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DeCourcy: Bob Huggins' best call was to retire as West Virginia coach

Bob Huggins has been involved in two incidents — just since May — that were significantly embarrassing to West Virginia University. The best conclusion to his career was his immediate retirement.

Mike DeCourcy

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Cavinder twins push back on 'sexist trope' in online profile

Here's what you need to know about the article and what the Cavinder twins had to say about it.

Sara Tidwell

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Hailey Van Lith on Caitlin Clark's 'You Can't See Me' hand gesture: 'We were laughing about it'

Things aren't always as they appear. Case and point: Caitlin Clark's taunt that never was against Louisville and star guard Hailey Van Lith.

David Suggs

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Why Zach Edey withdrew from the 2023 NBA Draft to return to Purdue

Here's why Zach Edey is eschewing the 2023 NBA Draft to play another season at Purdue.

Jacob Camenker

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LSU's Flau'jae Johnson removes rap song with controversial 9/11 lyrics

Johnson, who has a notable rap career, referenced the Twin Towers in a recently published — and since-deleted — rap song.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Bob Huggins disciplined after calling Xavier fans homophobic slur

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins landed himself in hot water after directing a homophobic slur at Xavier fans during a radio interview on Monday.

Dan Treacy

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Words alone won't be enough to repair damage Bob Huggins did with his language

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins dropped a slur into a radio conversation with a right-wing talk host — a word whose use has cost others their jobs. What happens next is hard to say.

Mike DeCourcy

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NCAA hoops rules committee wisely tweaks charge/block call

The NCAA men's basketball rules committee wants defenders to be in position earlier if they want to draw charging calls. If enforced properly, it should be great for college hoops.

Mike DeCourcy

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Kansas wins transfer portal prize in Michigan's Hunter Dickinson

The biggest programs in college basketball pursued transfer-portal prize Hunter Dickinson. Kansas' success in the recruitment was a win for the Jayhawks, although maybe not for the art of cinema.

Mike DeCourcy

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Hunter Dickinson reveals commitment to Kansas in cinematic video

The highest-profile player in the transfer portal embraced the spotlight in his commitment video.

Dan Treacy

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What's next for Grant Nelson as NDSU star enters transfer portal?

Nelson is one of the more intriguing prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft. What's next for the Bison basketball star after entering the transfer portal?

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Baker Dunleavy explains decision to become Villanova GM

Baker Dunleavy went 20-12 in his sixth year as the head coach at Quinnipiac, but hung up his whistle for a newly created general manager position at Villanova.

Mike DeCourcy

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Why did Hailey Van Lith transfer to LSU?

Another college basketball mega-star is headed to the Bayou this summer.

David Suggs

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NCAA Tournament wins by school: Most national championships in March Madness history

Which schools have performed best under the pressure of March? The list of programs with multiple national championship wins may be shorter than you think.

Edward Sutelan

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DeCourcy: Putting the 'Power' in my Power Rankings

Throw out resumes, advanced metrics and polls. Mike DeCourcy sees these 16 'power' teams as ready to make the most noise in the biggest games to come.

Mike DeCourcy

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SN Preseason All-America team

A true freshman from Duke lands with four veterans on SN's first team.

Mike DeCourcy

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Updated college basketball preseason rankings

The reigning NCAA champions clock in at No. 8, while Duke is inside the top 10 ahead of Coach K's final season.

Jake Aferiat

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DeCourcy: One-on-one with focused, and emotional, Coach K

As the clock ticks down on his Hall of Fame career, Mike Krzyzewski sat down with Sporting News to discuss his decision to retire, his focus on his team and what has already choked him up.

Mike DeCourcy

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DeCourcy: Woodson pushing IU to reconnect with greatness

Mike Woodson is at ease with his new team and pressures of coming home to coach at Indiana.

Mike DeCourcy

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Gonzaga men's basketball coach Mark Few cited for DUI in Idaho, per report

The Bulldogs coach has led the team to the NCAA tournament every year but one since 1999 and has finished runner-up twice.

Jake Aferiat

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Louisville coach Chris Mack suspended 6 games without pay

The third-year coach will miss his team's first six games

Brandon Schlager

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Mike Krzyzewski reportedly to retire from Duke after upcoming season

The winningest coach in NCAA men's basketball history plans to retire after the 2021-22 campaign, according to media reports.

Edward Sutelan

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March Madness 2021: How Canadians fared in men's, women's NCAA tournaments

March Madness has begun and Canadians are out in full force this year. Here's a look at how the men and women from the north have done.

Jackie Spiegel

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March Madness odds, lines, point spreads: The best bets & parlays for picking First Four, Round 1 games

The 2021 NCAA Tournament is nearly ready to tip off. Here are the odds, lines, and point spreads for every game as well as the best bets and parlays to consider in Round 1 of March Madness.

