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Houston did nearly everything perfectly in its first-round win over Idaho to advance to the second round of March Madness. The victory still did not thrill Kelvin Sampson too much, with the Cougars’ veteran head coach knowing the job is far from done. The 70-year-old was proud of his team’s effort and execution in the […]

After proudly watching his team run through Georgia, Josh Schertz knows what Saint Louis is up against as a heavyweight battle with Michigan looms. Regardless, the second-year head coach is not ready for his first March Madness run to end. The Billikins ran through Georgia in the first round to set themselves up against one-seeded […]

In his first season as VCU’s head basketball coach, Phil Martelli Jr. led the Rams to their first March Madness victory since 2016. He credits rapper DJ Khaled for inspiring the catchphrase that has fueled his team all year long. Martelli, the son of the longtime Saint Joseph’s head coach and former Michigan assistant, admits […]

Coming off a four-point loss to Duke in the ACC Championship Game, Virginia is back in the NCAA Tournament in year one under Ryan Odom. The Cavaliers rebounded from a one-year hiatus to find themselves as a three-seed with an opening-round matchup against 14-seed Wright State and in the same pool as six-seeded Tennessee and […]

High Point head coach Flynn Clayman believes his team’s win over Wisconsin proves that they have been one of the best teams in college basketball all season. He just wishes they had an opportunity to prove that before March Madness. Feeding off the adrenaline of the victory, Clayman used his mic time to call out […]

Ohio State losing to TCU in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament was not a moment that Michigan alum Jalen Rose would pass up on. The TNT Sports analyst wasted no time pointing out the Buckeyes’ shortcomings in March Madness one day after Miami, Ohio’s First Four victory. Rose jumped at the opportunity […]

Every March Madness needs a Cinderella story. In 2026, it is sixth-year High Point guard Chase Johnston, who just sent Wisconsin home in the first round. Despite averaging just 6.1 points per game, college basketball fans immediately identified the High Point sharpshooter as the next NCAA Tournament darling. Fans quickly fell in love with Johnston’s […]

For the first time since 2017, Louisville is advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament despite nearly blowing a lead against USF. The Cardinals looked to be in firm control for most of the game, entering halftime with a 10-point lead and going up by as much as 23 in the second half. […]

Grant Leonard is not phased by the additional media attention that comes with his first March Madness appearance. The Queens head basketball coach took pleasure in calling out his first “fake news” report on social media ahead of a first-round matchup with Purdue. Leonard fell for the trap when a small parody account known as […]

After falling three points shy of a second win against Michigan, Wisconsin enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament as a five-seed, setting it up against 12-seeded High Point. The Badgers ride a 5-1 run into their third consecutive March Madness appearance, mostly without center Nolan Winter, who has missed the last four games with an ankle […]

Despite claiming star guard Mikel Brown Jr. would return for the NCAA Tournament, Louisville will be without him for its opening round matchup with USF. The freshman sensation’s back injury keeps him glued to the Cardinals’ injury report. Here is everything we know about Mikel Brown Jr.’s injury and his playing status against USF. Mikel Brown […]

Although Duke enters its first-round NCAA Tournament matchup with Siena coming off another ACC Tournament title, the team’s main story has been its health. The Blue Devils have been playing without starters Patrick Ngongba II and Caleb Foster, who have both missed time due to injury. Here is everything we know about Patrick Ngongba II’s […]

Gonzaga is set to begin its 2026 March Madness journey against Kennesaw State the same way it ended the college basketball regular season — without star forward Braden Huff. Although the junior remains hopeful he can return at some point during the tournament, he admitted the nature of his knee injury is concerning. Huff spoke […]

Troy sophomore Kerrington Kiel might have just exposed the secret to his team’s Sun Belt Championship. While few expect the Trojans to pull off the upset against Nebraska in March Madness, Kiel promised they would at least make life difficult for Fred Hoiberg’s team in the first round. Troy might not be the most talented […]

Former New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields could not be more excited to be with the Kansas City Chiefs. Fields unofficially joined the team on Monday, when the Chiefs acquired him in a trade with the Jets for a 2027 sixth-round pick. The 27-year-old voiced his excitement for his new team immediately after touching down […]

Kevin Willard knows what era he is coaching in. After ending Villanova’s three-year March Madness drought, the first-year head coach made his joking plea to any player considering entering the college basketball transfer portal. Willard told reporters that he wants his players to “really enjoy” being part of March Madness, which some players take for […]

Barack Obama might not be in office anymore, but that does not mean he has stopped filling out NCAA Tournament brackets. The former United States president continued the tradition in 2026, picking Arizona to come out on top of his March Madness bracket. Obama was one of many celebrities who sent their brackets to the […]

Penn’s upset bid for its first-round matchup with Illinois could take a significant hit before the teams grace the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Thursday. The Quakers are in danger of playing without star forward TJ Power, their second-leading scorer and potential March Madness darling. Power just carried Penn to its first March Madness appearance […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are keeping the ball rolling late in free agency by retaining veteran safety Tony Jefferson. After an out-of-nowhere resurgence in 2025, Jefferson is sticking with Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers for his 12th NFL season. The 34-year-old safety inked a one-year, $2 million deal to return to the Bolts in 2026, […]

