NCAA Tournament 2024 bracket: Computer simulation predicts surprise upsets, March Madness picks, sleepers

NCAA Tournament 2024 bracket: Computer simulation predicts surprise upsets, March Madness picks, sleepers

With a dramatic conference realignment that will reduce the Pac-12 to just two schools, the 2024 NCAA Tournament is undoubtedly the conference’s best chance to end its championship drought. It’s been 27 years since the Pac-12 had a team cut down the nets and was the last team featured in “One Shining Moment.” It’s the … Read more

5 facts about Americans and sports, before NCAA March Madness

5 facts about Americans and sports, before NCAA March Madness

Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes shoots over the Penn State defense in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on March 8, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) Many Americans participate in sports in some way, whether it’s playing, rooting for their favorite teams, or betting on the results. Ahead of March Madness—the … Read more

UM-Flint Rec Services offers classes, group sports

UM-Flint Rec Services offers classes, group sports

With a new functional gym, new group fitness classes and a revamped yoga studio, the University of Michigan-Flint Recreation Services Department is updating the recreation center for a better experience. “We are excited about the updates to some of our spaces this semester and hope students will stop by for a tour if they are … Read more

Best football colleges, men’s basketball coaching tandems: Kentucky, Kansas, Alabama lead the pack

Best football colleges, men’s basketball coaching tandems: Kentucky, Kansas, Alabama lead the pack

Football and men’s basketball have historically led college athletic departments, but finding success in both sports remains an elusive task for many schools. Finding both employees and supporting them successfully has been a challenge for even the most prominent colleges, but a select few have been able to stand out. The last few years have … Read more

March Madness: The men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament seedings were revealed Sunday for selections

March Madness: The men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament seedings were revealed Sunday for selections

[Sign up for Bracket Madness | Printable brackets: Men’s | Women’s] Selection Sunday is here. The final few conference championship games are in the books and the brackets are out. The men’s NCAA tournament bracket was revealed Sunday, with UConn named the No. 1 overall seed playing out of the East Region. Houston is the … Read more

Is physical training ready for college sports?

Is physical training ready for college sports?

After establishing a foothold in the major leagues, private equity is moving into college sports — albeit slowly. It’s not surprising. Schools in the Big Five athletic conferences generate more than $8 billion in annual revenue from their programs, according to private equity firm Arctos Partners. That number puts them just below the National Basketball … Read more

Minnesota movie “Good Sport,” a comedy about youth basketball, will shoot in West St. Paul

Minnesota movie “Good Sport,” a comedy about youth basketball, will shoot in West St. Paul

While students and teachers sleep in during spring break at Heritage E-STEM Magnet School in West St. Paul, at least one former student will be working hard there. “Good Sport,” a comedic spoof of exciting sports movies like “Hoosiers,” begins 11 days of filming at schools and other east metro locations on Wednesday. Filming will … Read more