There are no secrets in a conference tournament, not one like the Big East Tournament. The perfect symmetry of the double round robin comes home to roost as the countdown to the selection show turns from days to hours. Not only has every team put 20 games of film into the historical record, but every team has seen every other …

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Olin Chamberlain will have the Oklahoma City Thunder game on TV and his phone nearby, just he does any time one of his uncle’s NBA records is getting challenged. The family group chat tends to blow up a bit each time Wilt Chamberlain – that’s “Uncle Dippy” to Olin and others close to the late Hall of …

Virginia basketball advanced to the ACC Tournament semifinals with a 81-74 win over NC State in the first quarterfinal game on Thursday, March 12. Virginia (28-4) got 16 points from Malik Thomas and 15 from Thijs De Ridder to hold off a late run by a resilient NC State (20-13) team in Charlotte. The Wolfpack lost by 15 and 29 …

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CHICAGO (AP) — Bruce Thornton had 24 points, John Mobley Jr. scored all 12 of his points in the second half, and No. 8 seed Ohio State held off a late rally by No. 9 seed Iowa for a 72-69 victory Thursday in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament. Ohio State (21-11) advances to play top-seeded and third-ranked …

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — As kids, Para ski racer Meg Gustafson followed the lead of her older brother as they explored the mountains on family vacations. Now, he’s paving the way for a chance at Paralympic medals. As a visually impaired athlete, the 16-year-old Gustafson relies on her sibling, Spenser, to guide her through the course at the Milan …

While the NBA world remains absolutely flummoxed after Bam Adebayo’s 83-point inferno, we’re on the verge of another historic feat that melts the brain. On the eve of Halloween in 2024, the San Antonio Spurs did something that no team has been able to accomplish since. They “held” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to under 20 points. I deliberately put held in quotation …

In his senior season at Prolific Prep, Darryn Peterson was the No. 1 college basketball prospect in the country, according to 247Sports. In his freshman year at Kansas, Peterson has delivered both the production expected of a generational recruit and a little drama on the side. Has it been a successful season? Advertisement Peterson arrived in Lawrence carrying the weight …

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its players’ union met for a third consecutive day Thursday hoping to come to an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. They have had two marathon bargaining sessions over the last two days that both ended late at night. Union president Nneka Ogwumike said Wednesday night that players are “feeling movement.” Advertisement …

Behind a hot first half, the Clemson Tigers picked up a 71-62 win over Wake Forest in their ACC Tournament opener on Wednesday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Clemson (23-9 overall) had a season-high nine 3-pointers at halftime for a 41-23 lead on the Demon Deacons (17-16). It was a much different start than when the two teams met three …

Miami (Ohio) is no longer undefeated, and now begins the hot debate of whether they will make the NCAA Tournament. The RedHawks suffered their first loss of the season, losing to Massachusetts, 87-83, in the opening round of the MAC tournament Thursday, March 12. Advertisement The top seed in the conference looked like they were cruising toward a victory when …

KANSAS CITY — BYU basketball coach Kevin Young freely admits it. The Cougars have become a much tougher basketball team the past 11 days, for whatever reason. In other words, the squad that forced 22 turnovers and out-rebounded West Virginia by five boards in Wednesday night’s 68-48 walloping of the Mountaineers doesn’t even resemble the group that fell 79-71 in …

The Auburn Tigers picked up a first round win in the SEC Tournament against Mississippi State on Wednesday and will now turn their attention to the Tennessee Volunteers. The Tigers were down 10 points late in the first half against Mississippi State before a 7-0 run cut the lead to 3 points at halftime, 33-30. Guard Kevin Overton would lead …

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Jaylen Brown is in the midst of the best season of his career — which is saying something for a five-time All-Star who not only has a championship ring but also a Finals MVP trophy to pair with it. With Jayson Tatum out most of the season in Boston, Brown has stepped up as the No. 1 option, has career …

CLEVELAND — Will Miami’s historic run continue in the Mid-American Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament? After a regular season that included many close calls, the top-seeded RedHawks will face No. 8 Massachusetts in a quarterfinal game on Thursday, March 12. Tipoff from Rocket Arena is at 11 a.m. Advertisement The RedHawks (31-0) are the nation’s only unbeaten team, but they have …

The Sixers are coming off a feel-good victory, defeating the tanking Memphis Grizzlies 139-129 in a game where they were without Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Joel Embiid. Now they’ll look to keep their playoff hopes alive in a much tougher game, traveling to Detroit to face the first-seeded Pistons. As many know, the Pistons are having their best year …

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings are hosting Kyler Murray on a free agent visit, focusing their latest quarterback search on the first overall pick from the 2019 NFL draft who was just released by the Arizona Cardinals. The meeting Thursday was confirmed to The Associated Press by a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke on condition …

One year ago, Luke Loucks walked into the Tucker Center and told a room full of Florida State fans it was good to be home. On Thursday night, he gets to prove exactly how good it feels. Florida State enters the ACC Tournament quarterfinal against No. 1 Duke, with the ESPN Matchup Predictor giving the Seminoles just a 4.0% chance …

Again, this morning’s bracket looks an awful lot like Wednesday’s. I’ll get into why that is as I run through today’s schedule after this morning’s full bracket and rundown. Remember to check the Blogging the Bracket feed for my insights and observations over the next four days. NOTES: Changes since Wednesday’s bracket are noted with (★) for new entrants, (▲) …

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Wednesday was a brutal day for teams on the NCAA Tournament bubble. Indiana, California, SMU, West Virginia, Cincinnati and Texas all lost at their respective conference tournaments. That leaves the door open for teams like Auburn, and even Oklahoma, to slip into the field of 68. If the Tigers can manage to beat Tennessee in Thursday’s SEC tournament second round, …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. With a rough patch in the rearview mirror, the Los Angeles Lakers have found their groove as of late, and they’ll look to extend their current three-game win streak when they host the surging Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena tonight. Advertisement Fresh off …

March Madness is about Cinderellas. It’s about upsets. And it’s about the nation’s best teams fighting for a national championship. For a select few players, it’s also about looking ahead to the NBA. March is the final proving ground for NBA prospects seeking to improve their draft stock. In those terms, this March is like few others before it. Advertisement …

The current odds show Brad Underwood’s hardcourt warriors as a +450 (18%) chance to win the B1G men’s basketball tournament. Michigan is the favorite at -125 to win. (Michigan State is at +625, and Purdue is at +725) The Illini is a +1,100 to +1,800 (5%-9%) to take home the NCAA title. The reasons are many; you can point to …