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Houston, Illinois carry strong opening-weekend efficiency in March Madness into Sweet 16 collision

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Houston, Illinois carry strong opening-weekend efficiency in March Madness into Sweet 16 collision

Istanbulluoglu scores 18 points, No. 3 Louisville holds off No. 6 Alabama to reach women’s Sweet 16

Istanbulluoglu scores 18 points, No. 3 Louisville holds off No. 6 Alabama to reach women’s Sweet 16

Pitt hires College of Charleston coach Robin Harmony to take over reeling women’s basketball program

Pitt hires College of Charleston coach Robin Harmony to take over reeling women’s basketball program

Olivia Miles’ decision for another college season is paying off in many ways for the guard and TCU

Olivia Miles’ decision for another college season is paying off in many ways for the guard and TCU

March Madness is Miller time for Texas as the No. 11 Longhorns return to the Sweet 16

March Madness is Miller time for Texas as the No. 11 Longhorns return to the Sweet 16

March Madness: How to watch and what to watch in the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament

March Madness: How to watch and what to watch in the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament

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Georgia Tech welcomes new men’s basketball coach Scott Cross, plans to ‘competitively’ fund program

Georgia Tech welcomes new men’s basketball coach Scott Cross, plans to ‘competitively’ fund program

Creighton coach Greg McDermott announces retirement after 16 seasons; Alan Huss will succeed him

Creighton coach Greg McDermott announces retirement after 16 seasons; Alan Huss will succeed him

Tom Izzo gave Dan Hurley advice after Lakers offered UConn coach $70M, 6-year contract in 2024

Tom Izzo gave Dan Hurley advice after Lakers offered UConn coach $70M, 6-year contract in 2024

Bracket Reset: NCAA Tournament down to a Sweet 16 of high-majors

Bracket Reset: NCAA Tournament down to a Sweet 16 of high-majors

Sports betting roundup: Arizona is now the favorite to win the men’s college basketball title

Sports betting roundup: Arizona is now the favorite to win the men’s college basketball title

Beers’ 18 points and 14 boards power Oklahoma past Michigan St., sends Sooners back to the Sweet 16

Beers’ 18 points and 14 boards power Oklahoma past Michigan St., sends Sooners back to the Sweet 16

In the era of NIL and transfers, the Sweet 16 is filled with veteran teams that have stuck together

In the era of NIL and transfers, the Sweet 16 is filled with veteran teams that have stuck together

Today in Sports – Devin Booker scores 70 points, sixth player in NBA history to reach that total

Today in Sports – Devin Booker scores 70 points, sixth player in NBA history to reach that total

Sweet 16 mixes some surprise teams with chalk favorites. Here’s 16 numbers to know about next round

Sweet 16 mixes some surprise teams with chalk favorites. Here’s 16 numbers to know about next round

Yaxel Lendeborg finally finds the spotlight at Michigan in leading Wolverines to Sweet 16 berth

Yaxel Lendeborg finally finds the spotlight at Michigan in leading Wolverines to Sweet 16 berth

North Carolina advances to 2nd straight women’s Sweet 16 with 74-66 win over Maryland

North Carolina advances to 2nd straight women’s Sweet 16 with 74-66 win over Maryland

Abilene Christian, Florida International play in NIT

Abilene Christian, Florida International play in NIT

Purdue Fort Wayne and South Alabama meet in NIT

Purdue Fort Wayne and South Alabama meet in NIT

New Mexico squares off against Saint Joseph’s (PA) in NIT matchup

New Mexico squares off against Saint Joseph’s (PA) in NIT matchup

Tulsa, Wichita State meet in NIT

Tulsa, Wichita State meet in NIT

Wrightsell scores 24 to help Alabama rout Texas Tech 90-65 to reach Sweet 16 for 4th straight season

Wrightsell scores 24 to help Alabama rout Texas Tech 90-65 to reach Sweet 16 for 4th straight season

Olivia Miles and TCU women escape with 62-59 OT win over Washington and get back to NCAA Sweet 16

Olivia Miles and TCU women escape with 62-59 OT win over Washington and get back to NCAA Sweet 16

Fletcher Loyer stars as Purdue advances to 3rd straight Sweet 16, beating Miami 79-69

Fletcher Loyer stars as Purdue advances to 3rd straight Sweet 16, beating Miami 79-69

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