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Men's Basketball Championship - National Championship

Men’s title game preview: Advantages, flaws, picks for Houston-Florida

With the championship on the line, what must Florida and Houston do to prevail -- and what could stop them?

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The clash of styles in Florida vs. Houston has makings of a compelling championship

Monday night's title game will pit programs built on philosophies from different eras against each other.

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    Betting tips for Houston vs. Florida

    Greg Peterson provides full analysis on the bets to make on the men's national championship game on Monday.

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    AROUND THE ASSOCIATION

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    What if every team had the chance to trade for Luka? Bobby Marks puts on his GM hat to concoct 28 blockbusters.

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    Wolves' late-season surge and Suns' next steps: What's at stake in the wild West

    From the Suns' future to a potential Thunder-Nuggets showdown, here's what to watch in the West.

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    Masters tiers: Ranking all 96 players from favourites to hopefuls

    Can Scottie Scheffler repeat? Is this finally Rory McIlroy's year? We break down the Masters field from the clear favourites all the way to the players just looking to make the cut.

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    LAKERS IN A GOOD SPOT

    Windhorst: Lakers had an 'absolute, perfect day'

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    Shannon can't contain himself after Lakers' big win over Thunder

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    JAYS HOLD ON TO THEIR STAR

    Winners, losers and who could get paid next after Vlad Jr.'s megadeal with Blue Jays

    Toronto finally locked up the face of its franchise. Here's what the deal means for Vlad Jr., the Jays and MLB.

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    Why Stephen A. is surprised that Vlad Jr.'s $500M extension wasn't higher

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    MLB SCOREBOARD

    NCAA Women's Championship - National Championship

    UConn dismantles South Carolina to capture 12th national championship

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    After all the injuries and losses, Bueckers and UConn complete storybook journey

    After four years of disappointment, Paige Bueckers finally lived her -- and UConn's -- dream come true.

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    Stephen A. declares Geno Auriemma the greatest coach in American sports

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    Paige Bueckers' and-1 sends UConn bench into a frenzy

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    Auriemma chokes up discussing final moment with Bueckers

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    Auriemma, UConn lift trophy for a 12th time

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    Bueckers shares emotional embrace with Geno

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    Fudd, Strong drain a pair of treys for Huskies

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    MiLaysia Fulwiley's steal sets up a bucket for South Carolina

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    Azzi Fudd glides to the rim for a UConn layup

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