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NCAA Women's Championship - Regional 4 in Spokane - 2nd Round

Watkins' devastating injury shakes up women's NCAA tournament landscape

JuJu Watkins' torn ACL changes the 2025 women's title race, and the effects could linger into next season.

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JuJu Watkins carried off court after ACL tear

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Stephen A. reacts to JuJu Watkins' heartbreaking injury

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Andraya Carter: JuJu Watkins' injury is 'devastating'

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The best of JuJu Watkins at USC

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Kiki Iriafen's 36-point game helps advance USC to Sweet 16

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USC's Kayleigh Heckel spins past a defender for a layup

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Rayah Marshall gets the hoop and harm for USC

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USC's Rayah Marshall banks in a 3 to beat the first-half buzzer

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    WOMEN'S NCAA TOURNAMENT

    ROUND OF 32

    There's a new No. 1 in the women's Sweet 16 rerankings

    The Sweet 16 is set and there's a new No. 1. But all eyes are on USC and injured JuJu Watkins.

    10hCharlie Creme
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    March Madness Day 4: Updates, analysis as women's Sweet 16 is set

    Follow along as the final eight games of the women's second round seal this year's Sweet 16 field.

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    Starting with their historic Game 5 meltdown, the road to Opening Day in the Bronx has been a rough one.

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    Elly 8-WAR season? Wait, who for MVP!? What these simulated outcomes mean for 2025

    We simulated 25 MLB seasons and pulled out the most surprising results.

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    MEN'S NCAA TOURNAMENT

    Experts agree on all but one Sweet 16 winner: Predictions for men's March Madness

    Everything that will happen in the Sweet 16, according to our experts, including final scores.

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    Reranking all 16 men’s teams vying for the national title

    The second round of the NCAA tournament saw all four 1-seeds advance, a buzzer-beater and more.

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    SELECTION STRATEGY

    NFL DRAFT: APRIL 24-26

    New NFL mock draft ... with a twist: Tannenbaum makes all 32 first-round picks through a GM's lens

    Mike Tannenbaum puts his GM hat on and makes his own first-round selections. See why he's taking Cam Ward and Ashton Jeanty early.

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    Trade up in the draft for a star, or trade down for more picks? Let's make the call for eight teams

    The Vikings, 49ers and Browns have big decisions to make. Let's help them with some advice in the first round.

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    WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT ACTION

    Maryland stops Alabama on final possession of 2OT to reach Sweet 16

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    Paige Bueckers drops 34 points as UConn routs SDST to reach Sweet 16

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    AROUND THE ASSOCIATION

    The Warriors risked pairing Draymond Green with Jimmy Butler. Their new bond is fueling a playoff run

    Butler faces the Miami Heat on Tuesday for the first time since the trade that sent him to Golden State on Feb. 5.

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    NBA could be headed for 'worst tanking stretch we've ever seen'

    Teams are getting really good at tanking. Can the league stop it? Here's what's next for the race to the bottom.

    1dTim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton

    SUNS OUTLASTS BUCKS

    Devin Booker wins it for Suns with clutch jumper in final seconds

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    Ryan Dunn throws down nasty dunk over Giannis

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