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No team seeded No. 4 or better lost their first-round matchup in 2025. Is this the new normal or can March remain "mad" in the NIL era?

Hometown loyalty, family connections and gut instincts have paid off for this former high school player, at least so far.

If Cinderellas didn't disappear a decade ago, they might not be endangered now.

Our betting and fantasy staff make picks for Most Outstanding Player, with a little history sprinkled in.

There are plenty of fun bets relating to the Final Four, from how many dunks Houston will have to which team will get to 15 points first.

Max Meyer spoke to sportsbooks about the betting action on the men's Final Four with biggest bets and line movement.

How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.

To win a national championship, the Big Ten needs a talent infusion everywhere, and especially on its best teams.

Food is a major part of the culture in San Antonio. Fans in town for the Final Four received a few dining options courtesy of Spurs players.

There's a reason the player who has been at Houston for over half of Kelvin Sampson's 11-year tenure made his coach cry on Senior Day.