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March Madness: Five Bold Predictions for Men's NCAA Tournament Round of 32
The first round of the NCAA men's tournament is in the books. As always, there were , interesting storylines, and of course, upsets. Heading into the second round, here are five bold predictions as competing teams look to punch a ticket to the Sweet 16. At least one No. 9 seed will upset a No. 1 seed to advance to the Sweet 16 In one of the oddities of the round of 64, all four No. 9 seeds advanced over their No. 8 seed opponents.
Suns Forward Dillon Brooks Arrested for DUI
Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested in downtown Scottsdale early Friday morning for driving under the influence, according to a report from TMZ. Brooks was arrested by local authorities around 2 a.m. local time and was released from custody at 3:20 a.m. There were no other details given. Brooks has no other documented criminal record. Brooks has been sidelined since Feb. 21 with a broken hand. However, in 50 games this season, Brooks is averaging 20.9 points and 3.7 rebounds on 44.0% shooting.
Men’s Bubble Watch: UCLA, UCF likely in following résumé-boosting victories
Welcome to State of the Bubble, a weekly column breaking down the March résumés of 16 men’s college basketball teams that find themselves on the cusp of the NCAA tournament. This column will run each Thursday throughout the rest of the season, utilizing the bubble categories defined by Kevin Sweeney’s weekly bracket watch. Let’s dive into the outlook of each of the bubble teams heading into the final weekend of February. *NCAA NET Rankings updated through games played on Feb. 25.
Darius Acuff Was Fresh Out of a Walking Boot When He Scored 49 Points in 2OT Loss to Alabama
Wednesday was a tough night for No. 20 Arkansas. It's all relative of course. The Razorbacks are 19–7 and 9–4 in the SEC, even after losing a 117–115 double overtime heartbreaker on the road at No. 25 Alabama. But a tough loss is a tough loss nonetheless. It's especially sour when spoiling an incredible performance from future NBA lottery pick Darius Acuff, who scored 49 points to go along with five rebounds and five assists in the defeat.
Oregon's Running Back Situation Looks Dire With Latest Injury Report
Oregon's running back situation is looking increasingly dire for Friday's College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl against No. 1 Indiana. After running back Jordon Davison was ruled out earlier this week with a collarbone injury, fellow star ball carrier Noah Whittington was added to the injury report on Thursday. He's questionable for the matchup. Two other depth options, Makhi Hughes and Jayden Limar, both entered the transfer portal.
Bulls-Heat in Long Delay at United Center Due to Floor Condensation Issue
The Heat and Bulls were set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday night at the United Center, but a condensation issue on the floor of the arena has led to a lengthy delay. Temperatures inside of United Center exceeded 71 degrees, with humidity factors north of 50%. Moisture on the floor led to the delay, which obviously would have caused safety issues to the players running full speed up and down the court. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Bulls-Heat in Long Delay at United Center Due to Floor Condensation Issue
The Heat and Bulls were set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday night at the United Center, but a condensation issue on the floor of the arena has led to a lengthy delay. Temperatures inside of United Center exceeded 71 degrees, with humidity factors north of 50%. Moisture on the floor led to the delay, which obviously would have caused safety issues to the players running full speed up and down the court. Truly bizarre scenes at United Center tonight.
Giannis Defends Controversial Late-Game Windmill Slam: 'We're 11th in the East'
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and added eight rebounds in the Bucks' 112-103 win over the Bulls on Saturday night. The victory was a much-needed one for the Bucks, who moved to 13-19 on the season, and are looking to a make a pre-All-Star break push with Antetokounmpo back in the lineup. The postgame was dominated by Antetokounmpo's windmill slam with time waning and the game well in-hand.
Rece Davis Took Clear Shot at Johnny Manziel Over Texas A&M 'College GameDay' No-Show
Former Texas A&M Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Manziel was scheduled to be the guest picker in College Station for last Saturday's College GameDay ahead of the first-round College Football Playoff tilt between the Aggies and Miami. But Manziel no-showed his appearance on GameDay, which came less than 12 hours after he was seen in Miami at the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua boxing match.
Ed Orgeron Gave Classic Answer When Asked About SEC Paying Players Before NIL
Former LSU national champion head coach Ed Orgeron has been in the news quite a bit lately. First, it was Orgeron stating that he had interest in rejoining LSU as an assistant under good friend Lane Kiffin. On Tuesday, it was an entirely different topic-NIL in college athletics. Orgeron joined the Bussin' with the Boys podcast to discuss a host of topics, one of which included paying players before NIL.
Notre Dame AD Addresses Marcus Freeman's Contract Situation Following CFP Snub
Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua is intent on doing what it takes to keep head football coach Marcus Freeman in South Bend long-term.
College Football Week 9 Takeaways: Texas A&M's Blowout Win Turns Up Heat on LSU's Brian Kelly
Week 9 of the college football season proved to have massive implications for postseason play, especially in the SEC. Let's not waste any time. Here are Sports Illustrated's takeaways from the week that was. Texas A&M's blowout win in Baton Rouge should turn the heat up quickly on Brian Kelly at LSU Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
Odell Beckham Jr. Accepts Six-Game Suspension for Performance-Enhancing Drugs
Free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has accepted a six-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs stemming from a failed test last season while playing for the Dolphins. Beckham broke the news on The PivotPodcastwith Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder. The veteran wide receiver maintained that he has never knowingly taken any PEDs. He also expressed a desire to play this season, even though he remains unsigned.
Packers Tried to Trade for Another All-Pro Pass Rusher Before Micah Parsons Deal
The Packers engaged in trade talks with the Bengals centered around All-Pro pass rusher Trey Hendrickson prior to completing a deal with the Cowboys for Micah Parsons, according to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. According to Rapoport, the Packers were among the teams who "engaged the most with Cincinnati" on a trade for Hendrickson this offseason.
