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Utah State's Josh Uduje (14) heads to the basket as Purdue's Zach Edey (15) defends during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Bracket not busted: All top 8 seeds advance to Sweet 16 in chalky March Madness

March Madness arrived with visions of chaos. The only surprise so far has been the lack of pandemonium. The top two seeds from each region are still alive.
 
UConn center Donovan Clingan (32) and his teammates reacts in the final seconds of the second half of a second-round college basketball game against Northwestern in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in New York. UConn won 75-58. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

‘Obviously the mistake was made': Big East remains unbeaten in NCAA Tournament after only 3 bids

 
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) prepares his bat in the dugout during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Ohtani will speak for the first time since illegal gambling and theft allegations against his interpreter

 
FILE - Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves sits during his trial in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. A Spanish court has decided to release Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves if he pays a bail of one million euros and hands over his passports while awaiting the appeal of his conviction for raping a woman in Barcelona. (D.Zorrakino/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Dani Alves pays bail for release from jail in Spain while waiting appeal of rape conviction

 
The CONCACAF Nations League final soccer match between Mexico and the United States is stopped due to discriminatory chants during the second half Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez )

CONCACAF Nations League final twice stopped because of homophobic chants in pro-Mexican crowd

 

March Madness
UConn guard Tristen Newton (2) and guard Stephon Castle (5) react during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Northwestern in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

UConn guard Tristen Newton (2) and guard Stephon Castle (5) react during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Northwestern in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Top seed UConn steamrolls into Sweet 16 with 75-58 rout of Northwestern in East Region

Donovan Clingan, Tristen Newton and top overall seed UConn overwhelmed an undermanned Northwestern team 75-58 to sail into the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
 
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San Diego State rolls past Yale 85-57 and sets up title game rematch with UConn in Sweet 16

 

Top-seeded Houston needs OT to avoid March Madness exit, gets by No. 9 Texas A&M 100-95

 

Jared McCain makes 8 3s, scores 30 points as Duke ends James Madison’s March Madness run

 
Iowa State center Audi Crooks (55) shoots against Stanford forward Kiki Iriafen (44) during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Stanford, Calif., Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Kiki Iriafen carries No. 2 Stanford in 87-81 OT win over Iowa State, advance to Portland Regional

 

  1. Walker’s career night carries Baylor past Virginia Tech in women’s NCAA Tournament

  2. March Madness: 14 perfect women’s brackets remain after Sunday’s second-round action

  3. Richardson scores 28 as Duke rallies from 16-point deficit to beat Ohio State 75-63 in March Madness

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NFL

FILE - Cleveland Browns place kicker Cade York (3) kicks a field goal during an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. Cleveland is re-signing York, a fourth-round draft pick in 2022 whose struggles led to him being cut before last season, a person familiar with the team's decision told The Associated Press on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

Browns are re-signing kicker Cade York, AP source says. The former draft pick was cut last season

 

  1. Titans finalizing deal with Chiefs to acquire cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, AP source says

  2. Buffalo Bills shore up interior offensive line depth by signing Will Clapp to 1-year contract

  3. Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was the center of attention at NFL’s international player pro day

College Basketball

Washington State head coach Kyle Smith watches his team play against Iowa State in the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Stanford hires Washington State’s Kyle Smith to take over men’s basketball program

 

  1. UConn continues title defense handles Northwestern 75-58

  2. Alabama gets big game from Mark Sears, beats Grand Canyon 72-61 in March Madness

  3. Creighton hoping to pull off another second-round upset when it faces UCLA

NBA

Los Angeles Lakers forward-center Anthony Davis, right, scores over Indiana Pacers forward-center Jalen Smith (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

Anthony Davis scores 36 points while the Lakers hold off another Pacers comeback in a 150-145 win

 

  1. The Warriors have slipped closer to the ‘other end of the standings’ they never thought they’d see

  2. Bucks beat the Thunder 118-93

  3. Timberwolves outlast Warriors 114-110 and match a season high with 21 3-pointers

NHL

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews waits for play to resume in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews is on pace for the NHL’s most goals in a season in nearly 30 years

 

  1. Alex Newhook scores twice, Canadiens hand Kraken 8th straight, 5-1

  2. Anthony Cirelli scores on overtime breakaway to lift Lightning past Ducks, 3-2

  3. Miro Heiskanen breaks late tie, Stars hold off Coyotes 4-2 for 4th straight victory

Soccer

Brazil's Vinicius Junior attends a training session at the Sobha Realty Training Centre, London, Wednesday March 20, 2024, ahead of their soccer match against England on Saturday. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)

Vinícius breaks down while talking about racism, says he’s losing desire to play because of insults

 

