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March Madness 2021: TV Schedule, Full Bracket, How To Watch
The schedule for the first three days of NCAA Tournament is set beginning with First Four play on Thursday, March 18.
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The schedule for the first three days of NCAA Tournament is set beginning with First Four play on Thursday, March 18.
The Atlantic 10 hands out its automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 14 on CBS.
Marcus Carr scored 24 points and Jamal Mashburn Jr. finished with 18 to lead the Gophers, who lost for the eighth time in nine games.
The Mountain West Conference tournament is on CBS Sports Network and CBS this weekend and the Aztecs are hoping they can cut down the nets in the desert.
The Big Ten Tournament is on CBS this weekend with the semifinals on Saturday followed by the championship game Sunday.
The tournament is almost here and CBS Sports and Turner Sports have tapped 10 broadcast teams to bring you coverage of all 67 games.
Tre Williams scored 14 points and Jamal Mashburn Jr. 11 and Minnesota snapped a seven-game skid with a 51-46 win over Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament on Wednesday.
Minnesota was without its top three leading scorers — Jasmine Powell (14.5), Sara Scalia (14.5) and Kadi Sissoko (12.6) — due to injuries.
The Loyola Ramblers are back in the NCAA tournament, but what about their team chaplain and everyone's favorite fan, Sister Jean?
With the Big Dance set to play out entirely in Indiana this year, the NCAA worked with local health authorities to determine the protocols and capacity for fan attendance.
Jacob Young had 23 points, seven assists and five rebounds to help Rutgers hold off Minnesota for a 77-70 victory Saturday in overtime to finish the regular season.
The CBS Sports college basketball analyst says this year's edition of the Ramblers can certainly make noise in the NCAA Tournament.
The Trojans close out their regular season with a battle with their crosstown rivals, the UCLA Bruins, Saturday on CBS.
UConn freshman guard Paige Bueckers was named the Big East's player and freshman of the year on Thursday, joining Maya Moore in 2007-08 as the only women's basketball players to earn both honors in the same season.
Myreon Jones scored 17 points, knocking down four 3-pointers, as five Penn State players reached double-figures and the Nittany Lions walloped Minnesota 84-65 on Wednesday night
The Fighting Illini and the University of Michigan both are projected to be No1 seeds in the 2021 NCAA men's college basketball tournament.
CBS Sports has the Buffs as a No. 9 seed and the Rams as the No. 10 seed in his latest NCAA Tournament bracket projections. In this projection, Colorado would play the Louisville Cardinals and Colorado State would play the USC Trojans.
The logo incorporates iconic Minneapolis locales like the Stone Arch Bridge and the Mississippi River.
Dalano Banton scored the first seven points in an 11-2 spurt that gave the Cornhuskers a 13-point lead when Shamiel Stevenson hit a 3-pointer with 8:13 remaining.
After Wisconsin trailed by 13 points with less than three minutes left, D'Mitrik Trice nearly brought the Badgers all the way back by scoring 19 points in the final 2:12.
Two of the Big Ten's top teams meet Sunday in Columbus a chance for fans to see a pair of Final Four contenders just weeks before tournament tip-off.
The Longhorns' star freshman and how Texas Tech defends him is the matchup that Gillen will have his eyes on Saturday.
Jerry Palm of CBS Sports has the Buffs holding onto one of the final spots in the NCAA Tournament field.
Top-ranked Gonzaga headlines a full slate college basketball games on CBS Sports Network featuring ranked teams.
High temperatures will be close to 80 in the Twin Cities, and the rest of the week will be similarly warm.
Gilmore had multiple teams apply for his services during this preseason. The Vikings' bid was most appealing.
What does it take put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
Jackson Merrill hit a three-run double, Michael King pitched six effective innings and the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 in an interleague matchup of playoff contenders.
New numbers from Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management show who is fighting to get into the budding industry.
What does it take put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
New numbers from Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management show who is fighting to get into the budding industry.
The Irvine Park neighborhood of St. Paul is rejoicing. Forepaugh's — a historic and haunted restaurant — has reopened its doors after a mega renovation.
The animal shelter received a $15,000 grant to help support their work for critters around the Twin Cities.
A man is accused of being under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance when he crashed into a stalled car, killing a 5-year-old girl.
Thirty-nine-year-old Michael Hanson is a high-risk tree remover. On Aug. 6 while removing part of a tree, he fell 35 feet when his equipment failed.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set.
The motorcyclists need to stay under 25 miles per hour and not exceed 15 miles per hour faster than the car next to them.
Dr. Andi Murez is proof you can pursue multiple passions. On Monday, she begins her residency in psychiatry at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, just weeks after competing in the Olympics with the Israeli swim team.
A family farm near Hampton has a rich history that dates back to the prohibition.
Wisconsin election officials have decided to allow the Green Party's presidential candidate to remain on the battleground state's ballot.
A Wisconsin jury has convicted a man in the shootings of three men whose bodies were found outside a quarry.
According to the initial investigation, a minivan had been passing other northbound vehicles in the wrong lane of traffic when it struck a southbound sedan towing a motorcycle trailer.
The August primaries have set the stage for the main November event in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Wisconsin voters have decided against two constitutional amendments passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that would have taken power away from the governor.
Community groups are searching for solutions after four kids were shot inside a stolen vehicle in north Minneapolis over the weekend.
