Monday, March 17, 2025

UNC, Michigan top NCAA men's bracket winners, losers

The NCAA men's tournament committee released its field of 68 teams and there were some highs and lows for teams. A look at the winners and losers. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Mon Mar 17 2025

 
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis talks with guard RJ Davis (4) as forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) looks on during the ACC tournament at Spectrum Center.

The NCAA men's tournament committee released its field of 68 teams and there were some highs and lows for teams. A look at the winners and losers.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona watches a pitching session.
 

Future Hall of Fame manager 'born again' in job with new MLB team

Cincinnati hired a two-time World Series winner to lead a promising young team.

Iowa State Cyclones' center Audi Crooks (55) reacts after a three-point play against Kansas State during the fourth quarter in the Big-12 women's basketball at Hilton Coliseum on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.
 

Women's March Madness upsets? Bracket predictions for surprise teams

The women's NCAA Tournament is here. Here's a prediction at which teams could surprise the field with first-round March Madness upsets:

West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jonathan Powell (11) dribbles past UCF Knights guard Darius Johnson (3) during the first half at WVU Coliseum.
 

Six teams snubbed by the NCAA men's tournament committee

Instead of deservingly playing in the NCAA men's tournament, these teams will only be able to watch March Madness.

Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies will try to win a third consecutive championship this spring.
 

March Madness sleeper teams: Can UConn make another run?

Here are four teams who could make a surprise run in the men's NCAA Tournament.

Dec 21, 2024; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) and USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) on the court in the first half at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
 

Selection committee blows it with USC, UConn women in same regional

JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers are on a collision course to meet short of Final Four, an epic blunder by the selection committee, Nancy Armour writes

UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers and USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) on the court.
 

Women's NCAA Tournament bracket breakdown, players to watch

UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and USC earned No. 1 seeds for the 2025 women's NCAA Tournament. Breaking down the regions and players to watch.

Mar 14, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) brings the ball up court against Duke Blue Devils during the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
 

UNC over West Virginia in tournament is miserable look for committee

Maybe it's time for the NCAA to ditch the model of athletics directors and conference commissioners choosing who gets in NCAA Tournament.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) runs with the ball against the Cleveland Browns in the second half at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Dec 22, 2024.
 

Ja'Marr Chase is league's highest-paid non-QB with Bengals extension

The Cincinnati Bengals and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase have agreed to terms on a four-year, $161 million contract extension, per reports.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) catches a ball but the play was negated due to offensive pass interference on Higgins in the second quarter during a Week 3 NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. (Via OlyDrop)
 

How much are the Bengals paying WR Tee Higgins with his new extension?

The Cincinnati Bengals and wide receiver Tee Higgins agreed to terms on a 4-year, $115 million extension, reports say.

 

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