SPORTS

Michigan and Texas experienced very different opening-round challenges on Thursday.

Florida has won 27 straight games, but the Gators have been flirting with a loss for several weeks.

Angry Twitter users are claiming that Warren Buffett sabotaged his Billion Dollar Bracket Challenge by bribing Duke to lose to Mercer.

No.14 upset No.3 Duke in the second round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament.

Real Madrid look good to continue the momentum swing in the Primera Division title race when they host Barcelona in Sunday’s Clasico.

The Spartans have made eight trips to the Final Four, with the last six coming under Izzo and his 40-15 tournament record. Though the Gators Billy Donovan has guided the program to three Final Fours and has one more title than Izzo, and is creeping up the record books with a 32-11 tourney mark.

The Midwest Region second-round matchup pits two teams hoping to erase bad memories of earlier-than-expected exits in last year’s tournament.

UCLA faces Tulsa in the second round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament.

The Texas A&M superstar turned Nike endorser and soon-to-be NFL first round pick was recently discredited by ESPN’s Merril Hoge, with the analyst quoted as saying: “…I see bust written all over him…”

As usual, the Blue Devils are considered one of the top team in college basketball, and the expectations for them to go deep in the tournament remain high.

Warren Buffett's Billion Dollar Bracket Challenge isn't going so well for college basketball fans.

Arsenal have a major doubt over the fitness of Tomas Rosicky heading into Saturday’s key Premier league showdown with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Kentucky is favored to beat Kansas State in the 2014 NCAA Tournament.

St. Joseph's head coach Phil Martelli's grandson, Philip, gave a hilarious interview during the team's second round game against UConn.

Making the second appearance in school history, the No. 12 seed Bison provided the biggest upset with an 80-75 victory over No. 5 seed Oklahoma during Thursday’s opening round.

Most top seeds are predicted to advance on Friday's second round in the 2014 NCAA Tournament.

The eight teams still standing in the Champions League will discover their quarterfinal opponents in Friday’s draw.

A look at how Chelsea and Arsenal are likely to line up in Saturday’s crucial Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge.

The Crimson used their trademark defense to hold off the Bearcats in Spokane, 61-57.

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather may never fight each other..

A stunning free-kick from Andrea Pirlo gave Juventus a 1-0 victory at Fiorentina to take them through to the last eight of the Europa League.

The South African sprinter is expected to have heavy costs to pay for his delayed trial.

Nacer Chadli scored twice late on but Benfica hung on to beat Tottenham 5-3 on aggregate in their Europa League last-16 tie.

There could be several upsets on Thursday in the 2014 NCAA Tournament.

The Rams make sense for running back Chris Johnson if only for his relationship with former Titans and current Rams head coach Jeff Fisher. Unlike Tennessee, St. Louis also has several receiving weapons and a capable quarterback in Sam Bradford.

Carmelo Anthony took exception to Knicks head coach Mike Woodson's attempt to draw up a late-game plan, saying, "Let's play the f------ game."

Tim Sherwood has continued his feud with Benfica coach Jorge Jesus ahead of Tottenham’s attempt to overturn a 3-1 deficit in their Europa League tie in Lisbon.

Two high-scoring teams battle in an early-round showdown.

Ohio State and Dayton will start Thursday's action in the 2014 NCAA Tournament.