College Basketball Crown bracket 2025: Tournament schedule, dates, times as USC, Villanova headline field

The bracket is set for the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament

CBS Sports - Mar. 17

Here’s who has booked their spot in the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament

The bracket pool for the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is starting to fill up and here’s who is already in contention for college basketball’s biggest prize.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Girls basketball: Middlesex’s Jessica Devine is the Home News Tribune Player of the Year

Jessica Devine was more than just a superstar basketball player for Middlesex. She’s also the Home News Tribune Girls Basketball Player of the Year

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Kon Knueppel, Duke basketball survive comeback bid from UNC basketball in ACC Tournament

Duke basketball and UNC played a thriller in the ACC Tournament at Spectrum Center. Here are the observations.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

KSHSAA state basketball 2025: Everything from Saturday's state basketball championship games

It was a tough ending to the 2025 basketball season for Shawnee County. Inside the heartbreak from Saturday's state championship games.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Colorado State men's basketball fights off Nevada to reach Mountain West semifinals

It was an ugly, grinder of a basketball game but Colorado State kept Nevada at arms length to advance to the Mountain West men's basketball semifinals

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Illinois high school boys basketball all-state teams: Coaches pick top IHSA players

The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association announced its all-state teams for the 2024-25 IHSA boys basketball season.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Ohio State commit Marcus Johnson named Mr. Basketball and Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year

Ohio State basketball commitment Marcus Johnson was named Ohio Mr. Basketball and the Gatorade Player of the Year in the state on Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20

How Florida basketball coaching icon has influenced UF's Todd Golden, UConn's Danny Hurley

What Florida and UConn basketball’s head coaches said about the impact of former UF head basketball coach Billy Donovan:

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Initial Iowa basketball head coach candidates list

Fran McCaffery is out as Iowa head men's basketball coach. Who is next? Check out an initial list of potential head coach candidates.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Generals, Hawks earn spots in NJCAA basketball semifinals

Herkimer College and Mohawk Valley Community College were winners Thursday in quarterfinal play at the NJCAA's Division III men's basketball tourney.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Not this year, but maybe soon for Maine men's basketball

Mar. 15—ORONO — There will be another NCAA men's basketball tournament without the University of Maine. This time, though, the thought of that doesn't come with shoulder shrugs of resignation. This ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Ohio State basketball center to enter the transfer portal

In the first of what could be many moves with the Ohio State basketball roster, center Austin Parks announced intentions to enter the transfer portal

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

How Trump’s ‘51st State’ Canada Talk Came to Be Seen as Deadly Serious

President Trump, in an early February call, challenged the border treaty between the two countries and told Justin Trudeau he didn’t like their shared water agreements.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Trump claims Putin will be more 'generous' in peace talks than 'difficult' Ukraine

Even though President Donald Trump threatened Russia with sanctions, he claimed President Vladamir Putin is more "generous" when it comes to ending the war.

ABC News - Mar. 7

US in exploratory talks with DR Congo over mineral deal

Central African nation seeks military support against rebel offensive in exchange for natural resources

Financial Times - Mar. 8

Labour ministers yet to hold talks over Abramovich funds

Funds worth £2.5bn - meant to help Ukrainians - remain frozen in a UK bank account over a row about how to use them.

BBC News - Mar. 8

What US, Russia and Europe are thinking ahead of fresh Ukraine talks

BBC correspondents weigh in as US and Ukrainian officials prepare to meet in Saudi Arabia.

BBC News - Mar. 8

Iran criticises 'bullying countries' after Trump letter for nuclear talks

Trump says he offered Iran a chance to negotiate on their nuclear programme or face military action.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Israel to resume Hamas talks for first time since Trump took office

Mediated negotiations in Doha take place after blockade on Gaza reimposed

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Carney talks tough on Trump threat - but can he reset relations?

Canada's next PM, who described the US as a "country we can no longer trust", will need to work with the US president.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Iran’s hardliners dig in as Trump increases pressure for nuclear talks

Reformist president Masoud Pezeshkian’s hopes for détente with west in tatters as rival factions tighten grip on power

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Ukraine seeks to persuade US to resume aid in high-stakes talks

Zelenskyy in bid to persuade Trump he wants an end to war with Russia after freeze on military and intelligence aid

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Golf’s peace deal is no closer – is it time for PGA Tour to end talks with LIV?

With PGA Tour’s marquee event approaching and Trump’s intervention seemingly unsuccessful, the sport is at crossroads. An opening address from Jay Monahan at the Arnold Palmer Invitational here ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Ruben Amorim parks the bus, Son Heung-min shows he still has some spark and Marc Cucurella fires up Chelsea. Premier League top scorers: the latest standings Some observers look at Ruben ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

Can Markieff Morris help talk the Lakers back to an NBA championship?

The veteran forward is able to hold his teammates, from rookie Dalton Knecht to superstar LeBron James, accountable because of his savvy.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

Farewell Dan Wetzel: tributes, toilets & tourney talk | College Football Enquirer

Listen in to Dan Wetzel’s final episode as host of College Football Enquirer alongside Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

UK to convene ‘coalition of the willing’ for fresh talks on Ukraine peace force

‘Virtual meeting’ to be held on Saturday with leaders from mainly European and Commonwealth countries

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Ontario Premier Doug Ford talks tariffs on Canadian energy

Ontario Premier Doug Ford spoke with NBC News' Tom Llamas about his decision to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian electricity exports to three U.S. states in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's ...

NBC News - Mar. 11

Rubio says Ukraine partial ceasefire plan 'has promise' ahead of talks

Russia has previously rejected a temporary ceasefire, calling it an attempt to buy time.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Nissan pushes out chief Uchida after collapse of Honda merger talks

Chief planning officer Ivan Espinosa to take helm as Japanese carmaker revamps leadership for turnaround

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Trump must tread lightly with Arab leaders in peace talks

If the primary goal of the Trump administration is to quickly address issues in the Middle East and prevent further wars and instability, placing additional pressure on Arab countries might ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Ukraine, Russia trade attacks as Rubio efforts talks in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine and Russia traded drone attacks as Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds chats in Saudi Arabia with Ukrainian officials. Michael Bociurkiw, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

Ratcliffe’s straight-talking gunslinger act dissolves into double-speak | Barney Ronay

On Manchester United’s job losses, finances and new stadium, it takes hawk-like focus to work out what the co-owner is actually saying. A core strength of Ineos is direct accountability. Matrix ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Angola to act as mediator in peace talks between Congo and M23 rebels

Yahoo News - Mar. 11

Israel and Lebanon Agree to Talks on Border, Long a Source of Tension

Officials say negotiations would also include the future of Israeli military outposts in Lebanon and of Lebanese prisoners still held in Israel.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Trump, Musk fuel fears of Social Security cuts with 'fraud' talk

President Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk are ratcheting up false rhetoric about Social Security, repeatedly claiming the program wastes hundreds of billions of dollars in fraudulent ...

The Hill - Mar. 12