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Reranking the 32 men's teams left in March Madness
And then there were just 32. How do these teams stack up against each other after surviving the first round?
Your guide to March Madness Day 2: Recaps, every winner's chance to advance, more
ESPN's reporters on-site across the country detail how each game was won Friday, plus look ahead to Sunday.
Women's March Madness Day 1 takeaways: Chalk reigns as better seeds go 16-0
We broke down all 16 games, including a triple-double, Tennessee's historic end to its season and a lot of chalk.
Women's March Madness Day 1 as it happened
We followed all the action from 16 games throughout Day 1 of the women's NCAA tournament.
Florida starts title defense with 59-point pounding
Florida began its national title defense with the second-largest victory margin in NCAA tournament history, pounding Prairie View A&M 114-55 on Friday night.
Miami (OH)'s run ends in blowout loss to Vols
Ja'Kobi Gillespie hit six 3-pointers and scored 29 points as sixth-seeded Tennessee ended a fabulous season for Miami (Ohio) with a 78-56 win Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
'Drug transactions' allegedly on Holloway's phone
Prosecutors allege "drug transactions" were found on Crimson Tide basketball star Aden Holloway's phone after he was arrested Monday on a felony drug charge, per documents obtained by ESPN.
Sources: 49ers pass on Williams option, eye deal
The Niners aren't exercising the option bonus for Trent Williams but still hope to work out a deal.
Clark grins and bears lost tooth in UCLA's win
UCLA's Skyy Clark shook off the pain after losing a chunk of his top front tooth late in Friday's first-round game against UCF and helped the Bruins secure a 75-71 victory.
Caldwell takes blame as Lady Vols drop 8th straight
Seventh-seeded NC State beat 10th-seeded Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday, handing the Lady Vols their eighth straight loss.
Avalanche first NHL team to clinch playoff berth
The Colorado Avalanche are the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot.
NCAA sues DraftKings for trademark infringement
The NCAA filed suit against DraftKings on Friday, accusing the sportsbook operator of trademark infringement for use of terms such as March Madness.
📸 Men's NCAA tourney first-round superlatives
What were the coolest, weirdest and most notable things to happen in the men's NCAA tournament's first round? We've got some of the best right here.
2026 NCAA wrestling championships: Schedule, how to watch
It's time for the 2026 NCAA wrestling championships! This year crowned the first women's tournament champion. Check out how to watch now.
Purdue's Smith leaps Hurley as NCAA assists king
Purdue's Braden Smith broke Bobby Hurley's NCAA all-time assists record Friday night, reaching 1,077 for his career during a first-round NCAA tournament game against Queens University.
After letting the Super Bowl MVP walk, what's the Seahawks' plan at running back?
Kenneth Walker's departure leaves a hole in a backfield already weakened by Zach Charbonnet's injury.
Could Cam Jordan be a Chief? Unpacking KC's free agency, and what's next
The Chiefs hope their free agent class can make a bigger impact than last year's underwhelming acquisitions.
VAR review: Should Man United have gotten a penalty? Why was Maguire sent off?
Bournemouth got a penalty to snatch a point against Manchester United. What happened?
Power Rankings: How did Arsenal drop and Man City rise in ratings of all teams?
ESPN's Premier League Power Rankings return to look at all 20 teams.
How Chuck Norris Facts gave birth to the modern meme
Chuck Norris was a karate legend, then an action star, and then ... memes. So many memes.
Women's March Madness Final Four, champion predictions
ESPN talent cast their votes for which foursome will reach the Final Four. Will Phoenix be full of chalk?
Olney: The seven things I took away from MLB spring training
What did you miss at major league camps this spring while watching the World Baseball Classic? Here's what stood out to us from Florida and Arizona.
'The best is still yet to come': Why Wyatt Langford is an AL MVP sleeper pick
Langford has gone from overhyped to overlooked. That could change in 2026 for the 24-year-old.