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The Texas Longhorns just made March Madness history, becoming only the sixth team ever to reach the Sweet 16 after starting in the First Four play-in games. A team that entered the tournament on a three-game losing streak is now one of college basketball's best Cinderella stories.
March Madness 2026 delivers heartwarming stories as nine teams return to the Sweet 16, while Nebraska makes its first-ever appearance and Iowa ends a 27-year drought. Every remaining team has a compelling reason to capture fans' hearts.
When his teammates struggled with injuries and cold shooting, Alex Karaban delivered the performance of his college career to keep UConn's championship dreams alive. The star forward scored a tournament-best 27 points to lead the Huskies past UCLA 73-57 and into the NCAA Sweet 16.
Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in a missed shot with 0.7 seconds left to send Purdue to the Elite Eight with a dramatic 79-77 victory over Texas. The buzzer-beater capped an unforgettable Sweet 16 matchup where both teams refused to quit.
St. John's University basketball team defeated Kansas at the buzzer to advance to the NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999. The dramatic victory under coach Rick Pitino marks a historic moment for the New York program and its loyal fans.
The 11th-seeded Texas Longhorns pulled off March Madness magic, defeating powerhouse Gonzaga 74-68 to advance to the Sweet 16. A clutch corner three-pointer with 14 seconds left sealed one of the tournament's biggest upsets.
An 11th-seeded team that barely made the NCAA Tournament just pulled off one of college basketball's most impressive runs. Texas beat Gonzaga 74-68 on Saturday, becoming the first team in five years to advance from the First Four to the Sweet 16.
Sacramento's Golden 1 Center hosted the NCAA Women's Sweet 16 and Elite 8 for the first time, bringing eight top teams, 13,000 hotel bookings, and $10 million to the city while UCLA went on to win its first-ever national championship.
University of Missouri researchers discovered a new way to grow sweet corn that saves water and money without changing its signature sweetness. The breakthrough could help small farmers across America cut costs while protecting the environment.
When TCU point guard Olivia Miles missed a potential game-winner at the buzzer, she was heartbroken. But her team's resilience in overtime proved that sometimes the best victories come after the toughest moments.
In a rare moment of college basketball unity, UConn coach Dan Hurley is calling on bitter rivals to cheer for each other. The goal? Set up an Epic Eight showdown between two Big East powerhouses.
A mother created a "Coming of Age Brunch" where her daughter gathers adult mentors who write letters about strength and womanhood. Other parents are calling it "the best gift" a teen could receive.
A California company has cracked the code on sweetness using rare fruit proteins that taste exactly like sugar but are actually good for you. Time magazine already named it one of 2023's best inventions.
When the founder of Jugal's mithai shop died in 1963, his widow was told to sell the business. Instead, she and her family turned one small sweet shop into a seven-store legacy that now spans two continents.
A fussy Punjabi wrestler tired of his bland diet in 1912 experimented with milk, sugar, and ghee, creating dodha barfi that became a beloved treat worldwide. Today, his great-grandson runs the family business, having sent their century-old sweet to the White House on its 100th birthday.
This year's Sweet 16 includes ten teams that have never won an NCAA championship, from top-seeded UCLA to Cinderella story Virginia. Women's basketball is booming, and historic firsts are within reach.
Arsenal's Max Dowman became the youngest Premier League goal scorer ever, coming off the bench at 16 to score the winner against Everton in just 16 minutes. His fearless performance might have just saved Arsenal's title hopes. ##
China's youth unemployment rate dropped to its lowest point since June, signaling fresh hope for young job seekers. The decline from 16.9% to 16.5% suggests the job market is finally turning a corner.
Australia's soccer captain Sam Kerr is leading the Matildas in their quest to win the Women's Asian Cup again, 16 years after she won it as a 16-year-old. After battling through ACL surgery and 637 days off the field, she's back and ready to bring another title home.
Indiana University just captured its first-ever football national championship with a perfect 16-0 season, and thousands of fans are celebrating the historic victory at Memorial Stadium this Saturday.
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