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NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 Showdowns Set To Begin

The men and women's NCAA College Basketball tournaments are down to the Sweet 16. The men take the court Thursday night, and the women play on Friday.

NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 Showdowns Set To Begin

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Hopes Run High For Underdogs At Start Of NCAA Tournament

No team seeded 16 has ever beaten a team in the top spot in the men's college basketball Division I championship. It's a guarantee in a tournament that's tough to predict, but this year could be different.

Hopes Run High For Underdogs At Start Of NCAA Tournament

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'A Dream Come True' As New Orleans Plays In The First Four

New Orleans Privateer guard Nate Frye signs autographs after a Monday practice at the University of Dayton Arena. Frye, a senior, joined the team when it was going through a difficult period of deciding whether it had the resources to compete in Division I. Tom Goldman/NPR hide caption

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'A Dream Come True' As New Orleans Plays In The First Four

After a huge decline in enrollment following Hurricane Katrina, the University of New Orleans considered dropping its sports program from Division I. But it reconsidered and today joins March Madness.

Selection Sunday: 2017 Men's College Basketball Tournament Bracket Set

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Selection Sunday: 2017 Men's College Basketball Tournament Bracket Set

On Sunday, the selection committee set the field for the annual descent into March Madness. The four No. 1 seeds are defending champion Villanova, North Carolina, Kansas and Gonzaga.

Selection Sunday: 2017 Men's College Basketball Tournament Bracket Set

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Oregon Lumber Community Looks To Trump And Innovation To Survive

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Oregon Lumber Community Looks To Trump And Innovation To Survive

In Oregon, lumber companies try to innovate to survive the years-long downturn in the timber industry. Some are succeeding. Others aren't and their communities suffer.

Oregon Lumber Community Looks To Trump And Innovation To Survive

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March Madness 101: A Few Tips For Your Bracket

March Madness is about to take over. Before the NCAA brackets are revealed on Sunday, here are some tips (you'll also need luck) for filling them out.

March Madness 101: A Few Tips For Your Bracket

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Saturday Sports: Spurs Vs. Warriors And Colin Kaepernick

This week in sports: It's the Spurs versus the Warriors on the basketball court, and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick says he'll stand for the national anthem next season.

Saturday Sports: Spurs Vs. Warriors And Colin Kaepernick

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For Basketball Player Quinn Cook, A Big Step Closer To The Dream

Quinn Cook No.15 of the East Team drives to the basket during the NBA D-League All-Star Game as part of 2017 All-Star Weekend at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Feb. 18, 2017. Chris Marion/NBAE/Getty Images hide caption

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For Basketball Player Quinn Cook, A Big Step Closer To The Dream

It's the first regular season call up to the NBA for the 23-year-old point guard. For the past season and-a-half, he's been playing in the D-League — pro basketball's minor league.

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NBA Teams Enjoy 1 More Day Off Before All-Star Break Ends

Over the weekend, the NBA held its all-star game — which is the traditional mid-season break. In reality, the regular season already is two-thirds over. It's now a sprint to the finish.

NBA Teams Enjoy 1 More Day Off Before All-Star Break Ends

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Saturday Sports: A Winning Streak And A Losing Streak

A weekly update on the world of sports! This week, a look at the women's basketball team with the most wins, and the team that hasn't won a single game all year.

Saturday Sports: A Winning Streak And A Losing Streak

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NFL Players Union Works To Block Illinois Workers' Comp Bill

The NFL players union says it will tell members not to sign with the Chicago Bears if a state workers' comp bill passes. The bill reduces benefits for professional athletes injured during a game.

NFL Players Union Works To Block Illinois Workers' Comp Bill

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Super Bowl Victory Is Decided In OT: Patriots Beat Falcons 34-28

For a while, it looked like the Atlanta Falcons would be Super Bowl champs, but Tom Brady commanded the come-from-behind Patriots to force overtime. Brady is the only QB with five Super Bowl wins.

Super Bowl Victory Is Decided In OT: Patriots Beat Falcons 34-28

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Saturday Sports: What To Watch For During The Super Bowl

The New England Patriots face the Atlanta Falcons Sunday in Houston. We discuss what to expect from the two teams based on their record so far this season.

Saturday Sports: What To Watch For During The Super Bowl

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