March Madness first weekend roundtable: Is Cinderella over and who wins it all?
The first weekend of the NCAA Tournament is complete. Sixteen teams remain, including many of the highest-seeded teams…
Men’s March Madness 2026: What to watch on Day 4 of NCAA Tournament
The greatest weekend in sports is down to its final day. But dry those eyes, friends. We’ve still…
Men’s March Madness 2026 takeaways: Tennessee squashes Miami (Ohio)’s Cinderella bid on Day 2
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 Men’s March Madness first round. The NCAA Tournament resumed Friday,…
Why seniors are appealing in the NBA Draft again: 12 to watch in the NCAA Tournament
There are two things you should know about seniors as they pertain to the NBA draft. The first…
Men’s NCAA Tournament consensus bracket predictions: The Athletic’s staff makes its picks
This year’s men’s NCAA Tournament might not feel like it has one clear favorite, with Duke, Arizona and…
Who could win the NCAA Tournament and CFP in the same season? Mandel’s Mailbag
College football may be our country’s greatest sport, but the greatest sports day of the year is unquestionably…
Expert picks for the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket: Why Brendan Marks has Duke winning it all
Let’s try this again. Last postseason, I picked Duke — the top team in KenPom’s rankings at the…
2026 NCAA Tournament bracket picks: Why C.J. Moore has Michigan winning the title
Editor’s note: This article is part of the Bracket Central series, an inside look at the run-up to the men’s…
Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida earn No. 1 seeds in men’s NCAA Tournament
Duke, Michigan, Arizona and defending national champion Florida are the No. 1 seeds in the 2026 men’s basketball…
Men’s NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Iowa State, Wisconsin move up but New Mexico misses out
Editor’s note: This article is part of the Bracket Central series, an inside look at the run-up to the men’s…
NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Cinderellas are quietly departing the scene
Miami (Ohio) might still make the NCAA Tournament, but other potential Cinderellas won’t be so lucky. Sam Greene…
Men’s March Madness 2026 auto-bids tracker: Furman, Troy latest to earn NCAA Tournament spots
In the final days before Selection Sunday, 31 of the 68 spots in the 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament…