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Reranking the 32 men's teams left in March Madness
And then there were just 32. How do these teams stack up against each other after surviving the first round?

Your guide to March Madness Day 2: Recaps, every winner's chance to advance, more
ESPN's reporters on-site across the country detail how each game was won Friday, plus look ahead to Sunday.

TOP HEADLINES
WOMEN'S FIRST-ROUND REACTION
Women's March Madness Day 1 takeaways: Chalk reigns as better seeds go 16-0
We broke down all 16 games, including a triple-double, Tennessee's historic end to its season and a lot of chalk.

Women's March Madness Day 1 as it happened
We followed all the action from 16 games throughout Day 1 of the women's NCAA tournament.

RECAPPING MEN'S TOURNAMENT ACTION
Men's March Madness Day 2 as it happened
ESPN's reporters on-site across the country detail how each game was won Friday, plus look ahead to Sunday.

MEN'S NCAA TOURNAMENT
CLUTCH PLAYS IN WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT
Bailey Maupin drops in the smooth bucket as Texas Tech outduels Villanova to advance

Emma Shumate hustles in for an and-1 as Michigan State holds off the upset

WOMEN'S NCAA TOURNAMENT

AROUND THE LEAGUE
After letting the Super Bowl MVP walk, what's the Seahawks' plan at running back?
Kenneth Walker's departure leaves a hole in a backfield already weakened by Zach Charbonnet's injury.

Why Kenny Pickett was drawn to Panthers by coach Dave Canales
Pickett hopes his time in Carolina leads to his "ultimate goal" of getting a starting job in the NFL again.


NBA SCOREBOARD
FRIENDLY FOES
MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS
Dusty May, Josh Schertz friendship adds intrigue to Michigan-Saint Louis matchup
After years of exchanging ideas and scouting notes, coaches Dusty May and Josh Schertz meet with a Sweet 16 berth on the line.

Top Headlines
- Florida starts title defense with 59-point pounding
- Reed in rare air with 31-27 night as UConn escapes
- Miami (OH)'s run ends in blowout loss to Vols
- 'Drug transactions' allegedly on Holloway's phone
- Sources: 49ers pass on Williams option, eye deal
- Clark grins and bears lost tooth in UCLA's win
- Caldwell takes blame as Lady Vols drop 8th straight
- Avalanche first NHL team to clinch playoff berth
- 📸 Men's NCAA tourney first-round superlatives
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ICYMI
Terrence Hill Jr.'s 3, UNC's missed FTs lift VCU to upset in OT
Terrence Hill Jr. knocks down a huge step-back 3-pointer, then Henri Veesaar misses pivotal free throws as VCU knocks off UNC.
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Sounding Off
Stephen A.: Pistons' aspirations go nowhere without Cade Cunningham
Stephen A. Smith says without Cade Cunningham, the Pistons' championship aspirations are now compromised.
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ESPN Ranking the 25 best players in women's March Madness
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