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The 2026 NCAA Men's Tournament Bracket Is Here: Your Complete Guide to March Madness By Joe Lunardi Published March 15, 2026 — Selection Sunday Bracket and lines as of Selection Sunday, March 15, 2026. First Four games tip off March 17-18 in Dayton. Check NCAA.com for the latest updates and interactive bracket. The wait is over. The Selection Committee has spoken. March Madness 2026  is officially upon us. After months of bracketology speculation, bubble debates, and confer

By Joe Lunardi Updated March 15, 2026, 11:00 AM ET As of mid-Sunday morning — SEC final set (Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas after Vandy's upset over Florida), with both conference finals still to play (SEC: Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas tipping ~noon ET on ESPN; A-10: Dayton vs. VCU ~1 PM ET on CBS) The wait is finally over. Selection Sunday has arrived, and the madness is about to officially begin. With just a handful of conference tournament finals left to play, the 2026 NCAA Men's Bask

Under the bright lights at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, the United States claimed a hard-fought 5-3 victory over Canada in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal, in front of a raucous crowd of 38,054 fans on March 13, 2026. Early Advantage for the Americans The U.S. wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. In the top of the first inning, Bobby Witt Jr. drew a walk to spark the rally. Aaron Judge delivered a clutch double to left field, advancing Witt Jr. to third. Kyle S

The Blue Devils hold on as the Seminoles' buzzer-beater rims out in an instant classic In a game that had ACC Tournament fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer, top-ranked Duke narrowly escaped Florida State 80-79 in Thursday night's quarterfinal at Charlotte's Spectrum Center. A Finish for the Ages The Seminoles had the ultimate chance to pull off the upset. Chauncey Wiggins blocked ACC Player of the Year Cameron Boozer with seven seconds left, giving Florida

2026 NFL Free Agency Awards: The Best, Worst, and Most Surprising Moves As the opening wave of free agency hits, we've already seen jaw-dropping deals, dramatic reversals, and head-scratching decisions. Here are the awards that matter most from this wild stretch. 🏆 The Dominoes Award: Edge Rushers The Panthers set the market on fire when they signed Jaelan Phillips to a staggering four-year, $120 million deal with $80 million guaranteed, per reports. That's $30 million per y

The Baltimore Ravens made headlines this week, pivoting after backing out of a Maxx Crosby trade to sign Trey Hendrickson on a massive four-year, $112 million deal with $60 million guaranteed (up to $120M with incentives). On paper, it looks like a win—Hendrickson is a four-time Pro Bowler, an All-Pro, and led the NFL with 17.5 sacks in 2024. But his 2025 season was cut short by injury, limiting him to just 7 games and 4 sacks. Beneath the surface, this move carries significa

A stunning reversal leaves the Raiders scrambling and Maxx Crosby's future uncertain In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through the league, the Baltimore Ravens have backed out of a trade agreement that would have brought All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby to Baltimore. The deal, agreed upon last Friday, collapsed Tuesday evening after medical concerns arose during Crosby's physical—just hours before the new league year was set to begin, per the Raiders' official sta

With the NCAA still reviewing high-profile tampering cases from January, the unwritten rules of player recruitment have been thrown out the window. Here's what's really happening behind the scenes. Updated as of March 2026 – NCAA investigation ongoing. When Clemson coach Dabo Swinney sat down at his news conference on January 23, 2026 with receipts, timelines, and accusations ready, he did something rare in college football: he pulled back the curtain on tampering. The story

Team USA stayed perfect on Monday, March 9, using a thunderous third inning and a dominant, scoreless World Baseball Classic debut from Paul Skenes to beat Mexico 5–3 at Houston’s Daikin Park. Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony supplied the game-changing homers, and the U.S. bullpen did just enough to withstand a late surge in front of a sellout crowd of 41,628 that was decidedly pro-Mexico. A third inning that flipped the stadium The game’s defining stretch came in the third. Bry

Mexico vs. United States: 2026 World Baseball Classic Showdown Tonight in Houston The stage is set for an electrifying clash as Mexico takes on the United States in tonight's blockbuster World Baseball Classic showdown at 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT)  on FOX  from Daikin Park in Houston. The Pitching Battle All eyes will be on the mound as the United States sends out ace Paul Skenes , one of baseball's most dominant young arms. Mexico counters with veteran right-hander Manny Barre

