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North Carolina Beats Syracuse To Advance To NCAA Final

1:01am April 03, 2016

by The Associated Press

In their quest for a sixth title, the Tar Heels handily defeated the Orange, 83-66. North Carolina moves on to face Villanova, playing for their second championship, on Monday night.

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Villanova Defeats Oklahoma, 95-51, In NCAA Final Four Blowout

8:54pm April 02, 2016

by The Associated Press

This was the biggest Final Four semifinal win ever, eclipsing the 34-point wins by Cincinnati over Oregon State in 1962 and Michigan State over Penn in 1979.

Alcides Escobar #2 of the Kansas City Royals scores a run in the fifth inning against the New York Mets in Game Two of the 2015 World Series.

Changes In Safety And Diplomacy Are On Deck For Baseball's Opening Day

5:28pm April 02, 2016

New technology, new safety measures, and a new relationship with Cuba are what reporter Jesse Sanchez says will be the big stories in baseball this year.

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Decades After Insults To Jackie Robinson, Philadelphia Extends An Apology

5:10pm April 02, 2016

by Hansi Lo Wang

The city is apologizing to the family of the late baseball legend almost 70 years after he had to endure racist taunts during a 1947 visit. The city will honor Robinson's legacy in April.

UConn's Breanna Stewart (left) celebrates with her teammates after winning last year's national championship.

Women's NCAA Final Four: Is UConn's Dominance Bad For Women's Basketball?

4:14pm April 02, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The Final Four games on Sunday will mark UConn's ninth consecutive tournament semifinal appearance. For Oregon State, Syracuse and Washington, it's all brand new.

The Week In Sports: Final Four; Baseball Season Arrives

8:15am April 02, 2016

The college basketball season is winding down just as the Major League Baseball begins.

Oklahoma's Buddy Hield celebrates the Sooners' 77-63 win over Texas A&M in the third round of the NCAA tournament.

NCAA Final Four Preview: Future Stars And Past Transgressions

8:21pm April 01, 2016

by Laura Wagner

NBA stars in the making? Check. Upset potential? Check. Academic fraud scandals? Double check. Saturday's NCAA Final Four games have it all. Here's what you need to know.

1966 Texas Western Champ Roots For Grandson In NCAA Final Four

5:27pm April 01, 2016

In 1966, Texas Western became the first team with an all-black starting five to win the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Dave Lattin played center, and his grandson plays Saturday for Oklahoma.

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Comcast Dispute Leaves Yankee Fans Without A TV Network To Watch

7:40am April 01, 2016

by Stephen Nessen

Baseball season is about to begin but nearly a million fans in the Northeast may not be able to watch their beloved New York Yankees. With opening day looming, the dispute remains unresolved.

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Reminder: Always Pick A Winner In March Madness Brackets

7:02am April 01, 2016

James Kiki filled out a NCAA basketball tournament bracket, and he's tied for first place in a Yahoo contest. But he forgot to pick a winner in the final game and has no chance at the $50,000 prize.