Top of the Morning, March 15, 2025

Mar. 15—Pima (Ariz.) Community College is some 1,500 miles from Danville, but the Aztecs enjoy a homecourt advantage every time they qualify for the NJCAA national basketball tournament.

They have the rowdy, retired residents at Liberty Village of Danville to thank for that.

Carrying on a tradition that started in 2018, the top-seeded and undefeated Aztecs on Sunday will visit Liberty Estates and Hawthorne Inn to chow down, chop it up and say 'Say cheese!' with their biggest fans. "They love coming and we love having them," Liberty Village director of marketing Amy Thompson said.

Residents will wear Pima's colors — blue and gray — on Sunday. Many will then attend Pima's games next week at Danville Area Community College, starting with Tuesday's opener.

Among the treats awaiting longtime coach Brian Peabody and his team on Sunday: homemade cookies decorated with player names and jersey numbers. Last year, one of the Pima players was so impressed he took off his Pima College shirt and gave it to Barbara Reffett (pictured) as a souvenir.

The residents "have adopted them as their team," Thompson said. "When they come here, they absolutely light up. It's a great partnership."

The public is invited to Sunday's reception, which starts at 2 p.m.

Topics

Flagg, Broome headline Wooden Award top 15

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg and Auburn star Johni Broome headlined the 15 players named to the Wooden Award top 15 national ballot Saturday morning, as revealed on ESPN's "College GameDay."
ESPN - Mar. 8
2025 SEC Tournament score predictions, odds, games, free picks for March 15: Go Under in Florida-Alabama

SportsLine's proven computer model revealed its college basketball score predictions and top picks for the 2025 SEC Tournament semifinals on Saturday
CBS Sports - 5h
3/15: Saturday Morning

Severe storms slam Missouri; state of emergency declared; How "The Cake Mix Doctor" Anne Byrn plans to represent a region in her latest book
CBS News - 3h
South Dakota state girls basketball scores for March 14, tournament schedules

Mar. 15—HURON, S.D. — A look at the South Dakota girls state basketball scores for Friday, March 14, 2025, plus Saturday's state tournament schedules. At the Summit Arena in Rapid City All times ...
Yahoo Sports - 6h
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 15, #173

Is your name Tim? Do you know a Tim? Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 173, for March 15, is calling you.
Yahoo Sports - 11h
Hundreds converge on Hagerstown for 2025 St. Patrick's Day Run Fest

Hundreds of runners were decked out in green in downtown Hagerstown for the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Run Fest this morning. Check out the top finishers.
Yahoo Sports - 3h
This week on "Sunday Morning" (March 16)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
CBS News - 1d
UFC veterans in MMA action March 14-15

This week, the UFC stays in Las Vegas following its March pay-per-view. UFC F
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Wayfair Coupons: 70% Off | March 2025

Get 10% off with a Wayfair promo code, up to 70% off furniture, and more top coupons.
Wired - Mar. 7
2025 Big Ten Tournament score predictions, odds, games, free picks for March 13: Iowa covers with ease

SportsLine's proven computer model revealed its college basketball score predictions and top picks for the 2025 Big Ten Tournament on Thursday
CBS Sports - 2d
2025 NFL free agency: Ranking top available players at every position, best team fits, projected deals

Free agency begins Monday, March 10
CBS Sports - Mar. 8
Icemen preview: Saturday night hockey vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates

The Jacksonville Icemen will face off against the Savannah Ghost Pirates in ECHL hockey action on March 15, 2025.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Sunday, March 9, 2025

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Jericka Duncan.
CBS News - 5d
Knicks vs. Warriors prediction, odds, line, start time: 2025 NBA picks, March 15 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks, predictions, and best bets for Saturday's Golden State Warriors vs. New York Knicks game
CBS Sports - 9h
Celtics vs. Nets odds, line, prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, March 15 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Saturday
CBS Sports - 1h
When is 2025 NFL free agency? Date, start time, explaining the legal tampering period, top 50 free agents

Free agency unofficially kicks off Monday, March 10
CBS Sports - 5d
NCAA bracket 2025: Printable March Madness bracket, tournament seeds to be set on Selection Sunday

The 2025 NCAA Tournament begins March 18; get your blank 2025 March Madness bracket here
CBS Sports - 7h
Almanac: March 9

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
CBS News - 6d
When could Liverpool seal Premier League title?

