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Well, it was fun while it lasted. No perfect men's March Madness brackets left after Tennessee win

Well, it was fun while it lasted. No perfect men's March Madness brackets left after Tennessee win

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 10:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Well, that's that.
Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team

Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat.
Iowa beats No. 1 seed and defending champ Florida in March Madness on Folgueiras' 3 in final seconds

Iowa beats No. 1 seed and defending champ Florida in March Madness on Folgueiras' 3 in final seconds

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 8:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alvaro Folgueiras told Bennett Stirtz he'd be ready for the ball, and he delivered in the clutch.
Tennessee reaches its 4th straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in March Madness

Tennessee reaches its 4th straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in March Madness

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 7:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

together.
Carlos Alcaraz loses to Sebastian Korda in the third round of the Miami Open

Carlos Alcaraz loses to Sebastian Korda in the third round of the Miami Open

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 7:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the third round of the Miami Open on Sunday, losing to Sebastian Korda in three sets.
Kansas' Bill Self says he hasn't decided whether to continue his Hall of Fame coaching career

Kansas' Bill Self says he hasn't decided whether to continue his Hall of Fame coaching career

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 7:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bill Self says he hasn't decided whether he will continue his Hall of Fame coaching career after the Kansas Jayhawks' season ended with a heartbreaking loss to St. John's in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
Booker's March Madness moment is career high 40 as No. 1 Texas rolls over Oregon 100-58 to Sweet 16

Booker's March Madness moment is career high 40 as No. 1 Texas rolls over Oregon 100-58 to Sweet 16

Jim Vertuno, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Madison Booker scored a career-high 40 points in a dazzling display of shot making and No. 1 Texas rolled past No. 8 Oregon 100-58 Sunday in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament, sending the Longhorns back to the Sweet 16 for the third consecutive year.
Lakers star Luka Doncic clear to play at Detroit after the NBA rescinds his 16th technical foul

Lakers star Luka Doncic clear to play at Detroit after the NBA rescinds his 16th technical foul

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 7:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is clear to play Monday night at Detroit after the NBA rescinded his 16th technical foul of the season.
Dylan Darling hits driving layup at buzzer, St. John's beats Kansas 67-65 in March Madness thriller

Dylan Darling hits driving layup at buzzer, St. John's beats Kansas 67-65 in March Madness thriller

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 7:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired for his only bucket of the game, and St. John's blew a 13-point lead in the final minutes before advancing to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 victory over Kansas. Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins scored 18 points apiece for the fifth-seeded Red Storm (30-6), who have roared back to college basketball prominence in just three seasons under coach Rick Pitino. Darling coolly won it after Kansas erased its 58-45 deficit with 7 1/2 minutes to play, making a furious 20-7 run capped by Darryn Peterson's two free throws to tie it with 13.1 seconds left.
No. 2 seed Iowa State turns up the defense, shuts down No. 7 Kentucky in 82-63 NCAA tourney victory

No. 2 seed Iowa State turns up the defense, shuts down No. 7 Kentucky in 82-63 NCAA tourney victory

Dave Skretta, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tamin Lipsey knew he had to step up for Iowa State with All-America forward Joshua Jefferson sitting on the bench, his sprained left ankle still encased in a boot, as the Cyclones played Kentucky on Sunday for a spot in the Sweet 16.
Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her 3 children found dead in house fire, league says

Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her 3 children found dead in house fire, league says

Jessica Hill, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children were killed Saturday in a weekend house fire in Minnesota, the league announced Sunday.
Fitzpatrick goes from disappointment to winning at Valspar Championship

Fitzpatrick goes from disappointment to winning at Valspar Championship

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 5:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Matt Fitzpatrick took longer than usual to get over his loss last week at The Players Championship, mainly because he played so well and did so little wrong until Cameron Young won on the difference of one tee shot at final hole.
Battle's last-second jumper gives Minnesota a 65-63 win over Mississippi in women's NCAA Tournament

Battle's last-second jumper gives Minnesota a 65-63 win over Mississippi in women's NCAA Tournament

Dave Campbell, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Minnesota made sure the opening weekend of women's March Madness was blocked off at its home court months before the NCAA Tournament began.
Battle's winner for Minnesota gives women's March Madness a shining moment in closest game yet

Battle's winner for Minnesota gives women's March Madness a shining moment in closest game yet

Dave Campbell, Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 5:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

has long daydreamed about.
Tyler Reddick wins at Darlington in 4th NASCAR win this season for Michael Jordan's team

Tyler Reddick wins at Darlington in 4th NASCAR win this season for Michael Jordan's team

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A malfunctioning battery, a cool suit that got very hot and a big deficit to the leader with less than 50 laps remaining at Darlington Raceway.
Devynne Charlton matches her own world record of 7.65 in 60-meter hurdles at World Indoors

Devynne Charlton matches her own world record of 7.65 in 60-meter hurdles at World Indoors

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 4:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bahamas sprinter Devynne Charlton matched her own world record by clocking 7.65 seconds to win the 60-meter hurdles at the World Indoors for the third straight year on Sunday.
Man City dominates Arsenal to win English League Cup and make statement in Premier League title race

Man City dominates Arsenal to win English League Cup and make statement in Premier League title race

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Manchester City has won the English League Cup with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the final at Wembley Stadium. Nico O'Reilly scored both goals in the second half as City claimed the first major piece of domestic silverware this season. Victory may also have handed Pep Guardiola's team a psychological advantage in the race for the Premier League title as it aims to chase down Arsenal's nine-point lead at the top. City's win ended Arsenal's bid this season for an unprecedented quadruple of major trophies by an English team, including the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup. Tottenham's Premier League survival fight worsened with a 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, one of three Premier League games played Sunday.
Jessie Diggins takes 12th after crash in final World Cup cross-country ski race of storied career

Jessie Diggins takes 12th after crash in final World Cup cross-country ski race of storied career

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 2:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jessie Diggins raised her arms after she crossed the finish line of the women's 20-kilometer mass start, an exhausted smile on her face as the American standout wrapped up the final race of her storied career. The 34-year-old cross‑country ski racer was in the medal mix before a late crash knocked her to the snow. Diggins got back up and finished in 12th place. Then, the hugs began for the four-time Olympic medalist. Competitors lined up for a chance to embrace Diggins, who was wearing her trademark glitter on her cheeks as a reminder to have fun. Diggins goes out on top after securing her fourth overall World Cup title earlier this weekend.
Fletcher Loyer stars as Purdue advances to 3rd straight Sweet 16, beating Miami 79-69

Fletcher Loyer stars as Purdue advances to 3rd straight Sweet 16, beating Miami 79-69

Jeff Latzke, Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fletcher Loyer scored 24 points, Trey Kaufman-Renn had 19 points and nine rebounds, and No. 2 seed Purdue beat Miami 79-69 on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the third straight time and seventh in the last nine years.
Randy Arozarena apologizes to Seattle teammate Cal Raleigh over comments after handshake snub at WBC

Randy Arozarena apologizes to Seattle teammate Cal Raleigh over comments after handshake snub at WBC

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Randy Arozarena has apologized to Seattle Mariners teammate Cal Raleigh after Arozarena cursed out the catcher for not returning a handshake at the World Baseball Classic.