March Madness: How to watch and what to watch for in the 2025 NCAA Tournament
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March Madness: How to watch and what to watch for in the 2025 NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get ready: The tournament tips off with the First Four on March 18 and the first round begins March 20. The NCAA will also stream games via its March Madness Live option. The First Four is in Dayton, Ohio, on March 18-19 and first- and second-round games March 20-23 stretch from Providence, Rhode Island, to Seattle. The Sweet 16 weekend will see games March 27-30 in Newark, New Jersey, Atlanta, Indianapolis and San Francisco.

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Women’s March Madness projections 2025: Full NCAA Tournament bracket odds
4 days, 20 hours ago

Women’s March Madness projections 2025: Full NCAA Tournament bracket odds

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This article is part of the Bracket Central series, an inside look at the run-up to the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments, along with analysis and picks during the tournaments. Welcome to The Athletic’s 2025 women’s NCAA Tournament projections, where you’ll find every team’s chances of advancing through each weekend of March Madness and cutting down the nets …

March Madness: Bracketology a settled national pastime as the 2025 NCAA Tournament arrives
1 week, 5 days ago

March Madness: Bracketology a settled national pastime as the 2025 NCAA Tournament arrives

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — When Bryce Yoder needs a study break this time of year, the college student flips on a TV and attends his favorite March Madness class — bracket science. Indiana State’s Larry Bird, left, lies on his back to toss the ball during a scramble with Earvin “Magic” Johnson, right, during NCAA Championship game in Salt Lake City, Utah, …

March Madness: How to watch the women’s NCAA Tournament and what to watch for
Trending News
1 week, 5 days ago

March Madness: How to watch the women’s NCAA Tournament and what to watch for

Associated Press  

Women’s basketball has not slowed down at all this season as March Madness arrives. A year ago, the women’s NCAA championship game drew a bigger television audience than the men’s title game for the first time, with an average of 18.9 million viewers watching undefeated South Carolina beat Iowa and superstar Caitlin Clark. Instead, the women’s game has featured a …

March Madness 2025 bracket advice: Upsets, predictions and odds for the NCAA tournaments
1 week, 5 days ago

March Madness 2025 bracket advice: Upsets, predictions and odds for the NCAA tournaments

New York Times  

Let the fun begin! Men’s 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket picks: Why CJ Moore has Florida topping Duke for national title Can High Point really beat Purdue? Women’s March Madness 2025 staff picks: Final Four, national champs, shaky top seeds The Athletic’s experts think UConn can end its title drought. NCAA Tournament First Four and first round best bets: 5 bets …

March Madness 2025: Brackets revealed as national title favorite emerges on Selection Sunday
1 week, 5 days ago

March Madness 2025: Brackets revealed as national title favorite emerges on Selection Sunday

Daily Mail  

It was a somber Selection Sunday as the college basketball world continues to mourn last year's passing of CBS Sports' Greg Gumbel. Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel celebrates with teammates after winning the most valuable player award for the 2025 ACC Conference Tournament Auburn cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Mississippi …

What to know about March Madness if you don’t follow college basketball
1 week, 6 days ago

What to know about March Madness if you don’t follow college basketball

Associated Press  

The college basketball season is winding down, which means March Madness is upon us. Duke guard Tyrese Proctor celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in the championship of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. Duke guard Tyrese Proctor celebrates after scoring during the second half …

Men’s March Madness projections 2025: Full NCAA Tournament bracket odds
1 week, 6 days ago

Men’s March Madness projections 2025: Full NCAA Tournament bracket odds

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This article is part of the Bracket Central series, an inside look at the run-up to the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments, along with analysis and picks during the tournaments. Welcome to The Athletic’s 2025 Men’s NCAA Tournament projections, where you’ll find every team’s chances of advancing through each weekend of March Madness and cutting down the nets …

March Madness brackets are set. The SEC dominates the men's with a record 14 teams
1 week, 6 days ago

March Madness brackets are set. The SEC dominates the men's with a record 14 teams

