March Madness 2026 for free-and without cable | Fortune

The Sweet 16 of March Madness features no perfect brackets and an all-power-conference lineup, reflecting changes in college basketball dynamics.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

The Men's March Madness Champion-Based on Academics

Inside Higher Ed selects March Madness bracket winners based on NCAA academic performance metrics including academic progress rate, graduation success rate, and federal graduation rate.

Chicago Cubs

Sweet 16 Updated Bracket: Schedule and Upset Picks for Thursday and Friday's Games - Bleacher Nation

LA Clippers

March Madness 2026: How to watch every game of the NCAA basketball tournaments

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Chicago Cubs

Today's 2026 March Madness Schedule: Updated Bracket & TV Channels for Sunday's Elite Eight Games - Bleacher Nation

Board games

The math of March Madness brackets

LA Clippers

fromFortune

How to watch the Sweet 16 and the Elite 8 of March Madness 2026 for free-and without cable | Fortune

The Sweet 16 of March Madness features no perfect brackets and an all-power-conference lineup, reflecting changes in college basketball dynamics.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

The Men's March Madness Champion-Based on Academics

Inside Higher Ed selects March Madness bracket winners based on NCAA academic performance metrics including academic progress rate, graduation success rate, and federal graduation rate.

Chicago Cubs

Sweet 16 Updated Bracket: Schedule and Upset Picks for Thursday and Friday's Games - Bleacher Nation

LA Clippers

March Madness 2026: How to watch every game of the NCAA basketball tournaments

NCAA Tournament roundup: Iowa edges defending champ Florida in thriller

Iowa defeated Florida 73-72, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999.

Men's March Madness: Predictions, previews for every Sweet 16 game Friday

Arizona, Illinois, Purdue, and Iowa advance to the Elite Eight; Duke and St. John's face off in a critical Sweet 16 matchup.

Men's March Madness superlatives from Sweet 16, Elite Eight

The NCAA tournament showcases unexpected moments and standout performances, highlighting both player resilience and unique experiences during the competition.

Chicago Cubs

Who Is In The Sweet 16? Updated Bracket, Odds to Win, and More - Bleacher Nation

March Madness: All eyes will be on East Regional semifinals featuring St. John's vs. Duke

Dylan Darling's layup led St. John's to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999.

Lunardi: Want Cinderella back? Set an NCAA tournament eligibility floor

The NCAA tournament's structure limits opportunities for non-power conference teams, reducing the chances for Cinderella stories in college basketball.

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fromMiami Herald

NCAA Tournament roundup: Iowa edges defending champ Florida in thriller

Iowa defeated Florida 73-72, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999.

Men's March Madness: Predictions, previews for every Sweet 16 game Friday

Arizona, Illinois, Purdue, and Iowa advance to the Elite Eight; Duke and St. John's face off in a critical Sweet 16 matchup.

Men's March Madness superlatives from Sweet 16, Elite Eight

The NCAA tournament showcases unexpected moments and standout performances, highlighting both player resilience and unique experiences during the competition.

Chicago Cubs

Who Is In The Sweet 16? Updated Bracket, Odds to Win, and More - Bleacher Nation

March Madness: All eyes will be on East Regional semifinals featuring St. John's vs. Duke

Dylan Darling's layup led St. John's to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999.

Lunardi: Want Cinderella back? Set an NCAA tournament eligibility floor

The NCAA tournament's structure limits opportunities for non-power conference teams, reducing the chances for Cinderella stories in college basketball.

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There's a valuable leadership lesson in this viral March Madness moment

Building strong relationships and understanding team motivation are essential for effective coaching.

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Sweet 16 regulars UConn and Notre Dame join UNC and Vanderbilt in women's regional semifinals

UConn, Notre Dame, North Carolina, and Vanderbilt are key teams in the women's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

Women's March Madness bracket questions for Selection Sunday

The 2026 women's NCAA tournament selection committee has finalized the No. 1 seeds and top 16 seeds, with UConn and UCLA competing for the overall No. 1 seed position based on their respective strengths and recent tournament performances.

Sweet 16 regulars UConn and Notre Dame join UNC and Vanderbilt in women's regional semifinals

UConn, Notre Dame, North Carolina, and Vanderbilt are key teams in the women's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

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Women's March Madness bracket questions for Selection Sunday

fromSB Nation

March Madness 2026: The best and worst from Sweet 16 Friday

Duke overcame a 10-point deficit to defeat St. John's, extending their winning streak to 14 games and showcasing strong performances from key players.

Games

2026 Tournament Challenge guide to team mascots, school colors and famous alumni

ESPN provides school information organized by tournament region and seeds to help newcomers fill out college basketball brackets without basketball knowledge.

National Basketball Association

Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Elite Eight

UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina dominate the Elite Eight, while Michigan and Notre Dame represent a shift in team dynamics.

fromSlate Magazine

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They've Made It to 27 Consecutive NCAA Tournaments. They've Lost Every Time. This Is Finally Their Year.

Gonzaga has made 27 consecutive NCAA tournaments and reached two national championship games in the past decade but has not won, raising questions about whether 2026 could finally be their championship year.

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Women's March Madness Final Four, NCAA champion predictions

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Women's March Madness 2026 bracket: NCAA tournament teams

Women's March Madness Final Four, NCAA champion predictions

UConn earned unanimous selection as Fort Worth 1 Region champion and received 13 votes to win the national championship among 22 ESPN analysts predicting the 2026 women's NCAA tournament.

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Women's March Madness 2026 bracket: NCAA tournament teams

The 2026 women's NCAA tournament features 68 teams competing for the national championship in Phoenix, with undefeated UConn seeking its seventh perfect season and 13th national title.

fromReadWrite

NCAA March Madness player availability reporting rules

The NCAA implemented a mandatory player availability reporting system for the 2026 Division I basketball tournaments with firm deadlines and financial penalties to combat gambling-related integrity threats.

Final Four, national champion predictions for the men's NCAA tournament

ESPN's 60 college basketball analysts predict Houston and Duke as regional favorites, with only two regions showing clear majority consensus for the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Biggest questions facing the men's committee heading into Selection Sunday

For a few hours on Saturday, there was a legitimate debate. Florida was comfortably headed toward the final 1-seed entering Champ Week. The Gators won 11 straight games to end the regular season, while UConn lost at a sub-.500 Marquette in the regular-season finale and Houston lost three in a row late in February.

Boston Celtics

Big 12 Tournament 2026: Here's Everything You Need to Know

The Big 12 is stacked with talent. With nearly 20 players appearing across most mock drafts and big boards, this year's tournament has the potential to be one of the best.

Chicago Cubs

fromFanSided

March Madness 2026 bracket predictions, picks for every game: Duke, Florida will fall short of Elite Eight

March Madness 2026 predictions feature major upsets including Cal Baptist over Kansas and South Florida over Louisville, with only one No. 1 seed reaching the Final Four.

Joe Lunardi's ultimate guide to men's March Madness 2026

Bracketology provides comprehensive tournament analysis and predictions to help fans fill out NCAA tournament brackets by evaluating each team's advancement potential.