Author: Erick Smith, USA TODAY

Duke and Villanova notched victories, securing two slots in the Final Four for their blueblood programs and coaches.

Duke and Villanova notched victories, securing two slots in the Final Four for their blueblood programs and coaches.

Purdue’s loss to Saint Peter’s in the Sweet 16 means the Big Ten is out of the NCAA men’s tournament despite placing nine teams in the field.

Through two rounds, the NCAA Tournament has lived up to the March Madness moniker with unlikely results that have unsettled brackets.

Overall No. 1 seed Gonzaga, defending champion Baylor and two upstart No. 15 seeds among Saturday’s eight games across four regions.

The market for Antonio Brown’s playing career may be uncertain, but there was a strong market for one of the gloves.

The second college football signing day bring to close the significant developments of this year’s recruiting cycle. A look at the winners and losers.

The votes are in for the final USA TODAY Sports AFCA college football coaches poll this season. See the ballots of all 62 coaches who voted.