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Cast members participate Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Washington, at the Legacy on Ice event, a figure skating tribute to support the families and loved ones affected by the Jan. 29 aviation incident. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Figure skating's world championships are headed to Boston, another chance to heal after DC crash

It has been nearly two months since American Airlines Flight 5342 departed for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. It never arrived. The midair collision with a military helicopter killed … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 3/23/25

Houston guard Milos Uzan (7) dives for a loose ball against Gonzaga forward Emmanuel Innocenti during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Travis Heying)

No. 1 seed Houston holds off Gonzaga comeback

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — LJ Cryer matched a career high with 30 points, including two free throws with 14.2 seconds left, and No. 1 seed Houston held on to beat eighth-seeded Gonzaga 81-76 on Saturday … more

By The Associated Press | 3/23/25

David Martínez, Aaron Long score for LAFC in 2-0 win over Sporting KC

David Martínez scored in the first half, Aaron Long added a goal in the second half and Los Angeles FC defeated Sporting Kansas City 2-0. Hugo Lloris made two saves for his clean sheet and LAFC … more

3/22/25

Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) gets between Drake forward Cam Manyawu (3) and guard Kael Combs (11) during the second half of the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

After winning with a 3-point barrage in NCAA opener, Texas Tech goes inside to take apart Drake

Texas Tech won its NCAA Tournament opener against UNC Wilmington in part by lofting up a tourney-record 46 shots from beyond the 3-point arc. The Red Raiders took apart Drake on Saturday night by … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 3/22/25

Texas Tech forward Darrion Williams (5) looks for a path to the basket against Drake guard Tavion Banks, right, during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Travis Heying)

Williams, Toppin lead No. 3 seed Texas Tech into Sweet 16 with 77-64 victory over No. 11 seed Drake

Darrion Williams scored a season-high 28 points, JT Toppin had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Texas Tech beat No. 11 seed Drake 77-64 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Elijah … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 3/22/25

Kentucky's Georgia Amoore, left, consults with head coach Kenny Brooks in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Liberty, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Kentucky women host Kansas State with Sweet 16 spot on the line

The fourth-seeded Kentucky Wildcats needed every bit of Georgia Amoore’s 34 points on their own court to advance to the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Next up is No. 5 seed Kansas … more

By STEVE MCCLAIN | 3/22/25

The game ball sits on the court during the second half between Duke and Mount St. Mary's in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Prime-time NCAA Tournament games average 12.2 million viewers, the most for the 1st round

Thursday night’s NCAA Tournament games were the most-watched prime-time first-round slate in March Madness history, averaging 12.2 million viewers across CBS, TNT, TBS and truTV. The most-watched … more

3/21/25

SIU Edwardsville guard Declan Dillon, looks to pass around Houston guard L.J. Cryer (4) during the first half of a first round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Houston-Gonzaga set for Final Four-style showdown in the NCAA Tournament's opening weekend

Houston and Gonzaga will meet Saturday night for a spot in the Sweet 16. It's a game that just as easily could be taking place next weekend, or even in the Final Four two weeks down the road. The … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 3/21/25

Kansas State's Jaelyn Glenn (3) drives past Fairfield's Emina Selimovic (23) in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Lexington, Ky., Friday, March 21, 2025. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Ayoka Lee returns as Kansas State women beat Fairfield 85-41 in NCAA women's tournament

Ayoka Lee had 17 points and 10 rebounds in her return to the lineup, and fifth-seeded Kansas State beat Fairfield 85-41 in the first round of the NCAA women’s tournament. Lee went 7 for 10 from the … more

3/21/25

UNC Wilmington guard Greedy Williams, left, and Texas Tech forward JT Toppin (15) compete for a rebound during the first half of the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 3 Texas Tech takes NCAA Tournament-record 46 3-pointers and beats No. 14 UNC Wilmington 82-72

