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The NCAA basketball tournaments open this week and billions of dollars will run through a gambling market that has evolved from office bracket contests and illegal bookmaking operations into a …
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By ERIC OLSON
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3/17/26
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NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say
The NBA may move a step closer to adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas next week when expansion — which has been a topic for some time — will again be discussed by the league's board of …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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3/17/26
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The last time Virginia won an NCAA Tournament game, Tony Bennett and the Cavaliers celebrated by cutting down the nets after defeating Texas Tech 85-77 in an overtime thriller for the national …
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By STEVE REED
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3/17/26
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Olivia Miles makes the types of nifty passes that can leave fans gasping in astonishment.
The stunning decision she made last year regarding her future produced a similar reaction.
Although …
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By STEVE MEGARGEE
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3/17/26
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UIC Flames (19-15, 14-9 MVC) at California Golden Bears (21-11, 9-10 ACC)
Berkeley, California; Wednesday, 11 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Cal and UIC meet in the National Invitation Tournament.
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By The Associated Press
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3/17/26
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UNLV Rebels (17-16, 12-10 MWC) at UC Irvine Anteaters (23-11, 16-6 Big West)
Irvine, California; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: UC Irvine and UNLV square off in the National Invitation …
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By The Associated Press
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3/17/26
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Kent State Golden Flashes (24-9, 15-5 MAC) at Illinois State Redbirds (20-12, 12-9 MVC)
Normal, Illinois; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State and Kent State meet in the National …
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By The Associated Press
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3/17/26
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Davidson Wildcats (20-13, 11-9 A-10) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (19-14, 7-13 Big 12)
Stillwater, Oklahoma; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma State and Davidson square off in the …
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By The Associated Press
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3/17/26
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Saint Thomas Tommies (24-9, 13-5 Summit League) at Seattle U Redhawks (20-13, 9-11 WCC)
Seattle; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Seattle U plays St. Thomas in the National Invitation …
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By The Associated Press
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3/17/26
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Liberty Flames (25-7, 17-4 CUSA) at George Mason Patriots (23-9, 11-8 A-10)
Fairfax, Virginia; Tuesday, 6 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: George Mason and Liberty square off in the National Invitation …
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By The Associated Press
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3/17/26
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UNC Wilmington Seahawks (26-6, 15-4 CAA) at Yale Bulldogs (24-6, 12-4 Ivy League)
New Haven, Connecticut; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Yale and UNC Wilmington meet in the National …
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By The Associated Press
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3/17/26
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UMBC Retrievers (24-8, 17-2 America East) vs. Howard Bison (23-10, 13-3 MEAC)
Dayton, Ohio; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Retrievers -1.5; over/under is 140.5
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By The Associated Press
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3/17/26
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Dayton Flyers (23-11, 14-7 A-10) at Bradley Braves (21-12, 14-8 MVC)
Peoria, Illinois; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Bradley takes on Dayton in the National Invitation Tournament.
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By The Associated Press
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3/17/26
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Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (28-5, 21-3 Southland) at Tulsa Golden Hurricane (26-7, 14-6 AAC)
Tulsa, Oklahoma; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Tulsa and SFA play in the National Invitation …
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By The Associated Press
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3/17/26
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Philadelphia Flyers (31-23-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (37-27-3, in the Pacific Division)
Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks …
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By The Associated Press
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3/17/26
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New Jersey Devils (34-31-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (28-31-8, in the Metropolitan Division)
New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils visit …
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By The Associated Press
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3/17/26
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Dallas Stars (42-15-10, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (44-13-9, in the Central Division)
Denver; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars will try to keep a …
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By The Associated Press
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3/17/26
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Ottawa Senators (34-23-9, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (33-27-8, in the Metropolitan Division)
Washington; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators visit …
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By The Associated Press
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3/17/26
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St. Louis Blues (27-30-10, in the Central Division) vs. Calgary Flames (26-34-7, in the Pacific Division)
Calgary, Alberta; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames and the …
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By The Associated Press
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3/17/26
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Boston Bruins (37-23-7, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (36-20-10, in the Atlantic Division)
Montreal, Quebec; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Canadiens -169, …
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By The Associated Press
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3/17/26
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