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The first games are ending, and some take much longer to finish than others. It's a smooth transition to the second set of games.

Fixing any technical problems that inevitably arise when broadcasting live events are just part of the solution. Communicating with affiliates and partners also is vital.

1. Xavier (10-1) It wasn't enough to escape what sounded like a wild finish at Cameron, but Xavier's defense is back to its normal stifling self -- good news with a trip to Stanford still on the itinerary for next week. In wins on the road at Middle...

Erica Allenspach and Corielle Yarde will keep Marist on track now that Rachele Fitz is gone, and are two of the players from mid-major teams to keep an eye on as 2010-11 unfolds.

Xavier leads the way in our preseason mid-major top-10 (and then some) rankings.

Forget No. 1 seeds and their opening routs. The first weekend of the NCAA tournament is all about players like Iowa's Kachine Alexander, and four others you should watch while you can.

Might this be the year for mid-majors to win more at-large bids than ever? Yes ... and no.