NPR  

March Madness brackets are set. The Southeastern Conference, normally known for its dominance on the football field, has set a new March Madness record by sending 14 of its 16 teams to the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. The men's tournament tips off with the opening "first four" games on Tuesday and Wednesday, then the madness gets underway next …

When are March Madness brackets released? Here's what to know about Selection Sunday
2 weeks, 1 day ago

When are March Madness brackets released? Here's what to know about Selection Sunday

NPR  

When are March Madness brackets released? Here's what to know about Selection Sunday toggle caption Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images; Ronald Martinez/Getty Images; Alex Slitz/Getty Images March Madness is almost upon us. The men's tournament tips off with the opening "first four" games on Tuesday and Wednesday, then the madness gets underway next Thursday and Friday with the round of 64. …

March Madness selection panel will have to juggle thanks to SEC overload in bracket
2 weeks, 3 days ago

March Madness selection panel will have to juggle thanks to SEC overload in bracket

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The NCAA selection committee will have some juggling to do before the bracket comes out Sunday to keep March Madness from looking like an extension of the Southeastern Conference’s regular season. With the country’s deepest league in line to place between 12 and 14 teams …

How to Watch March Madness
2 weeks, 3 days ago

How to Watch March Madness

Wired  

Spring is upon us, which means the beginning of the end of seasonal depression, spring breaks, and of course, brackets and betting with March Madness. You can stream March Madness games for the NCAA Championship on various platforms, including Paramount+, Max, SlingTV, and DirecTV. Where to Stream Max : Your Max account lets you stream all of the men's March …

March Madness 2025: Schedule, teams, and everything you need to know
3 weeks, 5 days ago

March Madness 2025: Schedule, teams, and everything you need to know

India Today  

March Madness 2025 is set to begin in two weeks. The Sweet 16 and Elite Eight will take place from March 27-30, leading up to the Final Four in San Antonio on April 5. For the women’s tournament, the First Four starts on March 20, with games leading up to the Final Four in Tampa, Florida, on April 5. According …

March Madness: How to watch the women’s NCAA Tournament and what to watch for
Trending News
1 month ago

March Madness: How to watch the women’s NCAA Tournament and what to watch for

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! A year ago, the women’s NCAA championship game drew a bigger television audience than the men’s title game for the first time, with an average of 18.9 million viewers watching undefeated South Carolina beat Iowa and superstar Caitlin Clark. Instead, the women’s game has featured …

NCAA presents options to expand March Madness tournaments from current 68 teams, AP source says
9 months, 1 week ago

NCAA presents options to expand March Madness tournaments from current 68 teams, AP source says

Associated Press  

The NCAA has presented a plan to Division I conference commissioners that would expand the lucrative men’s and women’s basketball tournaments by four or eight teams alongside an option to leave each field at 68 teams, according to a person familiar with the details. The proposals were outlined to the commissioners this week by NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball …

NCAA presents options to expand March Madness tournaments from current 68 teams, AP source says
9 months, 1 week ago

NCAA presents options to expand March Madness tournaments from current 68 teams, AP source says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The NCAA has presented a …

March Madness: How to watch the women’s Final Four and what to watch for in the NCAA Tournament
11 months, 3 weeks ago

March Madness: How to watch the women’s Final Four and what to watch for in the NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

Women’s basketball is having itself a moment as March Madness heads to the Final Four on Friday night. A year ago, 9.9 million people tuned in to see Angel Reese and LSU beat Caitlin Clark and Iowa in a national championship game made unforgettable by the two stars who backed up their talk with stellar play. Well, this season Clark …

Women's NCAA Tournament 2024 schedule: Date, time and where to watch March Madness games
1 year ago

Women's NCAA Tournament 2024 schedule: Date, time and where to watch March Madness games

Hindustan Times  

With the Selection Sunday's completion on March 17, the 2024 NCAA women's basketball tournament is officially set to begin this week. Here's when and where you can watch the March Madness games this year: South Dakota State guard Paige Meyer falls while driving between North Dakota State players during an NCAA college basketball game for the Summit League women's tournament …

NCAA tournament bracket picks: Bill Plaschke’s prediction for every game
1 year ago

