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Reliving the first half of the men’s Sweet 16Reliving the first half of the men’s Sweet 16
Reliving the first half of the men’s Sweet 16
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Time flies when you’re dancing — just ask the four teams that have already shimmied their way into the men’s Elite Eight. The second half of the field will be decided today with the Final Four locked in before the end of the weekend.
March 27, 2026
Breaking down every women’s Sweet 16 matchupBreaking down every women’s Sweet 16 matchup
Breaking down every women’s Sweet 16 matchup
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Turns out New Jersey produces stellar hoopers. Vandy’s Mikayla Blakes, the nation’s leading scorer, and ND’s Hannah Hidalgo, one of the best two-way players in the game, both hail from the Garden State. There must’ve been something in the water.
March 27, 2026
Your 2026 men’s Sweet 16 previewYour 2026 men’s Sweet 16 preview
Your 2026 men’s Sweet 16 preview
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Texas is on an absolute heater, winning a nail-biter in the First Four, then upsetting No. 6 BYU and No. 3 Gonzaga in the span of five days. But this tournament only gets tougher — enter: the also scorching Boilermakers.
March 26, 2026
The top storylines to follow this MLB seasonThe top storylines to follow this MLB season
The top storylines to follow this MLB season
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A season that spans 162 games from March to September provides plenty of opportunity for pondering. The introduction of the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS, more on that below) is undoubtedly the biggest shakeup of the season, but first, here are the other major storylines we’re following before first pitch.
March 25, 2026
Breaking down baseball’s biggest plot twist: The ABS Challenge SystemBreaking down baseball’s biggest plot twist: The ABS Challenge System
Breaking down baseball’s biggest plot twist: The ABS Challenge System
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This year’s campaign features an intriguing plot twist: The introduction of the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system, which will allow players — specifically the batter, the pitcher, and the catcher — to challenge an umpire’s ball or strike call. From how it works to the unexpected fallout , here’s everything you need to know.
March 25, 2026
Can the Toronto Blue Jays run it back in 2026?Can the Toronto Blue Jays run it back in 2026?
Can the Toronto Blue Jays run it back in 2026?
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Nothing united Canada quite like the Blue Jays’ 2025 World Series run, and the impacts are still being felt long after the final out. Youth registration is skyrocketing, the talent pool is deepening, and the power of friendship is alive and well in the blue birds’ clubhouse.
March 25, 2026
Breaking down the opening weekend of women’s March MadnessBreaking down the opening weekend of women’s March Madness
Breaking down the opening weekend of women’s March Madness
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Eight of next weekend’s Sweet 16 teams are already locked in, while today’s jam-packed eight-game slate will determine the other half of the field. That’s right, the Madness is in full swish.
March 23, 2026
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
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