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68 teams set for battle in March Madness
March Madness is back, and 68 teams will battle for the top prize in all of college basketball. CBS Sports host Adam Zucker joins CBS News with a preview of the tournament.
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March Madness is back, and 68 teams will battle for the top prize in all of college basketball. CBS Sports host Adam Zucker joins CBS News with a preview of the tournament.
College basketball players are gearing up for March Madness -- and so are sports bettors. Colin Mansfield, senior director of Fitch Ratings, joins CBS News to discuss more.
Baylor denied Gonzaga the chance to become the first undefeated men's national champions since 1976.
Gonzaga is seeking to become the first undefeated men's champion since the Indiana Hoosiers accomplished the feat in 1976.
Alston vs. NCAA was brought by former Division I men's and women's college athletes who say the group's rules on education-related compensation violate antitrust law.
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A series of early-round upsets in the tournament has foiled efforts to complete a perfect bracket and win big bucks.
It's only in the second round of the March Madness tournament, but after a series of upsets there are no perfect brackets remaining, according to NCAA.com. CBS Sports college basketball writer Matt Norlander joins CBSN with a recap.
The Women's NCAA Tournament is underway in San Antonio after the coronavirus pandemic canceled last year's tournament. CBS Sports writer Chip Patterson joins CBSN's Nikki Battiste with more.
As the NCAA women's tournament kicks off, WNBA's 2020 Most Valuable Player A'ja Wilson speaks to CBSN contributor Antjuan Seawright about battling depression, using her platform to help others and her advice for young athletes hoping to walk in her shoes.
Eighth-seeded Loyola Chicago stunned Illinois, the top seed in the Midwest, 71 to 58 on Sunday.
From Vegas casinos to office pools, an estimated 47 million Americans will be betting on the college basketball tournament this month – while more and more states are rolling the dice on generating tax revenues from legalized gambling.
The Oregon Ducks will advance to the next round after the game was declared a no-contest.
Dawn Staley, the head coach of South Carolina's women's basketball team, slammed the NCAA over the glaring inequalities between men's and women's college basketball teams. She sat down for an exclusive interview with CBSN contributor Antjuan Seawright to discuss her legacy of being an "odds beater."
The NCAA blamed the lack of space on the and vowed to improve the conditions.
While the NCAA is expected to make nearly $900 million during March Madness and split it amongst its member schools, players won't see a dime.
NCAA'S March Madness returns, following a year layoff due to the pandemic. For the first time, because of heightened COVID-19 precautions, all 68 teams will head to one state - instead of dozens of sites around the country. Dana Jacobson reports.
"I'm so happy I'm going, I just waited for the day that they would say yes," she said.
The NCAA men’s college basketball tournament tips off this Thursday. The event is back after COVID-19 canceled it last year, and extra precautions are being put in place to help ensure a safe and smooth tournament. CBS Sports college basketball writer Matt Norlander joined CBSN to discuss.
The Selection Show will air Sunday, March 14 at 6 p.m. ET on CBS.
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NCAA says it is scratching this year's college basketball tournament, citing risk of worsening the pandemic.
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A year after becoming the first No. 1 seed to lose to a 16 seed, the Cavaliers won their first national championship in an overtime thriller
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Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is reportedly planning to resign after he was found guilty on federal bribery charges.
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The Democratic congressional leaders held a news conference on Capitol Hill where they announced their endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
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The lawyer representing Denver Broncos Hall of Famer Terrell Davis says his office is filing suit against United Airlines after the former Broncos star was handcuffed by law enforcement agents aboard a plane.
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Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
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In an interview with ABC News Sunday, House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested Republicans could bring lawsuits in states where President Biden is not on the ballot.
Regulators ordered JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard and other companies to explain how they used people's data to set personalized prices for the same product.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
These are the top fields in which more companies are considering applicants without four-year degrees.
Regulators ordered JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard and other companies to explain how they used people's data to set personalized prices for the same product.
As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, Mattel introduced two new Barbie dolls: a blind Barbie and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome.
Although the market remains tight, a rise in inventory could break up clouds for homebuyers, analysts say.
Many of the falsehoods have followed Kamala Harris for years and focus on her citizenship status, racial identity and political achievements.
Social media memes about Vice President Kamala Harris playing on Charli XCX's album "BRAT" are engaging young voters and energizing Democrats.
In an interview with ABC News Sunday, House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested Republicans could bring lawsuits in states where President Biden is not on the ballot.
Experts anticipate Kamala Harris could highlight the Biden administration's climate accomplishments and agenda to appeal to climate voters.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
A listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meats has killed two people and sickened 28 others across 12 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The rankings, from the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation, are based on 33 health indicators, including different health behaviors and outcomes.
These pigs breathe air and drink water that's better filtered against contaminants than what's required for people. Even their feed gets disinfected.
An intensified focus on women's health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Olympic equestrian gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin withdrew from the Paris games after a years-old video emerged allegedly showing her mistreating a horse.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Thirteen sharks tested for cocaine and benzoylecgonine were found to have the illicit drug in their muscles and livers.
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A couple was found dead in a raft that washed ashore in Canada. They were avid sailors who documented their voyages on YouTube.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Actor Matthew Macfadyen opened up about his new role in Marvel's "Deadpool & Wolverine" and the therapeutic experience of playing Tom Wambsgans in "Succession."
George Clooney shocked many in the Democratic Party when he wrote an op-ed urging President Biden to exit the 2024 race.
Anthony Mason interviews Emmy-winning actor Matthew Macfadyen about his role as Mr. Paradox in "Deadpool & Wolverine," which is scheduled to be released on Friday. Macfadyen also talks about ending his role as Tom Wambsgans on "Succession," and why he felt he was miscast as Mr. Darcy in "Pride & Prejudice."
Hundreds of flights were canceled Monday in continued fallout from last week's global cyber outage. Delta Air Lines is the hardest hit, with roughly 23% of all its flights for the day canceled. Sam Sabin, cybersecurity reporter for Axios, joins CBS News to unpack the chaos.
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This summer millions of people have experienced the fact that climate change is making our days hotter, but new research shows it is also making them longer. CBS News' Lana Zak explains.
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New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will resign on August 20, sources tell CBS News. Menendez was convicted on 16 felony counts, including bribery, extortion and acting as a foreign agent. He pleaded not guilty and maintains his innocence. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is resigning from her post atop the agency charged with securing Donald Trump's campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where an armed man targeted the former president. Gayle King anchored CBS News' special report.
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