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On this week's episode we break down everything you need to know about the Sweet 16 round of March Madness. We also chat with WNBA legend Sue Bird and one of the best ball handlers in NBA history, Jason Williams.
news.yahoo.comSpartan Confidential podcast: Takeaways from Michigan State’s rollercoaster hoops season
Michigan State’s rollercoaster season came to an end at the hands of Coach K, Paolo Banchero and Duke on Sunday. On episode 73 of MLive’s Spartan Confidential podcast, reporters Brandon Champion, Kyle Austin and Matt Wenzel recap Michigan State’s weekend in the NCAA tournament, including a hard-fought win against Davidson and its near victory against Coach K and Duke. Also, big picture takeaways about the season. The show ends with updates from spring football practice and MSU’s Pro Day, including why Jayden Reed and Xavier Henderson decided to return to East Lansing. You can listen to the episode here or by using the player below.
mlive.comNCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament - March 21: UConn, Ohio State, North Carolina and More | Tip-Offs, How to Watch
The March Madness logo is shown on the court during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. The Associated Press has learned that the NCAA has not tested players for performance-enhancing drugs while they’ve been at March Madness and other recent college championships. Three people familiar with testing protocols tell AP full-scale testing has not resumed since the coronavirus pandemic shut down college sports a year ago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP
mlive.comNCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament - March 20: Louisville, Texas, South Carolina and More | Tip-Offs, How to Watch
The March Madness logo is shown on the court during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. The Associated Press has learned that the NCAA has not tested players for performance-enhancing drugs while they’ve been at March Madness and other recent college championships. Three people familiar with testing protocols tell AP full-scale testing has not resumed since the coronavirus pandemic shut down college sports a year ago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP
mlive.comNCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament - March 20: Ohio State, Villanova, Auburn and More | Tip-Offs, How to Watch
The March Madness logo is shown on the court during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. The Associated Press has learned that the NCAA has not tested players for performance-enhancing drugs while they’ve been at March Madness and other recent college championships. Three people familiar with testing protocols tell AP full-scale testing has not resumed since the coronavirus pandemic shut down college sports a year ago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP
mlive.comMichigan Wolverines March Madness T-shirts, gear and more
After Michigan stunned Tennessee in NCAA tournament play on Saturday, the Wolverines are headed to the Sweet 16 round of March Madness play. $34.99Michigan Wolverines Jordan Brand Ball In Bench Long Sleeve T-Shirt - White. $13.99Michigan Wolverines Fanatics Branded Women’s Arch Over Logo Scoop Neck Long Sleeve T-Shirt - Navy. $109.99The Michigan Wolverines are going to the NCAA March Madness Sweet 16 of tournament play. $64.99Michigan Wolverines Colosseum OHT Military Appreciation Hoodie Long Sleeve T-Shirt - Black.