  1. Without Bale, Wales has a secret weapon going into its playoff final against Lewandowski and Poland

  2. Mudryk aims to lift Ukraine past Iceland in Euro 2024 qualifying for first tournament since invasion

  3. China releases South Korean soccer star after a nearly 1-year detention over bribery suspicions

Golf

Peter Malnati reacts as he wins the Valspar Championship golf tournament Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Malnati wins Valspar to earn Masters trip. Nelly Korda returns to No. 1 with another win

 

  1. Nelly Korda delivers more drama and wins playoff for 10th LPGA Tour title

  2. Malnati with big break and great shot wins Valspar and earns trip to Masters

  3. Mitchell holes out 7-iron on the 18th to take 2-shot lead heading into final round at Innisbrook

Auto Racing

William Byron steers through Turn 10 during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Pole to checkered flag: Byron dominates NASCAR’s 1st road course race of season, wins at COTA

 

  1. Carlos Sainz wins F1 Australian GP after early exit for Verstappen with engine fire

  2. Angry Verstappen an early retirement from Australian GP in race won by Sainz

  3. Rosenqvist and Palou lead qualifying for races that will set field for IndyCar $1 million challenge

MLB

FILE - Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jesse Chavez works against the New York Mets during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Atlanta. The Braves signed veteran right-hander Jesse Chavez to a minor league contract on Monday, March 25, 2024, providing the opportunity for the reliever's fifth stint with the team. Chavez, 40, was released by the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Braves sign pitcher Jesse Chavez to minor league deal, giving veteran chance for 5th stint with team

 

  1. AP PHOTOS: Batboys keep the action moving at MLB spring training

  2. Right-hander Austin Adams acquired by Oakland Athletics from New York Mets

  3. MLB players’ executive subcommittee appears to reject insurgent lawyer Harry Marino

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Switzerland's Marco Odermatt holds the alpine ski World Cup overall title trophy, left, and the trophies for downhill, super-G and giant slalom disciplines as he celebrates on the podium, in Saalbach, Austria, Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)

Swiss stars Odermatt, Gut-Behrami top prize money list for Alpine skiing’s World Cup circuit

Swiss stars Marco Odermatt and Lara Gut-Behrami earned the most money on Alpine skiing’s World Cup circuit this season, although the two overall champions made less than the record $1 million totals of one year ago.
 

Today in Sports - George Mason become first No. 11 seed to reach men’s Final Four since LSU in 1986

Today in Sports, March 26 - George Mason become first No. 11 seed to reach men’s Final Four since LSU in 1986
 

Bryan Cranston leading face of Major League Baseball’s promotional campaign

Emmy, Tony and Olivier Award winner Bryan Cranston is a leading face of Major League Baseball’s promotional campaign ahead of opening day for the second straight season, recording a video at Dodger Stadium highlighting several stars.
 
UConn head coach Dan Hurley walks into the locker room at halftime of a second-round college basketball game against Northwestern in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New rules empowering players have coaches frustrated, contemplating the future of their profession

The job of coaching in college sports has drastically changed. Switching schools is easier than ever via the transfer portal and the lure of better compensation deals can now be a factor for athletes looking to cash in on their celebrity.
 
FILE - Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the La Liga soccer match between Valencia and Real Madrid at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, Saturday, March 2, 2024. Vinicius Junior clenched his right fist and raised it high above his head after scoring at Mestalla Stadium, posing for a moment so everyone could see him. The symbolic gesture came nearly a year after the Real Madrid forward was on that same field with tears in his eyes after being racially abused by some Valencia fans. (AP Photo/Jose Breton, File)

Vinícius still a target for racial abuse ahead of Spain’s ‘One Skin’ game against Brazil

Spain hosts Brazil at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Tuesday in a soccer friendly aimed at fighting racial abuse.
 

High Point and Cleveland State square off in CBI Tournament matchup

The High Point Panthers and Cleveland State Vikings square off in the College Basketball Invitational. Monday’s matchup is the first this season for the squads.
 

Ohio State and Georgia play in NIT

The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Georgia Bulldogs in the National Invitation Tournament. Tuesday’s matchup is the first of the season between the two teams.
 

Tarleton State and Purdue Fort Wayne play in TBC matchup

The Tarleton State Texans face the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons in The Basketball Classic. Monday’s meeting is the first this season between the two teams.
 

Fairfield squares off against Chicago State in CBI Tournament

The Fairfield Stags play the Chicago State Cougars in the College Basketball Invitational. Monday’s matchup is the first this season for the teams.
 

Indiana State squares off against Cincinnati in NIT matchup

The Indiana State Sycamores face the Cincinnati Bearcats in the National Invitation Tournament. Tuesday’s matchup is the first of the season for the teams.
 

Arkansas State, Montana square off in CBI Tournament

The Arkansas State Red Wolves face the Montana Grizzlies in the College Basketball Invitational. The teams match up Monday for the first time this season.
 

Seattle U squares off against Evansville in CBI Tournament matchup

The Seattle U Redhawks face the Evansville Purple Aces in the College Basketball Invitational. Monday’s meeting is the first of the season between the two squads.
 
