March Madness is a week away. Here is how Selection Sunday works and who makes up the NCAA committee.
Michigan basketball vs. Michigan State: Preview, prediction for regular season finale
"One of the best 3 weeks of college basketball I've ever seen," Michigan basketball assistant coach Kyle Church said of MSU.
Sharks show some mettle but can’t score early in loss to Islanders
The San Jose Sharks jumped on a sleepy New York Islanders squad early on Saturday night, but couldn't score in the eventual 4-2 loss.
Why 49ers’ recalibration doesn’t mean halt to 2025 spending
While 49ers general manager John Lynch has emphasized a recalibration of San Francisco's spending habits, that doesn’t mean there will be a change in philosophy.
Northern Colorado takes on Weber State in Big Sky Tournament
Weber State Wildcats (12-21, 6-13 Big Sky) vs. Northern Colorado Bears (23-8, 15-3 Big Sky) Boise, Idaho; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Northern Colorado plays in the Big Sky Tournament against Weber State. The Bears are 15-3 against Big Sky opponents and 8-5 in non-conference play.
Charleston (SC) Cougars and Monmouth Hawks square off in CAA Tournament
Monmouth Hawks (13-19, 11-8 CAA) vs. Charleston (SC) Cougars (23-8, 13-5 CAA) Washington; Sunday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Charleston (SC) plays in the CAA Tournament against Monmouth. The Cougars are 13-5 against CAA opponents and 10-3 in non-conference play.
Vokietaitis and Florida Atlantic host East Carolina
East Carolina Pirates (18-12, 10-7 AAC) at Florida Atlantic Owls (16-14, 9-8 AAC) Boca Raton, Florida; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Owls -5.5; over/under is 151.5 BOTTOM LINE: Florida Atlantic hosts East Carolina after Matas Vokietaitis scored 21 points in Florida Atlantic's 89-80 loss to the UAB Blazers. The Owls are 7-5 on their home court.
TCU Horned Frogs and Baylor Bears play for Big 12 Championship
Baylor Bears (27-6, 17-3 Big 12) vs. TCU Horned Frogs (30-3, 18-2 Big 12) Kansas City, Missouri; Sunday, 5 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Horned Frogs -3.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. TCU takes on No.
Vermont meets Bryant in America East Tournament
Bryant Bulldogs (17-13, 10-7 America East) at Vermont Catamounts (19-12, 14-3 America East) Burlington, Vermont; Monday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Vermont plays in the America East Tournament against Bryant. The Catamounts have gone 14-3 against America East teams, with a 5-9 record in non-conference play.
UConn Huskies and Villanova Wildcats square off in Big East Tournament
UConn plays in the Big East Tournament against Villanova. The Huskies have gone 19-0 against Big East opponents, with a 10-3 record in non-conference play. UConn is third in college basketball with 21.3 assists per game led by Paige Bueckers averaging 4.9.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks take on the Sacramento State Hornets in Big Sky Tournament
Sacramento State Hornets (15-17, 8-11 Big Sky) vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (25-6, 16-2 Big Sky) Boise, Idaho; Sunday, 4:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Northern Arizona and Sacramento State square off in the Big Sky Tournament. The Lumberjacks have gone 16-2 against Big Sky opponents, with a 9-4 record in non-conference play.
San Diego State faces New Mexico in MWC Tournament
New Mexico Lobos (18-13, 11-7 MWC) vs. San Diego State Aztecs (22-9, 11-7 MWC) Las Vegas; Monday, 5:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: San Diego State plays in the MWC Tournament against New Mexico. The Aztecs have gone 11-7 against MWC teams, with an 11-2 record in non-conference play.
LeBron leaves game with groin injury; Jayson Tatum scores 40 to lift Celtics past Lakers
LeBron says “not much concern" about groin issue.
Lewis Hamilton primed to forge a glorious new hammer time at Ferrari
‘There’s magic here,’ says the F1 veteran whose mission at Scuderia is under threat from McLaren and Verstappen
In the maelstrom of the buildup to the new Formula One season, which opens in Melbourne next week, one figure stands at its heart, preternaturally calm as the crescendo builds around him. Lewis Hamilton, the sport’s most successful driver, now in a Ferrari, the sport’s most successful team, promises to make F1 in 2025 unmissable, his grand, romantic challenge playing out to the backdrop of what may be the most closely fought season in more than a decade.
Hamilton, now 40 years old and with seven titles, has nothing to prove but is set on securing the greatest achievement in his career. To return a record-breaking eighth title with Ferrari, who have not won the drivers’ title since 2007, would be a feat to rank among the greatest of them all. Watching him try will be as gripping as McLaren trying to steal his thunder.
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