mlive.comNCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament - March 19: UConn, Tennessee, Notre Dame and More | Tip-Offs, How to Watch
The March Madness logo is shown on the court during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. The Associated Press has learned that the NCAA has not tested players for performance-enhancing drugs while they’ve been at March Madness and other recent college championships. Three people familiar with testing protocols tell AP full-scale testing has not resumed since the coronavirus pandemic shut down college sports a year ago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP
mlive.comNCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament - March 19: Gonzaga, Baylor, Tennessee and More | Tip-Offs, How to Watch
The March Madness logo is shown on the court during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. The Associated Press has learned that the NCAA has not tested players for performance-enhancing drugs while they’ve been at March Madness and other recent college championships. Three people familiar with testing protocols tell AP full-scale testing has not resumed since the coronavirus pandemic shut down college sports a year ago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP
mlive.comBetting picks & predictions for Friday of March Madness 2022
Pickswise provides exclusive sports betting content to MLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools, games and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Just one day into the 2022 festivities (or three days if you count the First Four), we already know this year’s tournament will not disappoint. To run with college basketball’s tournament season, the new DraftKings promo code cooks up a low-risk, high-reward bonus that delivers a bet $5 & win, get $200 in free bets setup. Not necessarily, but the Moccasins do have to be thrilled to be there after earning their spot the hard way in the Southern Conference Tournament. More MLive Sports Betting StoriesMichigan’s best sports betting promo codes for March Madness: Offers, promotions and bonuses for the NCAA Tournament
mlive.comNCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament - March 18: Auburn, Illinois, Purdue, and More | Tip-Offs, How to Watch
The March Madness logo is shown on the court during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. The Associated Press has learned that the NCAA has not tested players for performance-enhancing drugs while they’ve been at March Madness and other recent college championships. Three people familiar with testing protocols tell AP full-scale testing has not resumed since the coronavirus pandemic shut down college sports a year ago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP
mlive.comNCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament - March 18: Baylor, Stanford, South Carolina and More | Tip-Offs, How to Watch
The March Madness logo is shown on the court during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. The Associated Press has learned that the NCAA has not tested players for performance-enhancing drugs while they’ve been at March Madness and other recent college championships. Three people familiar with testing protocols tell AP full-scale testing has not resumed since the coronavirus pandemic shut down college sports a year ago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP
mlive.comNCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament - March 17: North Carolina vs. Marquette, Gonzaga vs. Georgia State | Tip-Offs, How to Watch
The March Madness logo is shown on the court during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. The Associated Press has learned that the NCAA has not tested players for performance-enhancing drugs while they’ve been at March Madness and other recent college championships. Three people familiar with testing protocols tell AP full-scale testing has not resumed since the coronavirus pandemic shut down college sports a year ago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP
mlive.comTake advantage of these free bets as Illinois opens sports betting remote registration
Pickswise provides exclusive sports betting content to MLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools, games and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Illinois finally got rid of a pesky rule that required bettors to register in person at casinos before placing online wagers. The four largest Illinois’ sportsbooks will soon be able to offer betting on college basketball games, as the state’s new gambling law goes into effect. “Risk Free” bets are a common promotion and you can find those offers from:PointsBet is offering 2 risk free bets up to $2000 (Up to $1,500 back on your first bet. If a new user’s first bet is not a winner, user will be 100% refunded in credit up to $1,000“Free Bets” are another common promotion and here are a few examples you can take advantage of:DraftKings (Illinois only) bet $5 win $200 in free bets.
mlive.comTexas Tech vs. Kansas - NCAA Men’s Basketball (1/24/22) | Tip-Off, How to Watch
Two schools eyeing a conference title, and potential deep run coming March Madness, meet on Monday night, as the Kansas Jayhawks get set to host the Texas Red Raiders. They have come out of the gates at 16-2, and have only suffered one loss in their first five Big 12 games. Watch college basketball on FuboTV (7-day free trial)While the Red Raiders might not be receiving as much fanfare as they Jayhawks, Texas Tech has made their presence known in the Big 12. One of the Red Raiders’ wins over ranked competition came in their first meeting with the Jayhawks, as Texas Tech beat then no. What: NCAA Men’s BasketballWho: #18 Texas Tech Red Raiders (15-4, 5-2 Big 12) vs. #7 Kansas Jayhawks (16-2, 5-1 Big 12)When: Monday, January 24Time: 9:00 p.m.
mlive.comJim Nantz on Final Four, return of March Madness after COVID
March may be over, but the madness continues. We're down to the final four teams in the NCAA tournament. CBS Sports lead play-by-play broadcaster Jim Nantz is back for his 30th Final Four. He sat down with "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson to talk about the teams still standing, and what it's like to be back at the madness after last year's tournament was canceled.
