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Who Is the 7'9 Basketball Player? Olivier Rioux's Age, Parents, and Team Revealed as Fans React in Shock and Awe

The journey of Olivier Rioux, the world's tallest active basketball player at 7'9" for the Florida Gators. Discover his Canadian roots, family influence, and viral rise in the sport.

International Business Times UK

Inside Florida’s Late-Game Gamble and How It Backfired to End Repeat Title Hopes

The Gators’ plan to foul, avoid a three and extend the game unraveled in 4.4 seconds and a final possession never materialized.

Sports Illustrated

March Madness 2026: Game Times, TV Channels for Sweet 16 of the Men’s NCAA Tournament

The full schedule for the Sweet 16 at the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament is set. Here are full details, matchups and broadcast information.

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‘Bells’ at the Buzzer: How Dylan Darling Delivered a March Madness Miracle for St. John’s

After missing every other shot, the Red Storm guard called his own number to the disbelief of everyone—including Rick Pitino.

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Iowa’s Alvaro Folgueiras Shared Sweet Moment With His Mom After Game-Winning Shot

Folgueiras, who is originally from Spain, hadn’t seen his mom since August before the NCAA tournament.

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Madison Booker Is a Serious Problem for the Rest of the NCAA Tournament

As shown in her 40-point explosion against Oregon, Midrange Maddie is in her final form and gives Texas the offensive ceiling to win it all.

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Bill Self Addresses Coaching Future After Kansas Falls to St. John's

Bill Self discussed his coaching future after Kansas lost to St. John’s at the 2026 NCAA tournament. The Hall of Fame coach said he’d have to talk it over with his family.

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Mark Pope Experiment at Kentucky Faces Justified Questions After March Madness Early Exit

The Kentucky coach has plenty of questions to answer heading into Year 3.

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Maryland Coach Brenda Frese Explains Viral Sideline Moment With Oluchi Okananwa

This intense pep talk was exactly what Okananwa needed from her coach.

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Syracuse Looks to the Past and Future With Hire of Orange Legend Gerry McNamara After Successful Siena Run

McNamara, a key cog in Syracuse’s 2003 national championship, is finalizing a deal to become the second consecutive former Jim Boeheim assistant to lead the program since the Hall of Famer’s retirement.

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This Photo of Vanderbilt’s Missed Buzzer Beater Physically Hurts to Look At

Do not show this picture to the Commodores fans in your life.

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Providence Men’s Basketball Hires South Florida’s Bryan Hodgson: What to Know About New Friars Coach

Hodgson won the American and brought the Bulls to March Madness in his first year at USF.

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March Madness Day 4 Recap: Iowa Stuns Florida, UConn Advances to Sweet 16, Alabama Rolls

The Sweet 16 is set. Here is everything we saw during the second round to set the stage for next week.

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The Long-Awaited Showdown Between Rick Pitino and Bill Self Has Finally Arrived

The two Hall of Fame coaches have each experienced exile and resurgence. Their teams meet with real stakes, a Sweet 16 berth, on the line.

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Duke Is Still a Work in Progress—and That’s the Scary Part

The Blue Devils are still a ball of wet clay, but its identity on defense is masking its inconsistencies and fueling its March Madness run.

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Is This the End of Cinderella in Men’s March Madness?

As power-conference programs get stronger, the path for mid-majors to shock the bracket is disappearing.

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No. 9 USC Is Saved by the Buzzer, Outlasts No. 8 Clemson in Overtime Classic

After it seemed like the Tigers had won on a buzzer beater, the Trojans were able to regroup and secure a spot in the second round of the women’s NCAA tournament.

The Independent UK

Call it March Mildness. Dominant performances by top seeds are now the norm at the NCAA Tournament

There hasn't been quite as much madness in March Madness in recent years

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NCAA files lawsuit against DraftKings for March Madness trademark infringement

The suit demands DraftKings cease using terms such as "March Madness” and "Final Four”

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March Madness Day 3 Recap: Nebraska Survives After Tyler Tanner’s Half-Court Heave Rims Out for Vanderbilt

Half of the Sweet 16 field has been set. Here are all the scores, highlights and more from a wild Saturday.

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Ranking All 16 Men’s March Madness Second-Round Games

Thursday and Friday delivered rather chalky results and only a handful of upsets, but with the field trimmed in half, the entertainment is bound to ramp up.

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How a Little-Used 7' 9" Florida Center Became March Madness’s Most Electric Moment

End-of-the-bench center Olivier Rioux had a monster dunk late in the Gators’ first-round rout, a sight fans clamored for.

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March Madness Day 2 Winners and Losers: Cinderellas Are Hard to Find, but Nine-Seeds Run the Show

Otega Oweh’s thrilling buzzer beater for No. 7 Kentucky was only the beginning of another stellar day of basketball.

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March Madness: Five Bold Predictions for Men’s NCAA Tournament Round of 32

The second round of the NCAA tournament has arrived. Who will punch their tickets to the Sweet 16?

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NCAA Sues DraftKings Over March Madness Usage to Protect Collegiate Integrity

The NCAA announced its lawsuit against the gambling company on Friday night.

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