Jacob Camenker

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Canadians in the NCAA Tournament

March Madness is set to begin and Canadians will be out in full force this year.

Jackie Spiegel

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March Madness Bracket Tips

Someone is going to win your 2021 NCAA Tournament pool this year -- why can't it be you? The experts from TeamRankings help you dominate March Madness with four key strategy tips for making your bracket picks.

TeamRankings.com

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A first-time referee reflects on lessons he learned

Sporting News college sports writer Bill Bender is coming off his first season refereeing youth basketball. Here are the lessons he learned.

Bill Bender

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NCAA lays out strict COVID-19 protocols for March Madness

The protocols will start before teams reach Indiana for the NCAA Tournament, according to a document obtained by Sporting News.

Mike DeCourcy

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NCAA files trademark for 'Mask Madness' to promote mask wearing around 2021 tournament

The NCAA filed a trademark for the term "Mask Madness" which plays off the popular name for the NCAA men's basketball tournament, March Madness.

Billy Heyen

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KenPom college basketball rankings dropped at midnight on Election Night

College basketball analytics website KenPom.com released its opening rankings for the 2020-21 season at midnight on Election Night. The rankings have Baylor on top and also include Duke, Kansas, Gonzaga and Villanova in the top five.

Billy Heyen

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Lute Olson dies; Hall of Fame coach turned Arizona into national power

Olson brought success to all of his coaching stops, but most especially Tucson.

Tom Gatto

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'We've got to vote': Moved by George Floyd's death, college coaches teach players to change their world

A grassroots movement has gained momentum, which was underscored Thursday when the NABC introduced the Coaches’ Voter Engagement Playbook, a 12-page document offering ideas and guidelines.

Mike DeCourcy

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NBA Draft 2020 withdrawal deadline winners & losers: Baylor stays strong, Stanford steps backward

It’s a lot easier to find the winners in this circumstance, but there are some teams on the opposite side of the ledger.

Mike DeCourcy

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Sports' reactions to George Floyd's death further steer talk to collaboration

Black and white, posters on social media expanded on two basic themes this week: Be united in opposing racism and, above all, do not stay silent any longer.

Tom Gatto

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TSN & Sportsnet TV schedule for March 29

Sporting News has compiled all the classic games across the two main sports networks to help fans navigate the nostalgia.

Sam Ficarro

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ACC Tournament odds 2020: Duke the betting favorite with Florida State not far behind

Sports Insiders' Jonathan Willis breaks down the betting odds for the 2020 ACC basketball tournament, where Duke is the slim favorite over Florida State.

SportsInsider.com

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March Madness bracket predictions 1.0: Projecting the Field of 68 for the 2020 NCAA Tournament

Sporting News breaks out its first NCAA Tournament bracket predictions for the field of 68. Who's slated to make March Madness?

Ryan Fagan

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March Madness 2020: Predicting NCAA Tournament risers and fallers among top 16 seeds in bracket preview

Will the teams listed in Saturday's bracket preview rise, fall or stay based on their current seed? Projecting their seeds will be based on accomplishments and remaining schedules:

Ryan Fagan

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Late block ignites massive brawl in Kansas' blowout win over Kansas State

The in-state rivals finished their Tuesday night matchup on a sour note.

Eli Boettger

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Parity paving way for non-power teams to become real NCAA Tournament contenders

Dayton, Gonzaga and San Diego State have emerged on the national stage thanks in part to promising starts and increased parity throughout college basketball.

Eli Boettger

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Top-ranked Kansas' loss to Villanova shows 'there just isn't one team that's dominant'

The nation's top team fell again, as Villanova topped Kansas in the final seconds Saturday.

Eli Boettger

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What channel is Kansas vs. Villanova on today? Time, schedule for top 25 college basketball clash

The top-ranked Jayhawks head to Philly to play Villanova. Check out how to watch and follow along with the important matchup.

Eli Boettger

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What channel is Kentucky vs. Ohio State on today? Time, schedule for top 10 college basketball clash

Kentucky and Ohio State will engage in a matchup between top-six teams. Find out how to watch and follow along.

Eli Boettger

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Kentucky's John Calipari tops list of best 'agony faces' for college basketball coaches

This is the definitive ranking of the best agony faces in college hoops — the 10 coaches who aren’t afraid to let their disappointment show on the sidelines.

Ryan Fagan

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Rep. Anthony Gonzalez pushing for bipartisan congressional support of college sports NIL bill

The former Ohio State and Colts wide receiver is hoping to make progress on crafting a bill that will garner bipartisan support in the House of Representatives and allow college athletes to profit off their names, images and likenesses.

