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1 month ago | 
sportingnews.com | Brendan OSullivan
The SEC is having a record-breaking season, sending 14 of its 16 teams to the NCAA Tournament and seven to the Sweet Sixteen. Both are new records, showcasing the dominance this conference is having this year. Two of the top SEC teams will face off in the Sweet Sixteen on Friday: No. 3 Kentucky and No. 2 Tennessee. The Wildcats have a deep team with six players averaging at least 10 points per game. Otega Oweh leads the squad with 16.3 points per game.
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1 month ago | 
sportingnews.com | Brendan OSullivan
It's not March without Tom Izzo. The legendary head coach has reached yet another Sweet Sixteen with Michigan State. He's got his Spartans playing some of the best basketball of the past few years as they matchup with No. 6 Ole Miss. Ole Miss doesn't sniff the success of Michigan State in the tournament, but that doesn't matter now. Both teams have rightfully earned their spot in the Sweet Sixteen, with this being the second time the Rebels have reached this point.
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1 month ago | 
sportingnews.com | Brendan OSullivan
Baseball season is officially here. Spring training and the Dodgers-Cubs Tokyo Series eased fans back into the action, but Thursday marks the official Opening Day for all 30 teams. There will be baseball played as early as 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, all the way through to the late games beginning at 10:10 p.m. ET.
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1 month ago | 
sportingnews.com | Brendan OSullivan
Maryland and Florida both narrowly escaped upsets to keep their NCAA Tournament dreams alive. The Terrapins ended the game in exciting fashion with freshman standout Derik Queen banking in a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer. It gave them the win over No. 12 Colorado State. Florida, on the other hand, nearly lost to No. 8 UConn. The Huskies are the reigning two-time champions looking for a three-peat. The Gators put that dream to rest.
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1 month ago | 
sportingnews.com | Brendan OSullivan
It's time to play ball as the Yankees host the Brewers to kick off the 2025 MLB regular season. Yes, the Dodgers and Cubs technically began the season in Japan last week, but this is the official Opening Day for all clubs. It's an interesting first series for both clubs as they traded Nestor Cortes for Devin Williams during the offseason. The two pitchers will have a chance to face their own team very early on. New York is coming off a World Series appearance — its first since 2009.
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1 month ago | 
sportingnews.com | Brendan OSullivan
Alex Ovechkin is inching closer to that illustrious top spot on the all-time NHL goals leaderboard. It's a spot that Wayne Gretzky has held since retiring from the sport in 1999. The Hall of Famer is considered the greatest player to grace the ice, so it's quite the achievement to surpass him. Ovechkin will have an opportunity to do so this season with 11 games remaining. The first of the bunch will be against the Minnesota Wild.
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1 month ago | 
sportingnews.com | Brendan OSullivan
The 2025 college hockey playoffs mean something to everyone. Whether it's a stepping stone to the professional ranks or the final time a player laces his skates, it's an exciting tournament. What every player can agree on, however, is that the NCAA Tournament is an opportunity to stamp their name in college hockey history. It's a chance to establish a long-living legacy in the sport. All it takes is one good run, and a team can be remembered forever.
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1 month ago | 
sportingnews.com | Brendan OSullivan
Brendan OSullivan • Los Yankees de Nueva York reciben a los Brewers de Milwaukee para dar comienzo a la temporada regular de la MLB. Sí, los Dodgers y los Cubs técnicamente comenzaron la temporada en Japón la semana pasada, pero este es el Día de Apertura oficial para todos los clubes. Es una primera serie interesante para ambos, ya que cambiaron a Néstor Cortés por Devin Williams durante la temporada baja.
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1 month ago | 
sportingnews.com | Brendan OSullivan
The NFL Draft is fast approaching with prospects' pro days in the near future. The pro days, organized by the colleges, allow professional teams to get an up-close look at some of the best talents the draft has to offer. It'll also give these front offices a better feel for who they're planning on selecting. One player with a lot of attention on him is Quinn Ewers. The Texas quarterback is expected to be one of the top picks at his position in this year's class.
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1 month ago | 
sportingnews.com | Brendan OSullivan
A fun matchup is in store for this second-round game in the Women's NCAA Tournament. No. 4 Maryland will play No. 5 Alabama in the Round of 32. Both squads rank in the top 20 for points per game and the top 16 in offensive rating. Alabama played in a very difficult SEC conference that featured Texas, South Carolina and LSU. The Crimson Tide posted a 24-8 overall record, with Sarah Ashlee Barker leading the team with 17.2 points per game. Maryland played in the Big Ten, also a challenging conference.
