Tuesday, March 15, 2011

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NCAA Bracket

NCAA Bracket

Start making your picks now for a chance to win an iPad. Men's bracket closes Thursday at 11:30 a.m. ET.

FiveThirtyEight

Talent Is Nice, but Luck Is Vital

The Florida Gators have perhaps the luckiest draw, with weak opponents, favorable geography and an overseed at No. 2.
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The Florida Gators have perhaps the luckiest draw, with weak opponents, favorable geography and an overseed at No. 2.

In the N.C.A.A. tournament, the draw, undoubtedly, can make a huge difference.

For Voice of March, Authenticity Comes With Sizzle

The announcer Gus Johnson says his exuberant style is only one part of him.

A Field of 64 Teams, With 4 Heavy Favorites

There is a good chance the Final Four in the N.C.A.A. women’s basketball championship will be all four No. 1 seeds.

N.F.L. Talks Start a Phase of Waiting

The N.F.L. labor fight won’t move to a courtroom until April 6, which means negotiations will most likely remain at a standstill.

M.L.S. Finding New Center in Pacific Northwest

Seattle hosts Los Angeles on Tuesday night as M.L.S. begins its 16th season with two new clubs, in Portland and Vancouver.

Knicks Have the Stars, but Not the Answers

The Knicks are 6-5 since acquiring Carmelo Anthony, but the team he left, the Denver Nuggets, has thrived, winning seven of its first nine games.

Yankees Test a Keeper and Encounter a Castoff

The Yankees acquired pitchers Alfredo Aceves and Manny Banuelos in the same sweetheart deal with a Mexican club.

Multimedia

Slide Show: Photo Replay: March 14

A view of the day in sports included rival fans, wet fans and even some compassionate ones.

Video: Total Recall

The Hershey High School Memory Team has won the memory championship three years straight, and three students hold overall national records.

On Baseball

To Shake Up Offense, Mariners Start Fresh

Seattle, coming off a 101-loss season, is counting on Jack Cust and its new hitting coach, Chris Chambliss, for more offense.

On Horse Racing

Stirring Win for Horse Without the Hype

Uncle Mo may be the next Seattle Slew, but he is still going to have to run by Premier Pegasus and 18 others on Derby Day.

Navigating the Bracket

Which teams have the makeup to go all the way, and which teams are potential upset picks? Our experts Pete Thamel and Nate Silver are here to help you with your N.C.A.A. men's bracket.

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