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Storr committed to Kansas on Thursday, giving the Jayhawks their third major portal addition this offseason.

By Landing AJ Storr, Kansas Men’s Basketball is Early Winner in Transfer Portal Moves

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Kentucky Settling for Mark Pope Proves Basketball Coaching Landscape Has Changed

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Hurley and the Huskies celebrate after winning the national championship.

Dan Hurley Masters Winning Formula at UConn With Back-to-Back Men’s Titles

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Flagg joins the Blue Devils next season.

Men’s College Basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2024–25: Duke and Elite Freshman Cooper Flagg Top List

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Hurley would be a top candidate for the Kentucky job.

Dan Hurley and Eight Other Candidates to Replace John Calipari at Kentucky

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Calipari leaves Kentucky for Arkansas in a seismic coaching move.

John Calipari’s Seismic Move to Arkansas Shifts the Pressure at Kentucky

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Clingan and Hurley will try to repeat as national champions on Monday.

March Madness: UConn vs. Purdue is Dream Men’s Title Game Matchup

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Stephon Castle’s Statement Sends UConn Back to Men’s Title Game

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Jones’s four three-pointers were key for the Boilermakers in Saturday’s Final Four victory.

Purdue Finds Fearless Confidence in Role Players to Advance to National Championship

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NC State players celebrate after beating Duke to advance to the Final Four.

March Madness: How NC State Made Own Luck for Men’s Final Four Run

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NC State forward DJ Burns will be key for the Wolfpack in the Final Four.

March Madness: What Each Men’s Final Four Team Needs to Advance to the National Championship

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Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (15) claps during warmups before the Big 12 basketball game against Texas Tech, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at United Supermarkets Arena.
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What Kevin McCullar Jr.’s Absence Means for Kansas in NCAA Tournament

By Kevin Sweeney
North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) dribbles the ball against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the first half at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on March 16, 2024.
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Five Teams to Avoid in Men’s March Madness Bracket

By Kevin Sweeney
James Madison Dukes guard Terrence Edwards Jr. (5) is defended by Southern Miss Golden Eagles guard Donovan Ivory (15) during the first half at Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on Jan. 6, 2024.
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10 Potential Cinderellas in 2024 Men’s NCAA Tournament

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March Madness Brackets: Expert Predictions for the 2024 Men’s NCAA Tournament

By Kevin Sweeney and Pat Forde
Florida Atlantic Owls guard Bryan Greenlee (4) reacts with guard Johnell Davis (1) during the second half against the Memphis Tigers at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on Feb. 25, 2024.
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March Madness: Eight Best Men’s NCAA Tournament Games of First Weekend

By Kevin Sweeney
North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) shoots the ball against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the second half at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on March 16, 2024.
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West Region Breakdown: North Carolina Earns Last No. 1 Seed But Has Hard Path

By Kevin Sweeney
Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators in the SEC Tournament championship game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., on March 17, 2024.
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East Region Breakdown: Auburn Could Stand in UConn’s Way

By Kevin Sweeney
Florida Atlantic Owls guard Johnell Davis (1) drives to the basket as Temple Owls forward Steve Settle III (14) defends during the first half at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 16, 2024.
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Men’s Bracket Watch: Final Projections Ahead of Selection Sunday

By Kevin Sweeney
New Mexico Lobos guard Jaelen House (10) looks to pass against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half at Arena-Auditorium in Laramie, Wyoming, on Feb. 6, 2024.
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Mountain West Takes Torch of Hottest Men’s Basketball Conference on West Coast

By Kevin Sweeney
Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Tolu Smith drives against Tennessee Volunteers forward Jonas Aidoo.
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Men’s Bracket Watch: Kentucky, Tennessee Upsets Give Bubble Teams Hope

By Kevin Sweeney
Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats looks on during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky, on Feb. 24, 2024.
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Ten Michigan Men’s Basketball Coaching Candidates After Juwan Howard’s Dismissal

By Kevin Sweeney
Pittsburgh Panthers guard Jaland Lowe (15) drives to the basket as Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Hunter Sallis (23) chases in the first half at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on March 14, 2024.
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Men’s Bracket Watch: Pittsburgh, Ohio State Dark Horses for Selection

By Kevin Sweeney
Southern California Trojans guard Bronny James (6) pulls down a defensive rebound from Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) during the first half at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 14, 2024.
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Bronny James’s First College Season is Over, so What’s Next?