Edward Sutelan

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T. Boone Pickens dies at 91

His donations to Oklahoma State totaled half a billion dollars, almost half of it to the Cowboys athletic department.

Bob Hille

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California college athletes move step closer to profiting off name, likeness, image after bill passed

Collegiate athletes in California are one step closer to being able to make money for their performance on the field after the California State Assembly passed a bill allowing athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness.

Edward Sutelan

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NCAA could ban California schools

NCAA President Mark Emmert warned that a proposal to pay athletes for use of their name and likeness "would have a negative impact."

Arthur Weinstein

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Canadian Mfiondu Kabengele's scouting report

Florida State's Canadian big man Mfiondu Kabengele projects as a potential first round pick in the upcoming NBA draft.

Eric Fawcett

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Mike Krzyzewski's grandson walks on

Michael Savarino immediately becomes the highest profile walk-on in college basketball, months before the season begins.

Arthur Weinstein

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Webber supports Howard to Michigan

Jalen Rose said the Wolverines should hire Juwan Howard to be the head basketball coach earlier this week and Chris Webber agrees.

Thomas Lott

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Jarrett Culver's scouting report

Texas Tech star Jarrett Culver is projected to be a top-10 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft with some mock draft boards placing him in the top-5

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March Madness live bracket: Full schedule, scores, how to watch 2019 NCAA Tournament games

Keep track of all the 2019 NCAA Tournament action with Sporting News' live bracket, including scores, updates and a full TV schedule for every game and every round throughout March Madness.

Dan Bernstein

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March Madness live bracket 2019: Scores, TV schedule, how to watch Elite 8 games

Keep track of all the 2019 NCAA Tournament action with Sporting News' live bracket, including scores, highlights and a full TV schedule for every game from the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight.

Dan Bernstein

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March Madness 2019: Picking Sweet 16 games against the spread

Most of the Sweet 16 games are pretty evenly matched, so they can be a tricky to predict. Here are five picks against the spread to try to make sense of it all.

Jacob Janower

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How Canadians have fared in the NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament has begun and Canadians are out in full force this year.

Rudi Schuller

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Cal fires basketball coach Wyking Jones, could pursue Jason Kidd

The Golden Bears went 16-47 over the past two seasons.

Dan Bernstein

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March Madness 2019: Odds to make each round, win NCAA Tournament

AccuScore predicts the chances for each team to advance to the next round of the NCAA Tournament.

AccuScore

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Know the 2019 March Madness field: How many teams, where they come from, who is left

Here's everything you need to know about the March Madness 2019 teams. How many are there and where are they from?

Blair Berry

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March Madness 2019: Using KenPom to predict NCAA bracket upsets, Final Four

Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer uses KenPom rankings to predict the NCAA Tournament all the way to the championship game.

Vinnie Iyer

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March Madness 2019: Canadians to watch in the NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament is set to begin and Canadians will be out in full force this year.

Jackie Spiegel

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Need a March Madness upset pick? Oregon, Saint Louis look like NCAA bracket busters

The Ducks and Billikens withstood midseason adversity to find their best selves late in the season. They're rounding into defensive form at the right time for an NCAA Tournament run.

Dan Bernstein

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Pac-12 basketball 2018-19: Weekly schedule, results, scores and TV stream in Canada

Time to figure out who will go dancing.

S News Canada

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Kentucky vs. Seton Hall: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

When, where and how to watch No. 9 Kentucky take on Seton Hall.

Alyssa Sconzo

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ACC-Big Ten Challenge 2018: Full game schedule, dates, how to watch

The 2018 ACC-Big Ten Challenge pits two of the best conferences in college basketball against one another. Here's everything to know, including a complete TV schedule.

Drew Nantais

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Hysterical overreaction to NCAA ratings can be NET positive for the sport

The NET formula is a marked change from the RPI, which measured a team’s performance and schedule strength through the use of some rudimentary mathematics.

Mike DeCourcy

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AAC predictions: Biggest games, sleeper teams, POY hopefuls for 2018-19 season

The loss of some star power atop the conference could allow some surprising teams to emerge in a wide-open AAC.

Jacob Janower

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Big 12 predictions: Biggest games, sleeper teams, POY hopefuls for 2018-19 season

Will anybody be able to dethrone Kansas from atop the Big 12? A look at the conference heading into the 2018-19 college basketball season:

Jacob Janower

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ACC predictions: Biggest games, sleeper team, POY hopefuls for 2018-19 season

Sporting News breaks down the ACC. Will Duke's talented freshmen take them to the top in 2018-19?

