Wisconsin Upsets NCAA Defending Champions Villanova
The Badgers surely derailed a lot of brackets in the second round of the men's tournament on Saturday, after defeating the top-seeded Wildcats, 65-62.
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Saturday Sports: March Madness Continues
NPR's Scott Simon and NPR's Tom Goldman talk about the big event in sports this week: March Madness!
First Openly Transgender Professional Team Athlete Retires
Harrison Browne announced his retirement from the National Women's Hockey League. He says the support since coming out last October, has been overwhelming.
In March Mammal Madness, Our Money's On The Giant Pouched Rat
Because what mammal can take down a rodent that sniffs out land mines as well as TB — and jumps 5 feet in the air? Surely not tonight's competitor, the maned wolf.
Head Of USA Gymnastics Resigns Over Group's Sex Abuse Scandal
Steve Penny, president and CEO of USA Gymnastics, was reportedly pressured to resign. An Indianapolis Star report months ago alleged the organization ignored complaints about sexual abuse by coaches.
Russell Westbrook Looks To Break NBA Triple-Double Record
NBA star Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder is on pace to average a triple-double this season, a feat that no NBA player has achieved since Oscar Robertson in 1962. Westbrook also may break Robertson's single season triple-double record of 41. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz about Westbrook's heroic effort this season.
U.S. Women's Hockey Team Boycotting World Championships To Protest Low Pay
The reigning world champions say they won't defend their title. Along with higher pay, they want more marketing and training support from USA Hockey. USA Hockey said it was "disappointed" by the move.
Hopes Run High For Underdogs At Start Of NCAA Tournament
No team seeded 16 has ever beaten a team in the top spot in the men's college basketball Division I championship. It's a guarantee in a tournament that's tough to predict, but this year could be different.
NCAA Case Tied To UNC's Academic Scandal Hits Another Delay
The NCAA case tied to North Carolina's multi-year academic scandal has hit yet another delay.
NPR's Facebook Audience Picks Villanova As NCAA Men's Basketball Champions
If NPR's Facebook audience has its way, the Villanova Wildcats will repeat as NCAA Men's Basketball National Champions.