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Albany notches first NCAA tournament victory

D.J. Evans scored 22 points, including two clinching free throws with 12.6 seconds left, to lead Albany to its first NCAA tournament victory.


Browns officially add WR Hawkins

The Browns stripped a rival of a quality player. Call it a free agent fumble.


Irving hopes season isn’t over after injury

Kyrie Irving managed to find a silver lining — and a sliver of hope for the Cavaliers’ playoff chances — while dealing with his latest injury.


Pearl eyes big things for Auburn

The former Tennessee coach agreed to a six-year deal.


Grueling drills helped Indians’ Allen develop mental toughness

In just one season at High Point University, Indians reliever Cody Allen felt what mental toughness means.


James scores 43 as Miami edges Cavaliers

As shot after shot dropped through the net, it became clear LeBron James was going to have one of those special nights.


Penguins bounce back against Stars

Pittsburgh recovered from a dismal weekend sweep at the hands of Philadelphia by jumping on Dallas early.


N.C. State begins March Madness by ousting Xavier

Given a second chance, T.J. Warren put on a show in the NCAA tournament.


Manningham returns to New York Giants

Warren Harding High graduate Mario Manningham, one of the Giants’ most productive receivers from 2008-2011, will rejoin the team.


Reds score twice in 9th to beat Tribe

Nick Swisher homered for Cleveland, which lost 5-4.


UConn women eye record ninth crown

The Huskies are tied with Tennessee for most championships with eight.


Buffett’s bracket gamble based on odds

But that’s not stopping mathematicians from cashing in on the tournament challenge.


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Cavs’ Irving out at least two weeks

The injury comes at a bad time for Cleveland, which is struggling to make the playoffs.

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BUMP SLUMP

The man in charge of the NCAA selection committee insists a win in November is worth the same as a win in March.

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Michigan State upsets top-seeded Michigan

Payne led the Spartans with 18 points