cbsnews.comNCAA and college athletes face off at Supreme Court in high-stakes matchup
The dispute before the Supreme Court is the first involving antitrust laws and the billion-dollar NCAA to land before the justices in decades. A lower court last year ruled the NCAA could not limit education-related benefits, such as post-graduate scholarships, internships, computers and science equipment, to student-athletes. So, the argument is they are recruited, they're used up and then they're cast aside, without even a college degree. The NCAA has long relied on a 1984 Supreme Court ruling to justify its amateurism framework. Justice Brett Kavanaugh told Waxman he believes antitrust laws "should not be a cover for exploitation of the student athletes.
cbsnews.comSupreme Court case could change the nature of college sports
A Supreme Court case being argued this week amid March Madness could erode the difference between elite college athletes and professional sports stars. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)WASHINGTON – A Supreme Court case being argued this week amid March Madness could erode the difference between elite college athletes and professional sports stars. In 1984, the high court rejected NCAA rules restricting the broadcast of college football. Currently, athletic scholarships can cover the cost of college athletes’ attendance at college. Whatever happens at the high court, how college athletes are compensated is already likely changing.
Betting sites offer software blocks for compulsive gamblers
(AP Photo/Wayne Parry)ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Some sports betting companies are offering tools that allow compulsive gamblers to block themselves from most online sites. Unibet last week announced it was making software from U.K.-based Gamban available to customers in the U.S. The software blocks thousands of licensed and unlicensed gambling sites and is constantly updated to add new ones as they appear. And states including New Jersey offer state-administered self-exclusion lists where gamblers can prohibit themselves from gambling for differing periods, or permanently. “We strongly support the ability of gamblers to self-exclude through both the operator and on their own personal devices,” he said.
Zero perfect brackets left in March Madness tournament
Zero perfect brackets left in March Madness tournament It's only in the second round of the March Madness tournament, but after a series of upsets there are no perfect brackets remaining, according to NCAA.com. CBS Sports college basketball writer Matt Norlander joins CBSN with a recap.
cbsnews.comHow to watch Michigan girls basketball playoff games on March 22, 2021
But fans who want to watch the first round of the Michigan high school girls basketball playoffs Monday will find them available to live stream. Many games can be viewed by visiting MHSAA.tv or by visiting NFHSnetwork.com. Games on NFHS are accessible by subscription, costing $10.99 per month or $69.99 per year and can be purchased by clicking here. Also, be sure to check the NFHS website later to see if more games get scheduled throughout the day. To look at a list of games and links for Monday’s first-round games, click on the Michigan girls basketball live-stream link.
mlive.comMarch Madness and the growth of sports gambling
March Madness and the growth of sports gambling From Vegas casinos to office pools, an estimated 47 million Americans will be betting on the "March Madness" college basketball tournament this month. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with legendary sportscaster Brent Musburger and hopeful bettors about the allure of sportsbooks, and with government officials who are rolling the dice on generating tax revenues from legalized gambling.
cbsnews.comPlace your bets: March Madness and the growth of sports gambling
March Madness is here, which means passion, school pride, and now, more than ever, a crazy amount of sports betting. He even popularized the term "March Madness" back when he was covering it for CBS. In Colorado, taxes from sports gambling are projected to generate millions in revenue for water projects. "Anything helps," laughed Russ Sands, who is with the Colorado Water Conservation Board. "If you got $2,000 on Baylor and $2,000 on Gonzaga, $2,000 on Baylor's gonna get you $7,000, I guarantee."
cbsnews.comNCAA apologizes for disparities between women's and men's facilities
The NCAA is promising to bring better resources to the Women's Division I Basketball Tournament after videos and images of the women's facilities sparked outrage among fans and athletes online. Ahead of March Madness, student-athletes and coaches shared comparisons between the men's training facilities and a single rack of dumbbells and one stationary bike for the women. Lynn Holzman, the NCAA's women's basketball VP, said the plan was to provide more space and equipment to teams that further advanced in the tournament. In a call with administrators, NCAA Senior Basketball VP Dan Gavitt said the organization would do better in addressing the disparities between their men and women's leagues. WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu, last year's NCAA player of the year, shared an image of the men's room which appeared to be better-equipped.
