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Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes drives to the basket against MiCole Cayton #5 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half of a Women's Big Ten Tournament Semifinals game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 05

March Madness 2022: What you need to know

CNN Sport staff With both the NCAA men’s and women’s postseason basketball tournaments starting next week and Selection Sunday just hours away, here’s what you need to know about the road to both Final Fours. Selection Sunday, when college basketball teams find out their March Madness place, features two special programs this Sunday — CBS

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Gregg Popovich is surrounded by San Antonio Spurs players after he broke all-time wins record as NBA head coach.

Gregg Popovich stands alone — now has more regular-season wins than any head coach in NBA history as Spurs secure comeback win

By Jack Bantock, CNN Tributes poured in for Gregg Popovich after the San Antonio Spurs coach became the NBA’s all-time leader in coaching wins on Friday. A 104-102 comeback victory over the Utah Jazz secured the 73-year-old’s 1,336th regular season win, surpassing the previous record held by Popovich’s long-time friend, Don Nelson. Into his 26th

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British property developer Nick Candy

Chelsea FC: British property developer Nick Candy “still interested in” buying club despite Roman Abramovich sanctions

By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN British property developer Nick Candy remains interested in buying English Premier League club Chelsea after the UK government sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich on Thursday. A spokesperson for the 49-year-old did not disclose the amount of a potential bid. “We are examining the details of yesterday’s announcement and we are still interested

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Ohio State offensive lineman Harry Miller says he is "medically retiring" from football

Harry Miller: Ohio State offensive lineman says he is medically retiring from football, citing mental health struggles

Ohio State offensive lineman Harry Miller says he is “medically retiring” from football, citing struggles he has faced with mental health. Miller says he attempted to take his own life before the start of last season and praised Ohio State head coach Ryan Day for the immediate support he provided when the offensive linesman opened

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US Representative says Brittney Griner's case is 'extremely concerning' ​and that her consular access ​has been blocked. Griner is seen here posing for photographs with her gold medal during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Colin Allred: US Representative says Brittney Griner case is ‘extremely concerning’ ​and that her consular access ​has been blocked

By Ben Church and Don Lemon, CNN Two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner has been held in Russia for three weeks “without official government access to her​,” says US Representative Colin Allred, adding that was “unusual and extremely concerning.” Russian authorities arrested Griner last month, saying she had cannabis oil in her luggage

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While Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government for his close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin following the invasion of Ukraine

Chelsea made plea for ‘sporting integrity,’ despite oligarch owner being sanctioned after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Ben Church, CNN It’s a request that was described as “ironic in the extreme.” Despite Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich being sanctioned by the UK government for his close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin following the invasion of Ukraine, the club had called for its FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough to be played behind

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