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2026 men's NCAA tournament guide: How far will every team go?

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MEN'S NCAA TOURNAMENT
Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 men's NCAA tournament
Looking for the perfect bracket? Look no further.

The field is set. Make your picks now!
The Madness is here: Fill out your bracket for the men's NCAA tournament.

TOURNAMENT TALK
Why Jay Bilas doesn't have Michigan or Duke in his Final Four

Stephen A.: Darius Acuff Jr. is the best guard in the NCAA tournament


NFL DRAFT
APRIL 23-25
Kiper's new NFL mock draft: How free agency shook up first-round landing spots for top prospects
Team needs have shifted in free agency, so how will top prospects come off the board in Round 1? Mel Kiper Jr. projects the NFL draft's first 32 picks.


QUARTERBACKS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Stephen A. stunned by Dan Orlovsky's take on gap between Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson

Kiper: Mendoza is a 'franchise QB'

USA or Venezuela? Predictions, keys to the game for the WBC final
Who will win Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game? We have you covered with predictions, live updates and takeaways.


AROUND THE ASSOCIATION
FAQ: Potential ripple effects of adding Seattle and Las Vegas
The NBA seems closer than ever to adding two franchises. Here's what we know, including how an expansion draft could work.


NFL OFFSEASON
Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts
We're following NFL free agency signings, trades, cuts, contract restructures and other moves as they happen.

Stephen A.: Jaylen Waddle a huge pickup for Broncos

The 10 best freshman and sophomore guards in women's March Madness

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- Source: Broncos get Waddle in deal with Dolphins
- Cops: Bama's Holloway had 2.1 pounds of pot
- Hughes wants his golden goal puck back from HOF
- Boozer among freshmen on All-America 1st team
- Eagles land speedy former Chiefs WR Brown
- Oilers' Draisaitl likely out rest of regular season
- Hawks fans rep Magic City despite nixed promo
- Iran wants WC games moved from U.S. to Mexico
- 🏀 Giant Killers: Identifying men's tourney upsets
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Sounding Off
Mad Dog: 'St. John's got absolutely, royally screwed' with 5-seed
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo can't believe Saint John's NCAA tournament seeding.
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