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By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Making their first NCAA tournament appearance since 1977, the No. 11 seed Duquesne Dukes have submitted their bid as an early Cinderella candidate after pulling off the upset victory over the No. 6-seeded Brigham Young University Cougars 71-67 on Thursday in Omaha, Nebraska. The Dukes got off to

By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — One of the most eagerly anticipated periods of the US sporting calendar is upon us as the inevitable drama of March Madness gets underway on Thursday. The single-elimination NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament features 64 teams vying to be crowned national champion across three action-packed weeks. UCLA has the

CNN By Amanda Davies and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Two months after revealing his terminal cancer diagnosis, Sven-Göran Eriksson remains upbeat, approaching his life with the sort of tenacity required when holding perhaps the most demanding job in football. “The doctor is saying I’m not okay, but I feel rather okay,” Eriksson tells CNN

By Ben Church and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It’s that time of year again, when anyone and everyone turns into a college basketball expert. It’s one of the few things in sport that has never been done before, but that doesn’t stop fans from across the world attempting to successfully complete their perfect March

CNN By Ben Church and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It’s that time of year again, when anyone and everyone turns into a college basketball expert. It’s one of the few things in sport that has never been done before, but that doesn’t stop fans from across the world attempting to successfully complete their perfect

By Jacob Lev and Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Grambling State men’s basketball won its first-ever NCAA tournament game in program history on Wednesday, when the No. 16-seeded Tigers defeated fellow No. 16 seed Montana State 88-81 in overtime in the First Four. The Tigers were led by a career night from guard Jimel Cofer,

CNN By Amanda Davies, Aleks Klosok and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Noah Lyles is not a man short on confidence. Having won three world championship titles last year, the American sprinter has since laid out grand plans for his career, even setting his sights on Usain Bolt’s records in the 100 and 200 meters.

By Amanda Davies, Aleks Klosok and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Noah Lyles is not a man short on confidence. Having won three world championship titles last year, the American sprinter has since laid out grand plans for his career, even setting his sights on Usain Bolt’s records in the 100 and 200 meters. “He

By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — Jon Rahm will be taking fellow green jacket winners on a culinary trip to the Basque Country when he hosts his Masters Champions Dinner next month. Tuesday saw the Spaniard give an extensive rundown of his carefully curated menu for the prestigious banquet at Augusta National’s clubhouse on April

By Amanda Davies and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Two months after revealing his terminal cancer diagnosis, Sven-Göran Eriksson remains upbeat, approaching his life with the sort of tenacity required when holding perhaps the most demanding job in football. “The doctor is saying I’m not okay, but I feel rather okay,” Eriksson tells CNN Sport.

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was fired Wednesday after being accused by Ohtani’s attorneys of “massive theft” that the attorneys allege is tied to gambling, the Los Angeles Times reported. Ohtani’s legal team accused former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara of stealing millions of dollars and placing bets

By Isabel Rosales and Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The Detroit Lions have released Cameron Sutton, with the cornerback currently wanted in the State of Florida for alleged domestic battery by strangulation, according to the Hillsborough County Sherriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said Wednesday it had attempted to contact Sutton for two weeks before it

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — For the second time in two years, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is starting afresh. The 32-year-old is switching Nevada for California this offseason, signing a one-year deal to join the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday having left the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this month. However, Garoppolo will be absent from

By Brad Lendon and Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Shohei Ohtani’s Los Angeles Dodgers brought Major League Baseball (MLB) to South Korea on Wednesday night, overshadowing Seoul hometown star Kim Ha-seong’s San Diego Padres in a 5-2 victory. The first clash of the two-game Seoul Series opened the MLB season and showcased an

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Simona Halep lost in her first match back since returning from her doping ban, losing in three sets, 6-1 4-6 3-6, to Paula Badosa at the Miami Open on Tuesday. The two-time grand slam champion was making her first appearance on court since the Court of Arbitration for Sport