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NCAA expands March Madness field, says change allowing alcohol sponsorships helped with expansion
The 76-team brackets will fit eight more games into the front half of the first week of each tournament, for a total of 12 involving 24 teams.
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White House press secretary Leavitt announces birth of second child, a girl named Viviana
"Our hearts instantly exploded with love. She is perfect and healthy," Leavitt said, while sharing a photo of the mother and her child.
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Texas waterpark supported with taxpayer funds hosts 'Muslim only' day, sparking backlash
The event was advertised as a "family-friendly environment" with a "modest dress code," where only halal-slaughtered meat would be served. The
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John Sterling, who called thousands of Yankee games, dies at 87
Sterling underwent heart bypass surgery last winter, ESPN reported, and was recovering at his home in Edgewater, New Jersey.
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Golden Tempo female trainer makes history with 2026 Kentucky Derby win
Trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to win the Kentucky Derby
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Bruce Springsteen offers prayer for Trump during Austin concert, says 'we can disagree'
The "Dancing in the Dark" singer condemned political violence and sent a prayer of thanks that no one was injured at the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting on Saturday.
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Kanye and Roger: Tale of two figures at the center of antisemitism furor
Rapper Kayne West has apologized for his remarks, while English prog rocker Waters has denied being antisemitic, saying his target is the state of Israel, not its people.
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Jill Biden lost out in $35K bid for role in popular gay hockey romance drama 'Heated Rivalry'
The former first lady bid on the package, which included a role on the show and dinner with the cast, during an auction at the NYC LGBT Community Center on Thursday.
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US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker leaves role just months before FIFA World Cup
The federation did not specify where Crocker will be moving, but sources told ESPN that the former director is taking on a similar role in Saudi Arabia.
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Pop star Britney Spear voluntarily enters substance abuse treatment facility after DUI arrest
The 44-year-old was arrested in March on suspicion of driving under the influence of a combination of alcohol and drugs, after having failed a series of field sobriety tests.
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Pro golfer Rory McIlroy captures his second straight Masters tournament
McIlroy closed with a 71 to finish at 12-under-par 276, one shot ahead of Scheffler.
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Hunter Biden challenges Eric and Donald Trump Jr to cage fight
The former first son said he was invited to the tour by conservative social media commentator Andrew Callaghan, who is trying to orchestrate the match.
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Pepsi withdraws sponsorship of festival after Kanye West set to headline
Pepsi was set to be the main sponsor of the three-day event, but the rapper's controversial remarks have generated a backlash.