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San Diego State, UConn give surreal men's tournament final it deserves

San Diego State had never reached the Elite Eight before now. Connecticut hasn't been past the opening weekend since it won its last title - in 2014.
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Sun Apr 2 2023

 
The San Diego State Aztecs mob Lamont Butler (5) after he hit a buzzer-beater to lift them into the national championship game.

San Diego State had never reached the Elite Eight before now. Connecticut hasn't been past the opening weekend since it won its last title - in 2014.

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Connecticut guard Andre Jackson Jr. dunks against Miami in the second half of Saturday's Final Four game.
 

UConn men look unstoppable and inevitable going into title game

In a college basketball season that has been defined by parity, we are 40 minutes away from UConn ramping through a bracket without a hint of drama.

San Diego State guard Lamont Butler celebrates with teammates after hitting the game-winner as time expired.
 

No play, no problem: Last-second shot gets San Diego State to title game

SDSU coach Brian Dutcher didn't call timeout in the final seconds against FAU, leaving it up to Lamont Butler to "see what happens." Butler delivered.

Apr 1, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls guard Alijah Martin (15) reacts after their loss against the San Diego State Aztecs in the semifinals of the Final Four of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
 

Devastated in defeat, Florida Atlantic vows to come back to Final Four

Florida Atlantic had a 14-point lead with 15 minutes but fell to San Diego State in the men's tournament semifinal. They vowed to return next season.

Iowa's Caitlin Clark celebrates after an NCAA Women's Final Four semifinals basketball game against South CarolinaFriday, March 31, 2023, in Dallas. Iowa won 77-73 to advance to the championship on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) ORG XMIT: TXMG223
 

Caitlin Clark, Iowa slayed the giant. Now they need to finish job vs. LSU.

Caitlin Clark dazzled as Iowa took down South Carolina in the Final Four. But Clark said she and her team must reset their minds for the title game.

Anthony Volpe and Aaron Judge celebrate their opening day win.
 
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Caitlin Clark during the game against South Carolina.
 

LSU player calls out Caitlin Clark's 'disrespectful' defense

LSU's Alexis Morris had some things to say about Iowa star Caitlin Clark's "disrespectful" defense during the Final Four game against South Carolina.

February 11, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (left) and forward LeBron James (right) watch from the bench against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Chase Center.
 

LeBron James' Starbucks serves job certificates in addition to coffee

LeBron James opened House Three Thirty, a community center for students at his I Promise school in Akron. The center includes a Starbucks.

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives to the basket as South Carolina guard Kierra Fletcher (41) defends.
 

Women's Final Four brings record ratings to ESPN

ESPN said ratings for the LSU-Virginia Tech early game was up 57% from last year, and Iowa-South Carolina was up 72%.

Mar 30, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Aliyah Boston at press conference at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
 

South Carolina star declares for the WNBA draft

South Carolina Gamecocks star Aliyah Boston declared for the WNBA draft after four incredible seasons with the program.

 

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