Men’s college basketball

Yale guard Yassine Gharram (24) stands on a table after celebrating with fans after Yale upset Auburn in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Spokane, Wash., Friday, March 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

March Madness builds in Connecticut with top seed UConn, underdog Yale playing in East Region

UConn is chasing back-to-back national championships, and Yale is making a March Madness run. Indeed, these are heady days for Huskies and Elis all over Connecticut, with two Nutmeg State schools playing in the East Region of the NCAA Tournament.

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson gives instructions to his players during the first half of a first-round college basketball game against the Longwood in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Texas A&M looking for ultimate payback vs. Houston with Sweet 16 berth on the line

Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn, from left, guard Fletcher Loyer and center Zach Edey watch from the bench in the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Grambling State in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. Purdue won 78-50. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Utah State faces towering challenge in Edey when it meets Purdue in second round of March Madness

Baylor head coach Scott Drew yells to his players during the first half of a first-round college basketball game against the Colgate in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

March Madness has Drew brothers’ coaching patriarch jetting across the country

James Madison guard Xavier Brown (0), guard Noah Freidel (1) and forward Julien Wooden celebrate after James Madison defeated Wisconsin during a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

How James Madison methodically built an athletic powerhouse that is having a March Madness moment

US water polo player inspired by referee dad

Throughout his water polo career — from growing up in Long Beach to playing for UCLA and the U.S. national team — Max Irving has drawn inspiration from his father, Michael. (AP Video and Production by Ao Gao)

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Kansas guard Nicolas Timberlake (25) shoots as Gonzaga guard Nolan Hickman (11) defends during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

In March Madness, Gonzaga plays near-perfect 2nd half to dispatch Kansas 89-68

Gonzaga played a nearly perfect second half, busting open a back-and-forth game with a 15-0 run to pull away from Kansas for an 89-68 win and extend its nation-best streak of trips to the Sweet 16 to nine.

James scores 25, Cincinnati beats Bradley 74-57 in NIT

Led by Jizzle James’ 25 points, the Cincinnati Bearcats defeated the Bradley Braves 74-57 on Saturday in the NIT.

Hicks scores 21, Arkansas State takes down Bethune-Cookman 86-85 in CBI

Led by Freddy Hicks’ 21 points, the Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 86-85 on Saturday in the CBI Tournament.

Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) brings the ball up court while guarded by Dayton guard Enoch Cheeks (6) during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Isaac Hale)

Caleb Love scores 19, leads Arizona past Dayton 78-68 for second Sweet 16 trip in 3 seasons

Caleb Love scored 19 points and second-seeded Arizona reached the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons, beating No. 7 seed Dayton 78-68 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Davis scores 18 as Seton Hall beats North Texas 72-58 in NIT

Led by Dre Davis’ 18 points, the Seton Hall Pirates defeated the North Texas Mean Green 72-58 on Saturday in the NIT.

FILE - St. Bonaventure athletic director Joe Manhertz looks on in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the NIT, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. Manhertz abruptly resigned, the school announced on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the midst of questions regarding the men's basketball program declining an invitation to compete in the NIT. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

St. Bonaventure AD Joe Manhertz resigns following questions over decision to not compete in NIT

St. Bonaventure University athletic director Joe Manhertz resigned abruptly in the midst of questions regarding the men’s basketball program opting out from competing in the NIT without initially informing its players and fans.

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Today in Sports - Devin Booker scores 70 points, sixth player in NBA history to reach that total

Today in Sports, March 24 - Devin Booker scores 70 points, sixth player in NBA history to reach that total

Florida Atlantic guard Brandon Weatherspoon is greeted by supporters Wednesday, March 20, 2024, as the team prepares to leave Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to head to New York for an NCAA tournament game against Northwestern. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Behind the scenes with FAU: How the Owls prepared for the NCAA Tournament

Dusty May was frazzled Sunday afternoon. It was a few hours before the NCAA Tournament selections would be unveiled and the Florida Atlantic coach was seriously worried that the Owls weren’t going to get picked.

Cincinnati plays Bradley in NIT matchup

The Cincinnati Bearcats and Bradley Braves meet in the National Invitation Tournament. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season.

Arkansas State and Bethune-Cookman play in CBI Tournament matchup

The Arkansas State Red Wolves and Bethune-Cookman Wildcats play in the College Basketball Invitational. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season.

Seattle U and Delaware State play in CBI Tournament matchup

The Seattle U Redhawks and Delaware State Hornets square off in the College Basketball Invitational. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season.

Norfolk State and Alabama A&M square off in TBC matchup

The Norfolk State Spartans square off against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in The Basketball Classic. Saturday’s matchup is the first this season for the squads.

Seton Hall plays North Texas in NIT

The Seton Hall Pirates and North Texas Mean Green meet in the National Invitation Tournament. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season.

South Florida and VCU play in NIT

The South Florida Bulls take on the VCU Rams in the National Invitation Tournament. The teams play Sunday for the first time this season.

Quinnipiac and Evansville meet in CBI Tournament

The Quinnipiac Bobcats take on the Evansville Purple Aces in the College Basketball Invitational. The teams play Sunday for the first time this season.

San Diego State and Yale square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 24 San Diego State Aztecs and Yale Bulldogs square off in the NCAA Tournament second round. The teams meet Sunday for the first time this season.

Alabama Crimson Tide and Grand Canyon Antelopes square off in NCAA Tournament second round

The No. 19 Alabama Crimson Tide take on the Grand Canyon Antelopes in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Northern Colorado, Cleveland State square off in CBI Tournament

The Northern Colorado Bears and Cleveland State Vikings play in the College Basketball Invitational. Sunday’s meeting is the first of the season between the two squads.

Wake Forest and Georgia meet in NIT

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Georgia Bulldogs square off in the National Invitation Tournament.

UConn and Northwestern play in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 1 UConn Huskies and Northwestern Wildcats play in the NCAA Tournament second round. Sunday’s matchup is the first of the season between the two teams.

UCSD and Chicago State play in CBI Tournament matchup

The UCSD Tritons and Chicago State Cougars meet in the College Basketball Invitational. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season.

Fairfield, Little Rock meet in CBI Tournament

The Fairfield Stags and Little Rock Trojans square off in the College Basketball Invitational. The teams meet Sunday for the first time this season.

Purdue Boilermakers square off against the Utah State Aggies in second round

The No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers play the No. 20 Utah State Aggies in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Ohio State and Virginia Tech play in NIT matchup

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Virginia Tech Hokies meet in the National Invitation Tournament. Saturday’s matchup is the first of the season for the teams.

Baylor Bears take on the Clemson Tigers in second round

The No. 14 Baylor Bears and Clemson Tigers meet in the NCAA Tournament second round. The teams square off Sunday for the first time this season.

Iowa State Cyclones take on the Washington State Cougars in second round

The No. 4 Iowa State Cyclones and No. 25 Washington State Cougars play in the NCAA Tournament second round. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season.

Indiana State and Minnesota square off in NIT matchup

The Indiana State Sycamores play the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the National Invitation Tournament. Sunday’s matchup is the first of the season between the squads.

Montana and Presbyterian play in CBI Tournament

The Montana Grizzlies take on the Presbyterian Blue Hose in the College Basketball Invitational. The teams square off Sunday for the first time this season.

Houston Cougars take on the Texas A&M Aggies in second round

The No. 2 Houston Cougars take on the Texas A&M Aggies in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Sunday’s game is the second meeting this season between the two teams.