Disclaimer: This commentary is based on reporting by the Chillicothe Gazette  (Tom Wilson). Some tournament wins are remembered for the final score. Others are remembered for a stretch—two or three minutes where the game stops feeling like a contest and starts feeling like a story you’ll hear about for years. Unioto’s 66–44 Division III regional championship win over Bishop Hartley on Saturday, March 7, at Ohio Dominican University had both. It had the revenge angle (avenging

A Star-Studded Roster Unites and Delivers a Statement Win Fresh off a dominant 15-5 victory over Brazil in their Pool B opener last night, Team USA's World Baseball Classic roster has transformed from names on paper into a unified squad ready to chase gold. Team USA improves to 1-0 in Pool B. Captain Aaron Judge set the tone early with a two-run blast to left center in the first inning, and the offense never let up—exploding for seven runs in the ninth to put the game away in

As we enter the final stretch before the Big Dance, every game is a referendum The madness is almost here. With exactly 10 days until Selection Sunday on March 15, college basketball fans across the country are holding their breath, wondering if their team will punch a ticket to the Big Dance or be left watching from home. Note: Projections via consensus models (ESPN/Lunardi, Bart Torvik, TeamRankings) as of March 5. Bubble projections shift daily—check the latest from Lunard

With the NFL free agency negotiation window opening March 9 at noon ET and official signings beginning March 11 at 4 PM ET, teams are preparing for a deep and intriguing free agent class. While this year may lack a generational talent at the very top, the depth across positions—particularly at edge rusher, offensive line, and receiver—makes it one of the more compelling markets in years. Here's everything you need to know about the top players set to hit the market. Note: Ran

Lou Holtz, 1937–2026 College football lost one of its most iconic figures today. Lou Holtz, the Hall of Fame coach who restored Notre Dame to glory, passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 89. A Career Built on Winning Over 33 seasons spanning five decades, Holtz compiled a remarkable college head coaching record of 249-132-7 (.651 winning percentage). He led six different schools to bowl games—an NCAA record—and guided four programs to Top 25 finishes. But it was his 11

Spring football practices are underway across the Big Ten, and with spring games just around the corner, it's time to break down what every conference team should know heading into the 2026 campaign. The Conference at the Top The Big Ten has solidified its dominance as the premier conference in college football, capturing three consecutive national championships—capped by Indiana's historic 16-0 run in 2025. The league's sustained CFP success underscores its remarkable depth.

In just under two weeks, we'll know all the teams competing for a chance to cut down the nets in Indianapolis. Championship Week begins today with the Horizon League tipping off first-round action. All 31 Division I men's basketball conferences will crown their tournament champions — and their automatic qualifiers to the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Championship Week wraps up on March 15, when five conferences — the Ivy League, Atlantic 10, SEC, American, and Big Ten — crown their w

The world's best baseball players are ready to represent their countries once again as the 2026 World Baseball Classic begins this week, with opening games starting March 4-5. After Japan's thrilling victory over Team USA in the 2023 championship game in Miami, the WBC returns with even more star power and international competition. With Shohei Ohtani leading Japan's quest for back-to-back titles and Aaron Judge headlining a stacked American roster, this tournament promises u

COLUMBUS, Ohio — John Mobley Jr. scored 21 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead Ohio State to an upset 82-74 victory over No. 8 Purdue on Sunday, March 1, marking their third straight win over the Boilermakers. A Pivotal Win for Tournament Hopes A crowd that included a loud contingent of Boilermakers fans watched the Buckeyes revive their fading NCAA Tournament hopes with this crucial Quad 1 victory. Purdue (22-7, 12-6 Big Ten) led by as many as seven in the first half,

Major League Baseball is adding a new way to handle one of the sport’s most debated moments: ball and strike calls. Starting on Opening Day 2026 , MLB will roll out an Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system  in regular-season games, giving players a limited, fast way to challenge certain calls—while keeping home plate umpires central to the game. The debut will be highlighted by the Giants hosting the Yankees at 8:05 p.m. ET  in the first-ever live MLB broadcast on Netf