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Norfolk St. 'angry' over massive underdog status
Norfolk State coach Robert Jones, whose Spartans are 27.5-point underdogs to No. 1 seed Florida on ESPN Bet, is "a little angry" over how heavily the Gators are favored for Friday's first-round ...ESPN - Mar. 20 -
March Madness 2025 expert picks, odds, lines, best bets: Three underdogs public bettors love in Round 1
Plenty of public bettors like to take shots on big underdogs to win on the moneyline in the first round of March Madness, but there are certain underdogs that they rally around to cover as well.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Kaden Metheny living an underdog life playing in first NCAA tournament
Mar. 20—MORGANTOWN — Kaden Metheny grew up rooting for the little guys in the NCAA tournament. He'll be a real live underdog Friday when the former University High standout and his 12th-seeded ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Five best NBA Underdog Fantasy prop picks for March 12: Use James Harden, Bam Adebayo in NBA best bets
SportsLine's computer model revealed its five best NBA Underdog Fantasy player props for WednesdayCBS Sports - Mar. 12 -
2025 NCAA tournament picks: Predictions, odds, lines for South Region, with Michigan trying to avoid a 5 vs. 12 upset
The South Region has some interesting underdogs.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Are the Warriors an underdog threat in the Western Conference playoff picture?
The Golden State Warriors have looked significantly improved in recent weeksYahoo Sports - Mar. 22 -
Injured Butler wills UK 'underdogs' to Sweet 16
Lamont Butler battled through multiple injuries Sunday to help Kentucky reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019 and in Mark Pope's first season as coach.ESPN - 4d -
March Madness' biggest upsets and deepest runs in the NCAA tournament by Cinderella teams
What it means to be one of bracket-busting underdogs that annually emerge on the hardcourt.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Dwight Howard predicts underdog SEC team to make Elite Eight run
Georgia native and NBA veteran Dwight Howard has revealed his March Madness bracket, featuring a surprising Elite Eight run for UGAYahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Once a March Madness sure thing, UConn and Dan Hurley underdogs and overlooked
The idea of a three-peat has not escaped anyone’s lips. Finally for UConn coach Dan Hurley, gravity has proven to be a law of nature – and basketball.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Underdog once more, Leon Edwards has a secret weapon at UFC London
Edwards enters the Octagon for the first time since losing the welterweight title looking to again prove himself as a contenderYahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
College basketball score predictions, odds, free longshot picks for March 12: Model backs LSU, Air Force, more
SportsLine's proven computer model has revealed its college basketball score predictions and top underdog picks for Wednesday's scheduleCBS Sports - Mar. 12 -
Ex-Florida police officer, 36, wins women's featherweight title
Tiara Brown, a big underdog, dropped to the canvas in tears when she was announced as the winner.CBS News - 6d -
Don't believe the obituaries: This year's chalky first weekend didn't kill March Madness' beloved Cinderella
While the dearth of Sweet 16 underdogs seems shocking, the field isn't that different from recent seasonsCBS Sports - 4d -
Kansas botches chance at Big 12 Tournament underdog role as Arizona cruises past Jayhawks in quarterfinals
The same issues that plagued Bill Self's team all season were on display Thursday night against the WildcatsCBS Sports - Mar. 14 -
John Marshall embracing underdog role in first state tournament in more than 2 decades
Mar. 17—ROCHESTER — It's undeniable the 2024-25 John Marshall boys basketball team will be remembered for years to come. As time expired in the Section 1, Class 4A championship game Friday night, a ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
No. 1 seed Auburn has a roster filled with ‘underdog kids’ looking for a turnaround in NCAA play
Auburn has an unusual roster makeup for an overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and the SEC's regular-season champion — even in the topsy-turvy, transfer-friendly world of college sports.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Rick Pitino prepared St. John’s for underdog Omaha by showing players his biggest upset loss in NCAA Tournament
NEW YORK — Rick Pitino knows what it’s like to be on the losing end of an all-time opening-round upset. In 2011, Pitino was the head coach of the No. 4 Louisville team that suffered a 62-61 stunner ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Bryant's men's basketball team is embracing its underdog role against Michigan State in NCAA
The Spartans will be just the third KenPom.com top-100 opponent for the Bulldogs in 2024-25 and the first since Dec. 30.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Norfolk State coach angry over being 28 1/2-point underdog to Florida, asks, 'Are we that bad?'
