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It wouldn’t be March Madness without a few bracket-busters. To help keep your 2018 NCAA Tournament bracket somewhat intact, Sporting News college basketball writer Mike DeCourcy offers up his picks for the upsets and sleeper teams to watch out for in each region. You’ve been warned. Bonus: Check out each region preview linked below for Final Four picks, star players to watch and more. MARCH MADNESS: Printable NCAA bracket...

That was, without a doubt, one of the most chaotic and entertaining opening weekends in NCAA Tournament history. Historic upsets. Historic comebacks. Buzzer-beaters. Jaw-dropping dunks. You name it, we saw it over the past four days. Let’s take a look back at the best 16 moments as we head into the Sweet 16. And just for fun, we’ll try to rank those moments. Top 16 March Madness moments (so far) 16....

But yes, that is five consecutive Sweet 16 appearances for the Zags, a streak that no one else in college basketball can match currently, that has only been matched twice in the 35 years of the expanded bracket era, by Kentucky and Kansas. It’s only been exceeded three times, with North Carolina and Duke both enjoying nine-year runs and Duke also producing one of eight seasons. Look at those names!...

Note: Until the official 2022 NCAA bracket is announced on Selection Sunday, the teams/seedings in the Predictor Tool will be based on a sample bracket compiled for demonstration purposes only. MORE TEAMRANKINGS: Premium bracket picks From algorithmic predictions to statistical comparisons, the TeamRankings NCAA Tournament Predictor Tool offers objective, data-based advice for every potential 2022 NCAA tournament matchup. Whether you’re looking for help with the first round or the Final Four, you can find the teams with the best odds of pulling off an upset or making a deep tournament run....

The 2022 NCAA tournament offers a chance for some up-and-coming coaches to improve their stock to move up the ladder. Porter Moser did that by jumping from Loyola to Oklahoma last year. Wes Miller did the same, by jumping from UNC-Greensboro to Cincinnati. EXPERT PICKS: DeCourcy (Arizona) | Bender (Kentucky) | Fagan (Gonzaga) | Pohnl (Arizona) Sporting News looks at seven coaches whose profile could increase with a strong showing this march....

These are the big schools with the questionable resumes that will be debated most in the next week to see if they can squeeze into the Big Dance — even if it means a spot in the First Four. Here are nine teams who had 13 or more losses in the regular season with work to do. Teams are ranked in order of their KenPom rankings heading into conference championship week....

We suspect it will be a happier March for all who love college basketball than the one we endured 12 long months ago. It may not be a pleasant month for those who fall on the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble, but the fact that we can be assured there will be a tournament in 2021 might make it better even for fans of those teams. MORE: Bracket predictions 1....

The Italian was their leader supreme – the man who led from the front as the Machans overcame all odds and went from the bottom of the table to laying their hands on the trophy in the second season of the Indian Super League (ISL). He was the man who rallied the troops as the side that looked set to claim the wooden spoon went on to close off the league phase of the season with four straight wins, scoring twelve on the way....

The former president announced in a statement Monday that his home in Palm Beach, Florida, was “under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents” who were taking part in an “unannounced raid.” The FBI conducted the raid and searched for documents at Mar-a-Lago as part of an ongoing investigation into Trump’s potentially unlawful removal and destruction of White House records after he left office in January 2021....

In case you didn’t know… After having come through the Crystal Palace academy, Bissaka made his senior club debut in February 2018 and went on to establish himself as a first team regular for the Eagles. The 21-year-old, who is of Congolese descent, had a breakthrough season in the 2018-19 campaign, starting 35 out of Crystal Palace’s 38 Premier League games and impressing fans and pundits alike with his pacy, physical displays....

The high-flying side are second in the Premier League table with 33 points from their 16 games, level on points with leaders Liverpool having played a game less. As they prepare for Manchester City’s arrival at Old Trafford, here, we take a look at the latest Manchester United news. Manchester United defender Brandon Williams could depart club Young full-back Brandon Williams could be set to depart the club on a temporary deal, as per reports....

The former Old Trafford cult hero has overseen six successive Premier League wins, and United are now within touching distance of Chelsea who occupy the final champions league qualification spot. A win over 16th placed Burnley will move United level on points with Maurizio Sarri’s side temporarily at least for 24 hours. Opponents Burnley seem to have turned a corner of late as well. The Clarets are on a five-match unbeaten run including four wins and a draw to move them out of the bottom for three....

A sixth successive victory in all competitions could send United third, while Bournemouth will start the evening only two points above the relegation zone as Gary O’Neil seeks to avoid defeat - and see his side score a goal - for the first time since his appointment as permanent manager. United have lost two of their past three opening games of the calendar year and three of their last five matches in January....

According to El Nacional, Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick believes the club will have to undergo a major squad overhaul this summer. He has highlighted the club’s need to sign a top-quality defender after growing frustrated with the inconsistent performances of Harry Maguire this season. The German, who will be a consultant next season, has made Torres his prime target. Torres has developed into one of the best defenders in La Liga in recent years....

According to Manchester Evening News (MEN), the Premier League giants have already begun the process of identifying their next permanent manager. The report mentions that there have been developments in Manchester United’s managerial search. The club could secure an agreement before the transfer window reopens in the summer. As per the story, Paris Saint-Germain head coach Mauricio Pochettino and Ajax’s Erik Ten Hag are the leading candidates for the job at Old Trafford....

“Let’s wait and see whatever we need,” Manchin told CNN reporter Manu Raju. Manchin said Democrats need to watch inflation to determine whether it is “transitory or not.” “Right now, inflation is still high, and now we understand the natural gas prices are higher than they’ve ever been in West Virginia too,” Manchin continued. “And the people that end up paying the highest are the ones who can’t afford it....

Many have advocated for revamping the filibuster so Democrats could bypass Republican support and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer appears to be eying a vote. However, Republican leaders have cautioned Democrats against going “nuclear” because it sets precedent for the GOP to ram through their own agenda once they take back the Senate. Manchin also warned legislators about failing to look ahead before moving forward with changes to the filibuster....

On Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said vaccinated individuals should wear a mask indoors if they’re in an area with substantial or high rates of transmission. That includes parts of Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, states where governors have restricted local officials’ ability to implement mask mandates. Texas has the strictest ban on masks, and Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order prohibits anyone, including public health, county and school officials, from requiring people to wear masks....

Coutinho joined the Blaugrana in a €160million deal last January but has increasingly found himself subjected to criticism from the Camp Nou fanbase. Mane will be reunited with his old Anfield colleague when the teams meet in Wednesday’s keenly anticipated Champions League semi-final and offered a glowing assessment of the Brazil playmaker. “You’ll know more than me how he is because you watch more. He’s a great, great player,” Mane told a pre-match news conference....

The surprise mini-concert comes ahead of the release of their studio album Rush, which will be available for purchase streaming from January 20. The intimate show is in collaboration with YouTube and will have a limited number of seats. This is not the first time the quartet has announced a surprise concert. Earlier in October, Maneskin performed at London’s Underworld to celebrate the release of their new single, The Loneliest....