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Over 1 million veterans may be eligible for education benefits they didn't know they had 03/18/2026 06:04am • Over a million veterans may now be eligible for education benefits they didn't know they had, after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs withdrew its appeal in a case that challenged limits on education benefits for veterans who served continuously. The step ends a legal battle that started in MiLaysia Fulwiley already got an NCAA title at South Carolina. Now she wants to win one with LSU 03/18/2026 06:01am • Houston’s LJ Cryer fell just short last year in his bid to become the first men’s basketball player to win an NCAA Tournament at two different schools. LSU’s MiLaysia Fulwiley now is trying to accomplish the feat on the women’s side. Fulwiley was part of South Carolina’s 2024 national cham Cal prepares to open 1st spring practice under new coach Tosh Lupoi 03/18/2026 06:00am • BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — The first few months on the job for new California football coach Tosh Lupoi have been a bit of a whirlwind as he has worked on putting together a staff, retaining and adding players to the roster and building a culture he hopes will turn the Golden Bears into a winner. Now Bracket Breakdown III: Howard heads to Buffalo plus the South Regional preview 03/18/2026 05:38am • Dave Preston is an AP Top 25 voter. Read his latest ballot. The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament tipped off Tuesday evening in Dayton, and Howard was more than ready for prime time. The Bison beat UMBC 86-83 behind 19 points, 14 rebounds and five assists from Bryce Harris to advance to the mai Raiders DE Maxx Crosby says on podcast he was angry and confused after Ravens canceled trade 03/18/2026 05:28am • LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby said on his podcast that he was angry and confused by the Ravens’ decision to cancel the trade that would have sent him to Baltimore. “No one will ever admit what the real truth is. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter. I am where I’ 'A moment to celebrate': EPA on final repairs to Potomac Interceptor pipeline 03/18/2026 05:12am • On the heels of wastewater flow being restored to the Potomac Interceptor over the weekend, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency held a press conference Tuesday to highlight the emergency repair that was completed a week ahead of schedule. Joining the EPA at the press conference at Lock 10 of African soccer confederation strips Senegal of Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion 03/18/2026 04:55am • GENEVA (AP) — Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by governing body judges who overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January. The Confederation of African Football said its appeals board ruled that Senegal is “declared to have forfeited the fi Bradley squares off against Dayton in NIT matchup 03/18/2026 04:42am • Dayton Flyers (23-11, 14-7 A-10) at Bradley Braves (21-12, 14-8 MVC) Peoria, Illinois; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Bradley and Dayton meet in the National Invitation Tournament. The Braves' record in MVC play is 14-8, and their record is 7-4 in non-conference games. Bradley is seventh in the Georgia and Saint Louis meet in opening round of NCAA Tournament 03/18/2026 04:42am • Saint Louis Billikens (28-5, 16-4 A-10) vs. Georgia Bulldogs (22-10, 10-9 SEC) Buffalo, New York; Thursday, 9:45 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -1.5; over/under is 169.5 BOTTOM LINE: Georgia takes on Saint Louis in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs' record in SEC game Duke and Siena meet in first round of NCAA Tournament 03/18/2026 04:42am • Siena Saints (23-11, 16-7 MAAC) vs. Duke Blue Devils (32-2, 20-1 ACC) Greenville, South Carolina; Thursday, 2:50 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Devils -28.5; over/under is 135.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 1 Duke and Siena play in the NCAA Tournament opening round. The Blue Devils have gone 20-1 against Colorado State plays Saint Joseph's (PA) in NIT 03/18/2026 04:42am • Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks (22-11, 14-6 A-10) at Colorado State Rams (21-12, 12-10 MWC) Fort Collins, Colorado; Wednesday, 11 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Colorado State takes on Saint Joseph's (PA) in the National Invitation Tournament. The Rams' record in MWC games is 12-10, and their record is 9-2 in non Vanderbilt faces McNeese in opening round of NCAA Tournament 03/18/2026 04:42am • McNeese Cowboys (28-5, 21-3 Southland) vs. Vanderbilt Commodores (26-8, 13-8 SEC) Oklahoma City; Thursday, 3:15 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Commodores -11.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 16 Vanderbilt plays in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against McNeese. The Commodores are 13 Utah Valley and George Washington meet in NIT 03/18/2026 04:42am • George Washington Revolutionaries (18-15, 9-11 A-10) at Utah Valley Wolverines (25-8, 15-5 WAC) Orem, Utah; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Utah Valley and George Washington play in the National Invitation Tournament. The Wolverines are 15-5 against WAC opponents and 10-3 in non-conference play. Illinois Fighting Illini square off against Pennsylvania Quakers in opening round of NCAA Tournament 03/18/2026 04:42am • Pennsylvania Quakers (18-11, 11-5 Ivy League) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (24-8, 15-6 Big Ten) Greenville, South Carolina; Thursday, 9:25 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -24.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 13 Illinois squares off against Pennsylvania in the first round of t North Carolina Tar Heels play the VCU Rams in first round of NCAA Tournament 03/18/2026 04:42am • VCU Rams (27-7, 18-3 A-10) vs. North Carolina Tar Heels (24-8, 12-7 ACC) Greenville, South Carolina; Thursday, 6:50 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tar Heels -2.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 21 North Carolina plays VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels' record in AC