Start making your picks now for a chance to win an iPad. Men's bracket closes Thursday at 11:30 a.m. ET.
In the N.C.A.A. tournament, the draw, undoubtedly, can make a huge difference.
For Voice of March, Authenticity Comes With Sizzle
By GREG BISHOP
The announcer Gus Johnson says his exuberant style is only one part of him.
A Field of 64 Teams, With 4 Heavy Favorites
By JERÉ LONGMAN
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
By JUDY BATTISTA
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
By JACK BELL
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
By HOWARD BECK
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
By BEN SHPIGEL
The Yankees acquired pitchers Alfredo Aceves and Manny Banuelos in the same sweetheart deal with a Mexican club.
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N.H.L.’s New Concussion Protocol Requires a Physician’s Review Off the Ice
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Ritola Scores Twice as Lightning Rout Leafs, 6-2
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Hossa Nets a Pair as Blackhawks Beat Sharks, 6-3
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Penguins’ Crosby Returns to Practice
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Flyers’ Pronger Out 3-4 Weeks
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Jurors’ Names to Be Kept Secret in Bonds Case
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Pondexter Apologizes for Tweet About Japan
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Coach Stayed Home, and St. Peter’s Is Glad He Did
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In New Reality of Tournament, CBS Has Partners
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Oklahoma Fires Jeff Capel After 2 Losing Seasons
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For Jets, It’s Business as Usual, Except It Isn’t
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N.B.A. Roundup: Nets Top Celtics to Stretch Winning Streak to Five
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Olympic Champ Lysacek Receives Sullivan Award
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Evans Wins Stage to Pad Lead in Race in Italy
Multimedia
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
By TYLER KEPNER
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
By JOE DRAPE
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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