cbsnews.comNCAA apologizes for disparities between women's and men's facilities
The NCAA is promising to bring better resources to the Women's Division I Basketball Tournament after videos and images of the women's facilities sparked outrage among fans and athletes online. Ahead of March Madness, student-athletes and coaches shared comparisons between the men's training facilities and a single rack of dumbbells and one stationary bike for the women. Lynn Holzman, the NCAA's women's basketball VP, said the plan was to provide more space and equipment to teams that further advanced in the tournament. In a call with administrators, NCAA Senior Basketball VP Dan Gavitt said the organization would do better in addressing the disparities between their men and women's leagues. WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu, last year's NCAA player of the year, shared an image of the men's room which appeared to be better-equipped.
cbsnews.comMichigan St, Izzo in new spot as First Four participants
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks to team members during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)INDIANAPOLIS – Michigan State and coach Tom Izzo are in an unfamiliar position. Last time there was an NCAA Tournament, the Spartans reached the Final Four in 2019 -- the most recent of eight trips under Izzo. Izzo contracted COVID-19 early in the season, yet the Spartans opened with six straight wins. “One thing about coach Izzo -- the reason he has survived so long and he’s had such a great career is that they’re never easily defeated. MOUNT ST. MARY'S vs TEXAS SOUTHERNMount St. Mary’s (12-10) won the automatic berth out of the Northeast Conference.
Let the madness begin: NCAA tournament arrives following year layoff
Let the madness begin: NCAA tournament arrives following year layoff NCAA'S March Madness returns, following a year layoff due to the pandemic. For the first time, because of heightened COVID-19 precautions, all 68 teams will head to one state - instead of dozens of sites around the country. Dana Jacobson reports.
cbsnews.comCrowded bars: March Madness or just plain madness?
The NCAA Tournament and bars were made for each other, with fans of powerhouse teams like Gonzaga and longshots like Colgate pouring in to cheer their teams. This year, the tournaments back, and bars and restaurants, some shuttered for months, are open for March Madness, though things may look a little different. This year, the tournament’s back, and bars and restaurants, some shuttered for months, are open for March Madness, though things may look a little different. As for those who choose to watch at bars or restaurants, their experiences will vary depending on their location. AdIn Chicago, city inspectors cite bars and restaurants that violate strict capacity rules.
Buffalo Wild Wings offering free wings if March Madness games go to overtime
Because Buffalo Wild Wings will be dishing out free boneless wings when games go into overtime during March Madness. “Sports fans have endured more than 700 long days without March Madness basketball, so this is one of the most anticipated tournaments ever. That excitement paired with the opportunity to win free wings through our Overtime Wingtime promotion will have fans on the edge of their seats all March Madness,” said Rita Patel, Chief Marketing Officer, Buffalo Wild Wings. Buffalo Wild Wings will own the first commercial after regulation for every game that goes to OT during March Madness, where spots called “The Mascot Dance” and “The Buzzer Beater Dance” will run. Buffalo Wild Wings is also offering The Big Dance Bundle, which includes 20 boneless wings, 20 traditional wings and fries for $39.99.
mlive.comShipt reveals Michigan’s most-ordered snack ahead of March Madness
March Madness is finally here setting the stage for buzzer-beaters, upsets and non-stop college basketball. As college basketball fans across the country get ready to watch their teams tip off this week, the grocery delivery service Shipt analyzed its data from last year’s college basketball season to determine each state’s go-to gameday snack. Indiana was home of some of the top snack aficionados last season, as Shipt Shoppers delivered more than 13,000 bags of Doritos last year. Shipt, which has taken on added importance amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has several retail partners including Meijer, Target and Kroger. Shipt offers same-day delivery in as soon as one hour through its vast network of personal shoppers.
