10 takeaways from Thursday’s tournament games

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• Friday’s NCAA tourney games ranked by watchability
• No. 1 got upset by No. 16 but can win it all now
• Behind record-setter, Wofford gets first NCAA win
• Madness? Cinderellas blow it in upset-less Day 1
• Player found out about dad’s death after NCAA win
• Izzo flips out on player, has to be held back
• Barkley freaked out during Auburn-NM State game
• Team gets special moment amid 38-point blowout
• Star set for $130M extension with Cardinals
• Four-time Pro Bowl LB lands with playoff team
• Virginia center speaks out on U.S. gun laws
• USA TODAY Sports Brackets: Crush your office po

• Kalscheur, Gophers knock off Louisville 86-76 (March 22, 2019, 4:15 AM ET)
• Upstart Wofford hopes to keep rolling against Kentucky (March 22, 2019, 3:39 AM ET)
• Matthews-led Michigan looks to hold off Florida (March 22, 2019, 3:39 AM ET)
• Tillie’s presence boosts Zags ahead of Baylor matchup (March 22, 2019, 3:35 AM ET)
• Purdue faces big test against defending champ Villanova (March 22, 2019, 3:21 AM ET)
• Familiar foes Michigan State, Minnesota meet in second round (March 22, 2019, 2:11 AM ET)

MLB

• Trout plays full game a day after landing rich deal (March 22, 2019, 1:31 AM ET)
• Yelich, Brewers look for another playoff season (March 21, 2019, 11:55 PM ET)
• Harper aims to deliver Philly a World Series title (March 21, 2019, 11:41 PM ET)
• World Series title only goal of revamped Indians (March 21, 2019, 11:19 PM ET)
• Pence makes Rangers’ roster to start season (March 21, 2019, 10:01 PM ET)
• Mussina’s HOF visit a reminder of his excellence (March 21, 2019, 9:56 PM ET)
• Royals remain optimistic despite 100-loss season (March 21, 2019, 9:41 PM ET)
• Reds send Rule 5 draft pick Joe to Giants (March 21, 2019, 9:01 PM ET)
• Pedroia understands team playing it safe with him (March 21, 2019, 8:42 PM ET)
• Hudson named Cards’ fifth starter; Gant to bullpen (March 21, 2019, 6:49 PM ET)
• Yankees’ Sabathia ‘felt great’ in 1st spring game (March 21, 2019, 6:33 PM ET)
• Source: Cards, Goldy finalizing 5-year extension (March 21, 2019, 6:04 PM ET)
• Mazzilli improving after being struck by foul ball (March 21, 2019, 5:25 PM ET)

NFL

• NFL committee proposes revamp of instant replay (March 22, 2019, 1:40 AM ET)
• Four-time Pro Bowler Houston signs with Colts (March 22, 2019, 1:36 AM ET)
• New Ram Matthews out to show he’s not done yet (March 22, 2019, 12:34 AM ET)
• Raiders’ lease for Coliseum gets final approval (March 21, 2019, 11:27 PM ET)
• Barnwell’s 2019 NFL free-agency and trade grades: Tracking every big signing and move(March 21, 2019, 9:37 PM ET)
• Report: Kaepernick grievance nets under $10M (March 21, 2019, 7:30 PM ET)
• Reports: Saints reach deal with ex-Viking Sherels (March 21, 2019, 7:18 PM ET)
• Pro day takeaways: Why Drew Lock is getting top-10 NFL draft buzz (March 21, 2019, 6:47 PM ET)
• Full 2019 NFL draft order: All 254 picks (March 21, 2019, 6:01 PM ET)
• Cardinals add to defensive line, sign Philon (March 21, 2019, 5:50 PM ET)
• Cowboys, Rams get preseason date in Hawaii (March 21, 2019, 5:43 PM ET)
• RG III agrees to return to Ravens on 2-year deal (March 21, 2019, 5:29 PM ET)

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