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| March 18, 2026
Miami Ohio's speedo-sporting swim team is a secret weapon at hoops games
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:49:00 +0000
By late January, an undefeated Miami Ohio knew the road to regular season perfection wouldn't get any easier. With a target on their backs and the games getting tougher, the RedHawks got some unexpected juice from another team on campus that helped fuel the run.
2026 NIT bracket: Schedule, scores for the men’s tournament
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:29:00 +0000
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 NIT men's basketball tournament, including the bracket, schedule, scores and news.
Madness Ignites: Last-second heroics and first-time glory open March in First Four
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:10:27 +0000
Check out the chaos that ensued from the Texas and Howard wins in the First Four.
Tip times and teams for 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament First Four and first round
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Here are the tip times and teams for the 2026 men's basketball tournament First Four and first round coverage broadcasted exclusively on TNT Sports and CBS Sports.
What to know about every men's team in the NCAA tournament
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
The 2026 Men's NCAA tournament 68-team field is finally set. With each team setting its sights on the Big Dance through 31 auto bids and 37 at-large, here's a breakdown of each team that will be competing.
Best moments from Charles Barkley and Dick Vitale at the First Four
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:47:56 +0000
Check out some of the best banter and stories between basketball icons Charles Barkley and Dick Vitale, calling their first March Madness game together at the First Four in Dayton, OH.
2026 March Madness: Men's NCAA tournament schedule, dates
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:21:00 +0000
Here is the schedule for March Madness 2026, which begins with Selection Sunday on March 15 and continues through the Final Four and the national championship game on April 4 and 6 in Indianapolis.
2026 NCAA tournament printable bracket, schedule for March Madness
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:20:00 +0000
Here is the official, printable 2026 NCAA bracket for the March Madness men's tournament, along with the tournament schedule, dates and locations.
FULL FINISH: Texas hits game-winner to hold off NC State in First Four battle
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:16:18 +0000
After NC State mounted a furious comeback to tie the game with seconds remaining, Texas' Tramon Mark hit a game-winner to send the Longhorns into the first round of the 2026 NCAA tournament. Watch the full finish here.
Texas vs. NC State - First Four NCAA tournament extended highlights
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:12:00 +0000
Watch the highlights from No. 11 Texas and No. 11 NC State’s matchup in the First Four of the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament.
NC State Wolfpack vs. Texas Longhorns: Game Highlights
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:09:00 +0000
Watch the Game Highlights from NC State Wolfpack vs. Texas Longhorns
Final 2 minutes: Howard-UMBC kicks off 2026 March Madness with intense finish
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:55:38 +0000
Watch the intense final two minutes from the 2026 First Four matchup between Howard and UMBC, to kick off the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament. The Bison survived, picking up their first ever March Madness win.
Howard vs. UMBC - First Four NCAA tournament extended highlights
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:09:00 +0000
Watch the highlights from No. 16 Howard and No. 16 UMBC’s matchup in the First Four of the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament.
A complete history of HBCU men's basketball in the NCAA tournament’s First Four and play-in games
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:08:00 +0000
Here's how HBCU basketball teams have done in the First Four or play-in round of the DI men's basketball championship.
Here is every HBCU that has won a men's NCAA tournament game in history
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:07:00 +0000
Eleven HBCUs have won 17 games in DI men's basketball tournament history.
Howard Bison vs. UMBC Retrievers: Game Highlights
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:06:00 +0000
Watch the Game Highlights from Howard Bison vs. UMBC Retrievers
Do the most-picked upsets in March Madness actually win?
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:04:49 +0000
Each year in March Madness brings a new popular upset pick as fans fill out their brackets... but how often do they actually win? Wayne Staats digs into the data.
4 quirks that define Wednesday's First Four teams — their paths to March Madness
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:15:52 +0000
Underdogs, overtime heroes and a 31-win team facing skeptics highlight a First Four lineup that captures everything March Madness is about.
Andy Katz breaks down his 2026 March Madness bracket
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:59:47 +0000
Andy Katz runs through each region in his official men's 2026 March Madness bracket predictions, joined by Wayne Staats. Check out Andy's full analysis of the field of 64 here.
