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Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) shoots over UCLA guard David Singleton (34) to win the game during overtime in a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Gonzaga won 93-90. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
It's on: Gonzaga vs. Baylor for the national championship

By John Marshall Apr. 04, 2021 12:22 AM EDT

Houston forward Justin Gorham, center, loses the ball between Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) and guard Matthew Mayer, right, during the first half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Bearing down: Baylor routs Houston 78-59 to reach title game

By Dave Skretta Apr. 03, 2021 07:26 PM EDT

Baylor guard Davion Mitchell drives to the basket ahead of Arkansas guard JD Notae (1) during the second half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Texas two-step: Baylor, Houston reunite in the Final Four

By Dave Skretta Apr. 02, 2021 03:34 PM EDT

FILE - Announcer Jim Nantz is seen after NFL Super Bowl 53, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 in Atlanta. Jim Nantz's familiar introduction of “Hello friends” will continue to be heard on CBS for many years to come. Nantz and CBS Sports reached agreement on a new deal Thursday, March 25, 2021. The deal was first reported by the “Sports Business Journal”(AP Photo/Gregory Payan, file)
Houston's run to Final Four special for CBS's Nantz

By Joe Reedy Apr. 01, 2021 08:15 PM EDT

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) reacts after an Elite 8 game against Southern California in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. Gonzaga won 85-66. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Final Four promises to be good after bracket of upsets

By John Marshall Mar. 31, 2021 06:31 PM EDT

Abilene Christian head coach Joe Golding blows kisses to the crowd after Abilene Christian upset Texas in a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Sunday, March 21, 2021. Abilene Christian won 53-52. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Analysis: More madness likely in NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16

By John Marshall Mar. 23, 2021 05:38 PM EDT

Houston forward Justin Gorham (4) looks to pass as Memphis forward DeAndre Williams (12) and Memphis forward D.J. Jeffries (0) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 7 Houston to AAC title game with 76-74 win over Memphis

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 13, 2021 10:15 PM EST

Baylor's DiJonai Carrington (21) shoots during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
The Latest: Memphis-Houston men's basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 11:59 AM EST

Houston guard Quentin Grimes (24) gets past Central Florida forward C.J. Walker (21) for a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Marcus Sasser, Caleb Mills lead No. 6 Houston past UCF 63-54

Dec. 26, 2020 05:33 PM EST

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson, left, reacts after speaking with an official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Virus sidelines No. 10 Houston coach Sampson, assistant son

Dec. 05, 2020 04:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy takes part in drills during NFL football practice in Denver. While the Broncos are heading into another lost season, there is one bright spot on the field—the team's rookie wide receivers Jeudy and KJ Hamler are excelling in the NFL. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The Latest: Pac-12 cancels Washington State-Stanford game

By The Associated Press Nov. 20, 2020 08:41 AM EST

Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the coronavirus cheer during Game 1 of the Korean Series, the Korea Baseball Organization's championship round, between Doosan Bears and NC Dinos at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. South Korea says it will tighten social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area and some parts of eastern Gangwon province to try to suppress a coronavirus resurgence there. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
The Latest: Golden Boot winner Diego Rossi in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2020 06:03 AM EST

Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts, right, runs past Interim Manager Ron Roenicke during baseball training camp at Fenway Park, Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
The Latest: Houston athletics cutting operating budget

By The Associated Press Jul. 07, 2020 07:05 AM EDT