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Saturday Sports: The March Madness Games We're Watching

We discuss the highly anticipated games in March Madness, as well as the continued player-driven protest movement against the inequities in college basketball.

Saturday Sports: The March Madness Games We're Watching

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NCAA March Madness Earns Its Name With Chaotic Start

The NCAA men's basketball tournament is off to a wild start. It's been full of upsets, drama and even a team bounced from the competition because of COVID-19.

NCAA March Madness Earns Its Name With Chaotic Start

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From A-To-Z, We Have You Covered For The NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournaments

All men's NCAA Basketball Tournament games are being held in Indiana in a makeshift coronavirus bubble. Purdue's Mackey Arena in West Lafayette is hosting some of the early games. Justin Casterline/Getty Images hide caption

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From A-To-Z, We Have You Covered For The NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournaments

After the coronavirus led to the cancellation of the NCAA Division 1 basketball tournaments last year, this year's games are on — but with changes including fewer fans, no bands or cheerleaders.

NCAA Women's Basketball: UConn Again A Top Seed. But Starting Without Its Famed Coach

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma talks to his team during a game against Villanova in the Big East tournament on March 7, 2021. Auriemma has tested positive for the coronavirus. Jessica Hill/AP hide caption

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NCAA Women's Basketball: UConn Again A Top Seed. But Starting Without Its Famed Coach

UConn Head Coach Geno Auerimma has tested positive for the coronavirus and won't be able to join his team until the second round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament.

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Week In Sports: College Basketball Faces Coronavirus Crisis

A slew of college basketball players have tested positive for the coronavirus. Also, what may race-based concussion tests in the NFL mean for retired Black players?

Week In Sports: College Basketball Faces Coronavirus Crisis

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The Tokyo Olympics Are On — For Now — As Athletes Train Through The Uncertainty

Joe Delagrave (c) is co-captain of the USA Wheelchair Rugby team. The squad was practicing at a recent training camp in Birmingham, Ala. at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training site. Lexi Branta Coon/Courtesy USA Wheelchair Rugby hide caption

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The Tokyo Olympics Are On — For Now — As Athletes Train Through The Uncertainty

The Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics were delayed a year by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, there's as much uncertainty as there was a year ago. The athletes are doing their best to focus on their training.

The Tokyo Olympics Are On — For Now — As Athletes Train Through The Uncertainty

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Former USA Gymnastics Coach Charged With 2 Dozen Criminal Charges, Dies By Suicide

Former USA Gymnastics and Olympic coach John Geddert died by suicide on Thursday, just hours after Michigan's Attorney General charged him with sexual assault and human trafficking.

Former USA Gymnastics Coach Charged With 2 Dozen Criminal Charges, Dies By Suicide

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After Undergoing Surgery For Car Crash, Tiger Woods 'Awake, Responsive'

Tiger Woods was involved in a single-car accident in Southern California. A rod was inserted into his tibia to stabilize injuries, and pins and screws were used to stabilize foot and ankle injuries.

After Undergoing Surgery For Car Crash, Tiger Woods 'Awake, Responsive'

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Olympic Athletes Train Through COVID-19 Uncertainty

The delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics and Paralympics are five months away and it's uncertain whether the games will be held. But athletes are trying to keep focused and train.

Olympic Athletes Train Through COVID-19 Uncertainty

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A Golfer's Dream Delayed, But Finally Realized At The Game's Highest Level

Kamaiu Johnson practices ahead of his PGA Tour debut on Thursday at legendary Pebble Beach. Johnson, 27, was discovered by a golf pro at age 13 after he had dropped out of school. Courtesy Marc Howard Photo hide caption

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A Golfer's Dream Delayed, But Finally Realized At The Game's Highest Level

When 27-year-old Kamaiu Johnson tees off in the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, it'll mark the culmination of an improbable journey.

A Golfer's Dream Delayed, But Finally Realized At The Game's Highest Level

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Brady Leads Tampa Bay Bucs To Super Bowl Win Over Kansas City Chiefs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl 55 — 31-9 — in a dominating fashion over the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. Quarterback Tom Brady won his record seventh championship.

Brady Leads Tampa Bay Bucs To Super Bowl Win Over Kansas City Chiefs

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Referee Sarah Thomas Will Make Super Bowl History - But She's Part of a Trend

NFL official Sarah Thomas is set to become the first woman to officiate in a Super Bowl. "When you start having more and more and more females, no one's doing it for the recognition. They are doing it because they love it." Scott Halleran/Getty Images hide caption

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Referee Sarah Thomas Will Make Super Bowl History - But She's Part of a Trend

For the first time, a woman will be among the referees working during a Super Bowl. Sarah Thomas is part of a growing number of women officiating at the highest level of men's sports leagues.

Referee Sarah Thomas Will Make Super Bowl History - But She's Part of a Trend

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