Selection Sunday reactions from this year's Confidential teams
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:40:08 +0000
This March, we’ll take you behind the scenes for an exclusive look at six teams on their Tournament journey. This is March Madness Confidential.
| Symbol | Price | $+/- | %+/- | Predicted Win Total | Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Akron Zips |
AKRON-MM | $7.99 | -0.57 | -6.66 | 0.29 | 0-1 |
Alabama Crimson Tide |
ALA-MM | $11.03 | -0.30 | -2.65 | 2.74 | 3-1 |
Alabama St. |
ALAST-MM | $14.49 | -0.01 | -0.07 | 0.55 | 1-1 |
American |
AMER-MM | $4.87 | -0.62 | -11.29 | 0.51 | 0-1 |
Arizona Wildcats |
ARZ-MM | $11.22 | -1.57 | -12.28 | 1.73 | 2-1 |
Arkansas Razorbacks |
ARK-MM | $18.70 | -3.41 | -15.42 | 0.55 | 2-1 |
Auburn Tigers |
AUBRN-MM | $13.87 | -1.52 | -9.88 | 3.03 | 4-1 |
Baylor Bears |
BAYL-MM | $11.09 | -0.33 | -2.89 | 0.82 | 1-1 |
Bryant Bulldogs |
BRYANT-MM | $9.03 | -1.09 | -10.77 | 0.11 | 0-1 |
BYU Cougars |
BYU-MM | $13.78 | -0.47 | -3.30 | 1.24 | 2-1 |
Clemson Tigers |
CLMSN-MM | $3.37 | -3.89 | -53.58 | 1.33 | 0-1 |
Colorado State Rams |
COLST-MM | $11.65 | -3.99 | -25.51 | 0.75 | 1-1 |
Creighton Bluejays |
CREIGH-MM | $10.79 | -1.52 | -12.35 | 0.87 | 1-1 |
Drake Bulldogs |
DRAKE-MM | $12.65 | -1.10 | -8.00 | 0.59 | 1-1 |
Duke Blue Devils |
DUKE-MM | $13.23 | -3.49 | -20.87 | 3.19 | 4-1 |
Florida Gators |
FL-MM | $23.89 | 1.85 | 8.39 | 2.53 | 6-0 |
Georgia Bulldogs |
GA-MM | $7.54 | -0.66 | -8.05 | 0.41 | 0-1 |
Gonzaga Bulldogs |
ZAGS-MM | $9.07 | -3.18 | -25.96 | 1.17 | 1-1 |
Grand Canyon Antelopes |
GC-MM | $7.99 | -0.48 | -5.67 | 0.29 | 0-1 |
High Point |
HIGH-MM | $7.33 | -2.02 | -21.60 | 0.38 | 0-1 |
Houston Cougars |
HOU-MM | $18.55 | -1.84 | -9.02 | 2.86 | 5-1 |
Illinois Fighting Illini |
ILL-MM | $9.28 | -1.37 | -12.86 | 1.14 | 1-1 |
Iowa State Cyclones |
IOWAST-MM | $6.02 | -0.44 | -6.81 | 1.88 | 1-1 |
Kansas Jayhawks |
KAN-MM | $2.89 | -2.42 | -45.57 | 1.29 | 0-1 |
Kentucky Wildcats |
UK-MM | $12.39 | -0.01 | -0.08 | 1.47 | 2-1 |
Liberty Flames |
LIBRTY-MM | $6.95 | -1.13 | -13.99 | 0.47 | 0-1 |
Lipscomb |
LIPS-MM | $8.41 | -0.45 | -5.08 | 0.20 | 0-1 |
Louisville Cardinals |
LOU-MM | $6.76 | -0.82 | -10.82 | 0.5883 | 0-1 |
Marquette Golden Eagles |
MARQ-MM | $4.14 | -1.33 | -24.31 | 1.07 | 0-1 |
Maryland Terrapins |
MARY-MM | $11.34 | -0.31 | -2.66 | 1.70 | 2-1 |
McNeese CowBoys |
NEESE-MM | $13.25 | -0.29 | -2.14 | 0.50 | 1-1 |
Memphis Tigers |