NCAA tournament bracket picks: Bill Plaschke’s prediction for every game

LA Times  

A long shot is not going to win the NCAA men’s basketball championship. As you fill out your brackets, go ahead, inaugurate James Madison, camp out in Grand Canyon, brush hard with Colgate, embrace all kinds of double-digit dreamers throughout the opening weekend. Feel free to play the annual lock of at least one 12-seed beating a 5-seed, bank on …

March Madness men’s tournament viewer’s guide: How to watch, who’s on the call and more
1 year ago

March Madness men’s tournament viewer’s guide: How to watch, who’s on the call and more

New York Times  

Those charged with broadcasting the NCAA men’s basketball tournament have always been honest about the realities of the tournament. “You’re not going to know about all 68 teams that are in the tournament, and it’s our job to not just tell you the story of Kentucky and UConn and those players, but also those kids who are, say, the SWAC …

The 2024 NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament brackets
1 year ago

The 2024 NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament brackets

LA Times  

The 68-team bracket for the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is set, with start times and TV channels finalized for each game. 10 Boise State — Wednesday, 6:10 p.m. | TruTV FIRST ROUND EAST REGION No. 15 South Dakota State, Thursday, 4:35 p.m. | TruTV SOUTH REGION No. 10 Boise State / Colorado, Friday, 1:30 p.m. | TBS No. 15 …

March Madness: How to watch the women’s Final Four and what to watch for in the NCAA Tournament
1 year ago

March Madness: How to watch the women’s Final Four and what to watch for in the NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

Women’s basketball is having itself a moment as March Madness heads to the Final Four. A year ago, 9.9 million people tuned in to see Angel Reese and LSU beat Caitlin Clark and Iowa in a national championship game made unforgettable by the two stars who backed up their talk with stellar play. Clark’s scoring has been the talk of …

March Madness: How to watch and what to watch for in the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four
1 year ago

March Madness: How to watch and what to watch for in the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four

Associated Press  

March Madness is racing toward the national championship game. The beloved annual tradition that is the NCAA Tournament opened with bracket busters and overnight stars — Oakland’s Jack Gohlke and Oregon’s Jermaine Couisnard, anyone? Last year’s Final Four, remember, included two 5 seeds, the fourth-seeded Huskies and 9 seed Florida Atlantic. The Final Four Utah State forward Great Osobor celebrates …

Women’s March Madness finds foothold on national TV
2 years ago

Women’s March Madness finds foothold on national TV

Associated Press  

With hopes of a separate television contract in upcoming negotiations, the women’s NCAA Tournament keeps gaining momentum. “This tournament continues to grow and deliver for us.” South Carolina’s 64-49 victory over Connecticut in last year’s title game averaged 4.85 million viewers on ESPN — the most-watched women’s championship game since 2004. The 2022 women’s tournament overall averaged 634,000 viewers per …

March Madness: How to watch and stream the First Four and first round
2 years ago

March Madness: How to watch and stream the First Four and first round

LA Times  

The NCAA tournament tips off today with eight teams hanging out in the March Madness lobby to join the formal dance activities. It’s also worth noting that it would be unwise to write off these teams in your bracket — remember how far First Four overtime winner UCLA went in 2021? This year’s First Four spectacle tips off with Southeast …

An ode to March Madness, where you can always expect the unexpected
2 years ago

An ode to March Madness, where you can always expect the unexpected

NPR  

An ode to March Madness, where you can always expect the unexpected Enlarge this image toggle caption Getty Images Getty Images Whether you're a huge fan of college basketball or just a casual spectator, March Madness is the most exciting time of the year. Sponsor Message toggle caption Justin Cotten The tournament is made up of 68 teams from universities …

March Madness regional breakdowns: Teams and players to watch
2 years ago

March Madness regional breakdowns: Teams and players to watch

LA Times  

UCLA secured a No. 2 seed in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Sunday and will play 15th-seeded North Carolina Asheville in the first round of the West Regional on Thursday in Sacramento, as the Bruins continue their quest to win their first national championship since 1995. Sports Full coverage: 2023 NCAA basketball tournament March Madness is upon us. The second-ranked …

