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Texas, Oklahoma battle with Big 12 seeding on the line
Texas and Oklahoma will look to make an impression in advance of the NCAA Tournament when they square off for the final time in the regular season as members of the Big 12 on Saturday in a key conference clash at Austin, Texas....
The best March Madness performances by players on mid-majors
Every year in the March Madness tournament, some school you have never heard of from the middle of nowhere qualifies. They almost are never expected to win, but sometimes, they have one ringer who can carry them very far. Here are some of the best players from mid-major colleges that have dazzled th...
Creighton coach Greg McDermott signs long-term extension
Creighton men's basketball head coach Greg McDermott signed a long-term contract extension on Friday....
Surging St. John's to test win streak against Georgetown
Rick Pitino's lengthy rant about the state of his team following a disheartening loss to Seton Hall drew all sorts of criticism....
Healthier USC takes momentum into rematch with No. 5 Arizona
No. 5 Arizona wraps up a championship weekend in Los Angeles with a test of maturity. That's the vantage point of Wildcats coach Tommy Lloyd as his team prepares to end the regular season at Southern California on Saturday....
Warriors All-Star Steph Curry to undergo tests on right ankle
Warriors star Steph Curry is expected to undergo testing to determine the extent of a right ankle injury that knocked him out of Thursday's 125-122 loss to the Chicago Bulls....
15 most memorable women's March Madness moments
As the women’s sports movement grows, the March Madness tournament grows with it. Things like fan attendance and viewership are all growing because people want to watch these exciting athletes compete in some of the biggest moments of their careers. Each year of the tournament seemingly gets more ex...
Gambling watchdog flags UAB-Temple basketball game
The gambling watchdog company U.S. Integrity alerted casinos about unusual wagering activity ahead of Thursday night's men's basketball game between UAB and host Temple in Philadelphia....
Iowa not expecting Sunday stroll over No. 12 Illinois
For No. 12 Illinois, there's little at stake in the regular-season finale at Iowa on Sunday afternoon....
Caitlin Clark and Iowa aren't the only reason to watch the upcoming women's NCAA Tournament
If March Madness follows the script, Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes will suffer a heartbreaking loss before the Final Four — just like Zion Williamson and Duke in 2019. But unlike that year on the men’s side that gave us a lackluster national semifinal that featured the likes of Virginia, Texas...
15 most memorable men's March Madness moments since 2000
With March Madness approaching, we are entering the best time of year to be a college basketball fan. To usher in a new year of upsets, stellar performances and champions, here are 15 moments from 2000 to now that are some of the most memorable moments in March Madness history. ...
No. 20 BYU closes home slate vs. skidding Oklahoma State
BYU can clinch a winning record in its first Big 12 Conference season when the No. 20 Cougars host Oklahoma State in the regular-season finale for both teams on Saturday night in Provo, Utah....
No. 2 UConn seeks to not let up against Providence
Fresh off its first top-10 road win since 2009, No. 2 UConn will make the quick trip across the state line to battle Providence in the teams' Big East regular-season finale on Saturday night....
No. 11 Baylor set to test mettle vs. Texas Tech
Different layers of motivation will serve No. 11 Baylor and Texas Tech when the two longtime rivals wrap up the rugged Big 12 Conference regular season on Saturday evening in Lubbock, Texas....
No. 13 Auburn looks to secure SEC tournament bye vs. Georgia
As No. 13 Auburn heads into the regular-season finale against a heavy underdog in Georgia, it still will be work-now-rest-later mode for the Tigers when they host the Bulldogs on Saturday....
No. 8 Marquette aims to stop skid in finale vs. Xavier
Eighth-ranked Marquette will look to head into the Big East tournament with some momentum and avoid its first three-game skid of the season when it visits Xavier on Saturday in Cincinnati....
No. 14 Kansas faces tall task in clash vs. No. 1 Houston
With a victory at top-ranked Houston on Saturday, No. 14 Kansas could complete the regular season in third place in the Big 12, a finish that most programs in the nation would relish....
No. 24 South Florida seeks 16th straight win in AAC finale at Tulsa
South Florida will try to extend the NCAA's longest active winning streak when the No. 24 Bulls visit Tulsa in the teams' American Athletic Conference regular-season finale on Saturday....
No. 17 South Carolina aims to keep focus on Miss. State
No. 17 South Carolina and Mississippi State will have a lot at stake when they meet in their regular-season finale Saturday afternoon in Starkville, Miss....
Villanova hosts No. 10 Creighton with tourney looming
A home victory by Villanova over No. 10 Creighton on Saturday in Philadelphia undoubtedly would impress the NCAA Tournament selection committee....