March Madness

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How March Madness made college basketball America's favorite pastime

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UConn Women's NCAA Tournament victory parade is today. See a map of the route. • Apr. 14, 2025, 12:39 AM ET (CBS)

Alan Huss will leave High Point to become coach-in-waiting at Creighton, says it's a 'dream job' • Apr. 10, 2025, 5:09 PM ET (AP)

Houston's Kelvin Sampson was close to his 1st national title. It slipped away painfully vs. Florida • Apr. 8, 2025, 11:26 PM ET (AP)

Florida's run to the national title lifts the Gators to No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 men's poll • Apr. 8, 2025, 2:51 PM ET (AP)

Walter Clayton Jr.'s defensive stop gives Florida its 3rd national title with 65-63 win over Houston • Apr. 8, 2025, 8:15 AM ET (AP)

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