Jedd Fisch Takes Shot at SEC for Scheduling FCS Opponents in November
Washington Huskies coach Jedd Fisch met with the contingent at Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday and was asked about the future of the College Football Playoff. Fisch, who is a proponent of four automatic bids for the league, criticized the SEC's scheduling practices as the Big Ten and SEC continue to square off regarding conference play. The Big Ten plays nine conference opponents per year currently, while the SEC plays just eight. This has been a sticking point in the future format.
Scottie Scheffler and His Son Bennett Shared Sweetest Moment After British Open Win
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler put the finishing touches on his fourth major title and first British Open at Royal Portrush on Sunday afternoon. Scheffler is now just a U.S. Open away from the career grand slam, which would put him amongst the greats in the game of golf. Scheffler has set the bar as the best player in the world over the last few years, but he's made his faith and family his priority when asked about the importance of golf in his life by the media.
Fox Sports Nearing Deal With Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sports After Canceling Shows
Fox Sports is nearing a deal with Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports that would bring Barstool content to FS1, according to a report from Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports. News of an imminent deal between Barstool and Fox Sports comes days after the network announced wide-sweeping changes to FS1 programming. A deal has yet to be finalized.
Rays Expected to Remain in Tampa Following Sale of the Team
The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by Jacksonville real estate developer Patrick Zalupski is on track to be finalized as soon as September, according to a report from Evan Drellich and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The sale, which will be for around $1.7 billion, is expected to keep the team in the Tampa Bay area-with a strong preference to be in Tampa proper rather than St. Petersburg, per the report.
Bucs All-Pro Tackle Tristan Wirfs Undergoes Knee Surgery
Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs is expected to miss the start of the regular season after undergoing knee surgery. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing right knee surgery this week, according to a report from Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.
Reebok, Angel Reese Unveil WNBA Star’s First Signature Shoe
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is continuing her ascent as one of the premier players in the game with the release of her own signature shoe. Reese has partnered with Reebok for the release of the "Angel Reese 1's." Reebok made the announcement official on Wednesday morning. Introducing the Angel Reese 1. Coming soon. pic.twitter.com/0ik9cBR7f2 - Reebok (@Reebok) July 9, 2025 There is no official release date of the shoe, but it's fair to assume that an announcement on date is imminent.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Requires Surgery One Day After Signing Massive Extension
Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr., who signed a five-year, $240 million max extension on Monday, sustained a turf toe injury while playing off-site of the team's facility and will need a surgical procedure to repair the injury, according to a report from NBA insider Chris Haynes. The Grizzlies confirmed the news in a statement on Tuesday night. "The Memphis Grizzlies today provided the following medical update on Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr..
Free Agent Center Al Horford Has Robust Market Filled With Contenders
When Al Horford returned to Boston ahead of the 2021-22 season, it was hard to imagine that the veteran center would play for anybody other than the Celtics for the rest of his career. That thought continued after Horford played a key role in the Celtics capturing the NBA title last summer for the first time since 2008.
Suns Make Surprise Move for Euroleague Finals MVP on One-Year Deal
The Phoenix Suns are signing former Wisconsin Badgers star and Euroleague Finals MVP Nigel Hayes-Davis to a fully-guaranteed one-year contract, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania. Hayes-Davis has been playing for Fenerbahce in Turkey, who he helped win the 2025 Euroleague Championship while averaging 16.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. He made 42.3% of his three-point attempts.
Veteran Coach Has Emerged As ‘Strong Candidate’ for Knicks Opening
Veteran coach Mike Brown has emerged as a strong candidate for the New York Knicks opening and will take a second meeting with the franchise, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania. Brown appears to be a top target for a long-winded and open-ended Knicks search that has now gone on for almost a month. Tom Thibodeau was fired on June 3 after New York was eliminated from the Eastern Conference finals in a six-game series against the Indiana Pacers.
Red Sox Infielder Kristian Campbell Demoted to Triple A Worcester
The suddenly surging Boston Red Sox have optioned infielder Kristian Campbell to Triple A Worcester, according to a report from ESPN's Jeff Passan. Campbell, who won the starting second baseman job out of spring training, was the first of Boston's three top prospects to make the major leagues. He slashed .301/.407/.495 in April, but has struggled ever since. Since May 1, Campbell is hitting .159/.243/.222 and Boston is now offering him an opportunity to reset in the minor leagues.
Suns Won’t Commit to Trading Kevin Durant to a Preferred Destination
The Phoenix Suns are working with Kevin Durant and his agent and business manager, Rich Kleiman, in trade talks as the Suns look to move on from the 36-year-old 15-time all-star. Durant has presented the Suns with a list of preferred destinations. That list includes the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and Miami Heat. While the Suns would like to help Durant and send him to a destination of his choice, they're not committed to it.
Golfer Inside Top 10 at U.S. Open Has Cool Connection to Jets Legend Joe Namath
Korn Ferry Tour member James Nicholas, a 28-year-old Scarsdale, NY native who qualified for the U.S. Open via "Golf's Longest Day" on June 2, fired a one-under par 69 on Thursday and is in a tie for sixth heading into Friday's second round at Oakmont. Nicholas, who is no stranger to diehard golf fans, once went viral for borrowing a club pro's golf clubs at a Korn Ferry event where he was the ninth alternate. Related content This story was originally published June 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM.
Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, Michael Vick Highlight 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class
The National Football Foundation announced its 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class on Wednesday. As was previously announced on College GameDay, Nick Saban has been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame just one year removed from the sidelines as Alabama's head coach. Saban was a head coach at the University of Toledo, Michigan State, LSU and of course, Alabama.
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