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Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski celebrates Duke's win over Florida State after cutting down a net after the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) **FILE**

NCAA Tournament a nice distraction from admissions scandal, other issues

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Michigan's Ignas Brazdeikis (13) reacts after shooting a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game against Michigan State in the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

McQuaid, Winston lead Michigan State over Michigan 65-60

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) goes up to dunk against Florida State during the first half of the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

The Latest: Best bet: Duke is favored to win NCAA Tournament

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 13, 2018, file photo, Radford's Randy Phillips (32) and LIU Brooklyn's Julius van Sauers (2) tip off during the first half of a First Four game of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton stages the four play-in games over two nights, assuring the city and the private University of Dayton a nice slice of the NCAA Tournament pie every March. The city will host the event at least through 2022 after beating out Detroit and Evansville, Indiana, for the current four-year contract. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Location, crowds help Dayton keep a grip on the First Four

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Women’s basketball tournaments in Las Vegas put on show

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Auburn guard Jared Harper celebrates after making a 3-point basket against Florida in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

No. 22 Auburn reaches SEC tourney final, downs Florida 65-62

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Bowling Green hangs on, beats N. Illinois to make MAC final

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 12, 2019, file photo, Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner, left, directs his team against Notre Dame during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, in Charlotte, N.C. The NCAA has informed Georgia Tech it has been found serious recruiting violations committed by former assistant coach Darryl LaBarrie and a former friend of coach Josh Pastner. Of the three allegations, the NCAA says two are considered to be a “severe breach of conduct” which is considered the highest level of violations. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

NCAA finds ‘severe’ recruiting violations at Georgia Tech

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Florida guard Andrew Nembhard (2) is hugged by Jalen Hudson after Nembhard hit the winning 3-point basket against LSU in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Florida won 76-73. At right is LSU guard Skylar Mays (4). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Florida hits 3 with second left to upset No. 9 LSU 76-73

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Indiana's Aljami Durham (1) drives against Ohio State's Keyshawn Woods (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Ohio State hangs on to beat Indiana, 79-75 in Big Ten

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Texas men's tennis coach Michael Center walks with Defense lawyer Dan Cogdell away from the United States Federal Courthouse in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Center is among a few people in the state charged in a scheme that involved wealthy parents bribing college coaches and others to gain admissions for their children at top schools, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. (Ricardo B. Brazziell **FILE**

Coaches accused in bribery scandal wielded outsize authority

By Jim Vertuno - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2018, file photo, Lipscomb head coach Casey Alexander calls a play as his team plays TCU during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Lipscomb fell to Liberty 74-68 in the final of the Atlantic Sun tournament, but the Bisons (25-7) have our NCAA vote after winning 25 games, including an impressive victory at NCAA bubble team TCU early in the season. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

Column: Little guys deserve a big seat at the NCAA table

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

St. John's guard Shamorie Ponds (2) goes up for a shot against DePaul guard Devin Gage (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East men's tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Ponds, St. John’s snap skid, 82-74 vs DePaul in Big East

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

NCAA can claim victory after losing federal antitrust case

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Tiny Wofford has shot its way into the Top 25 from distance

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

In 2005, Tennis magazine selected Martina Navratilova as the greatest female tennis player for the years 1965 through 2005. Navratilova was World No. 1 for a total of 332 weeks in singles, and a record 237 weeks in doubles, making her the only player in history to have held the top spot in both singles and doubles for over 200 weeks. (AP Photo) ** FILE **

Martina Navratilova transgender comments illustrate resentment against male-to-female athletes

By David Crary - Associated Press

Oregon's Erin Boley, left, passes the ball under pressure from Southern California's Asiah Jones during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)

No. 2 Oregon women end 2-game skid, beat USC 96-78

Associated Press

In this Oct. 13, 2018 photo provided by Craig Huffman, transgender cyclist Rachel McKinnon of Canada, left, holds hands with competitor Carolien Van Herrikhuyzen of the Netherlands during the UCI Masters Track Cycling World Championships in Carson, Calif. Initially, McKinnon was elated with her win, even though one of her top rivals pulled out of the final at the last minute. But there quickly was a downside to the victory, as a photo gained attention across the internet showing her on the podium with the two smaller, skinnier runners-up. (Craig Huffman/Craig Huffman Photography via AP)

Trans athletes make great gains, yet resentment still flares

By DAVID CRARY - Associated Press

NCAA: South Carolina can host NCAA Tournament games in NC

Associated Press

Campbell University guard Chris Clemons (3), heads to the basket while being covered by Presbyterian College guard Chris Martin in the first half of an NCAA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 in Buies Creek, N.C. Clemons keeps hitting shots near mid court logos, dunking in traffic and passing big names on the list of college basketball’s best all-time scorers. The national scoring leader at 29.1 points, has a fearless game packed into a 5-foot-9 frame, making the senior the headliner of college basketball’s crop of big-time undersized scorers, including No. 10 Marquette’s Markus Howard and No. 12 Purdue’s Carsen Edwards. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Campbell’s Clemons dazzles among game’s small (big) scorers

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press