NCAA Women’s Tournament TV rights could have different look
2 years, 11 months ago

NCAA Women’s Tournament TV rights could have different look

Associated Press  

In the weeks before the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, the big focus was on improving the experience for players, including expanding the “March Madness” branding to the event for the first time. “Whether that’s splitting up sports, whether that’s keeping some of it together, we’ll have to determine that, and we’ll have to work with outside experts, as we always …

NCAA Women's Tournament TV rights could have different look
2 years, 11 months ago

NCAA Women's Tournament TV rights could have different look

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The NCAA championships package — which includes the women’s …

March Madness 2021: Expert picks for the NCAA Final Four and national championship
4 years ago

March Madness 2021: Expert picks for the NCAA Final Four and national championship

New York Times  

The next national champion? The Zags, trying to pull off the first undefeated season in men’s college basketball since the 1975-76 Indiana Hoosiers, received nine out of 16 votes from our staff after the reveal Sunday of the 2021 NCAA Tournament bracket. Below is everyone’s Final Four, national title game matchup, and explanation for who they think will cut down …

68 teams punch their ticket. Now comes the hard part
4 years ago

68 teams punch their ticket. Now comes the hard part

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Welcome to Bubble Ball — the NCAA Tournament is …

March Madness: How to watch, stream every 2021 NCAA tournament game
4 years ago

March Madness: How to watch, stream every 2021 NCAA tournament game

LA Times  

The NCAA men’s basketball tournament begins this week. The basics The tournament officially gets started Thursday with a mini-round known as the First Four, with the madness kicking into full swing the following day. The first and second rounds are Friday through Monday; the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight are March 27-30; the Final Four semifinalists play on April 3 …

March Madness 2021: Women’s conference tournaments, brackets, schedules, scores, NCAA Tournament automatic bids
4 years ago

March Madness 2021: Women’s conference tournaments, brackets, schedules, scores, NCAA Tournament automatic bids

New York Times  

All 31 automatic bids to the NCAA Women’s Tournament have been filled. High Point clinched its first-ever NCAA Tournament bid after defeating Campbell 62-46 in the Big South title game. 2 seed Boston University 64-54 in the Patriot League final, three days after shocking top-seeded Bucknell, and will make its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2010. Florida Gulf Coast, led …

March Madness Will Be A TV Affair
5 years ago

March Madness Will Be A TV Affair

NPR  

March Madness Will Be A TV Affair toggle caption Joe Robbins/Getty Images Updated at 11:21 p.m. "While I understand how disappointing this is for all fans of our sports, my decision is based on the current understanding of how COVID-19 is progressing in the United States," said NCAA president Mark Emmert. Sponsor Message Only essential staff and "limited family attendance" …

March Madness: NCPA asks NCAA to consider games without fans due to coronavirus outbreak
5 years ago

March Madness: NCPA asks NCAA to consider games without fans due to coronavirus outbreak

CNN  

CNN — So much of the hoopla surrounding March Madness is in the crowds, where basketball fans slather themselves with body paint or wear animal masks to support their teams. The National College Players Association has asked the National Collegiate Athletic Association to consider having its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments with no crowds in the arenas due to coronavirus …

Selection Sunday: 2017 Men's College Basketball Tournament Bracket Set
8 years ago

Selection Sunday: 2017 Men's College Basketball Tournament Bracket Set

NPR  

Selection Sunday: 2017 Men's College Basketball Tournament Bracket Set Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP College basketball fans — the choice is yours. While the tournament officially starts Tuesday with the First Four in Dayton, Ohio, the first round — and where ballots start counting — is Thursday. Sponsor Message Duke was given a two seed — many Blue …

March Madness
15 years, 11 months ago

March Madness

China Daily  

Q:Wider coverage of the single-elimination tournament on the Internet is just one reason for the expanding interest in March Madness. March Madness refers almost exclusively to American college basketball, or the nation-wide NCAA Tournament to be exact. Tough for the Chinese to understand, perhaps, but Americans are mad about college basketball – the game itself was invented on a college …

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