review Page 150 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
No. 3 seed Illinois opens title pursuit with familiar feel vs. Penn
Illinois team leaders called a players-only meeting last weekend after an early exit from the Big Ten tournament.,It allowed the Fighting Illini to regroup as they await the chance to reset for the NCAA Tournament.,Third-seeded Illinois meets No. 14 Penn in a South Region first-round game on Thursda...
After regular-season title, Navy sees new opportunity vs. Wake in NIT
As Navy was running away with the Patriot League regular-season title, the Midshipmen set their sights on reaching the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1998.,But after suffering a stunning upset in the Patriot League tournament on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, Navy (26-7) has settled for a bid...
Duke shrugs off health questions, sets sights on Siena
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Duke enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament with a familiar goal and matching expectations as the No. 1 overall seed.,Atlantic Coast Conference champions during the regular season and last week's tournament, Duke (32-2) earned a No. 1 seed in consecutive seasons for the first time since...
Ohio State finally dancing again, paired against TCU in 8-9 opener
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- If there is one team with a top eight seed thrilled to taste this side of March, Ohio State could be that crew. ,Thursday afternoon in the NCAA Tournament, a four-year wait for senior Bruce Thornton and the Buckeyes ends with the opening game of the Round of 64 in Greenville, S.C...
Michigan State shifts into March mode, 14th-seed North Dakota St. eyes upset
Michigan State knows the NCAA Tournament drill more than many programs.,The third-seeded Spartans are preparing for their NCAA record-tying 28th consecutive March Madness with Thursday's East Region first-round matchup against No. 14 North Dakota State in Buffalo, N.Y.,For seniors Carson Cooper and ...
Longshots Lehigh, Prairie View A&M ready to shoot their shot in First Four
Prairie View A&M and Lehigh reached the NCAA Tournament, which begins when the Panthers and Mountain Hawks meet in the First Four in Dayton, Ohio, on Wednesday.,Seeded 16th in the South Region, the winner advances from the First Four to face top-seeded Florida on Thursday. But first comes a showdown...
Second-seeded Houston braces for upstart Idaho
Second-seeded Houston lost in the NCAA title game last season and is primed to make another deep run this year.,But don't dare ask Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson about a potential rematch against top-seeded Florida -- last year's champion -- in the South Region final.,Sampson flat-out refuses to look ...
No. 7 Saint Mary's strives for tournament breakthrough against No. 10 Texas A&M
Seventh-seeded Saint Mary's is in the NCAA Tournament for the 12th time under coach Randy Bennett, but deep runs haven't been part of the story.,The Gaels begin pursuit of a breakthrough experience when they face No. 10 seed Texas A&M on Thursday night in South Region first-round play at Oklahoma Ci...
Mikel Brown Jr. in question as No. 6 seed Louisville tips off vs. No. 11 USF
It's safe to say Pat Kelsey's second season at Louisville hasn't gone entirely to plan.,Yes, the Cardinals are back in the NCAA Tournament, earning the No. 6 seed in the East Region. But expectations were higher for the team, which was picked to finish second in the Atlantic Coast Conference this se...
Dai Dai Ames, Justin Pippen pace Cal into NIT clash vs. UIC
While Cal and Illinois-Chicago were unsuccessful in their bids to squeak into the NCAA Tournament, postseason action will be welcomed by two programs that seldom play at this time of year. ,The No. 2-seeded Bears (21-11) will host the Flames (19-15) as part of the Albuquerque Region in the NIT on We...
Anthony Edwards out for Wolves' matchup with Suns
The Minnesota Timberwolves will need to find a way to win without their best player.,Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves' top scorer, will not be available Tuesday night because of a sore right knee. His teammates will try to pick up the slack in his absence when they tip off against the Phoenix Suns ...
Pistons begin two-game mini series vs. lowly Wizards
On paper, the Detroit Pistons appear to have a relatively easy week ahead with two games against the Washington Wizards and a matchup against the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors.,However, don't expect Detroit to overlook any upcoming opponents, starting with the Tuesday meeting against the host...
Thunder eager for another big effort from Isaiah Hartenstein vs. Magic
During the Oklahoma City Thunder's current eight-game winning streak, Isaiah Hartenstein has played in just half of the games.,However, heading into a Tuesday road matchup against the Orlando Magic, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Hartenstein is a big key to unlocking his team's full offensive po...
Bruins, Canadiens stumble into finale of season series
The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens typically need little motivation entering head-to-head matchups during their storied Original Six rivalry.,That remains true entering their Tuesday date in Montreal. Just look at the Eastern Conference standings, where Boston -- the current second wild-card t...
USA turns to rookie starter Nolan McLean in WBC final vs. Venezuela
MIAMI -- Team USA is on the cusp of fulfilling the high expectations attached to its star-studded roster as it takes on a motivated Team Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic championship game Tuesday night.,Venezuela will play in its first-ever WBC final after a spirited 4-2 comeback win on Mond...
Chasing No. 3 spot in West, Nuggets eye sweep of ailing Sixers
The Denver Nuggets stunned Philadelphia in their first meeting, and they go for the season sweep when they host the 76ers on Tuesday night.,Denver pulled out an overtime win at Philadelphia on Jan. 5 despite not having its starting five available. The Nuggets have everyone back -- minus reserve Peyt...
Wisconsin wary of high-scoring High Point in classic 5-12 matchup
Wisconsin and 12th-seeded High Point are capable of producing one of the highest-scoring games in the NCAA Tournament's opening round when the Badgers navigate the ever-risky 5-12 matchup in West Region action in Portland.,High Point (30-4), the Big South's regular-season and tournament champion, av...
Snubbed Auburn settles for No. 1 NIT seed, opens vs. South Alabama
Auburn continues its basketball season on Tuesday night, but it will not be in a distant region with 15 other teams in a bracket and college basketball's biggest prize on the line.,It will be at home.,After being omitted from the 68-team NCAA Tournament field on Sunday, the Tigers (17-16) host South...
Sabres' road success to be challenged by Golden Knights
Holding a four-point lead in the Atlantic Division with just 15 games remaining, the Buffalo Sabres are in good shape to snap a well-documented 14-year playoff drought.,But a challenging four-game Western trip that begins Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights has the potential to be a stumbling b...
Panthers, Canucks clash with both teams stuck in division cellar
A pair of last-place teams will try to find some positives when the Vancouver Canucks host the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night.,The Canucks haven't won two straight since a four-game winning streak from Dec.14-20 and sit last in the Pacific Division.,Florida, the two-time defending Stanley Cup cha...