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Tom Izzo defiantly defends coaching style: ‘Don’t give a damn’

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the 17th time in his career, extending the Spartans’ streak of 27 consecutive tournament appearances. With two more victories standing between his program and a ninth Final Four, the veteran coach faced renewed scrutiny over his intense, demanding sideline … The post Tom Izzo defiantly defends coaching style: ‘Don’t give a damn’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Carmelo Anthony addresses his son’s future after Syracuse’s Gerry McNamara hire

Gerry McNamara has returned to his college basketball roots, and Carmelo Anthony is all for it. McNamara has been named by the Syracuse Orange as the program’s new head coach after firing Adrian Autry, who lasted just three seasons on the job. Fresh off leading the Siena Saints to the 2026 NCAA Tournament, McNamara doesn’t … The post Carmelo Anthony addresses his son’s future after Syracuse’s Gerry McNamara hire appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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College basketball viewing picks for March 27, 2026: How to watch the Men’s and Women’s Sweet 16

All Times Eastern NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Regional Semifinals East Region Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. Announcers: Ian Eagle/Grant Hill/Bill Raftery//Tracy Wolfson St. John’s vs. Duke — CBS/Paramount+, 7:10 p.m. UConn vs. Michigan State — CBS/Paramount+, approximately 9:45 p.m. Midwest Region United Center, Chicago, IL Announcers: Andrew Catalon/Steve Lappas//Evan Washburn Alabama vs. Michigan — TBS/truTV/HBO Read more... The post College basketball viewing picks for March 27, 2026: How to watch the Men’s and Women’s Sweet 16 appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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TV and streaming viewing picks for March 27, 2026: How to watch MLB

All Times Eastern Australian Rules Football AFL — Men’s Round 3 St. Kilda Saints vs. Brisbane Lions — FS2/Fox One, 9:20 p.m. Fremantle Dockers vs. Richmond Tigers — Fox Soccer Plus, 1 a.m. (Saturday) Essendon Bombers vs. North Melbourne Kangaroos — Fox Soccer Plus, 4:30 a.m. (Saturday) College Baseball MIami (FL) at Clemson — ACC Read more... The post TV and streaming viewing picks for March 27, 2026: How to watch MLB appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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St. John’s Rick Pitino Makes Massive “Blue Blood” Claim That Might Hurt Duke, Kentucky and North Carolina

St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino made a bold claim about Blue Bloods in college basketball and how they're no longer dominant.

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Nebraska coach shoulders blame for shocking late-game blunder

In the NCAA Tournament South Region Sweet 16 on Thursday, the fourth-seeded Nebraska Cornhuskers fell to the ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes, 77-71, in Houston. Nebraska held the lead for much of the contest but saw Iowa seize momentum late. Bennett Stirtz drained a three-pointer with 2:10 remaining to give Iowa its first advantage, and Tate Sage … The post Nebraska coach shoulders blame for shocking late-game blunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Hannah Hidalgo Plaudits Mikayla Blakes With Caitlin Clark Comparison

Caitlin Clark solidified her place as the greatest college basketball player ever. The number of records that she broke in her four years is something unseen and might not be repeated. She is the all-time leading scorer with 3,951 points. She is also the all-time leader in 3-pointers made. She stands alone as the player […]

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LSU’s Reported $4 Million Move to Hire Will Wade Emerges

Louisiana State University and North Carolina State University finalized a $4 million buyout settlement Thursday to facilitate the immediate return of Coach Will Wade to Baton Rouge. He replaces Matt McMahon, who was fired. Per Wade's contract with NC State, his buyout was $5 million, scheduled to ...

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Vanderbilt Commodores Preview, Injury Reports, Starting Lineups and More (Mar. 27)

Two of the best guards in current women's college basketball will go head-to-head in the Sweet 16 of the Regional 1 in Fort Worth in the 2026 national tournament when Hannah hidalgo and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish go up against Mikayla Blakes and the Vanderbilt Commodores.

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Kim Mulkey Admits “Petty” Stuff among LSU Teammates after Loss vs Dawn Staley’s South Carolina in SEC Tournament

Ahead of the Sweet 16 matchup against Duke, LSU Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey reflected on SEC Tournament loss against Dawn Staley's team.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers most to blame for heartbreaking Sweet 16 loss to Iowa

The greatest season in Nebraska men’s basketball history has come to an end. Following an unfathomable century-plus without an NCAA Tournament victory, head coach Fred Hoiberg guided the Cornhuskers to the Sweet Sixteen. They spent almost two months straight in the AP’s top-10 rankings and earned a program-best 28 wins. Defense and grit defined this […] The post Nebraska Cornhuskers most to blame for heartbreaking Sweet 16 loss to Iowa appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Arizona Wildcats vs Arkansas Razorbacks Box Score, Stats, Game Summary And More Ft. Darius Acuff Jr.

The SEC and the Big 12 are two of the most competitive conferences in college hoops, and two of its respective powerhouse teams, the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Arizona Wildcats, are going up against each other in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 March Madness.

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Houston Cougars vs Illinois Fighting Illini Box Score, Stats, Game Summary And More Ft. Kingston Flemings

Coach Kelvin Sampson's Houston Cougars possess the rare advantage of playing at home against coach Brad Underwood's Illinois Fighting Illini in the Sweet 16 of the South Region of this year's national tournament.

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Carlos Boozer clears air on pressuring Cameron Boozer to choose Duke

Duke will look to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament when it takes on St. John’s at Capital One Arena on Friday. With Cameron Boozer playing at a high level, the No.1 Blue Devils are favored to win against the No. 5 Red Storm. Boozer’s dad, Carlos Boozer, also had a storied […] The post Carlos Boozer clears air on pressuring Cameron Boozer to choose Duke appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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