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March Madness 2026 men’s predictions: who will cut down the nets in Indianapolis?

Who are the players to watch? Which Cinderella team could break your bracket? Our contributors pick the winners, sleepers and upsets for this year’s men’s NCAA Tournament

The Guardian - US

March Madness: Four Teams to Avoid in Your Women’s NCAA Tournament Bracket

Which top-four seeds face the toughest paths in the women's NCAA tournament bracket?

Sports Illustrated

Men’s March Madness Expert Predictions: Dark Horses, Vulnerable No. 1 Seeds, Title Winner

What will we see over the three weeks of the NCAA tournament? Here are Sports Illustrated’s picks for player of the year, best mid-major team to watch and Final Four projections.

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Dark Horses, Vulnerable No. 1 Seeds and Other Predictions for Women’s March Madness

Plus, National Player of the Year picks, who makes it to the Final Four and best mid-majors to watch in this week’s roundtable.

Sports Illustrated

March Madness Brackets: Expert Predictions for First-Round Upsets in the 2026 NCAA Men’s Tournament

Upset picks can be hard to spot in the early rounds of the tournament—see which underdogs Sports Illustrated’s experts see reaching the round of 32.

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There's a simple way to watch March Madness 2026 FREE in *USA*

We've found an easy way to watch March Madness live streams free in USA as 68 college and university teams go head-to-head. Here's what you need to know.

Tom’s Guide

Top Five Cinderella Candidates for the Women’s NCAA Tournament

A look around the bracket in hopes of finding the next Cinderella school.

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Paramount+ Is Giving New And Returning Subscribers It's Ad-Free Option For An Insanely Low Price

This deal gives a whole new meaning to March Madness!

Cinemablend

The Chalkiest Teams in the Women’s March Madness Bracket

While following the seeding is typically the right path, finding key spots to go against the grain is where you can differentiate your picks.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Expansion Revealed as Draft Format Leaves LeBron, Dončić, Lakers and Teams Uncertain

The NBA's expansion push towards Seattle and Las Vegas raises major questions about draft rules, team balance and the future of stars like LeBron James and Luka Dončić.

International Business Times UK

My research on wheelchair basketball challenges one of the biggest assumptions about sex differences in sports

Every March, millions of Americans fill out brackets and tune in to watch the NCAA college basketball tournaments known as March Madness. The men’s and women’s competitions unfold in parallel, each with their own brackets, champions, storylines and fan bases.

The Conversation

March Madness: Five Teams to Avoid in Your Men’s NCAA Tournament Bracket

Beware of these top-four-seeded squads that have vulnerabilities or difficult matchups in the early rounds.

Sports Illustrated

Florida State Softball Player Takes Softest Hit-By-Pitch of the Year, Guaranteed

Florida State softball swept Syracuse over the weekend in Tallahassee, when freshman FSU catcher Anna Hinde was hit by a pitch in a way you've never seen before.

Sports Illustrated

Top Women’s Teams With the Clearest Paths to the Final Four

Not all No. 1 seeds are created equal—ranking each top team's road to Phoenix.

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How Many Teams Did Each Conference Land in 2026 March Madness Field?

The SEC had another dominant Selection Sunday showing, while the ACC is resurgent in 2026.

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Aden Holloway Arrested, Not With Team Ahead of Alabama’s NCAA Tournament Game

Holloway, the Crimson Tide’s second-leading scorer, was arrested on Monday and faces two felony drug charges.

Sports Illustrated

March Madness Brackets: Where Do Upsets Happen in the Men’s NCAA Tournament?

When filling out your bracket, look at the second round and any No. 3 vs. No. 6 matchups, which are susceptible to the most upheaval among contests involving a top-three seed.

The Independent UK

Kalshi announces $1 billion jackpot for a perfect March Madness bracket

‘You probably won’t win this contest,’ said the online betting company in a severe understatement

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Sports Illustrated

Ranking All 32 Men’s March Madness First-Round Games

Here’s your guide to a jam-packed slate on Thursday and Friday of the NCAA tournament.

The Independent UK

March Madness 2026: Where to score the best freebies and deals

March Madness kicks off Tuesday with a handful of play-in games ahead of the first round

Sports Illustrated

Top 2026 WNBA Draft Prospects to Watch During March Madness

Before these players think about where they might be playing pro this summer, they’re on a quest for a national title.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking Every Mascot in the 2026 Men’s March Madness Field

The real battles will be fought on the sidelines this March.

Sports Illustrated

March Madness: Four Teams With the Hardest Path to the Men’s Final Four

Usually earning the No. 1 overall seed gets you an easier path in the NCAA tournament, but Duke—along with these teams—finds its road tougher.

Sports Illustrated

Picking the Best Men's NCAA Tournament Teams at Each Seed Line

Which No. 1 seed is king? Which middle seed could make a deep run? Here are the best teams at each seed line in the men's NCAA tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the Best 68 Men’s Basketball Players in the March Madness Field

The freshman class is loaded, mid-major talent stands out and at least one of these players will have a shining moment in the NCAA tournament.

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