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LSU's Angel Reese says fiery handshake incident started with Bruins assistant coach 'talking a little crazy'

March 30, 2024

LSU's Angel Reese says fiery handshake incident started with Bruins assistant coach 'talking a little crazy'

LSU star Angel Reese said Saturday an assistant coach with the UCLA Bruins was "talking a little crazy," prompting a fiery handshake incident.

March 30, 2024

Duke star Jared McCain dismisses nail-painting criticism, announces NIL deal with beauty brand

Duke star Jared McCain recently went viral for his painted fingernails during March Madness, and he parlayed that into an NIL deal with beauty brand Sally Hansen.

LSU's Kim Mulkey shrugs off piece released ahead of Sweet 16, profiling rifts during career: 'Haven't read it'

March 30, 2024

LSU's Kim Mulkey shrugs off piece released ahead of Sweet 16, profiling rifts during career: 'Haven't read it'

A newly released profile piece published by the Washington Post prior to LSU's Sweet 16 game against UCLA detailed Kim Mulkey's coaching style and rifts with players and family.

Rick Pitino expects 'lethal' UConn to repeat amid continued March Madness dominance

March 30, 2024

Rick Pitino expects 'lethal' UConn to repeat amid continued March Madness dominance

The No. 1 UConn Huskies are continuing to dominate March Madness after winning it all last year, and Rick Pitino is expecting a repeat.

Oakland basketball receives donation from Louisville fan reveling in Kentucky’s early March Madness exit

March 30, 2024

Oakland basketball receives donation from Louisville fan reveling in Kentucky’s early March Madness exit

Oakland basketball head coach Greg Kampe revealed Friday that a Louisville fan had sent a donation after their upset over Kentucky in the first round.

Duke pulls away from top-seeded Houston in gritty second half to advance to Elite Eight

March 30, 2024

Duke pulls away from top-seeded Houston in gritty second half to advance to Elite Eight

Duke men’s basketball outlasted top-seeded Houston on Friday night to advance to the Elite Eight where they will face ACC rival North Carolina State.

NC State's Cinderella story continues, as underdog Wolfpack knockoff Marquette to reach Elite 8

March 29, 2024

NC State's Cinderella story continues, as underdog Wolfpack knockoff Marquette to reach Elite 8

The NC State men's basketball team may have played in the ACC and won national titles in the past, but being an eleventh seed still certainly makes them a Cinderella story.

Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo upset over 'BS' nose ring decision during crucial March Madness game

March 29, 2024

Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo upset over 'BS' nose ring decision during crucial March Madness game

Notre Dame star freshman Hannah Hidalgo took issue with the referees over the removal of her nose ring during a tournament game against Oregon State.

Iowa star Caitlin Clark invited to US national team Olympic training camp amid national championship pursuit

March 29, 2024

Iowa star Caitlin Clark invited to US national team Olympic training camp amid national championship pursuit

USA Basketball Women’s National Team announced its list for training camp on Thursday ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, which included Iowa star Caitlin Clark.

On this day in history, March 29, 1982, Michael Jordan hits winning shot in NCAA final, launching legend

March 29, 2024

On this day in history, March 29, 1982, Michael Jordan hits winning shot in NCAA final, launching legend

On this day in history, Michael Jordan, a 19-year-old freshman, hit the winning shot in the 1982 NCAA final, lifting North Carolina to a 63-62 win over Georgetown and launching his legend.