Islamabad United' players and officials celebrate with trophy after winning the final of Pakistan Super League T20 cricket match against Multan Sultans, in Karachi, Pakistan, Monday March 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan)

Drills and general fitness, Amir and Wasim among 29 Pakistan cricketers set for army training camp

Pakistan’s international cricketers will undergo a two-week fitness training camp with the army to prepare for upcoming limited-overs tours and the Twenty20 World Cup.
 

Rajitha’s 5-wicket haul helps Sri Lanka to a 328-run win over Bangladesh in 1st cricket test

Kasun Rajitha claimed 5-56 as Sri Lanka bowled Bangladesh out for 182 in its second innings to clinch a 328-run victory in the first cricket test.
 
Buffalo Sabres forward JJ Peterka (77) celebrates his goal with teammate forward Tage Thompson (72) as Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund (11) skates away during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Sunday, March 24, 2024. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen makes 32 saves to help Sabres beat Flames, 4-1

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves, Tage Thompson had a goal and an assist and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Sunday night.
 

Boone twins propel UNLV past Boston College 79-70 in NIT

Keylan Boone finished with 19 points and eight rebounds, twin brother Kalib Boone added 16 points and six boards off the bench and UNLV defeated Boston College 79-70 in the second round of the NIT.
 

Madsen, Smith power Utah to 91-82 victory over Iowa in NIT

Gabe Madsen sank seven 3-pointers scored a career-high 31 points, Deivon Smith notched his fourth triple-double of the season and Utah cruised to a 91-82 victory over Iowa in the second round of the NIT.
 
United States players celebrate on the podium after a win over Mexico in a CONCACAF Nations League final soccer match, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez )

US beats Mexico 2-0 on goals by Adams and Reyna, wins 3rd straight CONCACAF Nations League

Tyler Adams scored from about 35 yards in his first start in more than a year for club or country, Gio Reyna added a second-half goal and the United States beat Mexico 2-0 for its third straight CONCACAF Nations League title.
 
North Korea's players greet their supporters at the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 preliminary joint qualification round 2 match between Japan and North Korea at the National Stadium Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Australia, Saudi get a chance to advance but Japan has to wait in World Cup Asian qualifying

Australia and Saudi Arabia are among the Asian Football Confederation heavyweights aiming to secure a spot in the next stage of World Cup qualifying with wins Tuesday.
 

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Jackson, Bairstow help VCU beat South Florida 70-65 in 2nd round of NIT

Zeb Jackson hit four 3-pointers and scored 14, Sean Bairstow added 13 points and sank two clutch free throws with 17 seconds remaining to help VCU hold off South Florida 70-65 in the second round of the NIT.
 
Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal (11) controls the puck near Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Hurricanes beat Maple Leafs 2-1

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Brady Skjei and Sebastian Aho scored as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Sunday night for their sixth win in seven games.
 
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots past Oklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Antetokounmpo scores 30, Middleton gets triple-double as Bucks roll past Thunder 118-93

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and a season-high 19 rebounds, Khris Middleton recorded his second career triple-double and the Milwaukee Bucks trounced the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-93 on Sunday.
 

Esther Gonzalez scores as Gotham FC beats the Thorns 1-0 in NWSL action

Esther Gonzalez scored in the 72nd minute and Gotham FC defeated the Portland Thorns 1-0 in National Women’s Soccer League action.
 
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) tries to get out of the net of Ottawa Senators goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, on Sunday, March 24, 2024. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jakob Chychrun breaks late tie with his 2nd power-play goal, Senators beat Oilers 5-3

Defenseman Jakob Chychrun broke a tie with 3:03 left with his second power-play goal of game to help the Ottawa Senators beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Sunday night.
 
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) blocks the shot of Carolina Hurricanes' Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Frederik Andersen stops 31 shots in 6th straight victory as Hurricanes top Maple Leafs 2-1

Brady Skjei and Sebastian Aho scored as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Sunday night for their sixth win in seven games.
 
Clemson players celebrate the team's 72-64 win against Baylor after a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Chase Hunter scores 20 as Clemson beats Baylor 72-64 in 2nd round of NCAA tourney

Chase Hunter had 20 points and six assists, and No. 6 seed Clemson held off third-seeded Baylor for a 72-64 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
 
Florida Panthers' Sam Reinhart celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Sam Reinhart scores twice to reach 50 goals, leading Panthers past Flyers 4-1

Sam Reinhart scored two goals to reach 50 on the season, Brandon Montour added three assists and the Florida Panthers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday night.
 
Drake head coach Darian DeVries is seen on the sidelines during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Washington State in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Darian DeVries named basketball coach at West Virginia after 6 seasons at Drake

West Virginia has tapped Drake basketball coach Darian DeVries to move the Mountaineers past one of the ugliest years in school history.