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Saturday Sports: Layoffs At ESPN, Star High School Baseball Pitcher

ESPN recently let go of about 100 employees. The company faces declining subscriptions as people switch to view sports online. Also a high school pitcher is facing big expectations, maybe too big.

Saturday Sports: Layoffs At ESPN, Star High School Baseball Pitcher

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Saturday Sports: NBA Playoffs Begin

NBA playoffs are underway with Cleveland and Golden State as the mainstream favorites to win; and in the world of hockey, the Washington Capitals look poised to win their first championship.

Saturday Sports: NBA Playoffs Begin

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Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney Dies At 84

One of the NFL's most popular and influential executives has died. Dan Rooney was chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He helped the team win championships and also diversified hiring in the league.

Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney Dies At 84

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North Carolina And Gonzaga Face Off For NCAA Men's Basketball Title

The University of North Carolina is up for its sixth overall title, while Gonzaga is going for its first, in Monday night's championship game.

North Carolina And Gonzaga Face Off For NCAA Men's Basketball Title

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Gonzaga, North Carolina To Meet Monday In Men's NCAA Basketball Final

Gonzaga and North Carolina face off in Phoenix — both earned tough wins in the national semifinals over the weekend. On Sunday, South Carolina won the women's championship over Mississippi State.

Gonzaga, North Carolina To Meet Monday In Men's NCAA Basketball Final

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South Carolina Takes Its First Women's NCAA Basketball Title

South Carolina forward A'ja Wilson (22) and her teammates celebrate their win over Mississippi State in the final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament on Sunday. Eric Gay/AP hide caption

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South Carolina Takes Its First Women's NCAA Basketball Title

The lady Gamecocks earned their first national title with a 67-55 win over Mississippi State. It's also a first for former player, Coach Dawn Staley, who had made several Final Fours in her prime.

North Carolina Edges Out Oregon For A Shot At Sixth NCAA Title

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North Carolina Edges Out Oregon For A Shot At Sixth NCAA Title

With Saturday's 77-76 victory, North Carolina is one step away from the chance at a redemptive title after losing at the buzzer in last season's championship game. They'll face Gonzaga Monday night.

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Mississippi State Defeats UConn In Final Four Upset

Friday night was one of the biggest upsets in college basketball history as Mississippi State upset UConn 66-64 in overtime at the Women's Final Four.

Mississippi State Defeats UConn In Final Four Upset

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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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