Hope Street is a 30-bed shelter for young adults ages 18 to 24 facing homelessness, but it provides more than just a place to rest their heads.
In Brooklyn Park, a grassroots effort by community members is helping relieve that financial strain off parents while providing a little fun for kids.
When a sudden stroke changed a Roseville family's life, Minnesota moms came to the rescue.
The Gus Macker Tournament, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that travels across the country is back in Minnesota for the first time since 2019.
New numbers from Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management show who is fighting to get into the budding industry.
President Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are addressing the convention on its first night.
"I was just completely thrilled," Isaac Winkler said. "I didn't quite believe it until it happened."
GOP nominee Donald Trump told CBS News in an exclusive interview he'll "very gladly" release his medical records.
More than 270 different organizations came together to form the coalition to protest.
The Lowry Apartments in St. Paul is going into foreclosure, and the residents say they're in shock.
For parents, inflation and rising costs continue to impact purchasing decisions. Minnesotans are doing their best to save money while still letting their kids get some of their wants.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The seasonal display at Michaels would have you thinking it's a crisp fall day in early October, but we haven't even snagged a Pronto Pup at the Minnesota State Fair yet.
Data from GasBuddy shows prices in Minnesota seem to have settled in around $3.30 to $3.37.
A man is accused of being under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance when he crashed into a stalled car, killing a 5-year-old girl.
An investigation is underway after a woman was killed in a Coon Rapids crash Sunday night.
Community groups are searching for solutions after four kids were shot inside a stolen vehicle in north Minneapolis over the weekend.
Former congressman George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and indicted on 23 federal charges, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
On Feb. 10, 2023, charging documents say someone reported finding what they thought might be a small "cherry bomb" near an elementary school in Hastings.
It's a story with a very unexpected ending, between a guitar player and a clarinet player who are hard of hearing. A medical device brought the two musical strangers into harmony in more ways than one.
A St. Charles teenager says he's lucky to be alive after a sudden illness required a heart transplant.
Ticks can spread illnesses like Lyme disease — but there's one species that, when it bites you, could cause a potentially life-threatening allergy, and its numbers are growing in the state.
Iowa abortion providers are opting to dismiss their lawsuit against the state since the Iowa Supreme Court allowed a strict abortion law to be enforced.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
What does it take put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
This weekend is expected to be one of the biggest music weekends in years for Minneapolis.
Texas country music singer Creed Fisher underwent multiple surgeries after his representatives say he was seriously hurt in a motorcycle crash on Saturday night near St. Cloud.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Gilmore had multiple teams apply for his services during this preseason. The Vikings' bid was most appealing.
Jackson Merrill hit a three-run double, Michael King pitched six effective innings and the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 in an interleague matchup of playoff contenders.
Josh Jung's infield single and a throwing error gave the Texas Rangers a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon after the defending World Series champions trailed 4-0 going to the seventh.
Dr. Andi Murez is proof you can pursue multiple passions. On Monday, she begins her residency in psychiatry at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, just weeks after competing in the Olympics with the Israeli swim team.
The Minnesota Vikings have added a big name to their secondary.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set. Former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab will face three-term Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in the November election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the race in what is considered a true swing district.
The August primaries have set the stage for the main November event in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst and former state Senator Michelle Benson and Democratic analyst Abou Amara about the win in the U.S. Republican Senate primary of Royce White and the down ballot implications.
The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst and former state Senator Michelle Benson and Democratic analyst Abou Amara about Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race that will now pit Republican Businessman Eric Hovde against two term incumbent Democrat Senator Tammy Baldwin.
There are a few ghost towns in our state, but how about a ghost harbor? In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks at the rise and fall of Taconite Harbor in Cook County.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen travels to Fillmore County to show us how Mystery Cave got its name.
Summer is roller coaster season in Minnesota. And there's one up north that provides a different kind of experience. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how pure gravity fuels the Timber Twister.
Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
What does it take put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
The first known radio jingle debuted on WCCO Radio in 1926, advertising General Mills' Wheaties cereal.
If you visit one of Minnesota's many trail systems, it's almost expected to see someone not just riding a bike, but an electric one.
The seasonal display at Michaels would have you thinking it's a crisp fall day in early October, but we haven't even snagged a Pronto Pup at the Minnesota State Fair yet.
At first glance, it looks like a pretty purple flower. The creeping bellflower been popping up all over gardens, yards, and alleys this summer.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
High temperatures will be close to 80 in the Twin Cities, and the rest of the week will be similarly warm.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Clouds will increase Tuesday and there will be a small chance for showers late in the evening.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tonight will be comfortable with average lows and not humid.
Some people jokingly call it the "Great Minnesota Sweat Together" because it can be so hot. So, what is the latest with the forecast?
Clouds will increase Tuesday and there will be a small chance for showers late in the evening.
The team announced Monday the signing of cornerback Stephon Gilmore.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tonight will be comfortable with average lows and not humid.
A sewage backup has closed down Lake Nokomis just as temperatures are about to heat up. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell shows us where else you can go to cool off.
Heavy metal fans had a roaring good time over the weekend as Metallica performed two shows at U.S. Bank Stadium. The M-72 World Tour is an incredible production with more moving parts than you can imagine. So, what does it take put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rockin'.