Norfolk State coach Robert Jones has a monster chip on his shoulder entering his team's first-round NCAA Tournament game against No. 1 seed Florida on Friday. “I know Florida’s really, really ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Norfolk State coach 'angry' about being heavy underdog as a 16-seed vs 1-seed Florida basketball
As a No. 16 seed, Norfolk State basketball coach expects the Spartans to stay competitive with No. 1 seed Florida in Friday's March Madness matchupYahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Chris Duncan puzzled by UFC London underdog status, confident Jordan Vucenic won't 'walk through' him
LONDON – Underestimated. That's how Chris Duncan is feeling ahead of his return to the octagon. The Scottish fighter makes his fifth UFC appearance this Saturday, fighting Jordan Vucenic at UFC ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
UConn, Dan Hurley will be underdogs vs. Florida, but Huskies still have some fight left
UConn coach Dan Hurley reflects on Huskies' stunning NCAA Tournament run after ugly win against Oklahoma.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
2-time defending national champion UConn nearly a double-digit underdog vs. No. 1 seed Florida
Dan Hurley and two-time defending national champion UConn find themselves in unfamiliar territory entering their second-round NCAA Tournament game against No. 1 seed Florida. The Huskies are a 9 ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Arizona Diamondbacks: A $200 million underdog ready to chase World Series champion Dodgers
The Arizona Diamondbacks are aiming for an even better season than their past two, which included a World Series appearance in 2023.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Amid a top-heavy Sweet 16, BYU may be the best underdog story left in the dance
Kevin Young's Cougars will face No. 2 seed Alabama in the Sweet 16 Thursday in Newark.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 NCAA Tournament: How every Sweet 16 underdog can pull off an upset, reach Elite Eight
It's a loaded final 16 teams with only one double-digit seed, but styles make fights for the second weekendCBS Sports - 1d -
Women's March Madness: Ole Miss embracing underdog mentality with Yolett McPhee-McCuin's energetic approach
'Coach Yo' keeps the Rebels' morale high with activities like TikTok dances and speed walking competitionsCBS Sports - 1d -
Women's March Madness: Ole Miss embracing underdog mentality with Yolett McPhee-McCuin's energetic approach
'Coach Yo' keeps the Rebels' morale high with activities like TikTok dances and speed walking competitionsCBS Sports - 1d -
2025 Shriners Children's 500 odds, expert predictions, picks, props: Use Denny Hamlin in NASCAR best bets
Phil Bobbitt and Steve Greco revealed their 2025 Shriners Children's 500 picks for sites like PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, Sleeper Fantasy, and DraftKings Pick6CBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
Behold The Mourinho Identity: maniacally self-serving but essentially unbroken | Barney Ronay
Despite defeat with Fenerbahce, history is being kind to flawed revolutionary and his two underdog Champions League titles. There was an early moment of excitement at the start of Thursday night’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
2025 Pennzoil 400 odds, expert predictions, picks, props, prediction: Include Ryan Preece in NASCAR best bets
Phil Bobbitt and Steve Greco revealed their 2025 Pennzoil 400 picks for sites like PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, Sleeper Fantasy, and DraftKings Pick6CBS Sports - Mar. 16 -
Yale, Ivy League and other March Madness upset seekers face uncertain future amid college upheaval
Nobody does the underdog thing at March Madness better than the Ivy League. These days, that means nobody does it better than Yale.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Canada’s Liberal Party To Elect New Leader and Prime Minister to Replace Trudeau: What to Know
Front-runner Mark Carney and underdog Chrystia Freeland, both established, centrist policymakers, are vying to succeed Justin Trudeau amid grave threats to Canada from the United States.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Buffon: Italy have an 'ultra competitive' team for Germany quarters
Italy are not underdogs in this week's Nations League quarter-final tie with Germany, their former goalkeeper great Gianluigi Buffon has said. "Italy have an ultra-competitive team with a smart and ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Atalanta fall against Inter yet again while Inzaghi aims for the stars | Nicky Bandini
Another costly defeat means Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have not beaten the Nerazzurri from Milan since 2018. There was no timidity left in the city of Bergamo, no desire to hide behind underdog ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Ohtani and the Dodgers keep the Cubs and their rich history in the shadows in Japan
Chicago Cubs fans take pride in being underdogs, a role that ended briefly when they won the World Series in 2016 to end a 107-year drought between championships. Dodgers fans easily outnumber ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Ohtani and the Dodgers keep the Cubs and their rich history in the shadows in Japan
Chicago Cubs fans take pride in being underdogs, a role that ended briefly when they won the World Series in 2016 to end a 107-year drought between championshipsABC News - Mar. 19 -
Calipari mulls Arkansas path: 'Back to my roots'
John Calipari referenced his early coaching days Wednesday, saying he is "back to my roots of being the underdog" ahead of Arkansas' NCAA tournament game vs. Kansas.ESPN - Mar. 19 -
No. 3 Kentucky knows a physical challenge awaits with No. 6 Illinois
MILWAUKEE — No. 3 seed Kentucky is a slight underdog to No. 6 Illinois as they get ready to meet in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament. Tipoff on Sunday is 4:15 p.m. CT in Fiserv Arena. “We’ve ...Yahoo Sports - 5d
