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Alabama coach Nate Oats calls out to forward Noah Clowney (15) during the first half of the team's second-round college basketball game against Maryland in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Inflategate? Bouncy basketballs hot topic at March Madness

By Michael Marot Mar. 23, 2023 07:16 PM EDT

Notre Dame's Maddy Westbeld (21) is fouled by Southern Utah's Tomekia Whitman (2) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 17, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Notre Dame Fighting Irish 3/17/2023

Mar. 18, 2023 07:05 PM EDT

Cleveland State's Gabriella Smith (34) shoots over Villanova's Maddy Siegrist (20), Maddie Burke (23), and Christina Dalce (10) during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Siegrist powers Villanova past Cleveland St in March Madness

By Dan Gelston Mar. 18, 2023 07:04 PM EDT

Fairleigh Dickinson guard Grant Singleton (4) celebrates after a basket against Purdue in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
March Madness: Where and what is Fairleigh Dickinson?

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2023 11:27 PM EDT

Providence's Corey Floyd Jr. (14) reacts after scoring a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Bynum leads No. 23 Providence past Villanova 70-65

By Aaron Bracy Jan. 29, 2023 02:31 PM EST

FILE - Saint Peter's Jaylen Murray, left, and Latrell Reid celebrate after their team won a college basketball game against Purdue in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. Saint Peter’s, the New Jersey men’s basketball team that made a long-shot run to the Elite Eight of the March Madness tournament this year, was among the most profitable teams for sports bettors in 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Saint Peter's Peacocks at Purdue Boilermakers 3/25/2022

Dec. 30, 2022 08:45 AM EST

UCLA's Adem Bona, left, fouls Baylor's Dale Bonner during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
NCAA awards Final Four to Las Vegas for first time

By Dave Skretta Nov. 22, 2022 01:00 PM EST

Ukrainian flags are seen outside Wrigley Field as fans arrive for the Chicago Cubs home-opener baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Opening Day in MLB: New No. 21 patches, NL DHs and Guardians

By Ben Walker Apr. 07, 2022 08:00 PM EDT

FILE - The Toronto Raptors play the New York Knicks during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in New York. Madison Square Garden won't host the NIT semifinals and championship game the next two years, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision — ending a college basketball tradition that dates to 1938. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity late Wednesday night, March 23, 2022, because no public announcement had been made. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Column: NIT joins other sports tradition in fading away

By Paul Newberry Apr. 01, 2022 04:41 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson cheers during the second half of a college basketball game between Stanford and Maryland in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. Wilson's sister, Stanford guard Anna Wilson, was playing in the game. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Spokane Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 2 (win) at Spokane Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 1 (win) 3/27/2022

Mar. 25, 2022 11:15 PM EDT

Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens, center, watches as Chattanooga warms up before a college basketball game against Illinois in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Pittsburgh, Friday, March 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
WNIT - First Round - Game 29 (win) at WNIT - First Round - Game 30 (win) 3/19/2022

Mar. 18, 2022 07:07 PM EDT

Arizona guard Dalen Terry (4) celebrates while cutting the net after an NCAA college basketball game against California, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won the Pac-12 Conference Championship. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Hoop hype: March Madness brackets get America talking again

By Eddie Pells Mar. 15, 2022 10:59 AM EDT

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski listens while being honored following the team's NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Durham, N.C., Saturday, March 5, 2022. The game was Krzyzewski's final at Cameron Indoor Stadium. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Duke's Coach K turns focus to next steps after UNC loss

By Aaron Beard Mar. 06, 2022 12:23 AM EST

Baylor guard Matthew Mayer (24) shoots over Houston forward Fabian White Jr., left, during the first half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Final Four - Game 2 (win) at Stanford Cardinal 4/4/2021

Apr. 03, 2021 07:28 PM EDT

Baylor guard Mark Vital, right, tries to steal the ball from Houston guard DeJon Jarreau (3) during the first half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Bearing down: Baylor routs Houston 78-59 to reach title game

By Dave Skretta Apr. 03, 2021 07:26 PM EDT

West Virginia's Miles McBride waves to the crowd as he leaves the court following a win over Morehead State in a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Morehead State Eagles at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/19/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 01:54 AM EDT

West Virginia's Miles McBride waves to the crowd as he leaves the court following a win over Morehead State in a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
McBride, West Virginia beat Morehead State 84-67 in NCAAs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 20, 2021 01:53 AM EDT

Hartford's Hunter Marks (0) drives against Baylor's Adam Flagler, left, during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Charlotte Regional - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Charlotte Regional - First Round - Game 2 (win) 3/20/2021

Mar. 19, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

Hartford's D.J. Mitchell (2) is treated on the bench after being injured during the first half of a college basketball game against Baylor in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Baylor finds its touch, rolls to 79-55 victory over Hartford

By Eddie Pells Mar. 19, 2021 05:46 PM EDT

Auburn forward Chuma Okeke (5) shoots over Kansas guard Devon Dotson (11) during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)
Auburn Tigers at Kansas Jayhawks 3/23/2019

Apr. 11, 2019 08:55 AM EDT