When Cameron and Cayden Boozer committed to Duke, most assumed the twins would be in Durham for one season before entering the 2026 NBA Draft. However, Carlos Boozer’s latest comments suggest that the Blue Devils might have at least one of his sons back in 2026-2027. While Cameron Boozer has dominated the 2025-2026 college basketball […]

After dominating the 2025-2026 women’s college basketball season, UConn did the same to the year-end All-American teams. Huskies stars Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong were two of the five first-team All-Americans, marking the first time in six years a pair of teammates received the honor in the same season. Fudd and Strong headlined the five […]

Since losing Dylan Raiola to the college football transfer portal, Nebraska has turned its attention to Anthony Colandrea as its new starting quarterback. The former Virginia and UNLV signal-caller has been competing for the job during spring practice, where he has been reportedly separating himself from the pack. Colandrea joined the returning TJ Lateef in […]

Louisville will be significantly shorthanded to begin the 2026 NCAA Tournament, with star point guard Mikel Brown Jr.’s back injury set to cost him the team’s first two games. Brown, who has not played since Feb. 28, will miss the Cardinals’ opening-round matchup against South Florida, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported. He will also sit out […]

Throughout his dynamic freshman season, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson has been slowed by one issue: cramps. Fans have come up with wild conspiracy theories behind the 19-year-old’s availability issues, but Peterson finally shed light on what actually caused the whole situation. While frustrated fans jumped to the conclusion that Peterson simply did not want to […]

The WNBA and WNBPA have finally reached an agreement on a new CBA that will immediately increase players’ pay, effective in the 2026 season. While there are many terms to the agreement, the biggest one is the increased salary cap. Teams operated under a $1.5 million salary cap in 2025, a number that will balloon […]

After winning its final West Coast Conference Tournament, Gonzaga enters the 2026 March Madness field as a three-seed. The Bulldogs’ seeding pits them against No. 14-seed Kennesaw State, with a potential second-round game with either BYU or Texas. Gonzaga’s weak conference schedule has always made it a difficult team to trust in the NCAA Tournament, […]

Despite having the highest-scoring offense in college basketball, Alabama finds itself in a potential danger spot against Hofstra in the first round of March Madness. While the Crimson Tide have the firepower to beat anybody in the country, the Coastal Athletic Association champions are arguably the hottest teams in the country. Alabama enters March Madness […]

While Michigan State owns the longest active March Madness streak in college basketball, its success in the tournament has fluctuated recently. The Spartans’ opening weekend woes could return in 2026, with Tom Izzo finding himself in a quad with a trio of dangerous teams in North Dakota State, Louisville and South Florida. Michigan State is […]

The Denver Broncos were a Bo Nix injury away from a Super Bowl LX appearance, giving them a stable foundation to build on ahead of the 2026 season. After a modest free agency period, the Broncos took a big step toward their ultimate goal by acquiring receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ defense carried them to a Super Bowl LX title, making it unsurprising that they might focus on that side of the ball in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Seahawks’ recent free-agent losses have them in line to potentially select Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood at the end of the first round, according to […]

The Washington Commanders have a lot to address in the 2026 NFL Draft after cleaning house early in the offseason. ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. believes they should begin by selecting one of two Ohio State products: Sonny Styles or Carnell Tate. Kiper likes Styles to the Commanders most, considering the team’s struggles to stop […]

Coming off a devastating loss to Houston in the Big 12 Tournament, Kansas enters the 2026 March Madness tournament on unstable ground. The Jayhawks have been shaky all year and enter the biggest tournament of the season just 4-5 in their last nine games. While the Darryn Peterson drama has overshadowed most of Kansas’ season, […]

Few teams have a wider range of March Madness seeding outcomes than Kentucky, which began the 2025-2026 college basketball season as a top-10 team but ended it with a mediocre 21-13 record. The Wildcats are still well within the 68-team field, just not in the position they expected in the preseason. A rocky 5-4 start […]

The New York Giants have added another receiver in free agency for Jaxson Dart to work with. The team’s newest weapon will be veteran receiver Darnell Mooney, who came to terms with the Big Blue on Saturday. Mooney agreed to a one-year deal with the Giants, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported. The deal is worth up […]

Alohi Gilman had options in the 2026 offseason before choosing to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency. He credits linebacker Drue Tranquill for getting him there. Gilman called Tranquill his “third agent,” revealing that the linebacker has been pushing for him to sign with the Chiefs. The two played together at Notre […]

Former New England Patriots defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga could not be happier to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency. Aside from joining a team with decorated championship lineage, Tonga is excited to play for a coach who shares his BYU ties. Tonga, who inked a three-year deal, said it was a “no-brainer” […]

Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg has been one of the biggest stories of the 2025-2026 college basketball season, and he took it a step further with a last-second game-winner against Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinal. After the biggest moment of his career, Lendeborg shed light on what it meant for him at this point […]

He might not be the most dominant scorer in college basketball, but Yaxel Lendeborg always shows up when Michigan needs him most. Despite his second consecutive down game, Lendeborg made the play of the day to send the Wolverines to the Big Ten Tournament Final with a last-second three-pointer to beat Wisconsin. After scoring just […]

Looking to build on the momentum of two wins in their last three games, the Sacramento Kings return to the road for the first time in two weeks to take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. After playing without him on Wednesday, the Kings are in danger of missing Malik Monk, who is […]