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Basketball

There are no perfect men's March Madness brackets left after Tennessee win

There are no perfect men's March Madness brackets left after Tennessee win

  • THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The odds of going 63-0 in a bracket contest are somewhere between one in 9.2 quintillion (for totally random guesses) or one in 120 billion (semi-educated ones).

Photos from the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament

Photos from the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament

  • Associated Press
Sweet sixteen locked in after thrilling March Madness Sunday

Sweet sixteen locked in after thrilling March Madness Sunday

  • USA Today - Vertical

The sweet sixteen is set after a dramatic Sunday that featured last second shots and dominant wins across the men’s NCAA tournament.

'We really did this': Braden Frager delivers win, Nebraska's historic run marches to Sweet 16

'We really did this': Braden Frager delivers win, Nebraska's historic run marches to Sweet 16

  • Wilson Moore Omaha World-Herald

Nebraska absorbed every punch, delivered a game-winning blow, then had to survive a half-court heave that nearly went in to punch its ticket to the NCAA's Sweet 16. 

Top seeds are big favorites to start March Madness, but it could be tricky to spot an upstart

Top seeds are big favorites to start March Madness, but it could be tricky to spot an upstart

  • AARON BEARD Associated Press

Lower-seeded teams have long filled March with shocking upsets to earn the almost honorary title of Cinderella. 

The 3-pointer changed college basketball, and attempts are up heading into March Madness

The 3-pointer changed college basketball, and attempts are up heading into March Madness

  • AARON BEARD Associated Press

This marks the 40th season with the 3-pointer fully integrated into college basketball, an advancement that has transformed the sport since its 1986-87 introduction. 

Muggsy Bogues talks March Madness predictions

Muggsy Bogues talks March Madness predictions

  • McClatchy - Charlotte Observer

NBA legend Muggsy Bogues sits down to discuss his 2026 March Madness bracket.

Michigan State throws down dunk after dunk in March Madness practice

Michigan State throws down dunk after dunk in March Madness practice

    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

      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

        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.

        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

          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

            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

              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.

                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.

                Nebraska signs Fred Hoiberg to 3-year contract extension

                Nebraska signs Fred Hoiberg to 3-year contract extension

                Twelve hours after finishing a historic 26-win regular season, Nebraska basketball coach Fred Hoiberg signed a three-year contract extension with NU. 

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                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.

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                Nebraska women push No. 8 Michigan but fall short of signature win

                Nebraska women push No. 8 Michigan but fall short of signature win

                Nebraska led at halftime and was right there with Michigan until the Wolverines controlled the fourth quarter to fend off the Huskers.

                Midweek break lets Nebraska basketball rest, reset after Illinois

                Midweek break lets Nebraska basketball rest, reset after Illinois

                The six between the Illinois and Rutgers games gives Nebraska basketball a chance to get healthier and refocus with a month left of Big Ten play. 

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                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.

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