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Kentucky’s secret weapon becomes best seller on Amazon

A random anecdote from the Kentucky men’s basketball team during March Madness has sent a cereal brand’s stock skyrocketing. 3rd-seeded Kentucky punched their ticket to the Sweet 16 on Sunday by beating 6th-seeded Illinois 84-75 in their …

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Sacramento Kings legend lands fitting head coaching job

Former Sacramento Kings point guard Mike Bibby is trading in his sneakers for a clipboard next season. Bibby, 46, is slated to become the men’s basketball head coach of Sacramento State, according to NBA reporter Shams Charania. The post will …

Niko Medved at a press conference

Colorado State coach lands big new job after March Madness heartbreak

Niko Medved is off to a new program just one day after losing on a heartbreaking buzzer-beater. The University of Minnesota announced on Monday that they have hired Medved to be their next head basketball coach. Medved has landed a six-year deal from …

Bob Huggins at a press conference

Bob Huggins linked to a return to coaching

Bob Huggins may not be done coaching just yet. A new report suggested Monday that Huggins could be a candidate for the vacant McNeese State job. Jeff Goodman of Field of 68 reported that Huggins is among those being looked at as a potential …

Rick Pitino in the stands

Woman sitting behind Rick Pitino draws attention

The Pitino family made for a big storyline over the weekend, but there was someone else who was an even bigger focal point of the conversation. On Saturday, Rick Pitino’s St. John’s Red Storm faced Arkansas in the second round of the NCAA …

Dan Hurley looks on

UConn accused of threatening reporter over Dan Hurley video

A UConn staffer allegedly threatened the reporter who captured viral video of coach Dan Hurley leaving the court following the Huskies’ NCAA Tournament loss on Sunday. The video of Hurley emerged following UConn’s 77-75 loss to Florida in …

Scottie Pippen smiling

Scottie Pippen’s son makes decision about his future

Scottie Pippen’s son Justin has made a significant decision about his future, even though his team is still in the NCAA Tournament. Justin Pippen, a freshman guard for Michigan, has decided to enter the transfer portal, according to Travis …

JJ Watt looks on

JJ Watt unloads on NCAA for ‘cannibalizing your own sport’

The NCAA Tournament is one of the most popular events in sports, and JJ Watt is concerned that the changing landscape of college athletics could ruin it. There may be 16 teams still competing for a national championship, but the college basketball …

Bill Walton smiling

Fans all said the same thing about epic Arizona-Oregon clash

Several fans felt like there was something missing from Sunday’s epic NCAA Tournament clash between Arizona and Oregon. With a spot in this year’s Sweet 16 on the line, Arizona needed a big-time performance from Caleb Love to fend off an …

Caleb Love looking on

Arizona star Caleb Love sends message to Duke ahead of Sweet 16 clash

Arizona guard Caleb Love knows a thing or two about playing Duke during March Madness. Love famously sent the Blue Devils home during the Final Four of the 2022 NCAA Tournament when he was still the lead guard for North Carolina. Love had a game-high …

Robbie Hummel with a headset on

Fans said the same thing about announcer Robbie Hummel

Robbie Hummel has been on the call for many of CBS’ NCAA Tournament games this year, and the fans have made their feelings on him clear: they approve. Hummel, Jalen Rose and Lisa Byington formed the announcing team that called the …

Mark Pope smiling during a game

Mark Pope reveals unusual request that helped Kentucky get to Sweet 16

An English breakfast cereal apparently helped fuel Kentucky’s journey to the Sweet 16. On Sunday, 3rd-seeded Kentucky outlasted 6th-seeded Illinois 84-75 in their second-round NCAA Tournament matchup at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. Wildcats …

Maryland player Derik Queen celebrating

Maryland’s Derik Queen had profane 5-word message before hitting game-winner

Derik Queen was taking the final shot for Maryland on Sunday at all costs. 4th-seeded Maryland trailed 12th-seeded Colorado State 71-70 with 3.7 seconds left in their second-round NCAA Tournament matchup at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash. With …

Kentucky court logo at Rupp Arena

Kentucky sets wild March Madness record in path to Sweet 16

The Kentucky Wildcats navigated uncharted waters to get to this year’s Sweet 16. 3rd-seeded Kentucky handily dispatched 6th-seeded Illinois in an 84-75 contest Sunday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. An Otega Oweh layup gave the Wildcats a …

Mick Cronin in a suit

Mick Cronin roasted UCLA’s travel arrangements after loss

UCLA coach Mick Cronin delivered a dose of brutal honesty following the Bruins’ loss in the NCAA Tournament early Sunday. Cronin was asked about next year’s UCLA team following the Bruins’ 67-58 loss to Tennessee in Lexington, Ky. …

Chris Mack in a suit

High-profile former coach linked with return to Xavier

The Xavier Musketeers went back to one of their former coaches three years ago by hiring Sean Miller. Now that Miller is leaving, they may follow the same playbook once again. Xavier has interest in former coach Chris Mack as a replacement for …

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