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Creighton's Isaac Traudt wears glucose monitor to stay in game. His diabetes was diagnosed at age 4

Mar. 19, 2024 07:16 AM EDT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — When Creighton basketball player Isaac Traudt's teammates take a break at practice, they might grab a drink of water, chat it up or go over assignments. Traudt does that, too, but not before he checks a device attached to his body that tells him his blood glucose...

US water polo player Max Irving is inspired by his father, a longtime college basketball referee

Mar. 19, 2024 07:14 AM EDT

WALNUT, Calif. (AP) — Throughout his water polo career — from growing up in Long Beach to playing for UCLA and the U.S. national team — Max Irving has drawn inspiration from his father, Michael. Each of them knows what it's like to work in front of a hostile crowd. ...

Watch out for these players from one-bid leagues who could shake up March Madness

Mar. 19, 2024 06:19 AM EDT

James Madison’s Terrence Edwards says his team has been dealing with pressure ever since it stunned the college basketball world with a season-opening upset of then-No. 4 Michigan State. Edwards and the Dukes are hoping it enables them to make a similar impact on March Madness. ...

March Madness hits different for Tom Izzo at Michigan State, where 26th bid in a row wasn't a layup

Mar. 19, 2024 06:08 AM EDT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — March Madness kept Tom Izzo sleepless for more than 24 hours before he heard and saw Michigan State made it into a 26th consecutive NCAA Tournament. The Hall of Fame coach said he had one of the most anxious days of his career on Sunday, sensing his...

Ian Eagle has familiar partners and home-court advantage as he becomes NCAA Tournament's lead voice

Mar. 19, 2024 06:03 AM EDT

Even though Ian Eagle is stepping into a new role as the lead announcer for CBS and TNT Sports' coverage of the men's NCAA Tournament, plenty of things will make it familiar. One of Eagle’s partners is Bill Raftery, the analyst for Nets games when Eagle moved to the television side...

Providence and Boston College play in NIT matchup

Mar. 19, 2024 03:51 AM EDT

Boston College Eagles (19-15, 10-13 ACC) at Providence Friars (21-13, 12-11 Big East) Providence, Rhode Island; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Providence and Boston College square off in the National Invitation Tournament. The Friars are 12-11 against...

Georgia squares off against Xavier in NIT matchup

Mar. 19, 2024 03:51 AM EDT

Xavier Musketeers (16-17, 10-12 Big East) at Georgia Bulldogs (17-16, 7-13 SEC) Athens, Georgia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Georgia and Xavier meet in the National Invitation Tournament. The Bulldogs have gone 7-13 against SEC opponents, with a...

Montana State faces Grambling in First 4 matchup

Mar. 19, 2024 03:51 AM EDT

Grambling Tigers (20-14, 17-4 SWAC) vs. Montana State Bobcats (17-17, 12-9 Big Sky) Dayton, Ohio; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -4; over/under is 134.5 BOTTOM LINE: Montana State plays Grambling in the First Four round of the...

Austin Peay and Alabama A&M square off in TBC

Mar. 19, 2024 03:51 AM EDT

Alabama A&M Bulldogs (11-22, 10-10 SWAC) at Austin Peay Governors (19-15, 12-7 ASUN) Clarksville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Austin Peay and Alabama A&M play in The Basketball Classic. The Governors have gone 12-7 against ASUN...

Butler, Minnesota square off in NIT

Mar. 19, 2024 03:51 AM EDT

Minnesota Golden Gophers (18-14, 9-12 Big Ten) at Butler Bulldogs (18-14, 9-12 Big East) Indianapolis; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Butler and Minnesota meet in the National Invitation Tournament. The Bulldogs' record in Big East games is 9-12, and...