MPHS-MM | $5.76 | -1.46 | -20.22 | 0.85 | 0-1 |
Michigan State Spartans |
MST-MM | $13.31 | -1.65 | -11.03 | 2.17 | 3-1 |
Michigan Wolverines |
MICH-MM | $15.75 | -1.22 | -7.19 | 0.00 | 2-1 |
Mississippi State Bulldogs |
MSPST-MM | $6.91 | -2.69 | -28.02 | 0.56 | 0-1 |
Missouri Tigers |
MISSR-MM | $5.06 | -1.54 | -23.33 | 0.99 | 0-1 |
Montana Grizzlies |
MONT-MM | $9.07 | -0.52 | -5.42 | 0.11686 | 0-1 |
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers |
MSM-MM | $14.87 | -0.26 | -1.72 | 0.51 | 1-1 |
New Mexico Lobos |
UNM-MM | $12.65 | -1.58 | -11.10 | 0.56 | 1-1 |
Norfolk State Spartans |
NSS-MM | $9.38 | -0.31 | -3.20 | 0.06 | 0-1 |
North Carolina Tar Heels |
NCAR-MM | $7.34 | -2.52 | -25.56 | 1.41 | 1-1 |
Oklahoma Sooners |
OKL-MM | $7.09 | -2.24 | -24.01 | 0.48 | 0-1 |
Ole Miss Rebels |
MISS-MM | $15.75 | -2.43 | -13.37 | 0.85 | 2-1 |
Omaha |
OMAHA-MM | $9.34 | -0.52 | -5.27 | 0.07 | 0-1 |
Oregon Ducks |
ORE-MM | $9.87 | -2.15 | -17.89 | 1.03 | 1-1 |
Purdue Boilermakers |
PUR-MM | $12.69 | -2.79 | -18.02 | 1.40 | 2-1 |
Robert Morris |
RMOR-MM | $9.34 | -2.05 | -18.00 | 0.07 | 0-1 |
Saint Francis PA |
STFRA-MM | $5.24 | -4.76 | -47.60 | 0.47556 | 0-1 |
Saint Mary's Gaels |
SMC-MM | $9.89 | -0.16 | -1.59 | 1.02 | 1-1 |
San Diego State Aztecs |
SDST-MM | $6.88 | -3.12 | -31.20 | 0.48 | 0-1 |
SIUE |
SIUE-MM | $9.67 | -0.16 | -1.63 | 0.03 | 0-1 |
St. John's (NY) |
STJOHN-MM | $5.53 | -1.18 | -17.59 | 2.12 | 1-1 |
Tennessee Volunteers |
TENN-MM | $12.74 | -1.08 | -7.81 | 2.31 | 3-1 |
Texas A&M Aggies |
TXAM-MM | $8.60 | -0.15 | -1.71 | 1.31 | 1-1 |
Texas Longhorns |
TX-MM | $5.22 | -3.24 | -38.30 | 0.74 | 0-1 |
Texas Tech Red Raiders |
TXTECH-MM | $14.40 | -2.08 | -12.62 | 2.02 | 3-1 |
Troy |
TROY-MM | $8.15 | -1.79 | -18.01 | 0.23 | 0-1 |
UC San Diego |
UCSD-MM | $4.35 | -4.03 | -48.09 | 0.87 | 0-1 |
UCLA Bruins |
UCLA-MM | $9.34 | -1.31 | -12.30 | 1.12 | 1-1 |
UConn Huskies |
UCONN-MM | $8.83 | -2.88 | -24.59 | 1.21 | 1-1 |
UNCW |
UNCW-MM | $8.69 | -1.07 | -10.96 | 0.16 | 0-1 |
Utah State Aggies |
UTAHST-MM | $7.18 | -1.27 | -15.03 | 0.47 | 0-1 |
Vanderbilt Commodores |
VAND-MM | $7.75 | -2.93 | -27.43 | 0.38 | 0-1 |
VCU Rams |
VCU-MM | $6.13 | -1.40 | -18.59 | 0.60 | 0-1 |
Wisconsin Badgers |
WISC-MM | $7.30 | -2.88 | -28.29 | 1.60 | 1-1 |
Wofford Terriers |
WOFF-MM | $9.05 | -0.29 | -3.10 | 0.11 | 0-1 |
Xavier Musketeers |
XAV-MM | $9.93 | -0.32 | -3.12 | 1.01 | 1-1 |
Yale Bulldogs |
YALE-MM | $6.52 | -0.62 | -8.68 | 0.50 | 0-1 |