The New York Times – Sports:
The Cougars and Crimson Tide, the remaining No. 1s in the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament, both played this weekend in Birmingham, Ala. They headline a wide-open round of 16.
Category: Auburn University
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Thursday’s Matchups to Watch in the NCAA Tournament
The New York Times – Sports:
Two 8-vs.-9 games should provide first-day excitement, while No. 10 Utah State is a popular upset pick.
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College Gymnastics Championships Get All-Around Lift of Lee’s Gold
The New York Times – Sports:
Sunisa Lee, who won the all-around gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics last year, is competing for Auburn in the N.C.A.A. championships. Yet the field is so tough, she finished second in the collegiate all-around.
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Lionel James, Speedy Back Who Covered a Lot of Turf, Dies at 59
The New York Times – Sports:
A diminutive player, he set a single-season record in 1985 for yardage gained in the N.F.L. as a running back, receiver and kick and punt returner.
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Seven of Top 10 Teams in Men's Basketball Lose in a Single Day
The New York Times – Sports:
Seven of the top 10 teams lost in a single day, setting off fan celebrations and reinforcing the notion that the N.C.A.A. tournament will be wide open.