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UNCOVERED: First four | History Defined

Legendary ESPN Broadcaster Dick Vitale’s Latest Health Tests Showed ‘Abnormalities’

Vitale has had bouts with four different forms of cancer but was on the microphone for an NCAA tournament First Four game in March.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8

‘Nobody’s Tired in March’: No. 10 Virginia Stuns Its Way From First Four to Sweet 16

The Hoos prevailed 83–75 in double overtime against No. 2 Iowa on Monday to become the biggest underdog in the women’s Sweet 16.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 23

SI:AM | Miami (Ohio)’s Statement Win Was a Perfect March Madness Appetizer

A boisterous partisan crowd in Dayton made the RedHawks’ victory especially entertaining.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 19

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The Charles Barkley-Dick Vitale Pairing Was Entertaining and Enjoyable

A First Four game basically turned into a podcast with two sports broadcasting legends.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 18

Sean Miller Lost It With an Assistant Coach After Texas’s NCAA First Four Game-Winner

Sean Miller was furious when an assistant coach ran on the floor during the game against NC State.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 18

Ten Great March Madness Cinderella Stories You May Have Forgotten

An eight-team tournament winner, David Robinson’s Navy squad and a First Four participant’s deep run highlight NCAA tournament stories worth remembering.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 15

How to watch March Madness 2026: free NCAA basketball live streams, TV channels, National Championship time

It's UConn vs Michigan – here's how to watch March Madness 2026 live streams from anywhere with college basketball TV channels and free streams explained.

TechRadar · Mar 15

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Dick Vitale Highlights Announcing Teams for First Four in Men's NCAA Tournament

The official March Madness account announced the full announcing teams for the First Four NCAA tournament games in Dayton later this month.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 4

Report About Networks Not Being Interested in ‘Insufferable’ Aaron Rodgers Is Laughable

You can be sure there will be networks interested in hiring Aaron Rodgers when he retires from the NFL.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2025

UNC Guard Had Blunt Response to Critics After North Carolina’s Big Win vs. SDSU

The Tar Heels cruised through their First Four matchup Tuesday night.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 19, 2025

How to watch, stream March Madness 2025 First Four games live online free without cable

March Madness begins its rollout. How’s your pool holding up?

Fortune · Mar 18, 2025

How to watch First Four 2025: live stream March Madness preliminary round online tonight, what TV channel?

All you need to watch First Four 2025 from anywhere, with North Carolina embroiled in controversy and Xavier looking a real prospect at Dayton, Ohio.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 18, 2025

North Carolina Behind Schedule After Travel Issues Cause Late Arrival for First Four

The Tar Heels are scheduled to play San Diego State Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2025

March Madness TV Schedule, Announcers & More: How to Watch With & Without Cable

The madness is about to begin. The 2025 NCAA tournament's first round begins on Thursday, bringing with it a storm of buzzer beaters, upset victories, memes, the agony of defeat and general chaos.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2025

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Sports Illustrated · Mar 12, 2025

Explaining the History and Purpose of March Madness 'First Four'

The NCAA tournaments in men's and women's basketball begin with play-in games to determine the last four spots of the 68-team fields.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 1, 2025

When Does March Madness Start? Tipoff Date for Men's and Women's Tournaments, NIT

The NCAA tournament captivates the country every year.

TechRadar · Mar 22, 2024

Vermont vs Duke live stream: watch the First Round at March Madness 2024

The Vermont vs Duke promises to be an thrilling first round matchup. Here's everything you need to know and how to watch First Four live streams from anywhere.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2024

March Madness: Virginia’s First Four Embarrassment Was Completely Avoidable

The selection committee disregarded its own metric, the NET rankings, in placing the Cavaliers in the NCAA men’s tournament and snubbing teams like Indiana State and St. John’s.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 20, 2024

Virginia’s First Four loss would be more shameful if it weren’t par for the course

I would like to say UVA should be better than this, but I don't believe that.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2024

Virginia’s Tony Bennett Says Program Will Evaluate ‘System’ After Brutal NCAA Tournament Loss

After a poor offensive showing on Tuesday night in the First Four, the Virginia coach will evaluate his system this offseason.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 20, 2024

A fan perfectly summed up Virginia’s awful March Madness First Four game with a hilarious t-shirt

This guy summed it up perfectly.

Colorado State Dominates Virginia In NCAA Tournament Upset

Colorado State's dominant win over Virginia in NCAA Tournament First Four game. Joel Scott shines with 23 points and 11 rebounds.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2024

Wagner Defeats Howard in March Madness First Four Matchup With Just Seven Healthy Players

The story of a shorthanded Cinderella continues.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 19, 2024

First Four announcers 2024 on truTV: Who’s calling all 4 March Madness games in Dayton?

Here's who's on the mic for the 2024 First Four in March Madness.

TechRadar · Mar 19, 2024

Watch First Four: live stream March Madness 2024 play-in tournament online from anywhere

After Selection Sunday we found out who will be facing off in the March Madness First Four. Here's everything you need to know and how to watch First Four live streams from anywhere.

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