mlive.comPreparing for March Madness in the middle of a pandemic
Preparing for March Madness in the middle of a pandemic The NCAA men’s college basketball tournament tips off this Thursday. The event is back after COVID-19 canceled it last year, and extra precautions are being put in place to help ensure a safe and smooth tournament. CBS Sports college basketball writer Matt Norlander joined CBSN to discuss.
cbsnews.com13 early thoughts about No. 1 Michigan basketball’s NCAA Tournament region
1 seed in this season’s NCAA Tournament after going 20-4 and winning the regular season Big Ten championship. 1 seed, Michigan should have a major advantage, but you can never say never in the NCAA Tournament. Ironically, his final game before getting fired at Louisville was a second-round loss to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament. It started with the blowout loss to Illinois and continued with a couple of incomplete performances against Michigan State. Isaiah Livers #2 of the Michigan Wolverines battles for a loose ball against Malik Hall #25 of the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Crisler Arena on March 04, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Fewer brackets but same number plan bets on March Madness
But 8% fewer plan to fill out brackets pools because many offices remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Fewer Americans expect to fill out brackets for the NCAA's college basketball tournament this year, but the overall number of people making bets on March Madness should remain about the same as the last time the tournament was held, according to the gambling industry's national trade association. The American Gaming Association released figures Sunday predicting that more than 47 million Americans plan to make a bet — legal or otherwise — on March Madness this year. That's about the same number that said they planned to bet on the 2019 tournament. “The sports betting landscape has changed dramatically since 2019, and as a result, tournament betting has transformed,” AGA President and CEO Bill Miller said.
2021 NCAA Tournament: How Many Fans Can Attend?
(CBS Local)- After last year’s tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the biggest questions entering this March Madness is will fans be able to attend? First, the NCAA Tournament is being played entirely in Indiana this year with the large majority of games being held at one of several sites in Indianapolis. Only one game at a time will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium. Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, seats 70,000 for football and approximately that many for basketball as well making it the largest of the host sites. The NCAA said in its release that ticketing information would be available after March 1.
detroit.cbslocal.comDetroit no longer a 2021 host as NCAA shifts to one-city March Madness
March Madness will be geographically isolated this college basketball season. The NCAA announced on Monday changes to the 2021 men’s basketball tournament. The 13 different sites throughout the country initially scheduled to host games leading up to the Final Four will instead be held in a single geographic location, likely Indianapolis. As a result of the decision, Detroit will no longer host first- and second-round games. Likewise, first and second-round games scheduled across the country -- from Providence, Rhode Island, to San Jose, California -- will be relocated.
mlive.comMarch Madness in one place? NCAA looking at Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS – The University of Maryland-Baltimore County pulled off one of the greatest upsets in American sports history at the 2018 NCAA Tournament, knocking off Virginia to become the first No. 4 seeds during an opening weekend that epitomized the beloved spectacle the NCAA Tournament has become. Multiple basketball programs are currently on pause due to COVID-19 and the Ivy League announced last week the cancellation of winter sports, including men’s and women’s basketball. Gavitt said there is no plan to change the start date and the NCAA Tournament is expected to be played in March and April as scheduled. A one-site NCAA Tournament will cause a financial hit to the cities scheduled to host early-round and regional games.
NCAA men’s basketball tournament regional coming to Detroit in 2024
The 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament will include a regional at Little Caesars Arena, it was announced on Wednesday. It will be the third time the tournament is played at LCA, which opened in September 2017. First- and second-round games were played there in 2018 it is scheduled to host first- and second-round games March 18 and 20 in this season’s tournament. Detroit Mercy and Oakland University will serve as co-hosts for the 2024 regional at LCA. NCAA Tournament regional games were in Detroit in 2008 at Ford Field.
mlive.comDetroit’s Little Caesars Arena to host regional round of 2024 NCAA Tournament
DETROIT – Detroit will be one of four regional hosts for the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament. It will be the third time Little Caesars Arena has hosted NCAA Tournament action. The arena hosted first- and second-round games in 2018 and will do the same for the 2021 tournament. The NCAA listed the University of Detroit Mercy and Oakland University as official co-hosts of the region. Click here to view the NCAA’s full announcement of host site selections from 2023 to 2026.