Drew Nantais

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College basketball rankings: Kansas, Kentucky lead preseason AP Poll

The AP has released its preseason poll for the 2018-19 college basketball season. Kansas and Kentucky are on top, as usual, but who else made the top 25?

Dan Bernstein

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Donte DiVincenzo turned tournament heroics into NBA opportunity

His NCAA tournament heroics turned Donte DiVincenzo into a campus celebrity and an NBA draft hopeful.

Kenan Goyette

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Women's Final Four: Arike Ogunbowale, two buzzer-beaters, and one special title for Notre Dame

Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale capped a fantastic Women's Final Four with double-barrel buzzer beaters, all part of an national title weekend for the Irish.

Bill Bender

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March Madness 2018: Odds to win Final Four games, national championship

AccuScore simulates the Final Four games to predict each team's odds of winning the national championship.

AccuScore

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2018 NCAA Championships schedule

The NCAA Division 1 schedule never sleeps and neither does its championship events. SN has a list of every game remaining on the 2018 calendar.

Kenan Goyette

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Live March Madness scores, highlights from Friday's NCAA Tournament games

Follow March Madness live with scores and highlights from Friday's NCAA Tournament games.

Sporting News

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March Madness scores, highlights from Thursday's NCAA Tournament games

Follow March Madness live with scores and highlights from Thursday's NCAA Tournament games.

Gilbert McGregor

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March Madness 2018: Nevada vs. Loyola-Chicago matchup, pick, predictions

No. 11 Loyola-Chicago takes on No. 7 Nevada in the Sweet 16. Here is everything you need to know for their matchup in Atlanta on Thursday.

Bill Bender

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March Madness 2018: Kentucky vs. Kansas State Sweet 16 matchup, pick, predictions

Kentucky takes on Kansas State in the Sweet 16. Here is everything you need to know for their matchup in Atlanta on Thursday.

Bill Bender

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March Madness 2018: Texas A&M vs. Michigan matchup, pick, predictions

No. 3 Michigan takes on No. 7 Texas A&M in the Sweet 16. Here is everything you need to know for their matchup in L.A. on Thursday.

Ryan Fagan

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March Madness bracket reset: New Final Four teams, but title picks still intact

Ryan Fagan resets his March Madness bracket entering the Sweet 16, but his original championship game picks are still alive.

Ryan Fagan

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March Madness 2018: Odds to survive Sweet 16, win NCAA Tournament

AccuScore simulates each round of the NCAA Tournament to predict each team's odds of winning the national championship.

AccuScore

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March Madness scores, highlights from Sunday's NCAA Tournament games

Follow March Madness live with scores and highlights from Sunday's NCAA Tournament games.

Blake Birt

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March Madness 2018: Updated odds to make each round, win NCAA Tournament

AccuScore simulates each round of the NCAA Tournament to predict each team's odds of winning the national championship.

AccuScore

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March Madness scores, highlights from Saturday's NCAA Tournament games

Follow March Madness live with scores and highlights from Saturday's NCAA Tournament games.

Nick Birdsong

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March Madness scores, highlights from Friday's NCAA Tournament games

Follow March Madness live with scores and highlights from Friday's NCAA Tournament games.

Nick Birdsong

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March Madness scores, highlights from Thursday's NCAA Tournament games

Follow March Madness live with scores and highlights from Thursday's NCAA Tournament games.

Nick Birdsong

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March Madness 2018: Bill Bender's NCAA Tournament bracket picks

It's Virginia's turn to cut down the nets in 2018. Bill Bender shares his NCAA Tournament bracket picks.

Bill Bender

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March Madness 2018: Ryan Fagan's NCAA bracket picks

Recent Final Four experience plays a huge role in Ryan Fagan's 2018 NCAA Tournament bracket picks.

Ryan Fagan

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NCAA bracket tips: Play the odds when picking Final Four, national champs

Want to win your NCAA tournament bracket pool? Here are the odds by seed from the Sweet 16 to the Final Four.

Bill Bender

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March Madness 2018: An idiot's guide to filling out your NCAA bracket

Sporting News gives you pro tips for winning your NCAA Tournament bracket pool.

Tom Gatto

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March Madness 2018: Final NCAA Tournament bracket projections

March Madness is upon us, so here's a look at our final projection for the 2018 NCAA Tournament bracket.

Ryan Fagan

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March Madness bracket: Full list of automatic 2018 NCAA Tournament bids

Track the 32 automatic bids for the 2018 NCAA Tournament here.

Bill Bender

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Michigan State players will stick to hoops in New York — on Izzo's orders

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo hasn't shielded his players from questions about the school's off-court scandals, but that's about to change as the Spartans begin play in the Big Ten Tournament.

Mike DeCourcy

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