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From the East Coast to the Heartland, conference tournaments will take center stage this week and storylines abound. Here are the ones our writers will watch most closely.

How do six little kids get front row seats at the biggest college basketball game of the year? espnW's Sarah Spain learned of their very special connection to UConn.

You think the players and coaches at Saturday's Final Four were nervous? The moms and dads did more sweating and hand-wringing in the stands than VCU coach Shaka Smart did working the sideline. Meet a few of the proud parents.

Have you got your Final Four gameday menu set? If not, Top Chef's Brian Malarkey is here to help. Malarkey has created dishes for each of the men's Final Four squads, so whichever colors you're wearing, there's a meal for you!

The men's Sweet 16 got off to a wild start Thursday, with three of the four matchups ending in upsets. Top-seeded Duke won't be repeating as national champions, while Butler defeated Wisconsin to keep their hopes of returning to the title game alive.

What a night of Sweet 16 matchups. Jimmer, Kemba, Duke and Butler are all taking the court seeking a trip to the Elite Eight. Grab your brackets (busted or otherwise) and settle in for a night of men's NCAA tournament action.

In the land of theme parks, Orlando was the one on a Magic ride Tuesday night, defeating the Knicks. And in men's college basketball, there was plenty of madness on the first day of March, including two big SEC matchups.

The last day of February brings us two Top 25 men's games, Big East women's basketball showdowns, elite point guard duels in the NBA and even some post-trade deadline hockey. Here's what we're watching tonight.

In the city that never sleeps, New Yorkers could finally rest easy Monday night as the Knicks acquired Carmelo Anthony. Anthony's alma mater, No. 20 Syracuse, had a big night as well, upsetting No. 14 Villanova. Here's what else you missed last night.

Close out your President's Day weekend with Top 25 men's and women's college hoops and a Winter Classic rematch tonight. Here's what we're watching.

Just two NBA games on the docket tonight, but they sure are doozies, as the Bulls test their talent against the league-best Spurs and the Mavs look to stay hot against the Sun.

Congratulations to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on a thrilling Super Bowl win over the Steelers. But believe it or not, there were other sporting events outside of Dallas this weekend. Here's what you might have missed.

Still can't enough basketball after yesterday's MLK Day treat? We've got plenty for you tonight, including a Top 25 showdown in men's and women's hoops. If basketball's not your thing, we've got action from Down Under as the Australian Open rolls on.

It may be the 25th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, but sports do not take a vacation day. Today is the perfect day to reflect on Dr. King's legacy while enjoying a veritable smorgasbord of hoops.

There's no football on the schedule tonight but don't panic, there's plenty of basketball and even some hockey to keep you busy. Here's what we're watching.

After the Big Ten went 0-5 in New Year's Day bowl games, I suggested the league change its recently announced division names to "Legends and Losers." Tonight, Ohio State will try to stay out of the losers bracket in the Sugar Bowl.