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A Flemington favourite, Melbourne Cup aspirant and Big Dance trifecta

Local interest across interstate tracks amid Australia's iconic race.

Newcastle Herald

Twelve things that must go right for UCLA during March Madness to raise banner No. 12

LOS ANGELES — Winning in the Big Dance requires being able to move to every song that's playing.

Los Angeles Times

John Clay: This week’s SEC Tournament might mean a little more for this Kentucky basketball team

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As a rule, John Calipari downplays the annual SEC men’s basketball tournament. Deems it unnecessary. Claims it rarely changes seeding for the Big Dance. Says it’s primarily for the fans. The Kentucky coach always says his team will try to bring home the trophy, of course, but…

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What in the World Is Wrong With Hoops in Kentucky?

In a state where college basketball is the top draw, there’s a growing sense none of its seven Division I men’s basketball programs will make the Big Dance.

Sports Illustrated

Lees steels focus for a second Big Dance run

"Possibly [Scone Cup]. We haven't really mapped out his program, but it could be an ideal race to target."

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees grabs the first Big Dance with Rustic Steel

Newcastle horse of the year Rustic Steel overcame an interrupted preparation and a late challenge to deliver trainer Kris Lees the inaugural $2 million Big Dance (1600m) at Randwick on Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees leading Cup day dream team for inaugural Big Dance

A Lloyd Williams-owned favourite with Frankie Dettori aboard in a big race on the first Tuesday in November. It's a dream scenario for Newcastle trainer Kris Lees that in years gone by would suggest he's in the running for a first Melbourne Cup win. But while Lees' hopes of a…

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Kris Lees looks to add to Big Dance card with Spanish Point

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees will look to one of his stable veterans to provide a fourth Big Dance qualifier on Friday before hoping two of his promising fillies can step up on Saturday at Randwick.

Newcastle Herald

Ranking the Most Memorable Moments From the 2022 Men’s NCAA Tournament

10 Shining MomentsAnd just like that, the Big Dance is over. After being down by as much as 16 in the first half, Kansas pulled off the biggest comeback in a national championship game ever, beating North Carolina 72–69 to take home the Jayhawks’ fourth title. It was a fitting…

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There’s Still Plenty of Madness to Be Had As Men’s Tourney Enters Round of 32

Top Story Lines for the Second Round of Men’s TourneyThe second round of the Big Dance has a tough act to follow. Here are some of the biggest story lines heading into the round of 32 in the men’s tournament as teams look to extend their seasons another week and…

Sports Illustrated

Ranking All 68 Men’s NCAA Tournament Teams, From Gonzaga to Texas A&M-CC

Forget seeding—this is a list of the teams playing best when it matters most.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the 2022 Cinderella Candidates That Could Bust Your Bracket

A number of top seeds in the men’s NCAA tourney could be on upset alert as these tricky underdogs await.

Sports Illustrated

2022 Men’s NCAA Tournament Bracket Breakdown: A Region-by-Region Guide

Everything you need to know about the players, teams and games you can’t miss when the Big Dance tips off.

Sports Illustrated

Why March Madness is known as ‘The Big Dance’

Here's the story.

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With Kierstan Bell Back in Lineup, FGCU Aiming For Return to the Big Dance

Coach Karl Smesko’s system has helped the Eagles get through some late-season tests. Now, FGCU hopes to lock up an NCAA tournament berth.

Sports Illustrated

Forde Minutes: Predicting Every Remaining Men’s Conference Tournament

Breaking down every remaining men’s league that will award an NCAA auto-bid this week.

USA Today Sports Media Group

A running list of men’s March Madness teams who have clinched bids in 2022

Tickets to the Big Dance, punched.

Sports Illustrated

2022 Men’s Conference Tournament Brackets, Schedules

The dash for the Big Dance is officially here. Here’s everything you need to know about championship week.

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Loyola Chicago Wins Missouri Valley Tournament, Secures Second Straight March Madness Bid

Sister Jean is headed back to the Big Dance.

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Bracket Watch: The Dash to the Big Dance Is Here

Plus, can Wisconsin get a No. 1 seed? Updating our men's field of 68 ahead of a critical week.

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