Kerwin Walton scored a career-high 27 points and No. 3 seed Texas Tech attempted an NCAA Tournament-record 46 3-pointers in an 82-72 victory over No. 14 seed UNC Wilmington on Thursday night. The Red … more

By CODY FRIESEN | 3/21/25

Georgia forward Asa Newell (14) fights for a rebound against Gonzaga guard Nolan Hickman (11) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Travis Heying)

Khalif Battle scores 24 as Gonzaga beats Georgia 89-68 in the NCAA Tournament

Khalif Battle scored 24 points, Nolan Hickman had 18 and eighth-seeded Gonzaga routed Georgia 89-68 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Braden Huff added 18 points on 8-for-11 shooting as 26-8 … more

By AVERY OSEN | 3/20/25

Houston guard L.J. Cryer (4), and Houston forward Joseph Tugler (11) get tied up with SIU Edwardsville guard Brian Taylor II during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Travis Heying)

No. 1 seed Houston romps past No. 16 seed SIU Edwardsville 78-40 in NCAA Tournament opener

Milos Uzan scored 16 points, LJ Cryer added 15 and No. 1 seed Houston was able to rest its starters early in a 78-40 rout of No. 16 seed SIU Edwardsville in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 3/20/25

Kansas Jayhawks square off against Arkansas Razorbacks in first round of NCAA Tournament

The Kansas Jayhawks square off against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season for the two squads. Kansas is 12-10 against the … more

By The Associated Press | 3/20/25

Arkansas head coach John Calipari speaks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi at the Southeastern Conference tournament, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

March Madness 'Region of Coaches' opens with Calipari vs. Self. Pitino could be next for winner

The stakes will be a lot lower this time around when Bill Self and John Calipari meet in March Madness. Calipari and Self will face each other in the NCAA Tournament for the third time on Thursday … more

By JIMMY GOLEN | 3/19/25

Drake players warm up during practice for the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The Midwest Region of the NCAA tourney features some of the best coaches to have never won a title

Some of the best coaches to never have won a national championship have teams packed into the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament, which begins in earnest on Thursday. Houston coach Kelvin Sampson … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 3/19/25

Kansas Jayhawks take on Arkansas Razorbacks in first round of NCAA Tournament

The Kansas Jayhawks and Arkansas Razorbacks square off in the NCAA Tournament first round. The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season. Kansas is 12-10 against the Big 12, and Arkansas … more

By The Associated Press | 3/19/25

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino gestures during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in the championship of the Big East Conference tournament Saturday, March 15, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

West Region will feature 3 Hall of Fame coaches, another with consecutive national titles

Rick Pitino’s latest rebuilding project will take him to Providence, where he pulled off one of the biggest surprises in NCAA Tournament history by leading the Friars to the 1987 Final Four. His … more

By JOHN MARSHALL | 3/16/25

Florida guard Alijah Martin and team celebrate victory over Tennessee after an NCAA college basketball game in the final round of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Florida gets No. 1 seed in West Region, will open March Madness against Norfolk State

Florida is the No. 1 team in the West Region in its bid to erase last year’s early March Madness exit. The Gators will open against No. 16 Norfolk State in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a potential … more

By JOHN MARSHALL | 3/16/25

Dejan Joveljic helps Sporting KC rally for 3-3 draw with Minnesota United to end long losing streak

Dejan Joveljic scored in the 80th minute and Sporting Kansas City stormed back from a three-goal deficit to earn a 3-3 draw with Minnesota United, snapping a 10-match losing streak across all … more

3/15/25

St. John's's Zuby Ejiofor (24) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Marquette in the semifinals of the Big East tournament Friday, March 14, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Zuby Ejiofor much more than just most improved in record-setting performance for No. 6 St. John's

Maybe most improved didn’t really do Zuby Ejiofor justice. The junior forward delivered an overpowering performance for No. 6 St. John’s, scoring a career-best 33 points to set a school record in … more

By MIKE FITZPATRICK | 3/14/25