NCAA approves plan for basketball players to access coaches
The NCAA Division I Council on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, approved a plan to allow college basketball players to start working with their coaches for the first time since the pandemic wiped out March Madness. The summer access period for men's and women's players will begin July 20. The summer access period for men's and women's players will begin July 20. The NCAA basketball tournaments were cancelled days before the fields were scheduled to be selected because of the coronavirus outbreak. It will also consider adding more activities for basketball players during the July 1-19 period.
Vox Media will furlough 9% of workforce, or about 100 employees, for three months until July 31
Vox Media will furlough 9% of its roughly 1,200 employees and reduce hours for another 1% until July 31 in an effort to curb costs, according to an internal e-mail. Bankoff and Vox Media President Pam Wasserstein will cut their salaries by 50%. CNBC reported earlier this week that Vox was looking to furlough about 100 employees that worked in areas that have slowed during quarantines. Here's the full letter:----Team,Today we are taking some of the most difficult and important cost reduction actions in our company's history. Jim------Disclosure: CNBC parent NBCUniversal is an investor in Vox Media.
cnbc.comDomino's is the only restaurant stock up year-to-date
Domino's Pizza is the only restaurant stock that's trading positively year-to-date as investors bet that more consumers will stay home and order pizza delivery during the coronavirus outbreak. The pizza chain's stock, which has a market value of $12.3 billion, is up nearly 8% so far in 2020. But the pizza chain's stock could start to feel the pinch as sporting events are canceled. Last year, Domino's offered half-off pizzas during March Madness, a promotion that helped the chain weather competition from third-party delivery providers in its first quarter. Domino's stock losses on Friday came as the broader market rebounds from the worst day of trading since 1987.
cnbc.comButler University's mascot retiring after 7 years of sparking joy with fans
Indianapolis March Madness is huge at Butler University in Indiana. Here he comes Butler Blue III otherwise known as Trip (short for triple). For seven years, Trip has wobbled and slobbered his way into the hearts of Butler University players and fans. Having recently undergone a life-saving kidney transplant, Kaltenmark will still work for Butler, but his dog days are done, too. #OneLastTrip #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/1PkACgpYEV Butler Blue III (@ButlerBlue3) March 9, 2020Last week was their final home game.
cbsnews.comLegal sports betting in Michigan to go live just in time for March Madness
The Michigan Gaming Control Board made the announcement Friday that sports fans will be able to bet on March Madness games when the legal betting goes live. MGM Grand in Detroit spent $7 million on a sports lounge and sports book. It will have seven walk-up windows and 15 kiosks. Greektown Casino sports book will be on the third level with kiosks, televisions, a bar and food. Motor City Casino didn’t respond to a comment request about what it has ready for sports betting, but it has met the requirements to begin onsite betting Wednesday.
Jamie Edmonds: Buckle up, it's tournament time
It starts with the conference tournaments, it rolls into the NCAA tournament and it ends with One Shining Moment. Who doesnt like watching games in the middle of the day on a Thursday? Juxtapose that with the shot of the Houston player on the court, head in hand, his season is was over. Well -- theres always this year for Michigan, or Michigan State or the 66 other teams that will be picked to play in the greatest tournament and greatest time of year! Buckle up, its tournament time!
Two big upsets from first day of March Madness
Twelfth-seeded Yale pulled off their first tournament win in school history, upsetting fifth-seeded Bayler. Meanwhile, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock upended Purdue in double overtime. CBS Sports' Brent Stover joins CBSN to break down the action so far in March Madness and what we can expect from Day 2.
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