By Kevin Sweeney
Drake Bulldogs head coach Darian DeVries on the court during first round practice at MVP Arena in Albany, New York, on March 16, 2023.
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Eight Oklahoma State Men’s Basketball Candidates After Mike Boynton’s Departure

By Kevin Sweeney
Villanova Wildcats guard Justin Moore (5) hits a three-point shot against DePaul during the second half at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 13, 2024.
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Men’s Bracket Watch: Villanova on the Bubble, Mississippi State’s Must-Win Situation

By Kevin Sweeney
Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew address the crowd after the final college basketball game at Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas, Dec. 22, 2023.
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Ten Candidates for Louisville Men’s Basketball Coaching Job

By Kevin Sweeney
Villanova Wildcats forward Eric Dixon (43) looks to the basket against Seton Hall Pirates guard Dylan Addae-Wusu (0) during the first half at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on March 6, 2024.
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Men’s Bracket Watch: Five Games With True Bubble Implications Wednesday

By Kevin Sweeney
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Dusty Stromer (4) applies the advancing team sticker on the bracket against the San Francisco Dons after the game in the semifinals of the WCC Basketball Championship at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on March 11, 2024.
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Men’s Bracket Watch: Bubble Action Steady in Tuesday’s Games

By Kevin Sweeney
James Madison Dukes forward Jaylen Carey (15) looks to pass over Southern Miss Golden Eagles forward Bryson Hall (24) during the second half at Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on Jan. 6, 2024.
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Men’s Bracket Watch: James Madison, Gonzaga and St. Mary’s Games Are Key

By Kevin Sweeney
James Madison Dukes head coach Mark Byington, right, and his players watch a replay during the second against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles half at Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on Jan. 6, 2024.
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Men’s Bracketology: Everything to Watch This Weekend for Teams on the Bubble

By Kevin Sweeney
Tennessee Volunteers forward J.P. Estrella (13) reacts to a three pointer against the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Feb. 28, 2024.
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Men’s Bracket Watch: No. 1 Seed Line Changes, Two Big East Teams Join Field

By Kevin Sweeney
Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) dribbles the ball during a NCAA game at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
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Men’s Weekend Preview: SEC Supremacy and NCAA Tournament Bids at Stake

By Kevin Sweeney
Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) passes the ball during the NCAA men s basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
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The Magic Eight: Teams That Can Win the 2024 NCAA Men’s Tournament

By Kevin Sweeney
Washington State Cougars forward Andrej Jakimovski (23) shoots a basket against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half at McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona, on Feb. 22, 2024.
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Men’s Bracket Watch: Washington State Locks in, Wake Forest Breaks Through

By Kevin Sweeney
Alabama Crimson Tide guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (12) brings the ball up court against LSU Tigers forward Jalen Reed (13) during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Feb. 10, 2024.
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Can Alabama Basketball’s Supercharged Offense Lead to a Championship?

By Kevin Sweeney
Houston Cougars guard Jamal Shead (1) attempts a free throw during the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas, on Feb. 19, 2024.
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Houston-Baylor Could Help Decide Big 12 Title Race

By Kevin Sweeney
UConn Huskies coach Dan Hurley
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Men’s Bracket Watch: Clarity on Big East Bubble, Top Seed Flips

By Kevin Sweeney
Marquette Golden Eagles forward Oso Ighodaro secures a rebound.
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Marquette-UConn Clash Headlines Loaded Men’s Basketball Weekend

By Kevin Sweeney
UConn Huskies guard Cam Spencer reacts after a play against the Butler Bulldogs in the first half at XL Center in Hartford, Conn., on Feb. 6, 2024.
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Men’s Basketball Top 16 Bracket Reveal Predictions: What to Know

By Kevin Sweeney
Florida Atlantic Owls coach Dusty May looks on from the sideline against the North Texas Mean Green during the first half at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena in Boca Raton, Fla., on Jan. 28, 2024.
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Eight Men’s Basketball Coaches Who Could Replace Chris Holtmann at Ohio State

