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The 2026 men’s Sweet 16 is setThe 2026 men’s Sweet 16 is set
The 2026 men’s Sweet 16 is set
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Call up MTV because the men’s (super) Sweet 16 is set following 48 heart-pumping games. Catch up on the second-round drama, then take a moment to regroup before the fun resumes on Thursday.
March 23, 2026
The WNBA’s new CBA raises the league’s ceiling — and its floorThe WNBA’s new CBA raises the league’s ceiling — and its floor
The WNBA’s new CBA raises the league’s ceiling — and its floor
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Over 100 hours of negotiations later, we finally have a new WNBA CBA. The term sheet is still being finalized and the deal needs to be ratified, but reports indicate the league’s sixth CBA is as transformational as hoped. And exhale.
March 20, 2026
Men’s March Madness tips off with signature first-round chaosMen’s March Madness tips off with signature first-round chaos
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Men’s March Madness tips off with signature first-round chaos
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How’s that bracket doing? March is already off to a heart-pounding start, with the signature Madness in full force during yesterday’s men’s first-round matchups.
March 20, 2026
Men’s March Madness tips off with signature first-round chaosMen’s March Madness tips off with signature first-round chaos
Men’s March Madness tips off with signature first-round chaos
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How’s that bracket doing? March is already off to a heart-pounding start, with the signature Madness in full force during yesterday’s men’s first-round matchups.
March 20, 2026
Baseball on the rise in Canada after historic World Baseball Classic showingBaseball on the rise in Canada after historic World Baseball Classic showing
Baseball on the rise in Canada after historic World Baseball Classic showing
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The 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) came to a close as Venezuela beat Team USA 3–2 in last night’s championship game. The final out is in the books, but this year’s exhilarating and record-setting tourney is only the beginning as the sport surges in Canada.
March 18, 2026
Team USA falls short 3–2 to Venezuela in WBC title gameTeam USA falls short 3–2 to Venezuela in WBC title game
Team USA falls short 3–2 to Venezuela in WBC title game
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The 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) came to a close as Venezuela upset Team USA 3–2 in last night’s championship game to earn the nation’s first-ever WBC crown. The final out is in the books, with the Americans stunned for a second straight tourney, but there’s plenty more baseball to come. Red, white…no need to feel blue.
March 18, 2026
Breaking down 2026 women’s March MadnessBreaking down 2026 women’s March Madness
Breaking down 2026 women’s March Madness
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Hooping for their NCAA–record extending 13th natty title, the reigning champs are even better this season led by Player of the Year frontrunner sophomore Sarah Strong and grad student Azzi Fudd. The Huskies are unquestionably the team to beat, pummeling opponents by 38.4 points per game on average and riding a 50-game win streak into the Madness.
March 18, 2026
Everything you need to know about 2026 men’s March MadnessEverything you need to know about 2026 men’s March Madness
Everything you need to know about 2026 men’s March Madness
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Duke Blue Devils (East): The No. 1 overall seed came tantalizingly close to an undefeated season — their two losses were by a combined four points. Led by freshman phenom Cameron Boozer, the Blue Devils’ only weakness is the absence of guard Caleb Foster, who broke his foot on March 7th. Legendary coaches abound in their region, but head coach (HC) Jon Scheyer can hang with the best.
March 17, 2026
Recapping the NWSL’s opening weekendRecapping the NWSL’s opening weekend
Recapping the NWSL’s opening weekend
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NWSL opening weekend was a downright party — and not just the birthday kind. From the two expansion squads making their heart-pumping debuts to our favorite golazo of the season thus far, here are the headlines to know with Matchweek one in the books.
March 16, 2026
Checking in on the NCAA men’s basketball conference tournamentsChecking in on the NCAA men’s basketball conference tournaments
Checking in on the NCAA men’s basketball conference tournaments
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Dust off your dancing shoes because March Madness is right around the corner with Selection Sunday slated for, you guessed it, this Sunday. Most of the women’s conference tournaments have already wrapped, but the men are in the thick of it. Let’s shimmy into the latest.
March 13, 2026
Everything you need to know about the 2026 NWSL seasonEverything you need to know about the 2026 NWSL season
Everything you need to know about the 2026 NWSL season
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The NWSL keeps growing and will feature 16 teams this season, with expansion squads Boston Legacy FC and Denver Summit FC joining the fun. Every club will compete in 30 regular-season matches (up from 26 in 2025), facing every team twice — once at home and once away.
March 13, 2026
NFL teams ready to spend as free agency officially kicks offNFL teams ready to spend as free agency officially kicks off
NFL teams ready to spend as free agency officially kicks off
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The NFL’s free agency period starts today, kicking off the 2026 league year. And there’s New Year resolutions everywhere you look as contenders fill out their rosters, stars hunt for new homes, and the trade market heats up. No dropping the ball here — let’s discuss the latest.
March 11, 2026
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