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How every Sweet 16 game was won Thursday -- and each winner's keys to Elite Eight
Arizona, Illinois, Iowa and Purdue are moving on. Here's how they advanced -- and how they can do it again.
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MEN'S NCAA TOURNAMENT
Wetzel: Despite scandals, Rick Pitino might be the best men's college hoops coach ever
Less than 10 years ago, Rick Pitino's career seemed over. But after multiple scandals, he's back doing what he always does, winning in the NCAA tournament.
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Men's March Madness: Predictions, previews for every Sweet 16 game Friday
ESPN's crew is aligned on which teams will advance, and breaks down the keys for every team.
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World Series contender tiers: How far away from winning it all is your favorite MLB team?
Can anybody stop the Dodgers? And who will emerge in 2027, 2028, 2029 ...?
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Opening Day: Analysis of Thursday, previews for Friday
Baseball is back! Here's your one-stop shop for all of the season-opening action.
WOMEN'S NCAA TOURNAMENT
Women's March Madness 2026: Previews of Friday's Sweet 16
We've got you covered for all of Friday's action, from keys for each team to postgame analysis.
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Ranking the 25 best players in the women's Sweet 16
Kymora Johnson from 10-seed Virginia is one of seven new players in our Sweet 16 ranking.
AROUND THE ASSOCIATION
Why NBA insiders are all-in on the Spurs: 'Victor breaks all the rules'
San Antonio's title buzz is growing around the league. Plus, new intel on expansion and an East playoff race full of injury questions.
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NBA playoff watch: Hawks look to remain red hot
Atlanta is up to fifth in the East. Plus, updated playoff projections and draft lottery standings.
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- Sources: NBA presents 3 anti-tanking proposals
- Arizona rolls, hands Calipari worst tourney loss
- Gervin irked QB Williams filed 'Iceman' trademark
- Phils' Bohm accuses parents of siphoning money
- Huskers' Hoiberg shoulders personnel blunder
- Illini defense gets tough to oust No. 2 Houston
- Tucker getting into groove as Dodgers win opener
- Capitals' Ovechkin notches 34th career hat trick
- 🏈 NFL draft buzz: Simpson's pro day and more
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Wolves survive late to complete incredible OT comeback
Julius Randle caps off a 15-0 Wolves run in overtime, and Minnesota holds off the Rockets late to get a big win.
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Sounding Off
Stephen A. on Hubert Davis' firing: 'It had to be done'
Stephen A. Smith points to Jon Scheyer's success with Duke as a factor in UNC firing Hubert Davis.
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2026 NFL mock draft: Yates' pick predictions in Rounds 1-2
Field Yates unveils his latest NFL mock draft, projecting two full rounds. Which top prospects could go in the opening 64 picks?
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The Men's 2026 March Madness Pain Index
Some losses are understandable; others will haunt us forever (see: Florida). We rank them all.
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How does ABS work? What automated ball-strike rule means for MLB
Baseball's next big rule change is here. Here is how automated ball-strike challenges will shape the 2026 season.
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Ranking the 10 best and 10 worst NBA deals since 2025 offseason
Bradley Beal to the Clippers? Jared McCain to the Thunder!? We ranked the best and worst moves since last offseason.
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What the 2026 WNBA CBA means for league, players, salaries
Is this CBA truly transformational? Breaking down the impact of the WNBA's new deal.