Liverpool's march to the Premier League title seems inevitable now after they increase their lead at the top of the table to 15 points. When could they be confirmed as champions?
Yahoo Sports - 5d
15-inch MacBook Air (M4, 2025) Review: Bluer and Better

The latest 15-inch MacBook Air is bluer and better than ever before—and it dropped in price.
Wired - 3d
2025 NFL WR market: Top free agents, best team fits, projected deals for Chris Godwin, Stefon Diggs, others

A preview of the five best wide receivers projected to be available in March
CBS Sports - Mar. 8
15 Best Free VR Games To Play In 2025

2025 is one of the best times to be a VR gamer, and thanks to the power of new devices and the hard work of developers, you can access an array of high-quality titles at absolutely zero cost. While ...
GameSpot - 1d
How to run your 2025 March Madness pool: Play for prizes, create your own NCAA Tournament game today

The CBS Sports 2025 NCAA Men's and Women's Games have returned for March Madness 2025 office pools.
CBS Sports - 1d
March Madness 2025: College basketball conference tournament predictions, picks, odds, sleepers, upsets

Conference tournaments get underway this week for the top leagues and our experts pick who will be cutting down the nets
CBS Sports - 4d
Transcript: Fiona Hill on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 9, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Fiona Hill, former White House Russia expert, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 9, 2025.
CBS News - 6d
The week's bestselling books, March 16

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 16, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
Los Angeles Times - 3d
How to Watch March Madness 2025

Here’s how you can tune in to watch the men’s and women’s teams fight to win the 2025 NCAA Division I Basketball championship.
Wired - 3d
No. 5 Alabama routs No. 15 Kentucky as SEC’s top 4 seeds all advance to tourney semis

Labaron Philon scored 21 points and fifth-ranked Alabama never trailed in routing No. 15 Kentucky 99-70 on Friday night to advance to the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals.
Yahoo Sports - 15h
30 Years Later, Chrono Trigger's Defining Feature Still Can't Be Topped

Chrono Trigger is celebrating its 30-year anniversary today, March 11, 2025. Below, we explore how its innovative New Game Plus feature set it apart as an all-time classic. I spent almost an ...
GameSpot - 4d
Transcript: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 9, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Kirsten Hillman, U.S. ambassador to Canada, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 9, 2025.
CBS News - 6d
Jarrod Bowen Gets 9/10 | West Ham United Players Rated After 1-1 Draw Against Everton

West Ham United’s trip to Goodison Park on March 15, 2025, ended in a 1-1 stalemate against Everton in the Premier League, leaving fans with mixed feelings. A lacklustre first half gave way to a ...
Yahoo Sports - 2h
Clippers vs. Pelicans odds, score prediction, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, March 11 best bets from top model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA predictions for the Los Angeles Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday
CBS Sports - 3d
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Explaining two blowouts to the Terps

Mar. 15—Illinois now has a dozen losses after Friday night's 88-65 defeat in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Seven of those 12 losses have been by ...
Yahoo Sports - 5h
Top sleeper prospects for the Steelers in the 2025 NFL draft

Our favorite late-round options for the Steelers in the 2025 NFL draft.
Yahoo Sports - 1h
After 18 holes at 2025 Players Championship, who's in danger of missing the cut?

The cut at the 2025 Players Championship will be the top 65 and ties.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Fantasy Baseball: Top outfield sleepers for 2025

Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don shares why he believes these five outfielders could make waves in 2025.
Yahoo Sports - 4d
2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Bears target top skill players at No. 10

In our latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft roundup, experts believe the Bears will target two of the top offensive players with the 10th overall pick.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Transcript: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 9, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican of Pennsylvania, and Tom Suozzi, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" ...
CBS News - 6d
Roundtable: Top takeaways from watching March baseball

Our fantasy experts discuss which players have stood out this spring, and what it could mean for the season ahead.
ESPN - 2d