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Villanova coach turns heads after 'joke' that he would 'fire my staff' during March Madness loss

March 21, 2026

Villanova coach turns heads after 'joke' that he would 'fire my staff' during March Madness loss

Kevin Willard claimed his staff-firing comments were a joke after getting backlash, but critics on social media said the Wildcats coach showed no accountability.

Prosecutors say they found 'drug transactions' after Alabama player's arrest, searched his trash: report

March 21, 2026

Prosecutors say they found 'drug transactions' after Alabama player's arrest, searched his trash: report

Prosecutors allege Alabama guard Aden Holloway had 2.1 pounds of marijuana and drug transaction texts on his phone, according to a report.

FDNY turns to March Madness to deliver warning on illegal hydrant parking in New York

March 21, 2026

FDNY turns to March Madness to deliver warning on illegal hydrant parking in New York

As March Madness excitement builds, the FDNY reminded New Yorkers not to park illegally at fire hydrants. Cars parked too close to a hydrant can cause critical delays.

UCF center scores at own basket in crushing blunder during team's first-round loss to UCLA

March 21, 2026

UCF center scores at own basket in crushing blunder during team's first-round loss to UCLA

UCLA defeated UCF 75-71 Friday, aided by UCF's John Bol, who accidentally scored at his own basket. The Bruins advanced to face UConn in the Round of 32.

March Madness perfect bracket count drops to just over 200 out of 36 million after opening round

March 21, 2026

March Madness perfect bracket count drops to just over 200 out of 36 million after opening round

Kentucky's overtime win over Santa Clara was the biggest March Madness bracket buster of Friday, leaving just 224 perfect brackets heading into the second round.

UCLA's Skyy Clark loses front tooth in March Madness thriller, helps Bruins seal first-round victory

March 21, 2026

UCLA's Skyy Clark loses front tooth in March Madness thriller, helps Bruins seal first-round victory

UCLA's Skyy Clark lost half a front tooth in the NCAA Tournament but returned to hit a key free throw, helping the Bruins defeat UCF 75-71 Friday.

Tallest college basketball player ever towers over 6-foot-8 opponent in viral March Madness moment

March 21, 2026

Tallest college basketball player ever towers over 6-foot-8 opponent in viral March Madness moment

Florida's Olivier Rioux went viral during the team's win over Prairie View A&M when he checked into the game. Hassane Diallo was taken aback by his height.

Rick Pitino joins 'Thank You, NYPD' campaign before St John's' March Madness opener

March 20, 2026

Rick Pitino joins 'Thank You, NYPD' campaign before St John's' March Madness opener

Two-time national championship winner and current St. John's coach Rick Pitino joined the "Thank You, NYPD" movement, thanking officers for their roles in New York City's safety.

Kentucky survives Santa Clara in overtime thriller after Otega Oweh's miracle buzzer-beater

March 20, 2026

Kentucky survives Santa Clara in overtime thriller after Otega Oweh's miracle buzzer-beater

Kentucky star Otega Oweh hit a 32-foot bank shot at the buzzer to force overtime, where the Wildcats eventually won 89-84 and survived an upset bid from Santa Clara.

VCU coach praises student journalists after historic March Madness comeback: 'Best in the country'

March 20, 2026

VCU coach praises student journalists after historic March Madness comeback: 'Best in the country'

VCU pulled off the largest first-round March Madness comeback in history against UNC, and coach Phil Martelli Jr. used his postgame presser to honor the team's student media crew.