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First-day surprises, second-day upsets -- and Zion
The Madness started for real on Thursday. Here are our panel's top takeaways from the day's action, as well as a look-ahead at Friday's NCAA tournament games.
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See how your picks stack up with the crowd.
Men's NCAA Tournament
Friday's early games
Top Headlines
Your Friday primer
NCAA tournament takeaways, unbreakable MLB records, Ichiro says goodbye
Women's NCAA Tournament
Starts Friday on ESPN2
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Can Sabrina Ionescu lead Oregon to an NCAA title?
Nobody in college basketball has mastered the triple-double like Sabrina Ionescu. Can she now lead the Oregon Ducks to an NCAA championship?
Tournament challenge: Fill out your bracket!
Create up to 25 brackets, and play against family and friends.
NCAA Women's tournament
Friday's early games
NBA
Lowe: Ten things I like and don't like, including terrifying Giannis
This week we highlight Philly's chemistry experiment, a fearless rookie and Devin Booker.
Benchwarmers: Bucks' high-tech seats adjust for temp, height
The Bucks are hoping their well-researched seat technology makes an impact with their on-court performance.
Believe the hype: Inside Ja Morant’s NCAA tournament star turn
Myron Medcalf
Best of first round
March Madness
Sick step-back and poster dunk part of Ja Morant’s triple-double
Morant gives credit to teammates after triple-double
Maryland's Smith obliterates Windler on and-1 poster slam
New Mexico State's crucial FT misses allow Auburn to hang on
Kalscheur drains 3-pointer in Minnesota's first-round win
NFL
NFL experts predict: The best bargain free-agent moves
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix got a one-year deal in Chicago. Could he use it to get paid in 2020? Our insiders put a bow on the free-agent frenzy.
First look at the potential 2020 NFL free-agent class: 25 names to know
It's not too early to consider who could be up for grabs in the NFL's loaded 2020 free-agent class.
Top Headlines
- Source: Cards, Goldy finalizing 5-year extension
- Sources: Bama negotiating buyout with Johnson
- MSU's Izzo doesn't apologize for yelling at Henry
- Drew, 0-18 in SEC this season, ousted by Vandy
- Wofford's Magee breaks NCAA career 3s record
- UCLA soccer coach in admissions scandal resigns
- Is Mike Trout destined to be best ever?
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Malarchuk suffers life-threatening injury during game
Sabres goalie Clint Malarchuk was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery and 300 stitches after an opposing player's skate accidentally sliced his neck. Six games later, he was back on the ice.
March Madness is here!
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NCAA tournament 2019: What to know about every team in the bracket
The 68 teams for the 2019 NCAA tournament have been revealed. Here's your brief look at every one.
Rarely does a feel-good story have a happy ending
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Isaiah Thomas gets his moment, but will it be his last?
While the former Celtics point guard was honored for his past, his future remains very much in doubt.
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UFC on ESPN+: See what's next
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