Bubble teams watch their March Madness hopes slip away, while Kansas makes a case for the No. 1 overall seed.
It was an eventful Thursday as Selection Sunday moves ever closer, with a pair of high-profile programs seeing their NCAA tournament hopes likely dashed, while others tried to make a strong last impression on the NCAA tournament selection committee.
Heading into Friday of Championship Week, here’s a look at Sports Illustrated’s latest projected field, including notes from the biggest story lines of Thursday and a look ahead to what you should be watching today.
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The Vikings have released receiver Adam Thielen. Born in Minnesota, Thielen rose from playing at lightly regarded Minnesota State Mankato to ranking third on the Vikings’ career receptions list behind Cris Carter and Randy Moss.
The Eagles will allow CB Darius Slay’s agent to explore the trade market on behalf of his client, sources tell ESPN’s Dianna Russini, but the team is hopeful he’ll remain in Philadelphia.
Saints quarterback Jameis Winston has until Wednesday, the start of the new league year, to accept a restructured deal or he will be released, sources told ESPN.
Craig Carton is sure a number of moves are being made by the New York Jets in order to secure Aaron Rodgers on their roster, but Sauce Gardner took it to another level. The Jets player threw a cheesehead in a fire pit in an effort to summon the Green Bay Packers QB, filming the events for social media. Craig shares his thoughts on this with James Jones and Cody Decker, and together they decide what it will take for the Jets to land Aaron Rodgers.
Luka Dončić had an MRI after exiting Dallas’ game vs. New Orleans on Wednesday due to an ongoing left thigh injury.
The NBA analyst gave his take on the point guard’s situation.
Ja Morant missed his third straight game on Thursday night following an incident last weekend where he appeared to show off a gun on Instagram Live while attending a nightclub in Glendale, Colo. Additionally, the point guard will remain away from the team for at least another three games.
While Morant is away, NBA analysts continue to give their takes on the situation. The latest belonged to NBA on TNT’s Charles Barkley, who gave a plea to Morant to mature from this moment.
Colorado football commit Omar White is facing serious criminal charges for his alleged role in a shooting.
The Buffaloes commit from Valdosta, Georgia has been charged with felony aggravated assault, felony aggravated battery and felony possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime after alleged shootings in late February, according to the Valdosta Daily Times.
This lineup is loaded.
Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. I woke up feeling great after Fordham advanced to tomorrow’s A-10 semifinal against Dayton.
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