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How every Sweet 16 game was won Thursday -- and each winner's keys to Elite Eight

Arizona, Illinois, Iowa and Purdue are moving on. Here's how they advanced -- and how they can do it again.

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Wetzel: Despite scandals, Rick Pitino might be the best men's college hoops coach ever

Less than 10 years ago, Rick Pitino's career seemed over. But after multiple scandals, he's back doing what he always does, winning in the NCAA tournament.

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Men's March Madness: Predictions, previews for every Sweet 16 game Friday

ESPN's crew is aligned on which teams will advance, and breaks down the keys for every team.

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World Series contender tiers: How far away from winning it all is your favorite MLB team?

Only one team will win a ring this year. Can anybody stop L.A.? And who will emerge in 2027, 2028, 2029 ...?

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Opening Day: Analysis of Thursday, previews for Friday

Baseball is back! Here's your one-stop shop for all of the season-opening action.

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Women's March Madness 2026: Previews of Friday's Sweet 16

We've got you covered for all of Friday's action, from keys for each team to postgame analysis.

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Ranking the 25 best players in the women's Sweet 16

Kymora Johnson from 10-seed Virginia is one of seven new players in our Sweet 16 ranking.

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