By Kevin Sweeney
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg and forward Anton Watson react after winning against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Feb. 10, 2024.
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Men’s Bracket Watch: Purdue, Houston, UConn and Arizona Take Top Seeds

By Kevin Sweeney
Baylor Bears center Yves Missi dunks against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
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Men’s Basketball Preview: Baylor Looks to Snap Kansas’ Home Winning Streak

By Kevin Sweeney
South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Lamont Paris directs his team.
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Ten Men’s Hoops Coaches in the Running for Coach of the Year

By Kevin Sweeney
Georgetown Hoyas head coach Ed Cooley reacts against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the first half at Capital One Arena.
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Georgetown Hoops Coach Heard Yelling NSFW Line at Taunting Fan About Being Rich

By Kevin Sweeney
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora prior to the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
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MLB Fans Roast Dreadful Red Sox Over Upcoming Netflix Show

By Kevin Sweeney
Houston’s Kelvin Sampson Had the Most Heated Ejection of the College Hoops Season
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Houston’s Kelvin Sampson Had the Most Heated Ejection of the College Hoops Season

By Kevin Sweeney
Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey rebounds against Wisconsin.
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Men’s Bracket Watch: Initial Predictions As March Madness Inches Closer

By Kevin Sweeney
Purdue Boilermakers guard Lance Jones (No. 55)
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College Hoops Takeaways: Purdue Flexes Muscle, Kentucky Facing Crossroads

By Kevin Sweeney
North Carolina star guard RJ Davis celebrates during a game last month.
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Duke–North Carolina, Men’s College Basketball’s Best Rivalry, Highlights Weekend Slate

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Johnell Davis’s Cinderella Story Was Perfect Fit for FAU Men’s Basketball

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Stephen A. Smith’s Deadpan Reaction to Commanders’ Hiring of Dan Quinn Is Unintentionally Hilarious
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Stephen A. Smith’s Deadpan Reaction to Commanders’ Hiring of Dan Quinn Is Unintentionally Hilarious

By Kevin Sweeney
Mics Caught George Kittle and Aidan Hutchinson Having Comical Conversation During NFC Title Game
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Mics Caught George Kittle and Aidan Hutchinson Having Comical Conversation During NFC Title Game

By Kevin Sweeney
Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Lost it on Stephen A. Smith Over Taking Joel Embiid over Nikola Jokic
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Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Lost It on Stephen A. Smith for His Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic Pick

By Kevin Sweeney
Student Manager Steals Show in Heated College Hoops Game With His Fired-Up Mopping Skills
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Student Manager Steals Show in Heated College Hoops Game With His Fired-Up Mopping Skills

By Kevin Sweeney
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson prepares to throw the ball as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill defends during the first half in the AFC championship game at M&T Bank Stadium.
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Stephen A. Smith Rips Lamar Jackson for 'Choke Job' in Ravens’ Loss to Chiefs

By Kevin Sweeney
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell walks on the field before the NFC Championship football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium.
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Rex Ryan Explains Why Lions’ Loss Will Haunt Dan Campbell and His Team ‘Forever’

By Kevin Sweeney
Providence Friars guard Devin Carter dribbles the ball against the Georgetown Hoyas
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Providence Delivers Message With Win Over Ex-Coach Ed Cooley

By Kevin Sweeney
Kansas State coach Jerome Tang and Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger talk after their game. Tang said he told Otzelberger about Kansas State's accusations during this exchange.
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Report: Iowa State Men’s Basketball Team Accused of Stealing Signs Against Kansas State

By Kevin Sweeney
Iowa State Cyclones forward Hason Ward dunks the ball around Kansas State Wildcats forward Arthur Kaluma during a Big 12 game on Jan. 24, 2024, in Ames, Iowa.
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Pair of Ranked Big 12 Matchups Highlight Men’s College Basketball Weekend Slate

By Kevin Sweeney
Mics Caught Travis Kelce Having Sweet Moment With Former Teammate After Chiefs’ win Over Bills
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Mics Caught Travis Kelce’s Classy Message to Former Teammate After Chiefs’ Win Over Bills

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